General Instruction: This is a survey instrument for graduates of BSECE curriculum to assess the effectiveness of its Professional Elective Courses.
A. Personal Data
Age
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Gender
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Status
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Degree
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Major/Specialization
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Type of School
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Year Graduated
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Year of Passing Licensure Exam
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Nature of Product Line or Services
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B. Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Professional Elective Courses of BSECE Curriculum
This instrument will find out the level of effectiveness of the Professional Courses of the BSECE Curriculum as perceived by the graduates in terms of the six (6) Track Elective Courses:
Answer each item honestly using the choices given below.
TRACK ELECTIVE 1: COMMUNICATIONS.
Course Contents
1. Wireless Communication
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3. Navigational Aids
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2. Communications System Design
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4. Broadcast Engineering
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5. Advanced Electromagnetism (also for Micro electronics track)
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6. Digital Signal Processing
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7. Telemetry
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8. RF Design System Level
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9. Mixed Signals-Systems Level
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10. Digital Terrestrial XSM
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11. Compression Technologies
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TRACK ELECTIVE 2: MICROELECTRONICS TRACK.
Course Contents
1. Advanced Electromagnetism
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2. Introduction to Analog Integrated Circuits Design
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3. Introduction to Digital VLSI Design
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4. VLSI Test and Measurement
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5. IC Packaging and Failure Analysis
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6. Advanced Statistics (Also for Biotech/Biomedical track)
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7. Mixed Signals-Silicon Level
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8. RF Design Silicon Level
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9. CAD-Tool Design
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10. Solid State Physics & Fabrication
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TRACK ELECTIVE 3: POWER ELECTRONICS TRACK.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to Power Electronics
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2. Power Supply Application
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3. Semiconductor Devices for Power Electronics
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4. Motor Drives and Inverters
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5. Modeling and Simulation
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6. Digital Control System
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7. Optoelectronics
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8. Automotive Electronics
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TRACK ELECTIVE 4: BIOTECH/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TRACK.
Course Contents
1. Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
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2. Physiology
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3. Principles of Medical Imaging
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4. Biomechanics
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5. Biomaterials
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6. Biophysical Phenomena
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7. Advanced Statistics (Also for Microelectronics track)
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8. Telemetry
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9. Optoelectronics
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10. Embedded System
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TRACK ELECTIVE 5: INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
Course Contents
1. Mechatronics
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2. Robotics
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3. Modelling and Simulation
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4. Digital Control System
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5. Metrology
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6. Sensors Technology
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TRACK ELECTIVE 6: INFORMATION AND COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES
Course Contents
1. Computer Systems
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2. I/O memory System
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3. Computer Systems Architecture
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4. Data Structure & Algorithm Analysis
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5. Computer Systems Organizations
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6. Structure of Program Language
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7. Operating Systems
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8. Digital Graphics, Digital Imaging and Animation
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9. Artificial Intelligence
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C. Assessment of the Extent of Alignment of the Professional Elective Courses in Terms of Program Outcomes
This instrument will find out how evident is the alignment of the six (6) Professional Courses (TrackElective Courses) of the BSECE Curriculum as perceived by the graduates in terms of the Program Outcomes
Answer each item honestly using the legend given below.
TRACK ELECTIVE 1: COMMUNICATIONS.
Program Outcomes
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field of practice;
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2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
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3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints;
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4. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
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5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems;
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6. Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
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7. An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive context;
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8. An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice;
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9. A knowledge of contemporary issues; and
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10. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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TRACK ELECTIVE 2: MICROELECTRONICS TRACK.
Program Outcomes
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field of practice;
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2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
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3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints;
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4. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
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5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems;
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6. Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
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7. An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive context;
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8. An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice;
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9. A knowledge of contemporary issues; and
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10. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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TRACK ELECTIVE 3: POWER ELECTRONICS TRACK.
Program Outcomes
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field of practice;
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2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
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3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints;
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4. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
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5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems;
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6. Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
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7. An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive context;
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8. An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice;
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9. A knowledge of contemporary issues; and
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10. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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TRACK ELECTIVE 4: BIOTECH/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TRACK
Program Outcomes
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field of practice;
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2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
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3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints;
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4. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
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5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems;
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6. Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
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7. An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive context;
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8. An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice;
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9. A knowledge of contemporary issues; and
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10. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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TRACK ELECTIVE 5: INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
Program Outcomes
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field of practice;
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2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
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3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints;
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4. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
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5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems;
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6. Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
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7. An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive context;
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8. An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice;
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9. A knowledge of contemporary issues; and
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10. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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TRACK ELECTIVE 6: INFORMATION AND COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES
Program Outcomes
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to the field of practice;
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2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
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3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within identified constraints;
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4. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
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5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves engineering problems;
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6. Recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
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7. An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive context;
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8. An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field of practice;
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9. A knowledge of contemporary issues; and
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10. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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D. GAINS ELICITED FROM THE Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses)
Please rate the following statements as to what extent that each of them is being observed and/or experienced in the implementation of the Track Elective Courses as part of the BSECE curriculum.
Gains Elicited
1. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) help the BSECE student/graduate to realize the following program objectives:
1.1 Provide the student with an education in the fundamentals of electronics and communications engineering that will allow him to be immediately competitive in industry or in graduate work while providing him with the best opportunity for achieving his full potential during his lifetime.
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1.2 Develop a sense of professional responsibility and social awareness.
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1.3 Provide practical applications as evidenced by laboratory, design, project study, computer exercises and practicum courses making him to work well whether independently or as part of a group.
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2. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) provide opportunity to BSECE student/graduate embark on Thesis/Research/Project requirement focusing on
2.1 Communications
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2.2 Microelectronics Track
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2.3 Power Electronics Track
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2.4 Biotech/Biomedical Engineering Track
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2.5 Instrumentation and Control
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2.6 Information and Computing Technologies
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3. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) guide BSECE student/graduate as to what specific professions/careers/ occupations or trades that they may go into as follows:
3.1 Broadcasting
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3.2 Telecommunications
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3.3 Semiconductor Device Fabrication/Manufacturing (Engineer)
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3.4 Electronics Design
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3.5 Computer Systems
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3.6 Instrumentation and Telemetry
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3.7 Automation, Feedback, Process Control, Robotics, and Mechatronics
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3.8 Industrial Electronics
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3.9 Signal Processing
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3.10 Optics
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3.11 Medical/Biomedical Electronics
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4. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) help BSECE student/graduate gain confidence as On-the-Job Trainee/ Practicumer/cadet engineer in the ff. industry:
4.1 Broadcasting
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4.2 Telecommunications
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4.3 Semiconductor
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4.4 Computer Systems
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4.5 Instrumentation and Telemetry
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4.6 Automation, Feedback, Process Control, Robotics, and Mechatronics
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4.7 Industrial/Manufacturing
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4.8 Medical/Biomedical Electronics
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4.9 Government Agencies such as DOTC, DOST, etc. or any industry that requires services related to the specializations of an Electronics and Communications Engineer
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5. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) improve the passing rate of BSECE students in hurdling the licensure examination in terms of the following areas:
Electronics engineering
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Communications engineering
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Electronic systems and technologies
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6. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) hone BSECE student/graduate in the mastery of pedagogical skills for the following Entry Level of Duties and Competencies of Electronics and Communications Engineers.
6.1 Electronics Engineering Practice
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6.2 Research and Development
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6.3 Manage Significant Projects
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6.4 Operation Management
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7. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) widen the horizon of BSECE student/graduate through multi-disciplinary practice in the following allied programs:
7.1 Civil Engineering
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7.2 Computer Engineering
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7.3 Computer Science
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7.4 Electrical Engineering
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7.5 Industrial Engineering
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7.6 Information Technology
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7.7 Mechanical Engineering
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8. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) provides feedback to all concerned to serve as guide in further retooling and restructuring the BSECE program.
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9. Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses) enable ECE practitioners to be more creative problem solvers in an empowering environment/workplace.
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E. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses)
Please rate the following statements as to what extent that each of them is being observed and/or experienced in the implementation of the Professional Elective Courses as part of the BSECE curriculum.
Problems Encountered
Problems Encountered
1. The Faculty lacks training to handle Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses)
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2. The Administration has limited resources to implement the Professional Courses (Track Elective Courses)
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3. The twelve (12) unit ECE Elective courses is inadequate to specialize on the recommended Track Elective Courses
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4. BSECE students/graduates exhibit poor performance in professional and technical skills.
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5. There is inadequate partnership among academic institutions, industry and government agencies.
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6. Risk exists in the health, safety, security of ECE practitioners with the advent of these Elective Courses.
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7. How to get students/graduates to think about ethics and social responsibility?
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8. How to communicate what engineers actually do?
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9. How to develop an understanding of business processes to be innovative and entrepreneurial?
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10. How to be a team player across disciplines, fields, and cultures for professional mobility and flexibility?
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11. How to cope up with astounding computation and storage capabilities due to the fast changing allied technologies?
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12. Irrelevant job assignment as a result of broad knowledge and technical adeptness.
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