Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
Offered by the Department of Electronics Engineering
Description
The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Program (BS ECE) of the University of Santo Tomas provides a curriculum that allows the students to have wide and deep knowledge in various fields of the Electronics Engineering discipline. The program develops undergraduate students by enabling them to contribute to technological advancement through research and innovation.
The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and is aligned to meet the Expected Learning Outcomes (ELO) set by the University. Each course in the curriculum is carefully developed based on the Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Student Outcomes (SO) of the BS ECE Program. The ECE Curriculum provides diverse Outcome-Based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) activities that enable the students to achieve the expected level of global competence and to become Thomasian Engineers who are committed to serve the society with compassion, while being engaged in lifelong learning for continuous professional development.
The UST BS ECE Program offers three (3) specialization tracks, namely: Communications, Microelectronics, and Instrumentation and Control. The Communications track specializes in the area of network design and efficient wireless transmission of multimedia information, while the Microelectronics track specializes in the development of sensors, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and VLSI devices. Finally, the Instrumentation track specializes in the area of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Industrial Automation.
Program Curriculum
Effectivity: A.Y. 2018-2019
Program Schedule
| Year | First Term (August – December) |
Second Term (January – May) |
Special Term (June – July) |
| 1 | / | / | none |
| 2 | / | / | none |
| 3 | / | / | / |
| 4 | / | / | none |
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ENG 201 | Chemistry Applications in Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 202 | |
| ENG 202 | Chemistry Applications in Engineering (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ENG 201 | |
| ENG 203 | Calculus 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ENG 204 | Engineering Drawing | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| ENG 205 | Engineering Orientation | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| MATH_MW | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NSTP 1 | National Service Training Program 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| PATH-FIT | Human Enhancement | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| PURPCOM | Purposive Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| THY 1 | Christian Vision of the Human Person | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| UND_SELF | Understanding the Self | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 21 | 6 | 26 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ART_APP | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ENG 206 | Calculus 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 203 | |
| ENG 207A | Physics for Engineers 1A | 2 | 0 | 2 | ENG 206 | |
| ENG 207B | Physics for Engineers 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| ENG 208 | Engineering Physics Laboratory | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| ENG 209 | Computer Fundamentals and Programming | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| ETHICS | Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NSTP 2 | National Service Training Program 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | NSTP 1 | |
| PE 2 | PATH-PE 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| STS | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| THY 2 | Christian Vision of Marriage and Family | 3 | 0 | 3 | THY 1 | |
| TOTAL | 21 | 6 | 26 |
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| CONTEM_W | The Contemporary World | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ECE 2111 | Electronics Engineering Physics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 207B | |
| ECE 2111L | Electronics Engineering Physics (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 2111 | |
| ECE 2112 | Advanced Computer Programming and Algorithms | 0 | 3 | 1 | ENG 209 | |
| ECE 2113 | Computer-Aided Design and Simulations | 0 | 3 | 1 | ENG 209 | |
| ECE 2114 | ECE Standards and Safety | 1 | 0 | 1 | ART_APP, ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203, ENG 204, ENG 205, ENG 206, ENG 207A, ENG 207B, ENG 208, ENG 209, ETHICS, MATH_MW, NSTP 1, NSTP 2, PE 1, PE 2, PURPCOM, STS, THY 1, THY 2, UND_SELF |
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| ECE 2115 | General Engineering Cognate | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 207A | |
| ECE 2116 | Linear Algebra and Vector Analysis | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 206 | |
| ECE 2117 | Discrete Mathematics | 2 | 0 | 2 | ENG 209 | |
| ENG 2014 | Differential Equations | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 206 | |
| PE 3 | PATH-PE 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | PE 1, PE 2 |
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| THY 3 | Christian Vision of the Church in Society | 3 | 0 | 3 | THY 1, THY 2 |
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| TOTAL | 21 | 9 | 26 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ECE 2118 | Electric Circuit Theory 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2111 | ECE 2118L |
| ECE 2118L | Electric Circuit Theory 1 (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 2118 | ECE 2118 |
| ECE 2119 | Electronic Devices and Circuits | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2118 | ECE 2119L |
| ECE 2119L | Electronics Devices and Circuits (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 2119 | ECE 2119 |
| ECE 21110 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2116, ENG 2014 |
ECE 21110L |
| ECE 21110L | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21110 | ECE 21110 |
| ECE 21111 | Electromagnetics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2116, ENG 2014 |
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| ECE 21112 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 201 | |
| ENG 2015 | Engineering Data Analysis | 3 | 0 | 3 | ENG 2014 | |
| PE 4 | PATH-PE 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | PE 1, PE 2, PE 3 |
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| THY 4 | Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World | 3 | 0 | 3 | THY 1, THY 2, THY 3 |
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| TOTAL | 21 | 9 | 26 |
Third Year - 3 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ECE 21113 | Signal Processing Theory and Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21110 | ECE 21113L |
| ECE 21113L | Signal Processing Theory and Applications (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21113 | ECE 21113 |
| ECE 21114 | Computer Networks 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ECE 21118 | |
| ECE 21115 | Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2119 | ECE 21115L |
| ECE 21115L | Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21115 | ECE 21115 |
| ECE 21116 | Electric Circuit Theory 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2118 | ECE 21116L |
| ECE 21116L | Electric Circuit Theory 2 (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21116 | ECE 21116 |
| ECE 21117 | Switching Circuits and Logic Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2119 | ECE 21117L |
| ECE 21117L | Switching Circuits and Logic Design (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21117 | ECE 21117 |
| ECE 21118 | Communication Systems Theory | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21115 | ECE 21118L |
| ECE 21118L | Communication Systems Theory (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21118 | ECE 21118 |
| ENG 2013 | Environmental Science and Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | CONTEM_W, ECE 2111, ECE 21110, ECE 21110L, ECE 21111, ECE 21112, ECE 2111L, ECE 2112, ECE 2113, ECE 2114, ECE 2115, ECE 2116, ECE 2117, ECE 2118, ECE 2118L, ECE 2119, ECE 2119L, ENG 2014, ENG 2015, PE 3, PE 4, THY 3, THY 4 |
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| TOTAL | 19 | 18 | 25 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ECE 21119 | Digital Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 2111, ECE 21118 |
ECE 21119L |
| ECE 21119L | Digital Communications (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21119 | ECE 21119 |
| ECE 21120 | Electronic Systems and Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21115 | ECE 21120L |
| ECE 21120L | Electronic Systems and Design (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21120 | ECE 21120 |
| ECE 21121 | Microcomputer Systems and Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21117 | ECE 21121L |
| ECE 21121L | Microcomputer Systems and Design (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21121 | ECE 21121 |
| ECE 21122 | Control Systems Theory | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21110 | ECE 21122L |
| ECE 21122L | Control Systems Theory (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21122 | ECE 21122 |
| ECE 21123 | Computer Networks 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ECE 21114 | |
| ECE 21124 | Methods of Research | 2 | 0 | 2 | ECE 21113, ECE 21113L, ECE 21114, ECE 21115, ECE 21115L, ECE 21116, ECE 21116L, ECE 21117, ECE 21117L, ECE 21118, ECE 21118L, ENG 2013 |
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| ECE 21125 | Mixed Signal Electronics | 2 | 0 | 2 | ECE 21115 | |
| ECE 21126 | Research Proposal | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21124 | |
| ECE 21127 | Life and Works of Rizal | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 20 | 18 | 26 |
Special Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ECE 21127 | ECE Practicum 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21119, ECE 21119L, ECE 21120, ECE 21120L, ECE 21121, ECE 21121L, ECE 21122, ECE 21122L, ECE 21123, ECE 21124, ECE 21125, ECE 21126, LIWORIZ |
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| TOTAL | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ECE 21128 | Data Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21119 | ECE 21128L |
| ECE 21128L | Data Communications (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21128 | ECE 21128 |
| ECE 21129 | Transmission Media Antenna Systems and Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21119 | ECE 21129L |
| ECE 21129L | Transmission Media Antenna Systems and Design | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21129 | ECE 21129 |
| ECE 21130 | ECE Practicum 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21127 | |
| ECE 21131 | Project Design 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21126 | |
| ECE 21132 | Special Topics in Electronics Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ECE 21127 | |
| ELE 1 | Professional Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21127 | |
| ELE 1L | Professional Elective 1 (Laboratory) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| ENG 2010 | Engineering Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21127 | |
| FIL 1 | Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 17 | 18 | 23 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
| ECE 21133 | ECE Laws, Contracts, and Ethics | 2 | 0 | 2 | ECE 21128, ECE 21128L, ECE 21129, ECE 21129L, ECE 21130, ECE 21131, ECE 21132, ELE 1, ELE 1L, ENG 2010, FIL 1 |
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| ECE 21134 | ECE Practicum 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21127, ECE 21130 |
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| ECE 21135 | Project Design 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21131 | |
| ECE 21136 | Seminars, Colloquia, and Integration | 0 | 3 | 1 | ECE 21128, ECE 21128L, ECE 21129, ECE 21129L, ECE 21130, ECE 21131, ECE 21132, ELE1, ELE 1L, ENG 2010, FIL 1 |
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| ENG 2011 | Engineering Management | 2 | 0 | 2 | ECE 21128, ECE 21128L, ECE 21129, ECE 21129L, ECE 21130, ECE 21131, ECE 21132. ELE 1, ELE 1L, ENG 2010, FIL 1 |
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| ENG 2012 | Technopreneurship | 3 | 0 | 3 | ECE 21128, ECE 21128L, ECE 21129, ECE 21129L, ECE 21130, ECE 21131, ECE 21132, ELE 1, ELE 1L, ENG 2010, FIL 1 |
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| FIL 2 | Panimulang Pagsasalin | 3 | 0 | 3 | FIL 1 | |
| LIT 1 | The Great Works | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| READ_PH | Readings in Philippine History | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 19 | 12 | 23 |
Curriculum Flowchart / Map & Program Specifications
Curriculum Flowchart – Effective A.Y. 2018-2019 (.pdf)
Program Specifications for BS Electronics Engineering (.pdf)
Career Opportunities
The UST BS ECE graduates are equipped with the right knowledge and skills that will lead them to careers such as but not limited to:
| Telecommunications Engineer | Computer Network Engineer | Product or Test Engineer in Semiconductor Industry |
| Information and Communications Technology Specialist | Biomedical Engineer | Instrumentation Engineer |
| Research and Development Engineer | Academician / Researcher in an Academic Institution | Broadcast Engineer |
| Engineer in Aeronautical / Maritime Services |
Identity
Thomasian Graduate Attributes
The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.
I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a Servant leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs):
SERVANT LEADER
— Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church and the environment.
— Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life
— Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR
— Express myself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction
— Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics
— Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation
ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER
— Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions
— Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues
— Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach
LIFELONG LEARNER
— Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal relevance and professional development
— Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization
— Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges
Program Educational Objectives
Within five years after graduation, BS ECE alumni from the University of Santo Tomas shall be engaged either locally or abroad in the design, operation, or management in the fields of electronics, communications, and computer, or pursuing teaching, research, technical sales or entrepreneurship after having completed advanced studies or special training. Furthermore, they shall be expected to imbibe the Thomasian traits of contemplative and critical thinking, exemplary work ethic, and a commitment to improve society and to lifelong learning.
Student Outcomes
Equivalent to Program Intended Learning Outcomes
SO1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
SO2: An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
SO3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
SO4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed and morally sound judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
SO5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
SO6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
SO7: An ability to acquire and apply new and specialized knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Becoming Part of the Program
Application Period: July to December of each year
Release of Results: January 28 of the following year
Application
Fees
Go to THIS PAGE and look for the “Faculty of Engineering” tab for the tuition fees.
Program Recognitions
