COURSE CODE

ECS231

COURSE TITLE
Project Study 1

UNITS / TYPE
1

INSTITUTION MISSION STATEMENT

FEU - Institute of Technology is a premier technology educational institution in the Philippines.
INSTITUTION VISION STATEMENT
FEU - Institute of Technology commits itself to be an institution of quality education and relevant partnership with the larger
community, producing competent and principled professionals who will contribute significantly to the betterment of society.
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Department commits itself to provide students with industry-grade and
outcomes based education in electrical, electronics and communications engineering that will allow the students to develop a
greater sense of professional responsibility, social awareness and high competitiveness in industry or in graduate work.
DEPARTMENT VISION STATEMENT
The Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Department envisions itself as a center of excellence, leader and an
internationally recognized institution in electrical and electronics engineering education and technology.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
a. ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems
b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with
standards
d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e. ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. ability to communicate effectively
h. broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context
i. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j. knowledge of contemporary issues
k. ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
l. knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
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1. Identify aresearch problem related to the field of
Electronics Engineering.
2.

Develop the research methodology and the appropriate

evaluation tool for the study

3.

Demonstrate proposal writing skills by developing a

research proposal

4.

Demonstrate presentation skills by presenting a research

proposal

COURSE CODE

PREREQUISITE
CO-REQUISITE
COURSEDESCRI
PTION

ECE323/ECE321L,
ECC513/ECC511L ,ENGL503

COURSE TITLE

Pulse and Switching Electronics (Lecture and Laboratory), Digital

Communications (Lecture and Laboratory),Technical Writing

A 1-unit course covering the development of the approved project study topic. This course offers
culminating activities and students are expected to apply learned concepts, methodologies, research tools

and theories needed in developing their approved thesis topic.

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

COURSEOBJEC
TIVES

WEEK

Identify and evaluate the clarity of research problem related to the field of Electronics
Engineering.
Determine the theoretical or logical rationale of the research problem.
Identified technical gaps in the literature by conducting a literature review
Evaluate the appropriateness of the research methodology for the study.
Construct the research design and identify the necessary statistical tools.
Critiqued quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies relevant to their research work
Demonstrate proposal writing skills by developing a research proposal
Demonstrate presentation skills by presenting a research proposal

TOPICS
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
Research, Defined
What Research is NOT
Classification of Research
o According to Purpose
o According to number of proponents
o According to place or location where the
research will be conducted
Methods of Research
o Historical Method
o Descriptive Method
o Analytical Method
o Experimental Method
Why Conduct a Research?
Research Areas in the EEE Department
Research Process
Example of Research Design
Types of Research Design
o Randomized or true experiment
o Non-equivalent or quasi-experiment
o Non-experiment
Two Types of Data
Quantitative Data Collection Method
THESIS PROPOSAL
What is a Thesis Proposal?
Criteria in Approving a proposed topic
Thesis proposal content
o Cover page
o Approval sheet
o Chapter 1 Introduction
o Chapter 2 Related Literature
o Chapter 3 - (Theoretical Framework,
Design Considerations & Methodology)
Thesis title
Examples of Thesis Titles
Document Format
Examples of Referencing

TEACHING AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES (TLA)

ASSESSMENT
TASK (AT)

Lecture, Discussion

Seatwork,
Homework,
Recitation

CLO
1

Exercise: Given
research problems,
identify the
method/s of
research.

Lecture, Discussion

Recitation
Exercise 1:
Rewriting a Thesis
title
Exercise 2:From a
problem statement,
create the title
Exercise 3:From a
title, create the
problem statement

1,2,3

PARTS OF A THESIS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Related Literature
Chapter 3 - (Theoretical Framework, Design
Considerations & Methodology)
Chapter 4 Presentation, Analysis &
interpretation of data
Chapter 5-Conclusion and Recommendation
Areas of research in ECE
Examples of Past Theses in each areas

Lecture, Discussion

Recitation
Homework:
Differentiate
feasibility
study/dissertation
from a thesis

Lecture, Discussion

Presentation of
proposed title to the
faculty in charge

Group activity:
Write chapter 1 of
the groups proposal
4

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Definition of terms

1,2,3

The main concern of the proponents(Specific

problem the proponents would be addressing)

Objectives of the proponents (General and

Specific Objectives)
o Sample objectives
Scope and delimitations
o Sample Scope and delimitations
Significance of the study

Homework:
Choose 3 Topics and
present it next
meeting

Background of the study

Problem statement
o Sample Problem statement
o

Lecture, Discussion

Sample Significance of the study

SUBMISSION OF CONCEPT PAPER TO THESIS

ADVISER
Deadline: April 1, 2016
5

CHAPTER 2 RELATED LITERATURE

What is a Review of Related Literature
Purpose of Literature Review
Sources of Related Literatures
Sample Review of Related Literature from a
Thesis
Examples of Review of Related Literature
Comparison of different proposed solutions
(PROJECTS) both foreign and local.
How to Prepare the Tentative Bibliography
Referencing the Literature
Plagiarism

Lecture, Discussion

Group activity:
Given the following
topic title, identify
only five subtopics
that must be
included in your
Review of Related
Literature.

Group activity:
Write chapter 2 of

2,3

the groups proposal

CHAPTER 3 - THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK,

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS & METHODOLOGY
Introduction - Statement of the general problem
Conceptual (Theoretical) Framework
Block Diagram
Schematic Diagram
PCB layout
Flow Chart of Process
Test population
Treatment of data.
Testing Procedure
Proposed Table for test results
Statistical Analysis
Software algorithm and or pseudo code
Proposed project (ideal set-up).
Others (Title page, Table of Contents, List of
Figures/Tables, Layout of text, References,
Appendices, Format such as Line spacing; fonts;
page numbering; general appearance and
Citations,
Gantt Chart
PREPARING THE PRESENTATION FOR THE
PROPOSAL DEFENSE
Guidelines in preparing the presentation for the
proposal defense
Components of effective presentation
Sample presentation for proposal defense

Lecture, Discussion

Group activity:
Write chapter 3 of
the groups proposal

2,3,4

Lecture, Discussion

Group activity:
prepare the groups
proposal in
PowerPoint
presentation and
present it next
meeting

3,4

MOCK DEFENSE

Lecture, Discussion

Presentation of
thesis proposal to
the faculty in charge

PREPARATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION

1,2,3,
4

SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS FOR ORAL

EXAMINATION
Deadline: April 29, 2016
9-11
12
13

CLO
1
2
3

ORAL EXAMINATION
REVISION
SUBMISSION OF BOUND COPIES OF
MANUSCRIPTS ( FIRST DAY OF FINAL EXAM)
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK (SAT)
CHAPTER 1,CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 1,CHAPTER 2, CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 1,CHAPTER 2, CHAPTER 3

MOCK DEFENSE ,PRE-ORAL DEFENSE

GRADINGSYSTEM
Thesis Adviser-10%
Course Adviser-30%
Panel-60%
Panel:
Head panel-40%
Panel-1-30%
Panel-2-30%

TEXTBOOKS/REFERENCES/ONLINE REFERENCES
Locke et.al(2007) .Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals 5th
edition.SAGEPublications,Inc.
Hartley(2008). Academic Writing and Publishing: A Practical Handdbook 1st edition.Routledge
Biggam(2008).Succeeding with your Masters Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Handbook.1st ed.Open University Press

Prepared by:

Approved by:

Dr. May Rose C. Imperial

Dr.Romano Q. Neyra
Course Advisers

Engr. King Harold A. Recto

Signature over Printed Name of the
Director
Date: 03/03/16

Version: