Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program provides combined technical knowledge and skills among students in the field of electricity. The program prepares students for
a professional electrical engineering career who will take leading roles in electrical designs, supervision of electrical installation, operation and maintenance of electrical equipments.
A strong foundation in basic science and mathematics are needed.
Admission Requirements
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Must have at least obtained an integrated (with NSAT) high
school average of 85%
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Must have a grade of 85% or higher in Math and Science
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Must be qualified in the PUPCET having obtained a rating of
not less than 88%
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Must have passed the Electrical Engineering qualifying
interview and aptitude test as implemented by the College of
Engineering
Retention Requirements
Electrical Engineering students who intend to continue the third
year course of study are required to successfully complete the first
and second year requirement including the National Service Training
Program (NSTP) and must take the College of Engineering Qualifying
Exam (CEQE) for incoming third year. Students who pass the CEQE may
then pursue higher Electrical Engineering subjects. On the other
hand, a student who failed the CEQE may not be enrolled in higher
major/professional subjects until such time that the student has
passed the exam. Alternatively, in any other case, students who
failed to meet the requirement related to retention guidelines will
be disqualified to pursue the program and dismissed from the
department (CEQE official requirement and guidelines is adopted in
this program). Other retention requirement re those stated at PUP
Student Handbook. These are guidelines in retention and academic
delinquencies, students who failed to meet this University academic
standing requirement can be subjected to warning, reduction in load,
probation and dismissal from the course.
The students must finish the requirement of the Electrical
Engineering program within seven and half years or a period
equivalent to one-and-a-half times the normal length of the
prescribed residences for the College of Engineering courses.
Otherwise, he/she shall not be readmitted in to the College.
In case a student is officially given permission for leave of
absences, the leave shall not be included in the computation of
tenure.
Graduation Requirements
(Section 16, PUP Student Handbook, Reprinted 2005)
- A candidate for graduation shall file his application for
graduation with the University Registrar's Office at the start
of his last semester.
- A student shall be recommended for graduation when he has
satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed by the
University.
- No students shall be allowed to graduate from the University
unless he has earned therein more than fifty (50) percent of the
academic units required in his curriculum.
- A candidate for graduation shall have his deficiencies made
up and his record cleared not later than two weeks before the
end of his last semester.
- No student shall be issued a diploma and a transcript of
records unless he has been cleared of all accountabilities.
History
The Department of Electrical Engineering celebrates its 25th year
on the centenary of PUP. The CE-DEE was acknowledged by many
as the University's flagship department together with the other
departments in the College of Engineering at the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines. Here are the highlights of the
growth of the Department from a Technology Course to what and where
it is now.
1978
Through PD 1341, The Philippine College of Commerce was converted
into a chartered state university and accordingly renamed
Polytechnic University of the Philippines. This led to the
broadening of course offerings and the streamlining of the
University's administrative organization. The Faculty of Technology
replaced the Center of Skills and Rural Industries Development
(CSRID) with Professor BanaagVillaflor as the Officer-in-Charge,
offering three ladderized programs in SY 1979-1980 namely the
Bachelor in Computer Engineering Technology (BCET), Bachelor in
Electrical Engineering (BEE), and Bachelor in Electronics
Engineering (BEL).
1980
The Institute of Technology was created and Dr. Romulo M. Ricafranca
was designated as Director. Three additional courses were offered:
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BME), Bachelor in Industrial
Communication Engineering (BICE) and Bachelor in Civil Engineering
(BCE). Engr. German A. Padua was appointed Area Chairman for
Professional Engineering and Mr. BanaagVillaflor as Area Chairman
for Non-degree program.
1981
Engr. German A. Padua was appointed Director of the Institute.
During that time the programs in EE and EL is supervised under one
department. On the same year Engr. Jaime San Andres was
appointed as Laboratory Head of the Institute. Among of the
instruments and equipment acquired were a few numbers of DC
Ammeter/Voltmeter, AC Ammeter/Voltmeter, Wattmeter, Multitester,
Oscilloscope, Function Generator (2 units each), and Bench type
Motor/Generator, and shared by ECE, EE, and CoE.
1984
Engr. Jose Bacud chaired the programs in EE and EL.
1985
Bachelor in Industrial Communication Engineering was replaced by
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Bachelor in Electronics
Engineering was replaced by Bachelor in Electronics and
Communications Engineering to conform to the PRC Board of
Electronics and Communications Engineers' requirement for licensure
examination.
1986
Under the leadership of Dr. Nemesio E. Prudente, the word "Science"
was included in the titles of each degree program. And so BEE
became Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. This is
to align with standards set by the Technical Panel for Engineering
Education (TPEE).
1987
The Institute was renamed College of Engineering and Architecture.
At the same year Engr. Eduardo N. Demdam was appointed as
Chairperson of the Electrical and Electronics and Communications
Engineering Department.
1989
A Basic Design Team headed by Dr. MasazumiKumagai visited the
University to discuss with University officials the project
"Providing Equipment for Educational Strengthening in the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines" for the program in
Electrical Engineering.
PUP President Dr. Nemesio E. Prudente and Dr. MasamuziKumagai
signed a Memorandum of Understanding on December 5, 1989 paving the
way for the construction of the 96 million four-story Engineering
and Architecture building.
Engr. Basilio Cruz was appointed as Laboratory Head of the
college and Engr. Federico Roy was appointed as Chairperson of
EE/ECE Department.
1990-1992
Engr. Alberto Cañete was designated as Dean of the College of
Engineering and Architecture. In 1992, the Electrical and
Electronics and Communications Engineering Department were divided
into two departments. Engr. Eduardo N. Demdam was then
appointed again as Chairperson of the sole Electrical Engineering
Department. Among the developments were:
- Organization of the Electrical Engineering Network, the sole
academic organization of the department.
- Ground-breaking ceremonies held on March
7, 1990 for the construction of the Engineering and
Architecture Building. Construction was finished in December
1991.
- Japan International Cooperation Agency's (JICA) equipment
grants worth Php 150M arrived January to March 1992. Japanese
experts gave lectures on equipment use to about a hundred
faculties on the last week of May 1992.
- Three faculty members were sent to Japan to attend training
programs relative to the JICA Grant-Aid Project.
1992-1993
Dr. Proculo Hugo was designated as Acting Dean by PUP
Acting President Jaime Gello on June 21, 1992. On July 27, 1992,
Engr. Manuel MelchorBongulto was designated Acting Dean by President
Dr. Zenaida A. Olonan. Other developments were:
- Turn-Over
Ceremony of JICA's donation to PUP and visit of CEA facilities was
held on August 28, 1992.
- Publishing of
the CEA Spectrum headed by an EE student.
- Organization of
the CEA Quiz Circle which was mostly participated by EE students.
- Inspection of
the CEA Grant-in-Aid project after one year.
- More faculty
members availed of training grants abroad.
1993-1998
Engr. Dante Gedaria was designated Dean of the College
of Engineering effective Oct. 15, 1993. In 1994, Engr. Nestor
Vidal chaired the Electrical Engineering Department with
DemocretoBulatao as OIC Laboratory Head. And in 1995, Engr.
Democreto Bulatao chaired the department with Engr. Bejar Martin as
Lab. Head. Among the developments were:
- Renovation of
the ceilings of the rooms at the fourth floor of CEA Building.
- Arrival of
three (3) JICA Repair Team Experts (Dec. 16-21, 1996) to look into
some non-functioning equipment.
- New equipment
from Japan were decentralized. EE housed the new equipment in
rooms 107, 108, and 308.
- Decentralized
equipment assigned to EE Department in compliance with Technical
Panel required for Engineering Education were DC Motor/Generator, DC
Servo Motor, Dynamometer, Exciting Motor, Induction Motor 1 Ph/3 Ph,
Synchronous Generator, Transformer, and Transmission Line Module.
- Organization of
the College of Engineering and Architecture Student Society for
Research and Development.
- EE Department
passed the Level I Accreditation by the Accrediting Agencies of
Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP)
together with the five degree programs in the College.
1998-2003
Engr. Vicky S. Cruz was designated as the First Woman
Dean of College of Engineering and Architecture on November 18,
1998. In 1999, Engr. Jesus Bien, Jr. was appointed as
Chairperson of the EE Department with Engr. Eduardo Demdam as Lab.
Head. And in 2002, Engr. Eduardo Demdam chaired EE Department
for the third time with Engr. Cesar C. Buenavides as Lab. Head.
Among the initiatives and developments were:
- Clearing and
landscaping of the grounds of the College of Engineering and
Architecture building.
- Repainting of
floors, windows, grills and fence grills, repair of electrical
fixtures, water pumps, etc.; all activities done by students as part
of their summer workshops.
- Repair of the
air conditioning units at the AVR and other offices by the students.
- Restatement of
the College's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
- EE department
undergone the Level II accreditation together with the CE, ME, IE,
EE, CoE and ECE programs.
- Separation of
the Dept. of Architecture from CEA thus renaming the College as
College of Engineering.
- Revision of the
ladderized curriculum of all six programs to better address the
needs of the times.
- Strengthening
of the faculty profile by requiring faculty members to enroll in
graduate studies and increasing the number of full-time faculty with
Master's or Doctorate degrees.
- Improvement of
the physical facilities of the College like procurement of tablet
chairs, electric fans and drafting tables. Additional billboards for
information dissemination and white boards were installed.
- Many of the
faculty members were sent abroad to participate in international
trainings, workshops and the like.
- Faculty members
availed of scholarship grants or on exchange program.
- The Dean and
Chairperson were given the chance to conduct observation tours in
the United States of America and in Bangkok, Thailand.
- PUP as one of
the top performing schools in the ECE licensure exam.
- Increased
number of board passers and topnotchers.
- Students
emerged as winners in local and national competitions.
- Involvement of
student organizations in the affairs of the College especially in
extension and community development programs
- Conduct of
technical exhibits during the foundation day celebration.
- Re-accredited
status for the program in EE together with other programs of the
College.
- Publishing of
EE Infinite as the Official Newsletter of the Electrical Engineering
Department.
- Conduct of
qualifying examinations for incoming third year students, shifters
and transferees.
2004
On the Centenary of PUP, the College of Engineering is 25
years in existence. During the celebration of its silver
anniversary, the following activities were undertaken:
- Opening parade
with each department's muse and escort in a float, from the College
of Engineering building to the main building culminating at the
Interfaith Chapel for the Mass celebration followed by the Opening
Program with Congresswoman Sandy Ocampo as the Guest of Honor.
- Convocation was
held at the BulwagangBalagtas with no less than the Director of
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Dr. Randy
Solidum as the Guest Speaker.
- Academic
Contests, Student activities were conducted during the students' day
schedule.
- Opening of
exhibits and launching of the new College logo took place.
- The first in
the 25 years of the College was the staging of the "CEryoso Po Kami"
musical extravaganza where participants were faculty members and
students. This is a fund raising activity of the College intended to
fund faculty development programs, facilities improvement and
students' development.
- First alumni
homecoming for the whole College of Engineering programs took place
and election of the new set of officers.
- Representatives
from each department constitute the Board of Directors of the PUP
College of Engineering Alumni Association.
- Seminar-Workshop on Faculty Development in Bagac, Bataan.
- Computerization
of enrolment for the College of Engineering in the first year
started June 2004.
- Participation
in the Human Rainbow Attempt as entry to the Guinness Book of
Records
In November, Engr. Ben B. Andres was designated as the Dean of
the College, as the first PUP alumnus to assume the post of
deanship. The Department of Electrical Engineering was chaired
by the concurrent Lab. Head Engr. Cesar C. Buenavides.
2005
Courtesy Visits of Japanese officials from Takuma
Engineering, Japan Ltd and Takuma Technology Philippines, Inc.
This is aimed to further strengthen the linkages of the College.
In March 6, the College of Engineering represented the University in
the "Walk for a Cause Fund Raising" for the PUP Balikatan Self-Help
Housing Project organized by Urban Poor Institute for Community
Building, Inc. PUP was awarded the "Delegation with the
Biggest Contribution".
2006
The New Year was opened with a new Dean; Engr. Manuel M.
Muhi headed the college. Engr. Cesar Buenavides was retained
as Chairperson with Engr. Eduardo Demdam as Lab. Head of the
Department of Electrical Engineering.