Republic of the Philippines

DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Bacolor, Pampanga

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Course Syllabus
2nd SEMESTER S.Y. 2013-2014
COURSE SYLLABUS

1.0 Course Code : EE 422

2.0 Course Title : RESEARCH METHOD in ENGINEERING
3.0 Course Credits : 1 unit LECTURE, I unit LABORATORY
Teaching hrs : 1 hr/ week
Research hrs : 3 hrs/week
4.0 Schedule :
5.0 Instructor : Engr. ALMA V. LAPUZ
6.0 Philosophy of the Course:
This course will acquaint the students with the procedures, principles,
and tools of engineering and technical research. A thorough understanding of
the course will help the students to learn the basic and essentials of research
writing.
7.0 Course Objectives:
The objectives of the subject Research Method in Engineering are:
1. To serve as steering ground for EE undergraduate students in
research appreciation;
2. To enhance the students’ capability in research proposal and
feasibility study;
3. To propose innovative projects in the field of industrial and
commercial electrical system, power system, automation, illumination
engineering design, and other related practice in electrical engineering
profession.
8.0 Audience
This course is designed for 4th year Electrical Engineering students who
have completed or currently enrolled in all 4th year EE Professional subjects.
9.0 Scope
This course has five (5) major topics.
9.1. Nature and Function of Research
9.1.1. Meaning of Research
9.1.2. Major Types of Research
9.1.3. Research Process
9.1.4. Functions of Research
9.1.5. Technical Research in the Philippines
9.2. Research Problem and Objective
9.2.1. Sources of a Good Research
9.2.2. Good Research Problem
9.2.3. Defining the Research Problem
9.2.4. Major Classification
 9.2.5. Good Research Objective
9.2.6. Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
9.2.7. Scope and Limitation
9.2.8. Significance of the Study
9.3. Related Literature
9.3.1. Definition
9.3.2. Requirements of the Review
9.3.3. Guide in Writing Review
9.4. Research Design
9.4.1. Types of Research Design
9.4.2. Historical Research
9.4.3. Descriptive Research
9.4.4. Experimental Research
9.4.5. Case or Field Study
9.5. Discussion
9.5.1. Discussion of Result
9.5.2. Conclusion
9.5.3. Recommendation
9.5.4. References
9.5.5. Appendices
9.6. APA Format
10.0 EE Research Thrust/ Agenda:
Electrical Engineering Research with Social and Economic Impact:
 Development of Renewable Energy
 Technologies for the Reduction and Re-use of waste
materials
 Technologies for the durability monitoring, modification,
automation, reconfiguration of electrical and communication
system
 Resources and productivity improvement
 Cost effectiveness of Eco- materials in electrical system,
physical analysis and electrical installations
 Metal and Engineering research
 Innovative of electrical equipment design
 Development of software for Power System Analysis and
Design, electrical circuit analysis, and Illumination
engineering design.
 Design of means of transportation using electricity
 Other projects related to the practice of the Electrical
Engineering profession.
11.0 Teaching Strategies/ Methodologies, and Enrichment Activities
Lecture/ Discussion
Research Work
12.0 Course Requirements
Attendance
Written Exam
Research Proposal
Title Defense/ Oral Exam

Guidelines for Research Proposals:

Deadline for submission of research proposals for students
planning to graduate in April 2015:
March 3, 2014 (Monday) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
The research proposal/ feasibility study should include: the
Introduction, Methods and other contents that will support research
proposals:
1. Completed Research Proposal Cover Sheet, including adviser
approval sheet accomplished by members and advisers. Place
this form at the beginning of your proposal and secure all pages
with folder.
2. Title: The title should accurately describe the focus of your
Research.
3. Research Description and Method/ Documentation.
4. Schedule/ Gantt Chart: List of dates by which you will complete
all aspects of the work on your research, for example, gathering
resources, initial research, analysis data, interview, completion
of literature review, first draft, and so on.
5. Deadline for submission of approved research proposals is
March 20, 2014. The approved research proposal is the first
draft of thesis writing and it should be completed no later than
March 20, 2014 with thesis adviser’s signature of approval, and
is indeed ready to be viewed by the EE research Coordinator.
6. Presentation: A formal presentation of the research proposal is
required (March 6, 2014). This may include presentation to EE
Research Committee and public screening.
7. Submission Details: The proposal should be submitted to the EE
Research Coordinator; it will be reviewed and acknowledged by
the EE Research Committee composed by Faculty of Electrical
Engineering. The coordinator will notify both the group and your
thesis adviser(s) of the committee’s decision.
8. A highly unsatisfactory title defense requires another research
proposal upon recommendation by the panel with two- thirds
 vote. Re- oral exam should be done no later done one week after
the Title defense proper.
9. A highly satisfactory title defense upon recommendation of the
majority of the committee members and merits the acceptance of
the paper.
10. If the quality of the proposal is found satisfactory, the
researcher/s proceeds to thesis writing proper and can enroll
the next subject EE 512.

Areas of Evaluation

Group Grade/ Document Grade Pts Score

1. On time submission of documents prior to oral defense. This 5
includes:
Endorsement letter, Draft of Introduction, Methodology
2. Functional Contribution to University Research Thrust 5
3. Content of the Study
a. Problem of the study is relevant to present situation. 10
b. Strong Objectives to answer the problem of the study. 10
c. Conceptual Framework of the study explains the overall 10
process of the study.
d. Title is Significant to electrical field. 15
e. Completeness of the supporting documents, these includes: 10
Research Proposal Cover sheet, data, electrical lay-out,
schematic diagram, and questionnaires, interview form and
communication letters that will support the study
4. Feasibility and Reliability of the Proposal 10
5. Clarity of the Tools to be utilized in the Methodology 15
6. Technicality of the Project Proposal 10
Group Score:

Interpretation of Results:
Highly Satisfactory 75- above
Unsatisfactory 70- 74 pts
Failed/ Reject below 70 pts

13.0 Grading System

Thesis Proposal Presentation Evaluation 60%
Attendance and Recitation 10 %
Exam/ Quizzes 30%
100%
Passing: 60%

14.0 Course References:

 The following are the list of suggested titles that you may need to
enhance your understanding of the course. The books are either
available in the library or in my personal collections.
1. Method of Research and Thesis Writing by Paler-Calmorin.
2. Basic Concepts and Methods in Research by Venacio B. Andrales.
3. APA Format 6

15.0 Course Calendar:

Shown below are tentative weekly topics that will be
discussed for the duration of the course.
Week 1 - Orientation of the schools policies and regulation;
Discussion of the Course Syllabus.
Week 2 - Nature and Functions of Research : Meaning of
Research and Major Type of Research.
Week 3 - Research Process and Functions of Research.
Week 4 - Technical Research in the Philippines.
Week 5 – 6- Research Problem: Sources of a Good Research; Good
Research Problem and Defining the Research Problem.
Week 7 – 8- Research Objectives: Major Classification and
Good Research Objectives.
Week 9 - Midterm
Week 10 - Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
Week 11 - Scope and Limitations
Week 12 - Significance of the Study
Week 13 – 14 -Related Literature: Definition, Requirements for the
Review and Guide in writing review.
Week 15 – 16 -Research Design: Types of Research Design;
Historical Research; Descriptive Research;
Experimental Research and Case or Field Study.
Week 17 - Discussion of Results, Conclusion, Recommendation,
References and Appendices
Week 18 - Oral Examination/ Title Defense

Prepared by:
Engr. Alma V. Lapuz
EE Research Coordinator

Recommending Approval:

Engr. Armie C. Tolentino Engr. Genesis Tiria

CEA Research Unit, Member EE Research Committee Member

Engr. Rhoderick Favorito Engr. Reynaldo Gomez

CEA Research Unit, Member EE Research Committee Member

Engr. Melchor Henson Engr. Freniel Pampo

 EE Research Committee Member EE Research Committee Member

Edgardo M. Santos
EE Chairman

Approved by:
Engr. Reden Hernandez
Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture