Laws and Contracts in ECE

Study Notes

Explains the importance of understanding laws, contracts, and obligations in the practice of Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
Covers key concepts like different types of obligations, sources of obligations, responsibilities, and how obligations can be extinguished.

Discusses the different types of damages that can arise from breach of contract
Explores the nature and effects of obligations, including issues surrounding a determinable and indeterminate thing
Investigates a creditor's rights to the fruits of a transaction
Covers the performance by a third party and potential delays associated with obligations
Explores grounds for liability and the calculation of damages for breaches of contract
Examines aspects like fraud and negligence in contract law

Defines general provisions, stipulations within a contract and the requirements for mutual consent
Explains the process of perfecting a contract and its essential prerequisites.
Outlines methods for reforming contractual instruments in case of defects.

Focuses on the importance of ethics in the ECE profession
Provides a framework for ethical conduct with specific examples of ethical codes and principles
Discusses the ECE pledge, guidelines from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the role of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in ECE licensing.

Highlights key legislation and codes regulating the ECE profession.
Covers topics like RA 5734 (The Electrical Engineering Law of 1969), RA 9292 (Electronics Engineering Law of 2004), and RA 10844 (National Building Code of the Philippines)
Discusses international standards and regulations relevant to the ECE field, including the IECEP (Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines)
Addresses the importance of staying up-to-date with evolving regulations in the telecommunications, broadcast, radio operations, and electronic transactions sectors.

Emphasizes the significance of safety standards in the workplace
Familiarizes students with basic safety procedures, including the Philippine Electronics Code
Addresses off-the-job safety, disaster prevention and mitigation, and incident investigation and reporting procedures.

Explains the breakdown of the course evaluation system, including major exams (40%), quizzes (20%), coursework and projects (25%), and participation and attendance (15%).

Involves students in active learning through case studies, presentations, class debates, role-playing, and infomercials.
Includes a safety seminar (BOSH) focused on best occupational safety and health practices.