Laws and Contracts in ECE

Introduction to Laws, Obligations and Contracts

• 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.

Damages and Law

• 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

Contract Basics

• 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.

Professional Ethics

• 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.

ECE Laws and Regulations

• 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.

Safety Standards

• 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.

Coursework

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

Interactive Activities

• 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.