COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Burgos Street, Bacolod City EECO 210

Negros Occidental, Philippines 6100
Tel. (034) 434 4561

Course Syllabus
STIWNU VISION: STIWNU INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES:
 Change Adept (IO1): An STIWesnecan is change adept. An STIWesnecan utilizes such ability to
A leading University in the Negros Island in 2025 driven by passion for academic excellence
manage when a need for transformation or transition arises to uplift his/her capabilities and
through innovation.
build the capacity of the community where he/she belongs.
STIWNU MISSION:  Character (IO2): An STIWesnecan is a person of character. An STIWesnecan response,
regardless of circumstances, is consistently virtuous.
We are committed to produce excellent quality graduates who are able to meet and uphold
the standards of the industry in pursuit of a better Filipino family and nation.  Communicator (IO3): An STIWesnecan communicates to understand and be understood. An
STIWesnecan recognizes the emotion behind the information read or heard and expresses
STIWNU CORE VALUES: Excellence, Respect, Service, Malasakit, Teamwork, Meritocracy & his/her own emotion when giving information, may it be verbal or written.
Entrepreneurship  Critical Thinker (IO4): An STIWesnecan r is a critical thinker. An STIWesnecan discerns through
open-minded analysis and challenges one’s beliefs to further improve creative ideas.
 Christ-Centered (105): An STIWesnecan starts and ends his day with God. He accepts that
everything is anchored in jesus Christ and his labor an offering for his glory.
PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES:
ENGINEERING VISION:
(a)PO01 Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex engineering
STIWNU is a provider of engineering education of excellence and fountain of innovation.
problems.
ENGINEERING MISSION: (b)PO02 Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data;
The College of Engineering provides quality and relevant education that equips its graduates (c)PO03 Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
with necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for life -long learning and innovation who will constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
play major roles in the development of the country and the global village. safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards.

(d)PO04 Function effectively on multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams that establish goals,
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
plan tasks and meet deadlines;
Electrical Engineering is a profession that involves the conceptualization, development, design
(e)PO05 Identify, formulate, and solve complex problems in electrical engineering;
and application of safe, healthy, ethical, economical, and sustainable generation,
(f)PO06 Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering practice;
transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical energy for the benefit of society and the
(g)PO07 Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
environment through the knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, information
(h)PO08 Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
technology and other allied sciences, gained by study, research and practice.
environmental, and societal context.
Electrical Engineering is one of the broader fields of the engineering disciplines both in terms
(i)PO09 Recognize the need for additional knowledge and engage in life-long learning.
of the range of problems that fall within its purview and in the range of knowledge required
(j)PO10 Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of electrical engineering.
to solve these problems.
(k)PO11 Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for e l e c t r i c a l
engineering practice and
(l)PO12 Demonstrate knowledge and understand of engineering and management principles as
a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and multidisciplinary environments.
(m)PO13 Exhibit the STIer Wesnecan values wherever and whenever necessary.
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SERIAL NUMBER: EECO 210 COURSE TITLE: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS CREDIT: 3 lec (3 hrs. lec per week) PREREQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Concept of the time value of money and equivalence, basic economy study of methods, decisions under certainty; decisions recognizing risk and decisions admitting
uncertainty.
PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES:
ENGINEERING PEOs:
PROGRAM a b c d e f g h i j k l m
EDUCATIONAL 1. Practice the engineering discipline successfully within community accepted standards
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2. Acquire teamwork and communications skills to develop a successful career in
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engineering.
3. Fulfill professional and ethical responsibilities in the practice of engineering, including
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social, environmental, and economic considerations.
4. Engage in professional service, such as participants in professional society and
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community service
5. Engage in lifelong learning activities, such as graduate studies or professional workshops;
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6. Develop a professional career in the prevailing market that meets personal goald,
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objectives and desires.
COURSE OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
CO1. Solve problems involving interest and the time value of money; E E
CO2. Evaluate project alternatives by applying engineering economic principles and methods E
E
and select the most economically efficient one; and
CO3. Deal with risk and uncertainty in project outcomes by applying the basic economic E
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decision-making concepts
LEGEND: I-INTRODUCTORY E-ENABLING D-DEMONSTRATIVE
REFERENCES: 1. Blank, L. & Tarquin A. (2018). Engineering economy (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
2. Yates, J.K. (2017). Engineering economics. CRC Press.  Class Participation (Recitation, Seatwork,etc.)
3. Sharma, K.R. (2015). An introduction to engineering economics. Momentum Press  Major Examinations
Engineering.  Quizzes
4. Park, Chan S. (2012). Fundamentals of engineering economics. 3rd ed. Singapore :  Task Performance
Pearson Education South Asia, Pte Ltd.
5. Park, Chan S. (2004). Contemporary engineering economics. 3rd ed. Philippines :
Pearson Education
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GRADING SYSTEM: The following percentage distribution shall be followed: The following are the periodical grade components for this course:
Prelims 20% Exam 50%
Midterms 20% Quiz 30%
Pre-finals 20% Class Participation (activities, seat works, board works, etc.) 20 %
Finals 40% ________________________________________________
100% 100%

Course Outline
LEC Student Teaching and Learning
Learning Objectives (LO) Week TOPICS Slides I-Guide Assessment Tasks
Hours Handouts Activities

0 Paraphrase the University’s and 1 1 Review of University’s and School’s

College’s IVM, PO and CLO; vision and mission, related program Discussion/Orientation Discussion/Orientation
outcomes and course learning
outcomes

1 Apply the fundamental concepts 1-2 6 Introduction to Engineering Lecture 01 Activity 1

and processes for decision-making Economics
in engineering economics (CO1, What is Engineering Drills
CO3) Economics?
Economic Concepts and
Activities
Cost Concepts
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2 Perform computations that utilize 3-4 6 Money-Time Relationships and Lecture 02 Quiz 1
cash flow estimates and time value Equivalence
of money (CO1) Time Value of Money Drills 02 Task Performance 1
Interest and Rate of Return
Simple and Compound Interest
Cash Flow Diagrams

5 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Pen-and-paper Test

3 Compute the equivalent present, 6-7 6 Application of Money Time Lecture 03 Activity 1
future, and annual worth of a Relationship
series of cash flow (CO1, CO2) Present Worth Method Drills
Bond Value
4 Apply the appropriate gradient Future Worth Method
formula (CO1, CO2) Annual Worth Method
Annuities & Gradients
5 Describe the mechanics and the Internal Rate and External Rate
rationale behind the use of internal of Return Method
and external rate of return (CO1,
CO2)

6 Integrate risks and uncertainties in 8-9 6 Dealing with Uncertainty Lecture 04 Quiz 1
analyzing a proposed business plan Risk, Uncertainty, and
(CO2) Sensitivity Drills 04 Task Performance 1
Sources of Uncertainty
7 Explain why an entity's useful life Analyzing a Proposed Business
reduces over time (CO2) Venture
Reduction of Useful Life

10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION Pen-and-paper Test

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8 Describe depreciation and its 11-12 6 Depreciation Lecture 05 Activity 1

purpose Fundamentals
Depreciation Methods Drills
9 Determine the annual and
accumulated depreciation using
various methods
10 Evaluate investment alternatives 13 3 Comparing Alternatives Lecture 06 Quiz 1

Drills 06 Task Performance 1

14 PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
11 Distinguish whether an asset 15-16 6 Replacement Analysis Lecture 07 Activity 1
should be kept or replaced
Drills
12 Identify the effects of inflation on
the price of assets
13 Evaluate a project using benefit- 17 3 Benefit-Cost Ratio Lecture 08 Quiz 1
cost ratio
Drills 08 Task Performance 1
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

PREPARED BY: VERIFIED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

DR. ERLYN MAE G. DESAMPARADO, PECE ENGR. MARLON ROJO DR. FELICIDAD ALTALAGUIRE DR. MIMA VILLANUEVA
Faculty Program Head Dean VPAA