EE Laws, Codes, and Professional Ethics is a course that introduces students to the legal, regulatory, technical, and ethical principles governing the practice of Electrical Engineering. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the Philippine laws, engineering codes, standards, and regulations that ensure the safe, efficient, and responsible design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
The course covers key legislation such as Republic Act No. 7920, Republic Act No. 7832, the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), the Philippine Grid Code, the Philippine Distribution Code, the National Building Code, the Fire Code of the Philippines, and other relevant rules and regulations issued by government agencies. Students will also study the roles and responsibilities of electrical engineers, licensing requirements, workplace safety, and compliance with national standards.
In addition, the course emphasizes professional ethics by examining the ethical responsibilities of electrical engineers toward the public, clients, employers, colleagues, and the environment. Topics include integrity, accountability, competence, sustainability, conflict of interest, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making in engineering practice.
By the end of the course, students are expected to:
Understand the legal framework governing the electrical engineering profession in the Philippines.
Apply relevant electrical laws, codes, and standards in engineering practice.
Recognize the duties, rights, and responsibilities of professional electrical engineers.
Analyze legal and ethical issues encountered in engineering practice.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and commitment to public safety and welfare in accordance with engineering standards and regulations.
The course covers key legislation such as Republic Act No. 7920, Republic Act No. 7832, the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), the Philippine Grid Code, the Philippine Distribution Code, the National Building Code, the Fire Code of the Philippines, and other relevant rules and regulations issued by government agencies. Students will also study the roles and responsibilities of electrical engineers, licensing requirements, workplace safety, and compliance with national standards.
In addition, the course emphasizes professional ethics by examining the ethical responsibilities of electrical engineers toward the public, clients, employers, colleagues, and the environment. Topics include integrity, accountability, competence, sustainability, conflict of interest, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making in engineering practice.
By the end of the course, students are expected to:
Understand the legal framework governing the electrical engineering profession in the Philippines.
Apply relevant electrical laws, codes, and standards in engineering practice.
Recognize the duties, rights, and responsibilities of professional electrical engineers.
Analyze legal and ethical issues encountered in engineering practice.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and commitment to public safety and welfare in accordance with engineering standards and regulations.