College of Engineering

BRIEF HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION

Following the University’s acquisition of the East Central Colleges (ECC) in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, the College of Engineering was established in 2012 with its initial program offering, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

The College, which is unique to the Pampanga Campus, aims to provide a strong engineering education that is guided by outstanding moral values, compassion and a drive towards continuous professional development. It produces highly-skilled and well-trained practitioners who help sustain the economic stability of the country; have a great sense of responsibility and possess excellent servant leadership qualities and uncompromised integrity.

VISION

The College of Engineering envisions to be one of the best institutions in engineering education, research development, technology, and innovations.

MISSION

The College of Engineering is dedicated in producing competent, self-driven, and excellent future leaders imbued with outstanding moral values, social awareness, and aspirations for the nation.

PROGRAM/S OFFERED:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (BSCE)

The Civil Engineering program provides students the knowledge on how to apply the principles of science, mathematics and technology needed in the design, estimate, construction, and maintenance of horizontal and vertical construction projects such as residential housing, high-rise buildings, hospitals, schools, warehouses, malls, bridges, dams, airport, ports/harbors, roads/highways, tunnels, towers, billboards, canals, and water distribution systems.

The program also provides students with necessary skills on how to solve problems associated with flood control, landslides, air and water pollution, earthquake and natural hazards.

BSCE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

Our Lady of Fatima University’s BSCE Graduates within 3 to 5 years after obtaining the degree are expected to:

1. demonstrate expertise of acquired engineering education by engaging in the practice of civil engineering either in the industry, government, and/or private practice.

2. pursue lifelong learning and/or career development through membership and participation in professional trainings, seminars, and/or undertaking graduate studies in engineering.

3. engage in professional societies and/or community activities that promote professional commitment and social responsibility of a Civil Engineer.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

Our Lady of Fatima University’s Civil Engineering graduates are expected to have attained the following student outcomes:

a. ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering
problems;
b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance to standards;
d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
e. ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
f. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;.
g. ability to communicate effectively;
h. broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
i. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
j. knowledge of contemporary issues;
k. ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
l. knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments, and
m. understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Engineering Staff in various public offices such as DPWH, NHA, NIA, DENR, NEDA, MWSS, Maynilad, DOST, City/ Municipal/ Provincial Engineering Office, Planning and Development Office, Pag-IBIG, Assessor’s Office, and more
• Engineering Staff in a private construction firm
• Sales Engineer
• Engineering Lab Technician
• Office Engineer
• Estimator
• Surveyor
• Site Engineer
• Building Maintenance Supervisor
• Safety Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Planning Engineer
• Quantity Surveyor
• QA Engineer
• QC Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Earthquake Engineer
• Hydraulic Engineer
• Reservoir Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Transportation Engineer
• Highway Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE)

The Electronics Engineering program integrates available and emerging technologies with
knowledge of mathematics, natural, social and applied sciences to conceptualize, design and
implement new, improved, or innovative electronic, computer and communication systems,
devices, goods, services and processes.

The program provides students the knowledge in the development and application of devices
and systems involving the flow of electrons or other carriers of electronic charge, in a vacuum,
in a gaseous media, in plasma, in semi-conductors, in solid-state and/or similar devices
including applications involving optical, electromagnetic and other energy form when
transduced or converted into electronic signals (RA 9292, 2004).

Program Educational Objectives

Three to five years after obtaining the degree, OLFU BSECE graduates are expected to:
1. Demonstrate expertise of acquired engineering education by engaging in the practice of
electronics engineering either in the industry, government, and/ or private practice.
2. Pursue lifelong learning and/ or career development through membership and
participation in professional trainings, seminars, and/ or undertaking of graduate studies
in engineering.
3. Engage in professional societies and/ or community activities that promote professional
commitment and social responsibility of an Electronics Engineer.

Program Outcomes

Graduates are expected to have attained the following student outcomes:
a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems
b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability limitations, in accordance to standards
d. Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams
e. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. Ability to communicate effectively
h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and societal context
i. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues
k. Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice
l. Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member
and leader in a team to manage projects, and in multidisciplinary environments
m. Understand at least one specialized field of electronics engineering

Career Opportunities

OLFU BSECE graduates are equipped with the right knowledge and skills that will lead them to
careers such as:

• Telecommunications Engineer
• Computer Network Engineer
• Product or Test Engineer in Semiconductor Industry
• Biomedical Engineer
• Information and Communications Technology Specialist
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Broadcast Engineer
• Research and Development Engineer
• Academician/ Researcher
• Engineer in Maritime and Aeronautical Services