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In the life of a student, entering the college level is the height of his educational pursuits. This is where the ultimate battle of wills among professionals in the making takes place. In our country, education is highly regarded as a treasure. It is the cherished dream which every child looks up to ... and the greatest legacy every parent can proudly leave to their siblings. Therefore, the mere selection of the course to pursue in college is a crucial process. It is planning what you want to do and what you hope to achieve for the rest of your life. It is a decision which will shape your future. Our Alma Mater prepares us to be technically competent to meet the demands of the industry. However, we must reconcile ourselves to the fact that behind the walls of this are realities. They are seen, heard and understood by heart, only of students who know their directions, who know where success can truly be found and keep their minds stirred by the mysteries of a dynamic force called science and technology. The bottomline is that colleges, universities and technical institutions are oozing with graduates annually. The tales about the doomed job-hunting make a stale news item. Unemployment and underemployment are the frustations of our graduates. But the irony of it all is that upon scanning the national newspapers, you will find that they are dense with ads which needs technologist such as engineers for local and foreign companies. According to them, there are ample job openings addressed to the call of the coming era of industrialization. The problem is that there are not enough qualified applicants, only an immense number of graduates... This can be attributed to the lack of motivation and will of the studendts. They simply grab a course which doesn't match their capabilities, aptitude, interest and skill. Unless students change their outlook on engineering education and the future, we will never be the professionals.

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ENGINEERING FIELD

Electronics and Communications Engineer is focused on the microscopic elements comprising the broad area of applied physics.

Computer and electronics data systems dominate the world of commerce, trade and banking. The exotic devices and smart weapons, missiles and radars which are used in the military are based on electronics, although it is hardly applicable in our country. The state of the art automobile depends on the microcomputerwhichs controls its functions. Lasers are gaining popularity as a surgical tool as electronics engineers collaborate with physicians and surgeons in devising electronics systems for medical diagnosis and monitoring for the treatement of patients. Electronics powered devices, communications systems, computers and measuring devices have invaded every corner of science, industry, commerce and entertainment.

The ECEs invent, design,produce and operate electronic systems and devices. They also supervise in manufacture and tests technically related equipment. Electronics engineers are employed mainly in the industry. A smaller number are working in government agencies, engineering schools and in research. A relatively low percentage are private consulatants or are registered as professional engineers. In the world of industry, electronics engineers work at jobs that are categorized under the following divisions: research, development and design, production, field service, sales and production and teaching.

Research. The application of the definitions of reserch in engineering vary widely. However, it is generally agreed that the engineering research should not be concerned on current production but rather should focus on problems or ideas that may be of importance after some years. Because research is usually at the borderline between advance engineering and the basic sciences most of the engineers involved have postgraduate degrees, at least a master's degree but often a doctorate.

Development and design. Development is the stage at which a functioning device is achieved, whereas design is the stage at which the produce is described in detail so that it can be manufactured efficiently at the minimum cost. The design must also ensure that the product will perform as advised and have a satisfactory service line. Finally, the design process must be fast and efficient. Thus, the time limited for the concept up to the start of production must be shortest as possible. This is due to the tight competition among domestic and foreign markets.

The computer plays an a leading role in speeding up the design process. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAI) are being integrated not only in the field of electronics but also in other engineering branches. CAD is the part of computer science that deals with the generation of designs fr displays on cathode ray tubes. CAE broadly describes the role of computers in modern engineering and manufacture. In addition, the task of numerical computation is done by computer nowadays.

Production . Production engineering involves the designing and organizing the manufacture of the produc. The manufacturing engineer trying to compete in price and quality must maximize all the applicable resources. He or she must be sensitive to the proper use of its workers. They should know when and how to use computers and other automated devices. Since the design and construction of electronic systems are becoming more sophisticated, the production engineer must turn to the most advanced tools for measurement, materials handling and processing.

Field Service. It requires both engineers and technicians to ensure the proper installation and operations of elctronic systems for industry. As new models of computersm test equipment and militart hardware are introduced, engineers who understand the technical details are needed to explain how to install, run and maintain them. When a companyis ready to market a new model or product, it will usually organize intensive training cources for the field service engineers.

Sales and promotion.A sales engineer works to define the needs of the costumer in terms of his company 's products. To meet the demands of the customer, they recommend some possible modifications on the product.

Teaching. An essential field of engineering is the educational setting where yougn engineers are produced. Each professor is expected to teach some part of the basic engineering sciences and also to have an area of expertise. The masteral and doctorate degrees are said to be the best preparation for this work.

The workplace for ECE is the industry. The telecommunications industry provides all forms of point to point communications while the consumer electronics industry manufactures the entertainment electronics (such as radio, television,cable broadcast), semiconductors, computers,aerospace and military electronics.

The entry level for an engineering job is the Bachelor's Degree. However, the master's degree curriculum allows the student to specialize on their chosen area: control theory, communications, semiconductor fabrication, or whatever. The doctoral degree is an important requirement for an engineering faculty and for entry to Reserch and Development (R&D).

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	BEHIND THE WALLS In the life of a student, entering the college level is the height of his educational pursuits. This is where the ultimate battle of wills among professionals in the making takes place. In our country, education is highly regarded as a treasure. It is the cherished dream which every child looks up to ... and the greatest legacy every parent can proudly leave to their siblings. Therefore, the mere selection of the course to pursue in college is a crucial process. It is planning what you want to do and what you hope to achieve for the rest of your life. It is a decision which will shape your future. Our Alma Mater prepares us to be technically competent to meet the demands of the industry. However, we must reconcile ourselves to the fact that behind the walls of this are realities. They are seen, heard and understood by heart, only of students who know their directions, who know where success can truly be found and keep their minds stirred by the mysteries of a dynamic force called science and technology. The bottomline is that colleges, universities and technical institutions are oozing with graduates annually. The tales about the doomed job-hunting make a stale news item. Unemployment and underemployment are the frustations of our graduates. But the irony of it all is that upon scanning the national newspapers, you will find that they are dense with ads which needs technologist such as engineers for local and foreign companies. According to them, there are ample job openings addressed to the call of the coming era of industrialization. The problem is that there are not enough qualified applicants, only an immense number of graduates... This can be attributed to the lack of motivation and will of the studendts. They simply grab a course which doesn't match their capabilities, aptitude, interest and skill. Unless students change their outlook on engineering education and the future, we will never be the professionals. ********************************* ENGINEERING FIELD Electronics and Communications Engineer is focused on the microscopic elements comprising the broad area of applied physics. Computer and electronics data systems dominate the world of commerce, trade and banking. The exotic devices and smart weapons, missiles and radars which are used in the military are based on electronics, although it is hardly applicable in our country. The state of the art automobile depends on the microcomputerwhichs controls its functions. Lasers are gaining popularity as a surgical tool as electronics engineers collaborate with physicians and surgeons in devising electronics systems for medical diagnosis and monitoring for the treatement of patients. Electronics powered devices, communications systems, computers and measuring devices have invaded every corner of science, industry, commerce and entertainment. The ECEs invent, design,produce and operate electronic systems and devices. They also supervise in manufacture and tests technically related equipment. Electronics engineers are employed mainly in the industry. A smaller number are working in government agencies, engineering schools and in research. A relatively low percentage are private consulatants or are registered as professional engineers. In the world of industry, electronics engineers work at jobs that are categorized under the following divisions: research, development and design, production, field service, sales and production and teaching. Research. The application of the definitions of reserch in engineering vary widely. However, it is generally agreed that the engineering research should not be concerned on current production but rather should focus on problems or ideas that may be of importance after some years. Because research is usually at the borderline between advance engineering and the basic sciences most of the engineers involved have postgraduate degrees, at least a master's degree but often a doctorate. Development and design. Development is the stage at which a functioning device is achieved, whereas design is the stage at which the produce is described in detail so that it can be manufactured efficiently at the minimum cost. The design must also ensure that the product will perform as advised and have a satisfactory service line. Finally, the design process must be fast and efficient. Thus, the time limited for the concept up to the start of production must be shortest as possible. This is due to the tight competition among domestic and foreign markets. The computer plays an a leading role in speeding up the design process. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAI) are being integrated not only in the field of electronics but also in other engineering branches. CAD is the part of computer science that deals with the generation of designs fr displays on cathode ray tubes. CAE broadly describes the role of computers in modern engineering and manufacture. In addition, the task of numerical computation is done by computer nowadays. Production . Production engineering involves the designing and organizing the manufacture of the produc. The manufacturing engineer trying to compete in price and quality must maximize all the applicable resources. He or she must be sensitive to the proper use of its workers. They should know when and how to use computers and other automated devices. Since the design and construction of electronic systems are becoming more sophisticated, the production engineer must turn to the most advanced tools for measurement, materials handling and processing. Field Service. It requires both engineers and technicians to ensure the proper installation and operations of elctronic systems for industry. As new models of computersm test equipment and militart hardware are introduced, engineers who understand the technical details are needed to explain how to install, run and maintain them. When a companyis ready to market a new model or product, it will usually organize intensive training cources for the field service engineers. Sales and promotion.A sales engineer works to define the needs of the costumer in terms of his company 's products. To meet the demands of the customer, they recommend some possible modifications on the product. Teaching. An essential field of engineering is the educational setting where yougn engineers are produced. Each professor is expected to teach some part of the basic engineering sciences and also to have an area of expertise. The masteral and doctorate degrees are said to be the best preparation for this work. The workplace for ECE is the industry. The telecommunications industry provides all forms of point to point communications while the consumer electronics industry manufactures the entertainment electronics (such as radio, television,cable broadcast), semiconductors, computers,aerospace and military electronics. The entry level for an engineering job is the Bachelor's Degree. However, the master's degree curriculum allows the student to specialize on their chosen area: control theory, communications, semiconductor fabrication, or whatever. The doctoral degree is an important requirement for an engineering faculty and for entry to Reserch and Development (R&D). *********************************