Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac State University

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Tarlac City
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COURSE SYLLABUS
In
ETECH 411
(Course Code)
Power Utilization and Distribution System
(Course Title / Description)
Bachelor in Industrial Technology
Major in Electrical Technology
Prepared by:
Marlon V. Gamido, REE, MAT-Math, MSIT
Ferdinand L. Marcos, REE, RME
Sixto C. Ordonia
Recommending Approval:
Prof. Bonifacio Sinio
Chair, BIT
PROF ARNEL A. PUNLA
College Dean
Approved:
DR. GABRIEL S. TABION
VP, Academic Affair

UNIVERSITY VISION
The Tarlac State University shall be a comprehensive institution of excellence in higher
education for total human development.

UNIVERSITY MISSION
The Tarlac State University is committed to develop, promote, and sustain the efficiency of
quality and relevant programs in higher education for people empowerment, professional
development, and global competitiveness.
COLLEGE GOAL
The College of Technology aims to develop and produce highly competitive technicians and
technologist imbued with desirable work ethics, leadership and entrepreneurial capability with
the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of Industrial Technology so that they will became
globally competitive professionals and productive citizens of the country and responsive to the
needs of times.

BIT OBJECTIVES
1. To develop quality skilled technicians and professional technologist in their chosen field of
specialization (Automotive and Electrical Technology) as agents in attaining the national
objectives
(NIC-hood status).
2. To promote a responsive, morally, culturally and globally competitive professional and
leaders.
3. To equip students with knowledge and skills necessary for technical vocational instruction,
entrepreneurship and industrial and service shop management.
4. To elevate the morale of manual labor by educating the youth with quality technological
education
and skills development and;
5. To provide students with adequate industrial training and seminars to cope with the rapid
changes in technology.

COURSE SYLLABUS
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ETECH 411
Power Utilization and Distribution
System
ETECH 111
3 units (2 units Lec, 1 unit Lab)
6 hrs/ week
3 hr/week
162 hrs (9 hrs/wk, 18 wks/sem)

Course Description:
This course deals with the art and science of power system in electricity-related industries
such as power utilities and manufacturing enterprises.
General Objective
To understand to study the characteristics of power systems concepts
Specific Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify several subsystems
2. Understand different generating plants, transmission lines and substations, total
network control, equipment-based local control, and protection
3. Identify phenomena ranging from power (fundamental) frequency to lightning and
switching surges.
LEARNING UNITS

TIME FRAME

1.

Fundamentals of Distribution System

25 hrs

2.

Overhead Lines

20 hrs

3.

Underground Distribution

20 hrs

4.

Transformers

30 hrs

5.

Voltage Regulation

15 hrs

6.

Capacitor Application

15 hrs

7.

Faults

15 hrs

8.

Short-Circuit Protection

22 hrs

Requirements
Lecture 50%
Quizzes/ Seatwork
Class Participation
Term Examination
Lecture Total
Laboratory 50%
Lab. Exercises/Activities/Projects
Skill Test/ Performance Exam
Lab Total
TOTAL

Percentage Weight
20
20
10
50
30
20
50
100

Final Grade =

Computed Mid-term + Final

2
Instructional Methods:
1. Lectures
2. Seminars
3. Field Trip
4. Exposures
5. Film showing
6. Projects
7. Multimedia
8. Peer Teaching
9. Reporting
10. Tandem Teaching
11. Brain Storming
REFERENCES:
1. Tom A. Short Electric Power Distribution Boca Raton London New York Washington,
D.C.
2. Dugan, McGranaghan, Santoso and Beaty Electrical Power Systems Quality McGrawHill (second edition)
3. Marc T.Thompson, Ph.D., Alexander Kusko, Sc.D., P.E. Power Quality in Electrical
System (The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.)