dlsud cpe orientation

1. Research Areas and Computer
Engineering Thesis Guidelines

2. Inspiration….Please!
“Change has a considerable psychological
impact on the human mind. To the fearful
it is threatening because it means that
things may get worse. To the hopeful it is
encouraging because things may get
better. To the confident it is inspiring
because the challenge exists to make
things better.”
King Whitney Jr.

3. These policies and guidelines were formulated
with the objective of helping the students of
the Computer Engineering Department to
successfully deliver thesis outputs on time
and with excellence.
Effective Term: 1st Semester 2017-2018
Presenter: Dwight D. Sabio

4. Objectives
The undergraduate thesis is a non-classroom
learning environment in which students may apply
the skills, methods, and theories learned throughout
their stay in the College of Engineering, Architecture
and Technology.
It has the goal to adequately prepare students for
their respective careers by involving them in a group
project that extends over several months to one
school year.

5. The CPE undergraduate thesis has the following
specific objectives:
a. to provide students with a venue to correctly integrate and
apply the various skills, methods and theories learned in a class
b. to subject the students to a self-directed, non-disclosure
learning environment
c. to refine the students oral and written communication skills
d. to sharpen the students inter-personal and work-related
skills.

6. The Computer Engineering program aims to
prepare the students to do research, innovation
and development in hardware, software and
database. At the same time to prepare the
students in their future work.
BS in Computer Engineering(CPE)
- Use of hardware, software and database in
solving problems in organizations and society.

7. Thesis Project
Every thesis output must have the following
characteristics
The thesis output is aligned with the research
thrusts of the CEAT.
The project is feasible and can be finished
within two semesters or one year and
The amount of effort and work involved is
substantial to span a period of two semesters
or one year.

8. New designs, tools and methodologies, as
well as unique and useful enhancements or
modifications of existing systems are
encouraged.
Collaboration between thesis projects are
allowed.

9. Basic Research
 This kind of research typically involves systematic inquiry
directed towards a more complete knowledge and
understanding of a particular subject without regard to
practical applications or specific applications in mind
 Thesis projects falling under this category may have no or
minimal software output although in most cases, there will
be a need to develop a prototype to illustrate the concepts
at hand.
 The bulk of the researcher’s work will be on the design of a
system model, a framework, an algorithm, or investigation of
different approaches and techniques for a certain domain
and a corresponding proof of correctness.

10. Applied Research
a. Exploratory/Experimental Research
b. Commission Software
c. Application -Based Project

11. a. Exploratory/Experimental Research
This involves the development of prototype
software systems. The product to be
developed may already exist, but in terms of
analysis, design and implementation, the
students conduct the analysis by themselves,
prepare a design of their own (perhaps
patterned after an existing design), and write
a substantial portion of its source code.

12. b. Commission Software
This involves the development of application
programs tailored to fit the needs of a specific
institution and it may be funded and/or used by
them.

13. c. Application -Based Project
Similar to that of commissioned software wherein
the development of application programs are
tailored to fit the needs of a specific organization,
industry, or government and that it may be paid for
and/or used by them.
However, the emphasis on this type of thesis project
is on the object oriented programming and
software engineering processes and methodologies.

14. Scope of the Thesis Work
The thesis adviser must ensure that the thesis is feasible and/or
attainable within one school year. The major activities include:
 Analysis and Design(Hardware, Software, DBMS)
 Developmental Work
 Concluding Work

15. Concept Paper minimum content

16. Concept Paper 2 minimum content

17. Topics
ICT for Development and E-Governance
The main goal is to present a LaSallian response to the
challenges of the new knowledge society and how
information and communication technologies (ICTs)
can be diffused and utilized to address human
development and poverty alleviation issues.

18. Topics
 Security improvement also known as cyber security or IT
security, is the protection of computer systems from the
theft or damage to their hardware, software or information,
as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services
they provide.
 Cyber security includes controlling physical access to the
hardware, as well as protecting against harm that may
come via network access, data and code injection. Also, due
to malpractice by operators, whether intentional, accidental,
IT security is susceptible to being tricked into deviating
from secure procedures through various methods.

19. Improvement in the system(automation)
 Office automation systems (OAS) are configurations of
networked computer hardware and software. A variety of
office automation systems are now applied to business and
communication functions that used to be performed manually
or in multiple locations of a company, such as preparing
written communications and strategic planning. In addition,
functions that once required coordinating the expertise of
outside specialists in typesetting, printing, or electronic
recording can now be integrated into the everyday work of an
organization, saving both time and money.

20. System design and development
Systems design is the process of defining the
architecture, components, modules, interfaces,
and data for a system to satisfy specified
requirements. Systems design could be seen as
the application of systems theory to product
development.

21. Infrastructure improvement or design
 Infrastructure is the foundation or framework that supports a
system or organization. In computing, information technology
infrastructure is composed of physical and virtual resources
that support the flow, storage, processing and analysis of
data. Infrastructure may be centralized within a data center, or
it may be decentralized and spread across several data centers
that are either controlled by the organization or by a third
party, such as a colocation facility or cloud provider.

22. Application/software development
 Software development is the process of computer programming,
documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining
applications and frameworks resulting in a software product. Software
development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but
in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception
of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software,
sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software
development may include research, new development, prototyping,
modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities
that result in software products.

23. Process improvement
 Process Improvement is the proactive task of identifying, analyzing and
improving upon existing business processes within an organization for
optimization and to meet new quotas or standards of quality. It often
involves a systematic approach which follows a specific methodology but
there are different approaches to be considered. Some examples are
benchmarking or lean manufacturing, each of which focuses on different
areas of improvement and uses different methods to achieve the best
results. Processes can either be modified or complemented with sub-
processes or even eliminated for the ultimate goal of improvement.

24. Programming Languages
 Common Programming Language:
– Java
– C++
– VB.Net
– Java Server Pages

25. Database Management System
 Common DBMS:
– MySQL
– Microsoft SQLServer
– Oracle
– Microsoft Access

26. Hardware
Arduino
PIC Microcontrollers

27. Recommended Book

28. SchoolBook

29. Faculty Training and Research Plan
Government Training Center- Tesda, DICT
UPITTC
Budget? How much?

30. SUMMARY OF CPE FACULTY RESEARCH
INTEREST

31. Lessons Learned/Best Practices
 The hardware & software-must be given to avoid recycling of materials
after thesis defense.
 If the students outsourced their codes the grades are forfeited
 The panel cannot endorse their advisee if they did not consult and see
the working program properly.
 If the hardware and software are not working properly then during the
first thesis proposal the group already failed. Otherwise, the group is
given 2nd chance for minor revisions only.
 Creation of a website/google drive/drop box of all softcopy of the
thesis(avoid plagiarism)
 Exhibit to display all their thesis projects
 Creation of a CPE Laboratory

32. Proposal Defense Form

33. Final Defense Form