UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

1 Name of Course Introduction to Computing

2 Course Number HCI 101
3 Semester & Year Offered First Semester, Third Year
4 Credit Units Total: 3 Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 2
5 Contact Hours Total: 90 Lecture: 54 Laboratory: 26
6 Pre-requisite (if any) None
7 Co-requisite (if any) None
8 Course Description This course gives an introduction to human-computer interaction with an emphasis on user interface
design. Students learn about HCI theory, cognitive foundations, guidelines for effective interface design,
and the evaluation of user interfaces.

9 Vision We envision the University of Batangas to be the center of excellence committed to serve the
broader community through quality education.
10 Mission The University of Batangas provides quality education by promoting personal and professional
growth and enabling the person to participate in a global, technology- and research-driven
environment.
11 Program Educational Three to five years after graduation, alumni in Information Technology shall have:
Objective (PEO) 1. mastered the skills required for the following positions:
 Web and Applications Developer
 Junior Database Administrator
 Systems Administrator
 Network Engineer
 Junior Information Security Administrator
 Systems Integration Personnel
 IT Audit Assistant
 Technical Support Specialist
 QA Specialist
 Systems Analyst
 Computer Programmer
2. demonstrated the ability to hold progressively more responsible positions in the IT field,
including positions that are supervisory or managerial in nature.
3. engaged in life-long learning and professional development.
 4. communicated effectively as an IT professional with users, peers, and higher management.
5. worked effectively on teams, whether as a participant or as a leader.

6. become well‐rounded individuals who are productive and responsible members of society.
12. Program Outcomes (PO) At the end of the BSIT the graduates should be able to:

P02. Understand best practices and standards and their applications

P03. Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its
solution.
P04. Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation
and administration of computer-based systems.
P05. Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs
to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints.
P06. Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively.
P07. Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools and practices necessary for
the IT profession.

13. Course Outcomes (CO) At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
CO1. Analyze different user populations with regard to their abilities and characteristics for using both
software and hardware products.
CO2. Evaluate the design of the existing user interfaces based on the cognitive models of target user.

14. Alignment of Course Outcomes with Core Values

Core Values Course Outcomes
CO1 CO2 CO3
Faith in God
Love of Wisdom   
Service to Fellowmen

15. Alignment of Course Outcomes with the UB Graduate Attributes

UB Graduate Attributes Course Outcomes
 CO1 CO2 CO3
B- Builder and Innovator of Knowledge   
E-Effective and Efficient Communicator   
S-Social, Moral, and Global-Minded Citizen   
T-Transformed Life-long Learner 

16. Alignment of Course Outcomes with College Attributes

College Attributes Course Outcomes
CO1 CO2 CO3
C – Catalysts of Change   
I – Integrator of Information   
C – Competitive Problem Solver  
T – Technologically and Technically Competent   

17. Alignment of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
PO3 PO7 PO10 PO11 PO12 PO13
CO1. Explain fundamental principles, concepts and evolution of computing   
systems as they relate to different fields
CO2. Expound on the recent developments in the different computing     
knowledge areas.
CO3 Analyze solutions employed by organizations to address different      
computing issues.

18. Course Learning Plan

Topic Learning CO Domain Topic Time Activities/ Performance Learning
 Outcomes s Allotment Strategies Indicators/ Resources
C-A-P (hr.) Assessment Tools
(Cognitive,
Affective,
Psychomot
or)
Recall the CO1 C/A UB PVMGO, WEEK1/5 Discussion Reflection Paper Student
UBPVMGO Course hrs (with rubrics) Handbook,
Orientation Syllabus
Reflect on the
relevance of
UBPVMGO on the
attainment of their
personal and
professional goals

Orient the students

with the course
objectives, rules
and regulations insid
e the
classroom and with t
he grading system
Define the concepts CO1 C/A Industry in the WEEK 2- Discussion WRITTEN WORK 1
of computing, Profession 4/5 hrs
computing domains, (Quiz)
computing disciplines  IT
Industry Research Work WRITTEN WORK 2
and knowledge areas Online
and IT (Assignment) Reference:
Workforc https://www.co
Discuss the different e mptia.org/resou
fields in computing  IT Growth Oral rces/it-industry-
Presentation of Case Study
and its specialization Projection trends-analysis
s (with Rubrics)
 Technolo
Identify the different gy and
profession and Channel
careers in the Trends
computing field
 Appreciation of
Computing in
Different Fields
Different
Specializations

 Careers
in IT

Week 5 (Prelims)
Enumerate the CO2 C/A Evolution of Week 6 Discussion Recitation
computing levels Computing

 History of
computing
Identify the different Quiz
 Computing
developments in
each computing Levels
levels  Levels as
World Views
 From Users
to
Share insights on the
different views of Communities
evolution of
computing
Identify the CO1 C/A/P Key Components Week 7-8 Discussion Research Paper
components of of a Computer
computer systems Systems,
Operating PowerPoint
Systems Presentation
Share insights on the
 Operating
latest components of
System
computer systems Showing videos
concepts,
on the latest
functions,
components of
features
Discuss the computer
importance, features and systems
and categories of an categories
operating systems  Operating Demonstrations
System
Benefits
Enumerate the  Desktop
different operating Operating
systems for different System
platforms  Mobile
Operating
Systems

Define Malware Malware Week PowerPoint Evaluation Report

9&11 Presentation
 Types of (concept of
Malware malware)
Identify types of
 How
Malware
malware Videos about
works malware
 Anti-
Explain how malware
malware
works
software

Share insights about

how the company
manage to recover
data loss because of
malware

Week 10 (Midterms)
Continuation of Week 11
Week 9
Identify the concepts Networks, Week 12 Quiz
of networks and Internet and
internet protocols Internet
Protocols

 Data
Explain the growth of
Communicati
internet on
 Computer
Networks
Enumerate the  The Internet
protocols  Network
Types
 Elements of
Computer
Discuss the different Network
types of networks  Networking
Devices
 Networking
Determine the Topologies
different elements  Network
and devices of Protocols
computer network

Illustrate the different

network topologies.
Describe the HTML and CSS Week PowerPoint Laboratory Exercises
requirements for web 13&15 presentation
operations with  Basic
HTML. HTML
Tags Lecture
 Attributes
and
Apply the proper tags
Elements
and attributes in Showing
 Cascadin
creating web pages. examples of
g Style
Sheets HTML page and
CSS
Create the basics of
the homepage using
the HTML elements
and CSS
Design a web page
using HTML and
CSS
Week 14 (Semi-Finals)
Continuation of Week 15
Week 13
Differentiate Computer Week 16
organization from Systems & 17(5
architecture (Organization hours)
and Architecture)

 Computer
Illustrate and explain
Architecture
the block diagram of
 Computer
a computer system
Organization
 Computer
Components
Determine the major  Structure and
components of a Function
computer system and  Instruction
their interconnections Cycle

Determine the basic

operational process
of a computer

Illustrate the
instruction cycle

Week 18 (Finals)

19. Final Course Requirement

As evidence of attaining the course outcomes stated, student-learners are required to submit the following requirement
during the indicated dates of the term:
 Course Outcomes Required Output TARGET
Submission
CO1. Explain fundamental principles, concepts A case report on Information Technology best practices in Week 4
and evolution of computing systems as they various applications in IT industry.
relate to different fields
CO2. Expound on the recent developments in A case report on Information Technology best practices in Week 4
the different computing knowledge areas. various applications in IT industry.

CO3 Analyze solutions employed by Evaluation report on IT solutions employed by an organization Week 17
organizations to address different computing covering various IT issues.
issues.

20. Assessment and Grading System

(To attached rubrics of the identified required output)

Using the grading system stipulated in the Student Handbook, the grades will be computed as follows:

(To indicate Grading system approved by the VPAA/University President)

GRADING SYSTEM: The final grade in this course is composed of the following items and their weights in the final grade computation. The
UB Grading System will be used as a guide for the computation of the final grade

Assessment Item Grade Source (Score or Rubric Grade) Percentage of Final Grade
Lecture Grade 40%

Recitation 60%

Attendance

Quiz 20%
 Assessment Item Grade Source (Score or Rubric Grade) Percentage of Final Grade
Library Work

Assignment

MAJOR EXAMS 20%

Laboratory Grade 60%

Attendance 60%

Laboratory Exercise

Oral Presentation (Case Study)

Written Report (Case Study) 20%

Assignment

MAJOR EXAMS 20%

Final Grade: 40% Midterm +60% Finals

Passing Grade: 75%

Passing Grade Conditions: The student must be able to submit all the requirements before given a passing grade

21. Course References

A. Books

Biswal, Rajendra, (2014), Fundamentals of management information system and computer application,
Farrel, Joyce, (2015), Programming logic and design, introductory, 8th ed.
Minnick, Jessica, (2016), Web design with HTML5 & CSS3 : complete, 8th ed.
 O'Leary, Timothy J.,(2014), Computing essentials : making IT work for you
Reynolds, George W.,(2014), Information systems principles
Stair, Ralph M.,(2014), Principles of information systems. 11th ed.

B. Journals

C. Internet Sources
IT Industry and IT Workforce Overview https://www.comptia.org/resources/it-industry-outlook-2016-final
Evolution of Computing https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/book/the-social-design-of-technical-systems-building-technologies-
for-communities/the-evolution-of-computing
Malware http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/malware
Security: An Introduction https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-033-computer-system-
engineering-spring-2009/video-lectures/lecture-21/

Revised and Updated Date: June 25, 2018

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Divina M. Casao Divina M. Casao Alvin C. Mercado

Faculty Department Head Dean/ Director

Mrs. Amelita Casala Dr. Abegayle Machelle P. Chua

Librarian VPAA