VISION COLLEGE OF COMPUTING SCIENCES VISION

A globally recognized University COURSE SYLLABUS An academic center of Excellence

upholding excellence amidst rich in Computing Science
cultural heritage First Semester School Year: 2021-2022

MISSION I. Course Code : IT 111

MISSION
Produce employable graduates II. Course Title : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
who are morally upright, socially To provide quality education
III. Credit Units: 5 units (2 hours lecture, 3 Hours
and culturally responsible towards professional development
professionals through quality, Laboratory per week) and global competitiveness of
relevant, and innovative graduates in Computing Science
IV. Course Description
INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH,
EXTENSION, AND RESOURCE This course focuses on the history, components of a computer
GENERATION. system, classification of computers, computer applications, GOALS
number systems, and systems and applications software. It
GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY
also covers the advanced features of MS Office Applications To produce quality and globally
1. Academic Excellence by using word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and competitive graduates who are
2. Strong Research various communication tools (i. e. Outlook, Web-based Email, equipped with knowledge and skills
Leadership & Culture and Chat) in the application and management
3. Sustainable Extension & of information technology
Community Engagement
4. Excellent Public Service
and Good Governance

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 OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES

1. Provide unique and lifelong learning The graduates:

experience in the entire student
V. Course Outcomes
lifecycle to improve performance 1. Analyze complex problems, identify and
in licensure examination
 To explain and describe the typical organization of a computer,
define the computing requirements needs
2. Ensure effective student lifecycle  To utilize the basic concepts of computer system elements in to design an appropriate solution
management and career
development to improve word processing, electronic worksheet, desktop publishing,
2. Apply computing and either knowledge
employability of graduates  To utilize knowledge of common and new/modern computer domains to address real world problems
3. Assure quality of programs
4. Integrate internationalization applications in day – to – day activity,
perspective towards global  To use the fundamentals of algorithm in problem analysis, and 3. Design and develop computing solution
connectedness using a system level perspective.
5. Intensify conversation of the rich  To analyze programming problems and give its equivalent
cultural heritage in the academic solution using flowcharts and other problem analysis tools. 4. Manipulate modern computing tools
programs
6. Establish a strong brand and
5. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and
strengthen image building of VI. Grading System multi-cultural teams and
IFSU as a research leader
7. Intensify conduct of research and Midterm Grade = 1/3 Midterm Exam + 2/3 Class Standing
dissemination of RD outputs 6. Conduct research extension and
8. Intensify conservation of the rich
cultural heritage
Tentative FG = 1/3 Final Exam + 2/3 Class Standing resource.

9. Package and transfer knowledge and

technologies relevant to the Final Grade = 1/3 Midterm Grade + 2/3 TFG
needs of the clientele
10. Create a widely shared
organizational culture that VII. Weekly Learning Activity Plan (see attach table)
encourages, promotes, rewards
extension and community VII. References
engagements
11. Establish/strengthen/Sustain
linkages with LGUs, industries, Books
and other organizations.
12. Ensure efficient, transparent and
1. Experiencing ICT Computer Systems Servicing 3
accountable delivery of By: Computer Assisted Learning Corporation; 2012
administrative services 2. A guide to managing and maintaining you P
13. Forge strong network system and
resource sharing By: Andrews, Joan; 2012
14. Strengthen the university’s local and 3. The computer knowledge book
international visibility By: Osillaja, Tokumbo Michael; 2004
15. Enhance efficiency in resource
generation and mobilization
16. Upgrade competencies of HR.
17. Technologize services
18. Ensure a clean, green, safe, and Online References
GAD-responsive University
environment 1. www.pdd.caledu.com
19. Intensify conversation of the rich
cultural heritage integrating 2. www.microsoft.com.ph
culture in the administrative
services 3. www.google.com.ph

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VII. LEARNING ACTIVITY PLAN

Teaching &
Learning Outcomes
Course Content Learning Assessment Task Resources References
The students
Activities
Week 1: PRELIMINARY.
 comply the school, classroom INTRODUCTION TO THE
and laboratory policies COURSE
 compute the Midterm and A. School, Classroom and
Final Grade based on the laboratory policies Recitation
Online Graded Manual Student
sample scores given B. Computation of Midterm and Reading Recitation Manual
VMGO
demonstrate awareness regarding Final Grades
the VMGO of the University, C. Vision, Mission, Goals and
Goals of the College and Objectives
Objectives of the Program

Week 2 COMPUTER BASICS

 Identify the origin of computers D. History of Computers Online Lecture Zoom, Edmodo
 Identify the different computer E. Generation of Computers Post Online Computer
generations and discoveries for Performance LCD Projector Please see
F. Computer Applications Laboratory
each Topic File specified
Exercise thru Test references
 Give examples of application of Software
computers in different fields Edmodo.om Group Quiz requirements( MS
Laboratory Exercise 1 PowerPoint)

Week 3: COMPUTER ORGANIZATION Online Lecture Zoom, Edmodo Please see

 Relate numeric data to binary G. Number System Concepts Post Online Quiz Computer specified
number system H. Digital in a Number System Laboratory Assignment LCD Projector references
 Use the general method of I. Operations and conversions Exercise thru Topic File
Software
obtaining the value denotation of number systems Edmodo.om
requirements( MS
of a base-n numeral J. Basic Structures of a PowerPoint)
 Select and employ techniques Computer
of obtaining binary number to
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vice versa Laboratory Exercise 2
Week 4: COMPUTER HARDWARE
Relate numeric data to the binary A. Data Representation
number system and Digital Electronics
Illustrate character data, ASCII, B. Microprocessors Basics
Online Lecture Zoom, Edmodo
extended ASCII, EBCDIC, and C. Components of Data
Post Computer
Unicode Processing Please see
Laboratory Online Quiz and Topic File
Present the purpose of D. I/O components Software specified
Exercise thru Assignment
motherboard, microprocessor, E. Storage Components references
Edmodo.om requirements( MS
instruction set and memory and F. Categories of PowerPoint)
data processing computers
Explain the common and other
input/output peripherals and
different storage components
Week 5: SOFTWARE SYSTEMS AND
 Explain software APPLICATIONS
 Explain types of computer G. Software
Online Lecture Zoom, Edmodo
software H. Functions of Operating
Post Computer
 Understand the functions of an System Please see
Laboratory Online Quiz and Topic File
operating system I. Structure of Operating Software specified
Exercise thru Assignment
 Describe the structure of an Systems and Programs requirements( MS references
Edmodo.om
operating system J. Application Software PowerPoint)

Laboratory Exercise 4

Week 6: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Online Lecture Online Quiz and Zoom, Edmodo Please see
 Apply the installation process AND COPYRIGHTS Post Assignment Computer specified
for various types of software A. Installation Basics Laboratory Topic File references
 Demonstrate how to uninstall B. Uninstalling Software Exercise thru Software
C. Software copyrights and requirements( MS
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operating systems
PowerPoint)ne
 Explain the copyright Edmodo.om
Articles
 Apply license agreement and
Print Articles
the techniques in validating Laboratory Exercise 5
software license
Week 7: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
D. Program Planning and Zoom, Edmodo
 Explain the five stages in
Online Lecture Computer
program development Development
Post Topic File
 Compare and contrast the E. Structured Design Software Please see
Laboratory Online Quiz and
top-down and bottom-up requirements( MS specified
Exercise thru Assignment
structured design PowerPoint)ne references
Edmodo.om
 Demonstrate structured Articles
design through flowcharts Laboratory Exercise 6 Print Articles

Week 8: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Explain programming paradigm Zoom, Edmodo
Demonstrate language, syntax, F. programming paradigm Online Lecture Computer
and grammar and semantics G. Programming language Post Topic File
Software Please see
Differentiate various programming H. Compilers and Interpreters Laboratory Online Quiz and
requirements( MS specified
languages Exercise thru Assignment
PowerPoint)ne references
Compare compilers and Laboratory Exercise 7 Edmodo.om
interpreters Laboratory Exercise 8 Articles
Print Articles

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week 9: COMPUTER Please see

Explain networking and INTERCONNECTIONS specified
communication Online Lecture Zoom, Edmodo references
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are used by companies and by B. Communication channel Post Topic File
individuals C. Types of transmission Laboratory Software
Online Quiz and requirements( MS
Clarify communication channel Technologies Exercise thru
Assignment PowerPoint)ne
Differentiate the types of Edmodo.om
transmission technologies Laboratory Exercise 9 Articles
Print Articles
Week 10: COMPUTER
Discuss the basic network INTERCONNECTIONS
topologies A. Topologies
Compare the centralized data
processing and distributed data B. Distributed Systems Zoom, Edmodo
processing C. Client/Server Online Lecture Computer
Topic File
Illustrate centralized and D. Characteristics and Post Software Please see
Online Quiz and
distributed using sample diagrams functions of LAN and Laboratory requirements( MS specified
Assignment
Discuss client/server WAN Exercise thru PowerPoint)ne references
Explain characteristics and E. Development of Edmodo.om Articles
functions of LAN and WAN Internet and WWW Print Articles
Trace the development of the
internet and World Wide Web
Laboratory Exercise 10

Week 11 & 12: INFORMATION SYSTEM Zoom, Edmodo Please see

 Explain information and data CONCEPT Case Study Online Computer specified
 Differentiate information A. Information System Presentation Presentation Topic File references
B. Manual vs Computerized Software
system from information
C. Based Information requirements( MS
technology
Systems PowerPoint)ne
 Discuss the components of
D. Function-Based vs Articles
information systems
Integrated Information Print Articles
 Discuss manual and

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systems E. Benefits of using
 Discuss function-based and Integrated Information
integrated information system System
 Explain the benefit of using
integrated information systems
Laboratory Exercise 11
Week 13: TYPES OF INFORMATION
Explain transaction processing SYSTEMS Zoom, Edmodo
system A. Transaction Processing Computer
Discuss the features of TPS Systems Topic File
Exhibit / Software Please see
Explain Management Information B. Management Information Online
Video requirements( MS specified
System (MIS) System Presentation
Presentation PowerPoint)ne references
Explain Database Management C. Database Management
Systems(DBMS) System Articles
Print Articles

Week 14: TYPES OF INFORMATION

Discuss the query language SYSTEMS
Differentiate hierarchical database A. Structured Query Zoom, Edmodo
from network database Language (SQL) Computer
Topic File
Explain Relation database B. Hierarchical database Software Please see
Exhibit /
management system and Network database Online requirements( MS specified book
Video
Explain characteristics of a good C. Relation Database Presentation PowerPoint)ne reference
Presentation
database management system Management System Articles
D. Characteristics of a good Print Articles
database management
system
Week 15: TYPES OF INFORMATION Exhibit / Zoom, Edmodo Please see
SYSTEMS Online
 Explain expert systems Video Computer specified book
Presentation
 Discuss the advantages of Presentation Topic File reference
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 Explain rule-based Executive Information System
programming (EIS) Software
 Explain the guidelines in Decision Support Systems (DSS) requirements( MS
building an expert system PowerPoint)ne
 Explain Executive Information Articles
System and its characteristics Print Articles
 Explain Decision Support
System and its characteristics
Week 16 & 17 TRENDS AND ISSUES Exhibit / Online Zoom, Edmodo
Video Presentation Computer
Discuss artificial intelligence A. Artificial intelligence (AI) Presentation Topic File
Discuss the different application of B. Web Technology Software
AI C. E-Commerce requirements( MS
Discuss the Turing Test D. Security PowerPoint)ne
Explain the World Wide Web and E. Health Issues Articles
the internet F. Information Ethics Print Articles
Differentiate intranet from extranet
Explain web browser, web page,
web site
Explain the computer crimes
Explain the different computer
security issues
Explain ergonomics
Trace the origin of ergonomics
Discuss the checklist for user-
friendly workstation
Discuss ethics, business ethics
and information ethics
Explain the Ten Commandments

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Week 18:
FINAL EXAMINATION

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

DENNIS C. MALUNAO MINERVA M. FIESTA, MIT DOMINGO P. NGIPOL, DIT

Instructor BSIT Chairperson Dean, College of Computing Sciences

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