Course Syllabus

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Institute of Teacher Education and Information Technology SPAMAST
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Associate in Computer Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, School Year 2024-2025

Course No. : ITSA 111

Course Title : PC Troubleshooting Prepared by: JOSELITO J. MEBOLOS
Faculty

Course Description : This course deals with computer software and hardware
installation, test and repair of computer hardware, software, and Reviewed by: BAILINA P. DALAM, MPA, MIT
peripheral equipment, and computer networking basics. Program Head, IT
(need initial from the subject
specialist before signing by the Dept.
Chair)

Recommending
Approval: KAREN E. CABALQUINTO, Ph.D.
Dean
Course & Year: : BSIT 1/ACT 1

Course Credit : 3 units

Prerequisite/s : None
Approved: MARLYN B. LLAMEG, Ph.D.
Contact Hours/ Week VPAA
Lecture: : 2 hours per week
Laboratory: : 3 hours per week

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 VISION MISSION GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES
“By 2028, SPAMAST will be a premier “SPAMAST is committed to provide quality and
Higher Education Institution transforming transformative education with innovative and culture
communities toward the attainment of sensitive programs, protect the environment, and contribute
to national economic prosperity.”
Sustainable Development”

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Common to All Programs

Language and Communication Skills Entrepreneurial Skills Socio-Cultural, Environmental Responsiveness and
Professional Competency Capabilities for Life Long Learning Gender Sensitivity
Creativity and Innovativeness Leadership, Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking Skills Universal Outlook and Global Competence

SPAMAST GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

(A SPAMAST Graduate shall possess. . .)

Leadership, Teamwork
Entrepreneurial Skills

Universal outlook and

Communication skills

Capabilities for Life

responsiveness and
global competency

gender sensitivity
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

and Interpersonal
Critical Thinking
Innovativeness

Long Learning

Socio-cultural,
environmental
Creativity and
Language and

Competency
Professional

Skills

Skills
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

(Common to all Programs in all types of schools)

1. Articulate and discuss the latest development in the specific field of practice.    
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.    
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3. Work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.      
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.     
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” based on RA 7722.   

(Specific to the Discipline/Sub-discipline)

6. Apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate 
to the discipline.
7. Understand best practices and standards and their applications.     
8. Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing
 
requirements appropriate to its solution.
9. Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the
selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based     
systems.
10. Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes,
components, or programs to meet desired needs and requirements  
under various constraints.
11. Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively.   
12. Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools
  
and practices necessary for the IT profession.
13. Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team,
recognizing the different roles within a team to accomplish a common    
goal.
14. Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan.   
15. Communicate effectively with the computing community and with
society at large about complex computing activities through logical   
writing, presentations, and clear instructions.
16. Analyze the local and global impact of computing information
  
technology on individuals, organizations, and society.
17. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and
 
responsibilities in the utilization of information technology.
18. Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and
improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional  
development.

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COURSE OUTCOMES PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
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PO12 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16 PO17 PO18
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
1. Identify computer parts and accessories; I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P
2. Identify different computer errors and problems, and
I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P
computer network problems;
3. Apply Occupational Health and Safety in workplace. I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P
4. Perform PC troubleshooting; I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P
5. Configure computer networks; I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P
6. Perform computer network troubleshooting. I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P I,P

LEGEND:
I-INTRODUCED (The student get introduced to the concepts/principles)
P-PRACTICED (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D-DEMONSTRATED (The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)

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 COURSE PLAN
STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
Week 1 At the end of the lesson, -  SPAMAST’s Vision, Mission  Power point  VMGO  Laptop/Cellular phone
the students will be able to: and Core Values (FAITH to presentation  Internet connection
 Converse the importance SPAMAST) (Lecture)  DLP
of the course in relation  Program Educational  Online  Module
to the attainment of the Objectives Discussion
Institutions VMGO.  Classroom Policies
 Identify the course and  Grading System
course requirements  Assessment and Evaluation
Guidelines
Week 2 Identify the different CO1  Introduction to Personal  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To 3 computer parts and CO3 Computer discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
 DLP
peripherals. Online Recitation  Module
Describe the functions of discussion  Laboratory
the different computer  Laboratory activities
parts and peripherals demonstration  Exams
 Self-paced
study
 Peer teaching
 Group
discussion
Week 4 Identify hazards and CO3  Workplace Safety  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To assess risks. discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
Week 5 Follow procedures and  DLP
strategies for risk control. Online Recitation  Module
Apply Occupational discussion  Laboratory
Health and Safety  Laboratory activities
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 STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
demonstration  Exams
 Self-paced
study
 Peer teaching
 Group
discussion
Week 6  Identify the tools for CO2  Terminating and Connecting  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To terminating and CO3 Electrical Wiring and discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
Week 8 Electronics Circuits  DLP
connecting electrical Online Recitation  Module
wiring and electronics discussion  Laboratory
circuits.  Laboratory activities
Apply Occupational demonstration  Exams
Health and Safety  Self-paced
study
 Peer teaching
 Group
discussion
Week 8  Perform assembling and CO1  Disassembling and  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
to 9 disassembling of CO2 Assembling a Computer discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
CO3  DLP
computer. CO4 Online Recitation  Module
 Apply Occupational discussion  Laboratory
Health and Safety  Laboratory activities
demonstration  Exams
 Self-paced
study

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 STUDENT LEARNING MAP COURSE CONTENT/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT RESOURCES NEEDED
TIME OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER AND TASKS (ATs)
FRAM (refer to LEARNING
E At the end of the lesson, Course ACTIVITIES
the students will be able to: Outcomes (TLAs)
)
 Peer teaching
 Group
discussion
Week 10  Describe the functions of CO1  Testing normal function of  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
To computer parts and CO2 computer systems and discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
Week 17 CO3 networks  DLP
peripherals. CO4 Online Recitation  Module
 Test computer parts and CO5 discussion  Laboratory
peripherals. CO6  Laboratory activities
 Configure and test demonstration  Exams
computer networks.  Self-paced
study
 Peer teaching
 Group
discussion
Week 18 Establish and maintain a CO1  Applying Quality Standards  Classroom  Quizzes  Laptop/Cellular phone
documented quality CO2 discussion/  Oral  Internet connection
CO3  DLP
system ensuring that CO4 Online Recitation  Module
services conform to CO5 discussion  Laboratory
specific requirements. CO6  Laboratory activities
Ensure protection of the demonstration  Exams
quality of the product  Self-paced
during handling, storage, study
packaging and delivery.  Peer teaching
 Group
discussion

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Assessment Task Details (Content-based)
Assessment Schedule Coverage Assessment Task Details
Midterm Examination Part 1, 2 & 3 Written Examination
 True or False 20%
 Matching Type 20% The students will be assessed through written examination.
 Essay/Illustration/Problem Solving
30%
Final Examination Part 1 to 3 & 4 Written Examination
to 7  True or False 20%
 Matching Type 20% The students will be assessed through written examination.
 Essay/Illustration/Problem Solving
30%
Assessment Task Details (Performance-based)
Assessment Schedule Coverage Assessment Task Details
Mid-term Examination Part 1, 2 & 3 Laboratory activities The students will be assessed through laboratory activities in
workplace safety, identification of computer parts and its functions,
and terminating and connecting electrical wiring and electronics
circuits.
Final Examination Part 1 to 3 & 4 Laboratory activities The students will be assessed through laboratory activities in assembling and
to 6 disassembling computers, installation of operating system and application
software, and configuring and troubleshooting computer systems and networks.

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

CLASS POLICY
REQUIREMENTS

Quizzes Quizzes 20% Individual Responsibility:

Laboratory Activities Exam 20%
Requirements 60%
Midterm Examination Every student is expected to:
100%
Final Examination
Note:  JOIN the course page/eClassroom and GC created by the faculty for the course
with OFFICIAL account (last name AND first name)

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Final Grade = 50% MG + 50% FTG **any student who will REFUSE to JOIN or LEAVE the group without valid
reason (officially drop from the course) shall be considered UNOFFICIALLY
DROPPED from the course
**in case the student has accidentally left the group, she/he shall JOIN again to
the group
 DOWNLOAD all materials provided in this course
 STUDY and LEARN the subject matter under this course
 Be RESOURCEFUL enough in finding other resources to better understand the
topic
 SUBMIT outputs required by the course both Learning Task/s and Assessment
Task/s ON TIME
 Should there be any concern, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK thru thread or DM
Group Responsibility:

 Every group is composed of 3 to 4 members

 Every member shall participate or cooperate in every task
 Every group is expected to submit all deliverables ON TIME

Queries:

Queries can be done through email or messenger. If through messenger, expect that:

 all queries through messages/email will be responded though response may not
be immediate (especially during weekends and days with school activities)
 messages that is not tagged may be overlooked, it is suggested that you mention
the person the message is intended for
 personal concerns about the course may not be entertained in GC, instead, it is
encouraged to send it through DM
 all redundant queries may not be answered, you are encouraged to BACK-READ
the messages for certain concerns in that period to avoid waste of time and
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 energy

Deliverable Submissions:

Deliverable refers to the LEARNING TASK/S and ASSESSMENT TASK/S

Schedule: Deliverables MUST be submitted 10 days before the deadline of

submission of grades.

FAIL to SUBMIT DELEVERABLES: MAKE SURE that you are able to submit all
deliverables WITHIN THE SEMESTER to avoid IP or Failing marks.

Form: All deliverables / outputs must be submitted in softcopy with format (ITC
213<LastNameFirstName> basis, first name initials only):

Individual submission: ITC 213 <LastNameFirstName><TaskNo>

Ex. ITC 213 MebolosJJ AT1 MebolosJJ Activity1

Group submission: in alphabetical order

ITC 213 <LNFN1>< LNFN2><LNFN3>< LNFN4><TaskNo>

Ex. ITC 213 MebolosJJ DalamBP PanaliganNR AlbarracinAR
Activity1

Where to submit:

Every output is confidential, thus you are required to submit it to

mebolosjj@gmail.com and NOT in GC or Course Group, except to those outputs that
we agree to share.

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Meetings Online:

Every student is expected to be responsible and act professionally during the

online meetings.

 Join the virtual meeting room 5 mins before the meeting starts
 Wear appropriate clothes
 Always turn on your camera
 Learn how to mute your microphone
 Speak clearly and use good manners when ask to speak
 Do not talk unnecessary things during the discussion of important matters
 Pay attention to the meeting and not to the distractions around
 Be prepared for technical difficulties

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

3rd year level is the stage wherein you start to PREPARE yourselves for
employment or you are preparing to manage your own company, thus, as part of your
training, EVERY JUNIOR STUDENT is expected to:

 Practice professionalism at all times – in times of difficulties, DO THE TASK

FIRST, rather than complain before you attempt to comply the tasks; do not
PROCASTINATE
 Keep yourself motivated – in case you feel weary and exhausted, DO NOT
GIVE UP and BE ENTHUSIASTIC and make your parents and dreams be your
inspiration
 Keep discussions discrete – do not announce to the public whatever matters we
discussed in the class if not necessary
 Always keep your credibility intact – do not adopt SCHADENFREUDE attitude
Note: For other class policies, please refer to the student handbook.
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 SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES Counterchecked by:
TEXTBOOKS:

3G E-Learning (2018). PC Assembling and Troubleshooting 2nd Edition. 3G E-Learning LLC.

Gookin, D. (2017). Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your PC. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Andrews, J. Dark, J., West, J. (2017). A+ Guide to Hardware Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting. IVY A. ORTIGA, RL, MLIS
Cengage Learning. Librarian

Ricafrente, E.D. (2008). PC Troubleshooting. Andes Mountain Printers.

Meyers, M. (2006). Introduction to PC Hardware and Troubleshooting. McGraw-Hill Education.

ONLINE SOURCES:

Form No : FM-SPAMAST-PRS-01
Issue Status : 03
Revision No. : 03
Date Effective : 10 June 2024
Approved by : President

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