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School of Computer Studies
Course Syllabus
COURSE CODE

BSCS220

COURSE TITLE

Presentation Skills on Information Technology

COURSE CREDIT

3 Units (2 Units Lecture, equivalent to 2 hours; 1 Unit Laboratory equivalent to 3 hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is designed to help students understand how a computer works, its capabilities, limitations and
applications. It covers the history and development of computer, system components, number systems, and
internet technology. This course also teaches skills in using computer software with topics on basic file
management and the use of major software applications employed in office environments.

PRE-REQUISITE

None

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To be able to understand and use common computer applications.

To introduce the components of computer systems and their functions.
To understand the contributions of several pioneers in the computing field.
To understand the difference in daily life before and after the advent of personal computers and the
Internet.
To be able to describe the different components of a computer including data representation,
microprocessors, memory, storage devices, input and output devices.
To be able to understand the fundamentals of Internet technology and networks.
To be able to understand how programs are created and how the computer industry operates.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Hands-on laboratory exercises, recitation, quizzes, exams and IT case study.

TEXT BOOK

D. Morley, C. Parker, Understanding Computer Today and Tomorrow 11th Edition, 2007

REFERENCES

COMPUTATION OF CLASS GRADES

H.L. Capron and J.A. Johnson Computers: Tools for an Information Age, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall 2002
A. Ambrose, Computer Literacy Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to IC, 2007
D. Wells, Computer Concepts Basics, 2007
J. Pilapil, Introduction to Computer Concepts, 2005
J. Jamrich, Computer Concepts: Illustrated Introductory, 2007

20%
40%
15%
25%
100%

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Lecture Class Standing

Laboratory Class Standing
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Total

PREPARED

MR. REAGAN B. RICAFORT, MSCS

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON, Computer Studies

NOTED BY

MRS. KATE OSORIO

College Registrar

MR. REAGAN B. RICAFORT, MSCS

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON, Computer Studies

APPROVED BY

Time
Allotment
1st week

2nd & 3rd

week

Topic Outline
Orientation and Introduction to the
Course
TFVCS Vision, Mission, and General
and Specific Objectives; Program
Specific Objectives; Course Policies
and Guidelines;

Basic Concepts of Information

Technology & System

The Information Age & Society

Data, Information & Computers
The Development of Computers
Basic Data Arrangements and
Access
IT People and Careers

Computer/IT Infrastructure

4th & 5th

week

Learning Objectives

Computer Hardware

The Central Processing System

Input Technologies

Output Technologies

Strategic Hardware Issues

Computer Software

Significance of Software

Software Components

System Software

Application Software

Programming Languages

Software Issues

Logic and Flowcharting

Concept of Program Logic

Peer discussion on
EACs Vision, Mission
and General and
Specific Objectives;
Program and Course
Objectives

Lecture

To be able
understand the IT
age, data, information
and computers.

Lecture

To know the
importance of
computers and its
uses

To be able to
understand the
hardware and its
components.

To be able to
understand the
software and its
components.

Methodology

To be able to solve
and answer problem
using flowchart
diagram.

Teaching Aid

Evaluation

Assignments

Visual Aid

Recitation

Multimedia
Presentation of
Basic Concepts of
Information
Technology &
System and IT
infrastructure.

Hands-on exercises

Multimedia
Presentation on
Computer Software
and Flowchart.

Hands-on exercises

Computers Software

Practical exam

JITSE Flowchart

Class Discussion

Class Discussion
Board Work

Lecture
Class Discussion
Recitation
Laboratory
Handouts

Computers Intro to
Computers

Practical exam
Computers
Hardware

Board work on
flowchart
Quiz 1

th

6 week
7th week

8th & 9th

week

Basic Flowcharting Symbols

Flowcharting Examples

PRELIMINARY EXAM

Data Types

Machine Data Types

Primitive Data Types

Composite Types

Number Types

Number System Conversion

Non-Numeric Value Representation

To be able to
differentiate various
data types in
computer system
To be able to convert
the number system.

12th week

13th & 14th

week

Class Discussion
Laboratory
Handouts
Lecture
Class Discussion

Multimedia
presentation on
Data Types

Number System

Quiz 2
Board Work

Multimedia
presentation on
Number System

Practical Exam

Number System

Board Work

Laboratory
Handouts

10th week
11th week

Lecture

Long Exam
Hands-On Activity
Hands-On Exercises

MIDTERM EXAMINATION WEEK

The Operating System

Overview

History and Significance

Types of Operating System

Operating
Computer

Operating System for Networking

System

for

Overview

Components of Network

Types of Network

Network Topologies

Star

Ring

Bus

The Internet: A Resource for All of Us

What is Internet?

Lecture
Class Discussion

To be able to
understand the
concept of network
and networking.

Lecture
Class Discussion

To be able to
understand the
network architecture.

Lecture
Class Discussion

Multimedia
presentation on
Operating System

Hands-On Exercises

Multimedia
presentation on
Networking
Concepts

Hands-On Exercises

Multimedia
presentation on
Network Topologies
and Internet

Hands-On Activity

Computers
Operating System

Quiz 3

Laboratory
Handouts

Personal

Networking Concepts

To be able to
understand the
importance of
Operating System

To be able to
understand the
Internet.

Laboratory
Exercises and
Handouts

Practical Exam

Computers
Networking Concepts

Recitation
Quiz 4

Computers The
Internet

th

15 week

16th & 17th

week

18th week

The Evolution of the Internet

The Operation of the Internet

Services Provides by Internet

The World Wide Web

Internet Challenges

Implementing IT: Ethics, Impacts, &

Security

Ethical Issues

Impacts of IT on Organizations and

Jobs

Societal Impacts and Internet

Communities

Security

Protecting Information Systems

Continuation of Internet

To be able to know
the importance of IT
issues

Lecture

Hands-On Activity

Class Discussion

Multimedia
presentation on
Internet

Laboratory
Handouts
Lecture

Visual Presentation

Hands-On Activity

Flash MX Editor
Flash MX Player

Recitation

Class Discussion
Laboratory
Handouts

FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK

Recitation

Quiz 5

Computers
Implementing IT