CS1

(BSN, BSMT, BSPT, BS Chem., BS Bio., BS Psych., BS Social Work, BS Math)

Course Title: Basic Computer Concepts & Office Productivity Tools

Course Description: This course will provide non-ITE students with background on
computers systems; hands-on training on office productivity tools such as word
processing, spreadsheet, & presentation softwares; demonstrated knowledge on the use
of Internet.

Credit: three (3) units

Central Objective: At the end of the course, the student is expected to

• Operate a personal computer and identify the basic components
• Gain knowledge on the use of Internet – i.e. browsing, use of search engines, email
• Have a working knowledge on the use of office productivity tools

Course Outline:
I. Introduction to Computers
• What is a computer? (Data vs. Information, Information Processing Cycle)
• History of Computers
• Classification of Computers
• Components of a Computer System (Hardware, Software, Peopleware)
• Impact of Computers in Society (Advantages and Disadvantages)
• Emerging Trends of Information Technology

II. Operating Systems

• Definition and examples of Operating Systems
• Functions Of Operating Systems (DOS, WinXP Operations)

III. Internet
• Definition of Internet
• History Of Internet
• Internet: A Resource for All of US
• Security and Privacy: Computers and Internet

IV. Office Productivity

• Word Processing Using MS Word

i. Understanding Word
ii. Creating, Saving And Printing Documents
iii. Basic Editing Tasks
iv. Fonts, Borders And Shading
v. Indents And Justification
vi. Tabs And Line Spacing
vii. Margins, Pages And Sections
viii. Page Numbers, Headers And Footers
ix. Numbered And Bulleted Lists
x. Working With Tables
xi. Using Columns In A Document
xii. Working with Graphics

• Spreadsheet Application
i. Understanding Excel
ii. Creating, Saving and Printing Workbook Files
iii. Entering Different Kinds Of Data
iv. Changing How Numbers Look
v. Editing Entries
vi. Working With Ranges
vii. Inserting And Removing Cells, Rows And Columns
viii. Performing Calculations With Formulas And Functions
ix. Copying Formulas And Functions
x. Creating Charts
 • Presentation Application using MS PowerPoint
i. Understanding PowerPoint
ii. Creating, Opening, Saving a presentation
iii. Working with slides in different views (Copying, Inserting, Deleting
slides)
iv. Working with objects
v. Applying templates, layout, color schemes
vi. Animation (objects and slides)
vii. Hyperlink & Action Buttons
viii. Working with multimedia
ix. Editing Design Templates (Using Master View)

References
Shelly, G., Cashman, T. and Vermaat, M. Discovering Computers 2007: A Gateway
to Information. Thompson Learning Inc., 2007.
Capron, H.L. and Johnson, J.A. Computers: Tools for an Information Age.
Pearson Education, Inc., 2002.
Nelson, S.L. Office XP : the complete reference. McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Hutchinson, S.E. Microsoft Excel 2002. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, c2002.

Methodology
1. Lecture
2. Hands-On

Basis of Evaluation

1. Exercises
2. Written Exams
3. Hands-On Exams
4. Assignments/Projects
5. Attendance

Grading System

A. Midterm
• Attendance 10%
• Exercises 20%
• Quizzes/Exams 25%
• Assignments/Projects 15%
• Midterm Exam 30%
GRADE 100%

B. Post Midterm
• Attendance 10%
• Exercises 20%
• Quizzes/Exams 25%
• Assignments/Projects 15%
• Midterm Exam 30%
GRADE 100%

Midterm 40%
Post Midterm 60%__
Final Grade 100%