Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
Tel/Fax (044) 791-0153
Office of the Dean of Instruction

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, AY 2019-2020

COLLEGE : Bustos Campus

DEPARTMENT : CITE
COURSE CODE : IT 102
COURSE TITLE : Introduction to Computing
COURSE CREDIT : 3 units Lecture
FACULTY : JENNILYN A. DE LEON
CONSULTATION HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course provides an overview of the Computing Industry and Computing profession,
including Research and Application of Computing in different fields such as Biology,
Sociology, Environment and Gaming; an Understanding of ACM Requirements; an
Appreciation of the history of computing; and Knowledge of the Key Components of the
Computer Systems (Organization and Architecture), Malware, Computer Security,
Internet and Internet protocols, HTML4/5 and CSS.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the

following:

ATTRIBUTES OF IDEAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)

GRADUATE (AIG)
LO1. Explain fundamentals principles,
concepts and evolution of corrupting
systems as they relate to different fields.

LO2. Expound on the recent developments

in the different computing knowledge area.
Highly competent LO3. Analyze solutions employed by
organizations to address different
computing issues.

LO4. Identify various components of a

computer system.

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 LO5.Exhibit discipline towards the
achievements of professional
Ethical professional
competencies, integrity, moral and ethical
values.
LO6. Define the basic terms associated
with communications and networking.
LO7. Understand different terms
associated with ICT.
Service-oriented LO8. Identify the various categories of
software and their usage.
LO9. Use various web tools including Web
Browsers, E-mail clients and search
utilities.
Contribute to country’s LO10. Understand different terms
sustainable growth and associated with the Internet and World
development Wide Web.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes (LO), the student is

required to accomplish and submit the following during the indicated period/dates
within the term:

REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
In order to assess the
understanding of the concepts,
Presentation of Term
students will be submitting term End of
Paper/ Synopsis
paper/ synopsis the important Semester
ICT concepts. At the end of the
paper, students will be
presenting their conclusions and
perceptions about the topics.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
INTRODUCTION Well- Introduction Introduction Background
Background/ developed creates interest. adequately details are a
History introduction Paper clearly explains the random
engages the states the background, but collection of
reader and position. may lack information,
CONCLUSION creates Conclusion detail. Paper unclear, or not
interest. effectively states the related to the
Contains summarizes position. topic. Paper is
detailed topics. Conclusion is vague or
background recognizable unclear.
information. and ties up Conclusion
Paper clearly almost all loose does not

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 states a ends. summarize
significant and main points.
compelling
position.
Conclusion
effectively
wraps up and
goes beyond
restating the
thesis.
MAIN POINTS Well- Three or more Three or more Less than three
Body Paragraphs developed main points are main points are main points,
main points related to the present. The and/or poor
directly related topic, but one narrative shows development of
to the topic. may lack the events, but ideas. The
Supporting details. The may lack narrative is
examples are narrative shows details. undeveloped,
concrete and events from the and tells rather
detailed. author's point of than shows, the
The narrative view using story.
is developed some details.
with a
consistent and
effective point-
of-view,
showing the
story in detail.
ORGANIZATION Logical Logical Organization is No discernable
Structure progression of progression of clear. organization. Tr
Transitions ideas with a ideas. Transitio Transitions are ansitions are
clear structure ns are present present. not present.
that enhances equally
the throughout
thesis. Transiti essay.
ons are mature
and graceful.
STYLE Writing is Writing is clear Writing is clear, Writing is
Sentence flow, smooth, and but sentences confusing, hard
variety skillful, sentences have may lack to
Diction coherent. Sen varied variety. Diction follow. Contain
tences are structure. Dictio is appropriate. s fragments
strong and n is consistent. and/or run-on
expressive sentences.
with varied Inappropriate
structure. diction.
Diction is
consistent and
words well
chosen.
MECHANICS Punctuation, Punctuation, A few errors in Distracting
Spelling, spelling, spelling, punctuation, errors in
punctuation, capitalization capitalization spelling, punctuation,
capitalization are are generally capitalization. spelling,
correct. No correct, with few (3-4) capitalization.
errors. errors. (1-2)

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:
Aside from the final output, the student will be assessed at other times during the
term by the following:
 Regular Class Attendance
 Activities
 Active Class Participation
 Submission of Project/Term Paper and Assignments
 Passing Examinations
 Reviewing case studies

GRADING SYSTEM:

Major Examinations (Midterm and Final Exam) - 30%

Laboratory/Project - 40%
Quizzes / Proficiency Tests - 20%
Attendance / Work Ethics / Class Participation - 10%
Total - 100%

NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE
PERCENTAGE
GRADE RATING
1.0 97 – 100 Excellent
1.25 94 - 96
1.5 91 - 93
Very Good
1.75 88 - 90
2.0 85 - 87
Good
2.25 82 - 84
2.5 79 - 81
Satisfactory
2.75 76 - 78
3.0 75 Passed
4.0 Lacking Requirements Conditional
5.0 74 and below Failed

LEARNING EPISODES:

Learning Week Learning

Topics
Outcomes No. Activities
Discussion of BulSU Foundational
Statement and Vision, Mission,
LO6
Goals and Objectives of the College
Oral
LO1 1
Lesson 1: Basic Definitions Participation
LO2
- Data and information
- ICT: Information and

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 Communication Technology
- What is Computer
- Analog, Digital and Hybrid
Computers
- Different types of computers
(microcomputers,
minicomputers, mainframes,
supercomputers, etc.)
- The applications of ICT

Lesson 2: Basic operations and

components of a computer system Oral
Participation
LO3
- Basic operations of a
2 Quiz
LO4 computer system
- Data Processing Cycle
- Basic components of a
computer system

Lesson 3: Processing data

- Transforming data into Oral

information
LO7 3 Participation
- How computers represent data
- How computers process data
Quiz
- Machine Cycles
- Memory

Lesson 4: Storing data Internet

LO7 Research
- What is Storage Device
4
- Type of storage devices Group
LO8
o Measuring and Improving Discussion
drive performance

Lesson 5: Using Operating Systems

Oral
- What is Operating System Participation
LO9 - Types of Operating Systems
5
- Core Task of OS Quiz
- Common Operating System

Lesson 6: Networking basics

- What is a network
LO6
- Uses of networks Group Internet
- Common types of networks
6
Research
LO5 - Networks topology
- Network media
- Network hardware

LO6 Lesson 7: Data communications Oral

LO9 - Data communication on 7 Participation
telephone lines (usage of
LO10 modems) Quiz

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 - Using digital data connections
- Wireless Networks

Lesson 8: Presenting the Internet

- Evolution of the Internet Internet

- Introduction to TCP/ IP
LO9 activity
- The Internet and the World Wide
Web
8
LO10 - Searching the web Group
- Types of Websites Discussion
- Email and other programs
- Online business
Midterm Exam 9
Lesson 9: Working with application
software Demonstration
- Application software Oral
LO8 - Kinds of software: commercial,
10
freeware, public domain, open- Participation
source
- Business software and Other Quiz
Software

Lesson 10: Introduction to

Programming
LO8 - What is a computer program? Oral
- Hardware/ software interaction: Participation
LO9 code, machine code 11-12
- Compilers and Interpreters Written
LO10 - Generations of Programming Activity
Languages
- Planning a computer program
- Intro to Web Programming

Lesson 11: Introduction to

Databases and Data-mining
LO6 - Intro to Database Oral
- What is Database
LO7 Participation
- Where are Databases Used 13
- Databases Types
LO8 - Database Management System
Quiz
- Popular databases
- Data Warehouse
- Introduction to data mining

Lesson 12: Information and

LO6 Communication Security
Oral
LO7 - Information and Communication Participation
Security 14
LO10 - Basic Terminologies Written
- Malware Activity
- Spoofing Attack
- Network-based Attack
- Denial of Service (DoS) Attack

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 - Social Engineering
- Protecting the Network

Lesson 13: Information,

Communication and Computer
Ethics
LO5 - What is Ethics and Why Is It Reaction
Important? 15
LO7 Paper
- Computer and Information
Ethics
- Network Etiquette
- ACM Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct

Lesson 14: Future trends in ICT

- Artificial Intelligence
o Applications of AI Pervasive
Computing personal area networks
or wireless sensor networks Group
LO2 o RFIDs Discussion
16
LO7 - Next-generation Networking Case Study
(NGNs)
o Cloud computing

o Grid computing

- ICT for development

REFERENCES:

1. “Lectures and Activities in ACT 113 ICT Fundamentals” by Adriano Et. Al.

2. “Introduction to Computers” by Peter Norton, 6th International Edition

(McGraw Hill)

3. “Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer &

Communications” by Williams Sawyer, 6th Edition (McGraw Hill).

4. “Computers, Communications & information: A user's introduction”

by Sarah E. Hutchinson and Stacey C. Sawyer

5. “Fundamentals of Information Technology” by Alexis Leon and Mathews

Leon.

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ONLINE RESOURCES:
The Internet

CLASS POLICIES:
1. The University rules and regulations will be observed.
2. Each student is expected to be in attendance every class period.
3. Assignment due dates must be adhered to. Each assignment will cover
concepts/principles that will be discussed in the weeks following its
assigned date.
4. All homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class unless
otherwise stated. Late homework assignments will not be accepted.
5. Any form of dishonesty or cheating is not tolerated. While all students are
encouraged to openly discuss and ask questions, the final work to be
submitted must be the student’s own.
6. Any form of copying or plagiarizing from past or current students’ project
code or report will result in disciplinary action and automatic FAIL grade
for an entire group, or student(s), involved.

7. In case of illness, emergencies, etc., students are required to give excuse

letter signed by the respective guardian. A valid ID must also be presented
for validation of the signature.

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 Prepared by:

JENNILYN A. DE LEON
Instructor

Checked by:

TERESITA G. DELA CRUZ EDITHA N. DE REGLA, MAEd

Program Chairperson, BSIT Curriculum Coordinator

Noted by: Recommending Approval:

MARIA CRISTINA S. BOTON, MAT ALBERT C. SANTOS, Ph.D.

Area Chair Campus Secretary

Approved by:

CIRIACO M. GARCIA, Ph.D.

Campus Dean

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