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CvSU Mission
CvSU Vision Republic of the Philippines Cavite State University shall provide
The premier university in excellent, equitable and relevant educational
historic Cavite globally CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY opportunities in the arts, science and
recognized for excellence in Trece Martires City Campus technology through quality instruction and
character development, relevant research and development activities.
Brgy. Gregorio, Trece Martires City, Cavite It shall produce professional, skilled and
academics, research, innovation
and sustainable community  046-8664981 morally upright individuals for global
engagement. www.cvsu-trececampus.com competitiveness.

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, AY 2023-2024
Course Course
DCIT 65 Social and Professional Issues Type Lecture ✓ Credit Units 3
Code Title
The course argues of about the pros and cons of the design and implementation computing solutions in various organizations
Course
of Ethics, Computer and Internet Crime, Privacy, Freedom of Expression, Intellectual Property, Software Development, The
Description
Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and Quality of Life, Social Networking, Ethics of IT Organizations.
Lecture: BSIT 4-3 (Mon 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM)
Pre- BSIT 4-2 (Mon 10am-1pm)
3rd Year Standing Course Schedule:
requisites
BSIT 4-1 (WED 2PM-5PM)

Core Values Students are expected to live by and stand for the following University tenets:

TRUTH is demonstrated by the student’s objectivity and honesty during examinations, class activities and in the development
of projects.

EXCELLENCE is exhibited by the students’ self-confidence, punctuality, diligence and commitment in the assigned tasks,
class performance and other course requirements.

SERVICE is manifested by the students’ respect, rapport, fairness and cooperation in dealing with their peers and members
of the community.

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 In addition, they should exhibit love and respect for nature and support for the cause of humanity.
The Trece Martires City Campus shall endeavor to achieve the following goals:
Goals of the
College/ 1. Provide high quality instruction in order to produce skilled, morally upright, and globally competitive graduates;
Campus 2. Develop and pursue advance research activities through arts, sciences, and technology to support instruction; and
3. Develop and conduct extension activities that will empower people and communities.
The Department of Information Technology (DIT) intends to accomplish the following objectives:

Objectives of 1. support the university’s mission and vision in providing globally competitive individuals through technological
the advancements;
Department 2. equip students with knowledge in the field of information and computer technology; and
3. strengthen students’ skills through research development and extension activities that will endow their personal and
social growth.
Program Educational Objectives (CMO No. 25 Series of 2015)

Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduates are expected to:

1. apply knowledge of utilization of both hardware and software technologies involving planning, installing, customizing, operating, managing and
administering, and maintaining information technology infrastructure that provides computing solutions to address the needs of an
organization;
2. conduct relevant researches ad extension program activities in the field of information technology;
3. promote the development and transfer of appropriate information technology;
4. promote environmental conservation and protection on projects and enterprises related to information technology; and
5. become morally upright IT professionals with primary or secondary job roles.

Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives Code
Program/Student Outcomes (CMO No. 25 Series of 2015)
(based on the program CMO)
The students should: 1 2 3 4 5
apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate to
a. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
the discipline;
b. understand best practices and standards and their applications; ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
c. analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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 requirements appropriate to its solution;
d. identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes,
e. components or programs to meet desired needs and requirements under ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
various constraints;
f. integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively; ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools and
g. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
practices necessary for the IT profession;
function effectively as a member or leader of a development team
h. ✓ ✓ ✓
recognizing the different roles within a team to accomplish a common goal;
i. assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan; ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at
j. large about complex computing activities through logical writing, ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
presentations, and clear instructions;
analyze the local and global impact of computing information technology
k. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
on individuals, organizations, and society;
understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and
l. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
responsibilities in the utilization of information technology; and
recognize the need for and engage in planning, self-learning and
m. improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
development.
Course Outcomes and Relationship to Student Outcomes
Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course Program/Student Outcomes Code
After completing this course, the students must be
able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m
1. 1. reflect a professional behavior E E D D E E E E E E E E E
particularly in the fields of IS and software
development;
2. 2. identify and explain relevant legal E E D D E E E E E E E E E
provisions in designing, implementing,

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 and licensing information systems;
3. 3. identify social responsibilities of E D D D D D D E E E E E E
computer professionals and information
technologists; and
4. 4. communicate well informed decisions in E D D D E E E E E D D D D
a professional manner.
*Level: I-Introductory E- Enabling D-Demonstrative

COURSE COVERAGE
Due Date
Outcomes-based
Wee Intended Learning Lecture Teaching and Resources of
Assessment
k Outcomes (ILO) Topic Learning Needed Submissio
(OBA)
No. Activities (TLA) n of Output
1 After the completion of I. Introduction and Google OBA 1: End of Week 1
the chapter, students Course Orientation Video Viewing: Classroom 24 hours activity
should be able to: Reflection
1. 1.1 Introduction/ CvSU at Course (20 points)
2. 1. Introduce oneself to Getting-to-know Glance: Syllabus
the class; https://youtu.be
3. 2. List down expectations 1.2 Course Overview /_4 Internet
for the course; 1. Course Content bQ1Z9gUuA Connection
3. identify course (Syllabus)
requirements and 2. Activities and Gender and Laptop/
regulations in the new Requirements Development Desktop
normal of self-paced 3. Grading System : Computer/
learning;

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 4. Reflect on the vision 1.3 Class Orientation https://www.youtu Mobile Phone
and mission of the 1. VMGO and GAD be.com/watch?v= or other
University, goals and Orientation _Gmd0xAZ8Ac; related
objectives of the Campus 2. Use of CvSU https://www.youtu devices
and department, Integrated Library be.com/watch?v=
integrating gender and System WZvNcflKBDs
development principles 1.4 On-Boarding
throughout the study of the 1. Online Class Set- Tutorial E-
course; and up/ Library
5. Use the CvSU Schedule System:
Integrated Library System 2. Online Decorum
in searching for relevant and Netiquette https://www.youtu
online references 1.5 Expectation Setting be.com/watch?
v=v znuvaP1XRg

2 After the completion of the II. An Overview of Ethics Case study Module OBA 2: End of
chapter, students should be through Learning Week 3
able to: 1. What Is Ethics? Guides provided Multimedia Case
2. Ethics in the Business resources Discussion
1. Define ethics, and World Reporting (PowerPoint 1. Ethical
why is it important to act Presentation, and
according to a code of video clips, Business
ethics etc.) Setbacks for
2. Discuss why is
Nokia
business ethics becoming
References 2. Is There a Place
increasingly important
(textbooks/ for Ethics in IT?
3. Enumerate what are
organizations doing to eBooks)
improve their business
ethics Computer unit/
4. Define corporate laptop/ tablet
social responsibility manner mobile phone

3 After the completion of the III. An Overview of Ethics Cooperative Module OBA 3: End of
chapter, students should be learning through Week 3

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 able to: 1. Including Ethical Learning Guides Multimedia Group Activity:
Considerations in provided resources Create a skit
1. Discuss why are Decision Making (PowerPoint about the given
organizations interested in Presentation, assigned topic
fostering corporate social 2. Ethics in Information Demonstration on video clips, to each group
responsibility and good Technology PC etc.) (30 points)
business ethics
2. Enumerate the References
approaches can you take (textbooks/
to ensure ethical decision eBooks)
making
3. Enumerate the trends
Computer unit/
that have increased the
risk of using information laptop/ tablet
technology in an unethical mobile phone
4. Determine the
advantages of Quantitative
Analysis;
5. Identify the
disadvantages of
Quantitative Analysis.
4 After the completion of the IV. Ethics for IT Cooperative Module OBA No. 4 End of
unit, students will be able Workers and IT Users learning, type Quiz (20 points) Week 5
to: study and Multimedia
1. IT Professionals methods through resources
1. Enumerate the key 2. IT Users Learning Guides (PowerPoint
characteristics distinguish provided Presentation,
a professional from other video clips,
kinds of workers, and if an etc.)
IT worker considered a Demonstration on
professional PC References
2. Enumerate the (textbooks/
factors that are eBooks)
transforming the
professional Computer unit/
services industry laptop/ tablet

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 3. Discuss the mobile phone
relationships must an IT
worker manage, and what
key ethical issues can arise
in each
4. Elaborate the codes
of ethics, professional
organizations, certification,
and licensing affect the
ethical behavior of IT
professionals
5. Define compliance,
and
how does it help promote
the right behaviors and
discourage undesirable
ones
5 After the completion of the V. Computer and Cooperative Module OBA No. 5 End of
unit, students will be able Internet Crime learning through Week 5
to: 1. IT Security Incidents: Learning Guides Multimedia Create a 2
A Major Concern provided resources minutes video
1. Enumerate the key (PowerPoint post for
trade-offs and ethical Presentation, preventing
issues are associated with video clips, security attacks
the safeguarding of data etc.) in
and information systems smartphone/mo
2. Discuss why has References bile phone
there been a dramatic (textbooks/ (30 points)
increase in the number of eBooks)
computer related security
incidents in recent years
Computer unit/
3. Enumerate the most
common types of laptop/ tablet
computer security attacks mobile phone
4. Enumerate the
primary perpetrators of

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 computer crime, and what
are their objectives
6 After the completion of the VI. Computer and Case study, type Module OBA No. 6 End of
unit, students will be able Internet Crime study and Case Week 7
to: methods through Multimedia Discussion
1. Implementing Learning Guides resources Google Collects
1. Enumerate the key Trustworthy provided (PowerPoint Unprotected
elements of a multilayer Computing Presentation, Wireless Network
process for managing Reporting video clips, Information
security vulnerabilities etc.)
based on the concept of
reasonable assurance? References
2. Discuss the actions that (textbooks/
must be taken in response eBooks)
to a security incident 3.
define computer forensics, Computer unit/
and what role does it play laptop/ tablet
in responding to a mobile phone
computer incident
7 After the completion of the VII. Privacy Cooperative Module OBA No. 7 End of
unit, students will be able learning, type Week 7
to: 1. Privacy Protection study and Multimedia Quiz (20 points)
and the Law methods through resources
1. Define the right of 2. Key Privacy and Learning Guides (PowerPoint
privacy, and what is the Anonymity Issues provided Presentation,
basis for protecting video clips,
personal privacy under the etc.)
law Demonstration on
2. Enumerate some of PC References
the laws that provide (textbooks/
protection for the privacy eBooks)
of personal data, and
what are some of the
Computer unit/
associated ethical issues
3. Enumerate the various laptop/ tablet
strategies for consumer mobile phone

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 profiling, and what are the
associated ethical issues
4. Discuss why and how
are employers increasingly
using workplace
monitoring
5. Enumerate the
capabilities of advanced
surveillance
technologies, and what
ethical issues they raise

8 After the completion of the VIII. Freedom of Module End of

unit, students will be able Expression Cooperative OBA No. 8 Week 10
to: learning, type Multimedia
1. First Amendment study and resources Write an essay
1. Define the basis for Rights methods through (PowerPoint discussing the
the protection of freedom 2. Freedom of Learning Guides Presentation, significant
of expression, and what Expression: provided video clips, factors to
types of expression are not Key Issues etc.) consider when
protected under the law exercising the
2. Enumerate some of Demonstration on References right to
the key laws that affect PC (textbooks/ freedom of

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 online eBooks) expression.
freedom of expression, (20 points)
and Computer unit/
how do they impact laptop/ tablet
organizations mobile phone
3. Discuss important
freedom of expression
issues relate to the use of
information
technology
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION: 70-item Written Exam
Questions in the Midterm Examination will cover topics from Chapters 2 – 8 (100 items)
10 After the completion of the X. Intellectual Property Cooperative Module OBA No. 9 End of
chapter, students should be learning, type Week 10
able to: 1. What Is Intellectual study and Multimedia Quiz (20 points)
Property? methods through resources
1. Define the term 2. Strategies for Learning Guides (PowerPoint
intellectual property, and Engineering provided Presentation,
why are organizations so Quality Software video clips,
concerned about 3. Software Product etc.)
protecting Liability Demonstration on
intellectual property PC References
2. Enumerate the (textbooks/
strengths and limitations of eBooks)
using copyrights, patents,
and trade secret laws to
Computer unit/
protect
intellectual property laptop/ tablet
3. Define plagiarism, mobile phone
and what can be done to
combat it
4. Define reverse
engineering, and what
issues are associated with
applying it to create a
lookalike of a competitor’s

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 software program

11 After the completion of the XII. Software Module OBA No. End of
chapter, students should be Development Case study, type 10 Week 12
able to: study and Multimedia
1.Strategies for methods through resources Case
1. Discuss why must Engineering Learning Guides (PowerPoint Discussion
companies place an Quality Software 1. InterSystems
provided Presentation, Earns ISO 9001-
increased emphasis on the 2. Software Product video clips, 2008
use of high- quality Liability etc.) Certification
software in business Demonstration on 2. Apple
systems, industrial PC References Guidelines for
process- control systems, (textbooks/ App Approval
and consumer products Reporting eBooks) Software
2. Enumerate potential
Errors Lead
ethical issues do software Computer unit/ to Death
manufacturers face in laptop/ tablet
making trade-offs between mobile phone
project schedules, project
costs, and software quality
3. Enumerate the four
most common types of
software product liability
claims
4. Enumerate the
essential
components of a software
development methodology,
and what are the benefits
of using such
methodology

12 After the completion of the XII. Software Development Module OBA No. 11 End of
chapter, students should be II Cooperative Week 12
able to: learning, type Multimedia Quiz (20 points)
1. Key Issues in Software study and resources

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 5. Discuss how can the Development methods through (PowerPoint
Capability Maturity Model Learning Guides Presentation,
Integration® improve an provided video clips,
organization’s software etc.)
development process
6. Define safety critical Demonstration on References
system, and what special PC (textbooks/
actions are required during eBooks)
its development
Computer unit/
laptop/ tablet
mobile phone

13 After the completion of the IVX. The Impact of Module OBA No. 12 End of
chapter, students should be Information Type study and Week 14
able to: Technology on Productivity methods through Multimedia Search the
and Quality of Life Learning Guides resources library for IT-
1. Discuss the impact provided (PowerPoint related
IT has had on the standard 1. The Impact of IT on Presentation, capstone
of living and worker the video clips, projects or
productivity Standard of Living etc.) research to
2. Discuss what is and Worker help improve
being done to reduce the Productivity References the quality of
negative influence of the 2. The Impact of IT on (textbooks/ Health,
digital divide HealthCare Costs eBooks) Education,
3. Discuss the impact Individuals,
can IT have on improving Computer unit/ Community
productivity by reducing laptop/ tablet and Business
costs and/or improving mobile phone Organization.
quality (30 points)
4. Discuss ethical issues
raised because some
entities can afford to make
significant investments in IT

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 while others cannot and
thus are blocked in their
efforts to raise productivity
and quality

14 After the completion of the XV. Social Networking Module OBA No. End of
chapter, students should be Cooperative 13 Week 14
able to: 1. What Is a Social learning, type Multimedia Quiz (20 points)
Networking study and resources
1. Define social Web Site? methods through (PowerPoint
2. Business Applications
networks, how do people Learning Guides Presentation,
of Online Social
use them, and what are provided video clips,
Networking
some of their practical 3. Social Networking etc.)
business uses Ethical
2. Enumerate some of Issues Demonstration on References
the key ethical issues 4. Online Virtual Worlds PC (textbooks/
associated with the use of eBooks)
social networking Web
sites what are some of the Computer unit/
ethical issues laptop/ tablet
3. Define virtual life mobile phone
community, and
associated with such a
community
15 After the completion of XVI. Ethics of IT Case study, type Module OBA No. End of
the chapter, students Organizations study and 14 Week 16
should be able to: methods through Multimedia
1. Key Ethical Issues for Learning Guides resources Case
1. Define contingent Organizations provided (PowerPoint Discussion
workers, and how are 2. Contingent Workers 1. Procter &
Presentation,
these workers employed 3. H-1B Workers Gamble
video clips,
in the information 4. Outsourcing Turns to
technology industry Demonstration on etc.)
Social
PC
Networking
2. Enumerate key References
2. Social
ethical issues are (textbooks/
Networks

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 associated with the use eBooks) for Chronic
of contingent workers, Health
including H-1B visa Computer unit/ Condition
holders and offshore laptop/ tablet Sufferers
outsourcing companies mobile phone Facebook
Raises Privacy
Issues

16 After the completion of XVI. Ethics of IT Cooperative Module OBA No. 15 End of
the chapter, students Organizations II learning, type Week 16
should be able to: study and Multimedia Quiz (20 points)
1. What is Whistle- methods through resources
3. Define whistle blowing, Blowing Learning Guides (PowerPoint
and what ethical issues 2. Ethical Issues that provided Presentation,
are associated with it Associated with video clips,
whistle-blowing etc.)
4. Discuss effective
whistle-blowing process Demonstration on
PC References
(textbooks/
eBooks)

Computer unit/
laptop/ tablet
mobile phone

17 After the completion of the XVII. Green Computing Cooperative Module End of
chapter, students should be learning, type Graded Recitation Week 17
able to: 1. What is Green study and Multimedia
Computing methods through resources
1. Enumerate the 2. ICT Industry Code of Learning Guides (PowerPoint
measures members of Conduct provided Presentation,
the electronics video clips,
manufacturing industry etc.)
taking to ensure the Demonstration on
ethical PC References

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 (textbooks/
eBooks)

Computer unit/
laptop/ tablet
mobile phone

18 FINAL EXAMINATION
Questions in the Midterm Examination will cover topics from Chapters 10 – 17 (100 items)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Suggested Lecture Requirements:

1. Mid-Term Examination
2. Final Examination
3. Quizzes/Seat works/Recitations
4. Class Reporting/Reaction Paper
5. Assignments
6. Class or Group Project (Term Paper/Project Design/Case Study/Feasibility Study/Culminating Activity/Portfolio)
7. Class Attendance

Suggested Laboratory Requirements:

1. Laboratory Reports
2. Individual Performance
3. Quizzes
4. Mid-Term Examination
5. Final Examination
6. Attendance

*All exams must follow a Table of Specifications (TOS) and Rubrics for evaluation of student’ performance or projects.

GRADING SYSTEM
A. Grading system for 3 units lecture

Midterm Exam 20%

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 Final Exam 20%
Attendance 10%
Outputs/ Portfolio 25%
Quizzes/ Long Exams 15%
Class Participation 10%
TOTAL 100%

STANDARD TRANSMUTATION TABLE FOR ALL COURSES

96.7 – 100.0 1.00

93.4 – 96.6 1.25
90.1 - 93.30 1.50
86.7 – 90.0 1.75
83.4 – 86.6 2.00
80.1 – 83.3 2.25
76.7 – 80.0 2.50
73.4 – 76.6 2.75
70.00 – 73.3 3.00
50.0-69.9 4.00
Below 50 5.00
INC Passed the course but lack some requirements.
Dropped If unexcused absence is at least 20% of the Total Class Hours.
Total Class Hours/Semester: 54 hours

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 CLASS POLICIES
A. Attendance
Students are not allowed to have 20% or more unexcused absences of the total face to face class hours; otherwise, they will be graded
as “DROPPED”.

B. Classroom Decorum

During face to face mode

Students are required to:
1. wear identification cards at all times;
2. wear face mask at all times
3. observe physical/social distancing at all times
4. clean the classroom before and after classes;
5. avoid unnecessary noise that might disturb other classes;
6. practice good manners and right conduct at all times;
7. practice gender sensitivity and awareness inside the classroom; and
8. come to class on time.
C. Examination/ Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Mid-term and Final Examinations are scheduled.
3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score of ”0” for the first offense. For the second
offense, the student will be automatically given a failing grade in the subject.
4. Students who will miss a mid-term or final examination, a laboratory exercise or a class project may be excused and allowed to
take a special exam, conduct a laboratory exercise or pass a class project for any of the following reasons:
a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity;
b. due to illness or death in the family; and
c. due to force majeure or natural calamities.

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 REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
References:
A. Reference Books (must be found in the Library or Reading Room)
Peters, M. (2020). Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction. Tritech
Piras, G. (2019). Computer Fundamentals. Tritech
Lewis, J. (2020). Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols and Practice. Tritech
b. Electronic References (E-books/Websites)
B. Supplementary Readings
Alipio, R. M.. (2023). Social And Professional Issues. 10.13140/RG.2.2.18404.35209.
REVISION HISTORY
Revision Highlights of Revision
Date of Revision Date of Implementation
Number
1 February 2021 2nd Semester AY 2020-2021 Integration of Flexible Learning Arrangement
2 February 08, 2022 2nd Semester AY 2021-2022 Citation Format, Blended Learning Format,
and Compliance to Calendar of Activities and
OBA
3 February 13, 2023 2nd Semester AY 2022-2023 Shift from online to full face-to-face class.
4 September 21, 2023 1st Semester AY 2023-2024 Integration of Flexible Learning Arrangement
5 September 24, 2024 1st Semester AY 2023-2024 Change of Activities
Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved:

ANA NICHOLE MOLIJON

Instructor I
CP #: (+63)9973025659 KHENILYN P. LEWIS, DIT JESSIE ANNE T. DEMATILLO, PhD
E-mail Address: Department Chairperson Campus Administrator
[email protected] Department of Information Technology Trece Martires City Campus
Department of Information E-mail Address: Date Approved:
Technology Consultation Schedule: [email protected]
Monday (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Date Evaluated: September 22, 2023
Date Prepared: September 24, 2023

ELAIZAHRIZZ COSTELO
Instructor I
CP #: (+63) 9198754907

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E-mail Address:
[email protected]
Department of Information
Technology Consultation Schedule:
Wednesday (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Date Prepared: September 24, 2023

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