Republic of the Philippines

IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY

Nayon, Lamut, Ifugao

COLLEGE OF TOURISM, HOME TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE

COURSE SYLLABUS
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1 SEMESTER SY: 2015 – 2016
I. Course Number : ICT 11

II. Course Title : Basic Computer Education

III. Course description:

This course focuses on the understanding of concepts, the acquisition of basic skills and attitudes in information technology. It would educate students on how to
properly and effectively use the computer. It covers the basic knowledge on the basic office applications – word processing, spreadsheets and presentation, and the internet.

IV. Credit units : 3 Credit Units

V. No. of Contact Hours : 5 hours/week (2 hours lec and 3 hours lab)
VI. Pre-requisite : none
VII. Rationale/Philosophy :
In line with the vision, mission and goals of the college and the objectives of the institute, students need to be equipped with IT skills and attitudes to be even more
competent in their field of specialization in this fast changing world. In this computer age, everyone must be computer literate and be competent in their skill since the
processes and systems of organizations today including schools are already computerized affecting our daily lives and profession. Knowledge in information technology will
not only make us globally competent but will help us adjust to the latest trends in the workplace and be more effective and efficient in providing quality service to
clients/customers.

VIII. Course Objectives

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Define and explain the different terminologies used in the subject
2. Identify the different computer devices and their functions
3. Master the various commands used in the different applications
4. Use e-mail and search the web using the different browsers
5. Work independently applying the skills learned
IX. Course Requirements:

Class standing
 Attendance, Quizzes, Seat works, Assignment
Laboratory
 Laboratory activities and Projects
Examination
 Midterm and Final Exam

X. Grading System:

Midterm Grade = 1/3 Midterm Exam + 1/3 Class Standing + 1/3 Lab
Tentative FG = 1/3 Final Exam + 1/3 Class Standing + 1/3 Lab
Final Grade = 1/3 Midterm Grade + 2/3 TFG

XI. Course Outline (Please see attached)

XII. References:

Books:

1. Albano, Gisela May A., Atole, Ronnel R. & Ariola, Rose Joy Y., Introduction to Information Technology, Trinitas Publishing, Inc., 2010
2. Osilaja, Michael, Introduction to Computer, Bertan Press, Inc., 2009
3. Andes Sr, Antonio M., Introduction to Computer, World Class Printing and Packaging, Inc., 2012
4. Norton, Peter, Introduction to Computers and Basic Programming, Management Dynamics, Inc. Staff, 2010

Internet:

http://www.computer.hope.com/basic/htm
http://www.wacona.com/input/input.html

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved:

ALMA P. CABLINAN JOVEL P. ANANAYO, PhD. MARRISA P. BULONG, PhD.

 Instructor Chairperson, BST Dean

X. Course Content

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EXPECTED Learning Contents Enrichment Values Evaluation
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OUTCOME (Topics) Activities Development Techniques
And Techniques Materials Hours

At the end of the chapter the students Preliminaries Class Discussion Handouts Group Self Assignment
should be able to:  VMGO of the University Sharing Motivation Quiz
comprehend and state the VMGO of  Classroom and Laboratory Rules Personal Cooperation
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IFSU and Policies Sharing
 Course Requirements
 Grading System
At the end of the chapter the students Chapter I. Computer System Lecture Handouts Homework Cooperation, Quizzes
should be able to:  Relevance of the Topic Discussion Chalk Personal Appreciation Recitation
understand how a computer works  Safety guidelines in dealing with Group Board Sharing of the topic Laboratory
discuss the capabilities and electronic devices Discussion LCD Recitation Self Exercises
limitations of a computer  Utilizing electronic media in PowerPoint Projector Oral Exam Confidence Board Work 20
classify the different types of enhancing learning Presentation Computer Practical Patience
computer  Introduction to Computers Demonstration Exam
familiarize themselves with the  Characteristics, Capabilities and Hands On
computer components Limitations of a Computer
mount computer components and  Types of computers
install system and application  Parts of computers
software  Elements of the computers
 hardware
troubleshoot simple computer
 software
problems
Laboratory Session:
 Computer Set-up and basic
hardware troubleshooting

Chapter II. Desktop Familiarization

 Creating and deleting folders
 Managing files and folders
  Navigating to the different
directories

At the end of the chapter the students Chapter III. Word Processing (MS Lecture Handouts, Hands On Patience Quizzes 
should be able to: Word 2013) Class/Group LCD Recitation Self Laboratory
acquire knowledge about word  Relevance of the Topic Discussion Projector Assignment Confidence Exercises
processing  What is Word Processing Software? Demonstration Computer   Cooperation Assignment
get acquainted with the Word PowerPoint   Creativity   
Presentation    
Processing environment Laboratory Session 20
 
make use of the different features of  MS Word Environment  
the MS Word  Basic PC Shortcut Keys  
generate output such as reports and  Creating, Saving and Opening Files
letters using MS Word  Setting Page Set-Up
 Working with Text
 Editing Commands
 Formatting Commands
 Inserting Page Numbers, Symbols
Pictures and Tables
 Printing Files
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 2
At the end of the chapter the students Chapter IV. Electronic Lecture Handouts, Hands On Determination Quizzes
should be able to: Spreadsheet (MS Excel 2013) Class/Group LCD Assignment Patience Laboratory
discover the functions of Excel as an  Relevance of the Topic Discussion Projector Self Exercises
electronic spreadsheet  What is Electronic Spreadsheet? Demonstration Computer Confidence Assignment
compare the efficiency of excel to any  Excel Components PowerPoint Cooperation
manual object use for calculations Presentation Creativity 
compute their own average using the Laboratory Session  
MS Excel  Electronic Spreadsheet 15
Environment
 Creating, Saving and Opening
Workbooks
 Performing Calculations
 Formatting Data Types
 Creating Charts
 Printing Spreadsheets
At the end of the chapter the students Chapter V. Presentation Software Lecture Handouts Hands On Creativity Assignment
should be able to: (MS PowerPoint 2013) Class/Group LCD Assignment Self Quizzes,
explain the difference(s) between MS  Relevance of the Topic Discussion Projector Confidence Laboratory
Word and MS PowerPoint  Presentation Basics Demonstration Computer Patience   Exercises,
deliver presentation using MS PowerPoint Cooperation
PowerPoint features Laboratory Discussion: Presentation
 MS PowerPoint Environment
 Working with Text 15
 Working with Slides
 Inserting Tables, Charts/Graphs,
Pictures, Clip Art, Videos
 Designing your Presentation
 Adding Animations
 The Slide Show
 Printing Preference
At the end of the chapter the students Chapter VI. Introduction to Lecture Handouts Hands On Creativity Laboratory
should be able to: Internet Technologies Demonstration LCD Create Own Self Exercises,
use different search engines  Relevance of the Topic Projector Account Confidence Send/attach
learn how to search and obtain  What is Internet? Computer Patience   assignment
information in the web  The World Wide Web   to another
 Internet Services account
make their own yahoo and face book 15
account
Laboratory Session
send and attach messages
 Searching Information on the
Web
 Getting Information of the Web
 Creating Yahoo and Google
account
 Sending and Attaching Messages

FINAL EXAMINATION 2