DATA CENTER COLLEGE of the Philippines

Brgy. Ubbog, Lipcan, Bangued, Abra

Tel./Fax No.: (074) 752 - 5162

COURSE SYLLABUS

PROGRAM: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)

COURSE SUBJECT: Hardware and Software Installation
COURSE CODE: IT 314
SEMESTER: 1ST Semester
CREDIT: 3 Units
CONTACT HOURS : 54 Hours
PRE-REQUISITE: IT 112 / IT 113

I. VISION

Data Center College of the Philippines envisions itself as one of the leaders of tertiary education in the country consistently producing graduates who are
able to participate actively in local, regional and national development and who will be globally competitive to find employment here and abroad.

II. MISSION

Pursuant to its vision, Data Center College of the Philippines is committed to nurture the physical, socio-cultural, and moral potentials of its students for
their total development as human beings, and to provide them with relevant and quality education in their fields of specialization to enable their chosen professions
with honor and dignity.
III. GOALS

An unwavering advocacy for the rights of its students to quality and relevant education, Data Center College of the Philippines has adopted the following
objectives.

 To promote a culture of life-long learning

 To provide adequate and state-of-the-art instructional materials and facilities
 To develop globally competitive graduates who can address the needs and problems of the regions
 To employ qualified and competent faculty members and to continuously motivate them to upgrade their qualification

IV. BSCS PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Graduates of BSCS program are individuals who can / have:

1. Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, knowledge of a computing specialization, and mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for
the computing specialization to the abstraction and conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements
2. Identify, analyze, formulate, research literature, and solve complex computing problems and requirements reaching substantiated conclusions using
fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences and relevant domain disciplines
3. Apply mathematical foundations, algorithm principles and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that
demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices
4. Knowledge and understanding of information security issues in relation to the design, development and use of information systems
5. Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
6. Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern computing tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the
limitations to accomplish a common goal
7. Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings
8. Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and
write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions
9. An ability to recognize the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the utilization of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of
appropriate professional,, ethical and legal practices
10. Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing professional
(Taken from CMO No. 25, s.2015)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 Know the differentiate the hardware and software

 to understand and identifying/describe the internal components and peripherals of a computer
 assemble and disassemble a computer system,
 install an operating system,
 troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, TOPICS STUDENTS LEARNING ASSESMENT STRATEGIES EVIDENCE OF OUTCOMES

AND TIME ALLOTMENT OUTCOMES (SLO) AND
ACTIVITIES
1. INTRODUCTION TO
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE 1.1 Students will be able to understand
hardware and Software
1.1 Define the Hardware & Software
and give example. 1.2 Students will be able to learn the
basic parts and functions of a Brain storming Project, Group activity output
1.2 List the hardware component & component and peripherals Group Activity
peripherals. Exam
1.3 Students will be able to learn and
1.3 List the types of hardware understand the types Motherboard
component Hard Disk,
Motherboard Memory,
Harddisk Expansion Buses.
Memory (RAM)
Expansion buses Students were given quizzes, group
activity and individual activity.
10 HRS Students were given assignments
2. COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND 2.1 Students will be able to lean and
DISASSEMBLY configure motherboards

2.1 Discuss the proper way 2.2 hard disk drives, floppy disk
assemble and dissemble and drives, video cards Brain storming Project, Group activity output
handling a computer. Group work
2.3 Parallel/ serial port devices, USB Group Activity
2.2 configure motherboards, hard devices, and network cards Exam
disk drives, floppy disk drives, (including setting jumpers.
video cards, parallel/serial port
devices, USB devices, and Students were given quizzes, group
network cards (including setting activity and individual activity.
jumpers

2.3 Accurately troubleshoot

12 HRS

3. CMOS Setup 3.1 Students will be able understand

the types of BIOS.
3.1 Study of Different Types of Brain storming Project, Group activity output
BIOS, Flash BIOS, Study of Students were given quizzes, group Group Activity
Functioning of BIOS activity and individual activity. Exam

3.2 Configuring of different devices Students were given assignments.

through CMOS

10 HRS
4. Installation of OS 1.1 Students will be able to learn the
processing or steps in installing
4.1 Steps in installing a OS
Windows Xp 1.2 Students will be able to simply the
Windows 7 Kind of OS Brain storming Project, Group activity output
Windows 8 Group work
1.3 Student will be able to learn how to Group Activity
4.2 Installation & Configuration of install. Exam
HDD
 Partioning of HDD.
 Data Recover Utility of Students were given quizzes, group
HDD activity and individual activity.

15 HRS

5. PC Trouble Shooting & 5.1 Students will able to solve and fix
the computer error.
5.1 Develop a computer repair kit Brain storming Project, Group activity output
that contains the right software, 5.2 Students will be able to understand Group Activity
hardware, tools, and spare parts the basic techniques of asking Exam
needed to do any repair work. customer about their computer
problems.
7 HRS
References:

 Mike Meyers CompTIA A+ Guide To Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Second Edition by Meyers; McGraw-Hill Technology Education.
 Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 18th Edition or newer by Scott Mueller; Que Corporation Publishers

Prepared by: Date Submitted: Checked by: Approved by:

RONALD T. BRAGAS, MIT AUGUST 2017 ABEL M. INGAW, MIT GENESIS ANTHONY DAIT, MIT
Instructor Program Head Head for Academic Affairs