Republic of the Philippines

SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Fisheries
Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat

COURSE SYLLABUS IN IT 111

(IT FUNDAMENTALS)
First Semester, S.Y. 2017-2018

UNIVERSITY VISION: A trailblazer of arts, science and technology in the region.

UNIVERSITY MISSION: The University shall primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in science and technology,
agriculture,
fisheries, education and other relevant field of study. It shall also undertake research and extension services, and provide
progressive leadership in its area of specialization.

UNIVERSITY GOAL: The SKSU desires to provide quality education that will produce globally competitive, productive and value-laden human
Resources for sustainable development.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

In harmony with the vision and mission of the University and guided by the goals of the College, the Bachelor of Science
in Information Technology (BSIT) program aim to produce dynamic leaders who can:

a. Innovate technological concepts and ideas underpinning desires for IT solutions;

b. Administer competently the computer networks, systems development, software applications, hardware and
maintenance;
c. Design industry-based applications, infrastructures and technologies that will promote the advancement and
development of the community and
d. Demonstrate the code of conduct as well as the legal aspects of the information technology.
THE COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE NAME IT FUNDAMENTALS

COURSE CREDITS 3 units

This course allows the students to enhance and boost their understanding in the core concepts of IT, the
COURSE DESCRIPTION underlying principles and concepts that are needed to intensify their own field of expertise.

3hours per week

COURSE HOURS
None
PREREQUISITE/S

COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the semester, the students can:

a. Understand the computer basics, terminologies as a core foundation of learning IT;

b. Recognize numeric data representation through conversion from one radix to another;
c. Identify career opportunities and code of ethics for ICT Professionals;
d. Categorize the components of a computer system;
e. Discuss operating system concepts, role and features;
f. Enumerate different software applications as an interactive and productive tool in computer study;
g. Understand hardware and software installation requirements and
h. Navigate the internet and use some of its features.
 COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Midterm Coverage 1. Basic Computer Concepts

2. Introduction to the Profession
3. The Components of a computer system
4. The Operating Systems
5. Latest trends, issues and applications in IT and the society

Final coverage 1. Office Productivity Tools

2. Hardware and software
3. Introduction to Internet Technologies
THE LEARNING PLAN
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/ References Teaching and Assessment Resource Time
Subject matter Learning Tasks Materials Tabl
Activities e
At the end of the unit, the Unit I - Basic Computer G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - chalkboard 6
students must have: Concepts Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Board work - chalk hours
to Information Technology, - Recitation - hand outs
 Familiarized the evolution  Evolution of ICT Trinitas Publishing, Inc., - Assignments - books
of computers  Parts of the computer system Bulacan - Exercises
 Define computer system  Number systems
 Determine the parts and Feria, C.M (2009)
primary functions of a Introduction to Information
computer system Technology and
 Understand number OpenOffice.Org. New Day
systems and conversions Publisher, Quezon City

Vista.unm.edu
Unit II – Introduction to the G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - chalkboard
Profession Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Recitation - chalk 6
to Information Technology, - Assignments - hand outs hours
 Determine career  Career Opportunities in Trinitas Publishing, Inc., - books
opportunities in ICT ICT Bulacan
 Identify the Code of ethics  Code of Ethics for ICT
for IT Professionals Professionals Feria, C.M (2009)
Introduction to Information
Technology and
OpenOffice.Org. New Day
Publisher, Quezon City

Vista.unm.edu
Unit III – The Components of a G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - hand outs
computer system Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Recitation - books 6
 Identify the elements of a to Information Technology, - Visual - Assignments - laptop hours
 computer system
 Recognize input, output
and secondary storage
devices
 Familiarize with the usages
of the internal and external
devices
 Elements of a computer
system
 Classifications of
Computers
 Capabilities and
Limitations of Computers
Trinitas Publishing, Inc., Presentation - Research work - projectors
Bulacan
Feria, C.M (2009)
Introduction to Information
Technology and
OpenOffice.Org. New Day
Publisher, Quezon City

Vista.unm.edu
Unit IV – The Operating System G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - hand outs
Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Recitation - books
 Define Operating Systems  Fundamental OS Concepts to Information Technology, - Visual - Assignments - laptop 6
 Discuss the significance of  OS platforms and Trinitas Publishing, Inc., Presentation - Research work - projectors hours
OS platforms and implementations Bulacan
implementations  Resource Management
 Differentiate OS interfaces and maintenance Feria, C.M (2009)
Introduction to Information
Technology and
OpenOffice.Org. New Day
Publisher, Quezon City

Vista.unm.edu
Unit V – Latest trends, issues G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - hand outs
and applications in IT and the Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Recitation - books 6
 Identify the various trends society to Information Technology, - Visual - Assignments - laptop hours
in IT and IS  Career Opportunities, Trinitas Publishing, Inc., Presentation - Research work - projectors
 Understand issues related trends and Issues Bulacan
to IT  Recent trends in IS and IT
 Identify the types or fields  Higher education and Feria, C.M (2009)
of IS Information Technology Introduction to Information
trends Technology and
OpenOffice.Org. New Day
Publisher, Quezon City
 Vista.unm.edu
Unit VI - Office Productivity G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - hand outs
Tools Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Recitation - books
 Define the different office  Word processing to Information Technology, - Visual - Assignments - laptop
productivity tools according  Electronic Spreadsheet Trinitas Publishing, Inc., Presentation - Research work - projectors 9
to use  Presentation software Bulacan - Hands on hours
 Learn about the screen exercises
layout, menus, sub-menus Feria, C.M (2009)
and the keyboard and Introduction to Information
mouse basics Technology and
 Create, save and often files OpenOffice.Org. New Day
and documents Publisher, Quezon City

Murray, K. First Look

2007 Office System
Unit VII - Hardware and G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - hand outs
software Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Recitation - books
 Recognize computer to Information Technology, - Visual - Assignments - laptop
hardware and software  Basics of installing, Trinitas Publishing, Inc., Presentation - Research work - projectors 6
specifications troubleshooting, Bulacan - Laboratory hours
 Determine the basic steps maintenance and exercises
performing hardware and upgrading of hardware and Feria, C.M (2009)
software upgrades software Introduction to Information
Technology and
OpenOffice.Org. New Day
Publisher, Quezon City

Vista.unm.edu
Unit VIII - Introduction to G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ - Lecture - Written Test - hand outs 6
 Define internet Internet Technologies Ariola (2003) Introduction - Discussion - Recitation - books hours
 Discuss the WWW  Basic concepts to Information Technology, - Visual - Assignments - laptop
 Recognize and appreciate  Establishing internet Trinitas Publishing, Inc., Presentation - Research work - projectors
the importance of the connections Bulacan - Laboratory
Internet  Internet Services exercises
 Identify search engines  Searching Information on Feria, C.M (2009)
 the Web Introduction to Information
Technology and
OpenOffice.Org. New Day
Publisher, Quezon City

Vista.unm.edu

Suggested Reading and G. Albano, R. Atole, RJ Ariola (2003)

References Introduction to Information Technology

Murray, K. First Look 2007 Office System

Electronic materials

Baldauf S., The World of Information Technology

Midterm and Final exams

Course Requirements Quizzes and assignments
Class attendance
Exercises
Hands-On Activities

Grading System Class Participation……………………………... 40%

(Attendance, Quizzes & Assignments, Recitation, Performance)
Class Requirements ……………………………25 %
Examination (Midterm and Final) ……………. 35%
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100%
1. Each student must comply all the requirements given in every session.
Classroom Policies 2. Students are required to actively participate in class discussions
3. Requirements must be passed before the said deadline.
4. Student must follow the instruction given by the instructor.

Teacher’s Contact Information Email Address: lady_grace90@yahoo.com.ph

Mobile Number: 09358466242
 Consultation Time: Monday & Friday 1:00-3:00 PM

Prepared by:

GRACE JOY T. MILLENDEZ, MIT

Instructor

Noted by:

Checked by: REYNAN E. DEMAFELIZ, MIT

BSIT Coordinator
RANDE B. DECHAVEZ, Ph. D Approved by:
Dean, College of Fisheries
JULIE E. ALBANO, Ph. D
Campus Director