PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Nalsian, Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines, 2418

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED, Member: Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU), Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI)
SYLLABUS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (BSCS)
(Effective School Year 2020-2021)
DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS (DTS) AND INSTRUCTORS GUIDE (IG’S)
CS203 (Social Issues and Professional Issues)

PHILOSOPHY
The PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is committed to the pursuit of excellence relative to student’s professional growth and development.
VISION
PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY envisions producing quality graduates fully equipped with knowledge, attitudes, values, and skills and who are globally competitive in their
chosen profession ever ready to render quality services.
MISSION STATEMENT
PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY provides quality education to every student through a well-balanced research-oriented learning environment that develops critical and
creative thinking for maximum development of individual’s talents and capabilities.
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
In pursuit of its Vision and Mission, PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY will achieve the following:
1. Provide programs and activities that will enhance the development of the students physically, intellectually, culturally, emotionally, socially, spiritually and morally.
2. Provide college education opportunities to poor but deserving students through the PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY scholarship grants.
3. Train students with globally competitive technical skills that will make them competent and capable of handling challenges in life.
4. Provide manpower needs of the country with professionally qualified graduates imbued with dignity and high moral values who are mature, productive, self-reliant, responsible and self-
disciplined citizens.
SPECIAL OBJECTIVES
To provide the country with globally competitive and professionally licensed graduates as integral part of the total manpower needed for the economic development in the national and
international levels.
CORE VALUES
P Professionalism
H High Spirituality
I Integrity
L Love of Humanity
C Compassionate and Competent
S Solidarity
T Transformative

Issue Date June, 2018 Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommended by: Approved by:
________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________
Revision Status 3 College of Computer Studies Engr.Charo G. Almonte, MIT Rachelle N. Camacho, MIT Engr. Raul B. Gironella, DMin
Revision Date June, 2018 Instructor Department Head College Dean VP for Academic Affairs/QAM
 COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
MISSION STATEMENT
In line with the Philippine College of Science and Technology Vision, Mission, and Objectives, the College of Computer Studies is strongly committed to direct and operate its program through the following
objectives.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
To produce globally competitive Computer Science and Information Technology graduates with quality professional skills and competencies that are imbued with high moral character in the practice of the
profession within national and international standards.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
The above goal will be achieved through the following specific objectives:
1. To enhance the training of the students on the theoretical skills in computer science and information technology.
2. To provide the students with adequate knowledge and technical skills in the conduct of research-oriented application of theories and principles in dealing with laboratory problems and exercises,
computer system and design, program software and projects.
3. To equip students with social awareness and concern with a high sense of responsibility in the conduct of research and adoption of current and new technology to render quality services.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
A graduate of Philippine College of Science and Technology should:
1. Exercise leadership in the practice of the profession;
2. Demonstrate professional and social responsibilities;
3. Pursue lifelong learning for continuous development; and
4. Possesses creativity and critical thinking skills to become globally competitive guided with values of integrity and honesty
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO’s)
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science graduates of PhilCST should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
2. Analyze a problem, and identify computing requirements appropriate to its solution
3. Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
4. Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
5. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
6. Communicate effectively in both written and oral, with a range of audiences
7. Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
8. Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
9. Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice, including the ability of expressing algorithms in at least two of the most important computer languages currently in use
in academia and industry
10. Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic 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.
11. Design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
 COURSE CODE : CS203
COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE : Social and Professional Issues PREREQUISITE : None
LECTURE CONTACT LABORATORY CONTACT
COURSE CREDITS : 3 Unit : 3 hours : 0 hours
HOURS / WEEK HOURS / WEEK
This course studies the social impact, implications, and effects of computers, and the responsibilities of computer
professionals in directing the emerging technology. Specific topics include an overview of the history of computing, computer
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
applications and their impact, the computing profession, the legal and ethical responsibilities of professionals, and careers in
computing.
After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
COURSE OUTCOME/S 1. Argue the pros and cons of the design and implementation of computing solutions in education, industry and
:
government to name a few
2. Evaluate professional, ethical and social issues of computing decisions

PROGRAM OUTCOMES ADDRESSED INTRODUCTORY ENABLING DEMONSTRATIVE

Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse
PO7 X
teams and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at
large about complex computing activities bt being able to comprehend and
PO8 X
write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations
and give and understand clear instructions.
An ability to recogniza the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved
PO9 in the utilization of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of X
appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices
Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning
PO10 X
for continual development as a computing professional

SOCIAL ISSUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

LEARNING OUTCOMES Indicative

(LO’s)
 Understand the basic
concept of the
Professional Ethics
 Differentiate between
the ethics for IT workers
and the common ethical
issues for IT users
 Identify the different
ethical issues for It users
 Understand the
importance of ethics in
TOPICS METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Hours
MODULE 1, Lesson 1: An • Learning
Teaching Activity: Written
Overview of Ethics
Online discussion: Zoom Management System Assessment
a. Definition of Ethics
b. Integrity and/or Big Blue Button (LMS - Moodle)  Assignments
c. Morals, Ethics and Laws  Reynolds, George W.
d. Ethics in Businesses World
Learning Activity:  Quizzes 1-3
Principles of Ethics in
c. Ethics in Information • Participate in the  Check Up  9 hours
Information
Technology Online discussion Examination
MODULE 1, Lesson 2: Ethics for Technology,
• Watching videos  Prelim Examination
IT Workers and IT Users Philippine Edition,
a. IT Professionals • Advance reading on 2010 Cengage 
 business  Professional Code of the given lecture Learning,
Ethics
notes.
 Code of Ethics in the

Philippines.
b. IT Users
c. Common Ethical Issues for
IT Users

CHECK-UP EXAMINATION

 Identify the types of MODULE 2, Lesson 1: Computer

computer crimes and the and Internet Crime
prevalence of IT Security a. IT Security
Incidents b. Risks
 Describe the concept of c. Malicious Teaching Activity:
privacy and privacy laws Software/Malware
Online discussion: Zoom • Learning
on an international and d. Types of Perpetrators Management System
local scale e. Implementing Trustworthy and/or Big Blue Button
(LMS - Moodle) Written
 Explain the different Computing Learning Activity:
types of malware and MODULE 2, Lesson 2: Privacy Reynolds, George W. Assessment
• Participate in the
perpetrators a. Privacy protection and the Principles of Ethics in  Assignments 1-3
 Online discussion
Discuss trustworthy Law Information  Quizzes 9 hours
computing solutions b. Privacy Laws in the • Watching videos
 Describe the concept of Philippines
Technology,  Prelim Examination
• Advance reading on Philippine Edition,
privacy and privacy laws c. Phishing
on an international and d. Spyware the given lecture 2010 Cengage
local scale e. Treating Consumer Data notes. Learning,
responsibly
f. Workplace monitoring
g. Advanced Surveillance
Technology

IT102COA#1: Analyze ethical and legal issues that arise in information technology field and determine how to address them technically and ethically.

PRELIM EXAMINATION

Describe the concept and MODULE 3, Lesson 1: Freedom

Teaching Activity: • Learning Written 7-12
limitations of Freedom of of Expression
 Expression
Describe the concept of
intellectual Property
Explain the concept of
intellectual property rights
as well as the key issues
involved.
Demonstrate the strategies
for engineering quality
software
Discuss the ethical issues
involved in software
development
Demonstrate the concept of
dynamic software testing
Explain the strategies for
engineering quality software
Describe the legal and ethical
issues of involved in software
e.
Development
a. Controlling Access to Online discussion: Zoom Management System Assessment 18 hours
Information on the
and/or Big Blue Button (LMS - Moodle) Assignments
Internet
b. Internet Filtering Learning Activity: Reynolds, George W. Quizzes
c. Anonymity on the Internet • Participate in the Principles of Ethics in Midterm
d. Defamation and Hate Online discussion Information
Examination
Speech
e. Corporate blogging • Watching videos Technology,
f. Pornography • Advance reading on Philippine Edition,
MODULE 3, Lesson 2: the given lecture 2010 Cengage
Intellectual Property
a. Copyright notes. Learning,
b. Software copyright 
protection
c. Patents
d. Trade Secrets
e. Key Intellectual Property
Issues
f. Plagiarism
g. Reverse Engineering
h. Open Source Code
i. Competitive Intelligence
j. Cyber-squatting
MODULE 3, Lesson 3: Software
Development
a. Strategies for Engineering
Quality Software
b. Software Product Liability
c. Software Development
Process
d. Dynamic Software Testing
Key Issues in Software
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
 Explain the impact of MODULE 4, Lesson 1: Impact of
Information Technology Information Technology on
on Productivity and Productivity and Quality of Life • Learning Management
Quality of Life a. IT investment and Teaching Activity:
 Explain the impact of IT productivity Online discussion: Zoom System
on healthcare costs b. The Impact of IT on (LMS - Moodle) Written
and/or Big Blue Button
 Apply the concept of Healthcare costs Reynolds, George W. Assessment
ethics in online social MODULE 4, Lesson 2: Social
Learning Activity:
Principles of Ethics in Assignments 13 - 15
networking Networking • Participate in the
Information Quizzes 9 Hours
 Discuss on the need for a. Business applications of Online discussion
business outsourcing and online social networking Technology, Semi-Final
• Watching videos
its present status in the b. Social Networking Ethical Philippine Edition, Examination
locality Issues • Defend orally the
2010 Cengage
 Demonstrate the c. Online Virtual Worlds proposed project Learning
use of knowledge in d. Crime in Virtual Worlds
Social Networking

SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION

 Identify key ethical MODULE 5, Lesson 1: Ethics of IT

issues fo organizations organizations
 Differentiate right and a. Key Ethical issues for
wrong behavior. organizations
Teaching Activity: • Learning Management
 Differentiate moral, b. Need of non-traditional Online discussion: Zoom System
immoral and amoral worker and/or Big Blue Button (LMS - Moodle) Written
person c. Contingent Workers
Learning Activity: Reynolds, George W.
d. Outsourcing Assessment
e. Whistle-blowing • Participate in the Principles of Ethics in 16 - 18
Assignments
f. Green Computing Online discussion Information 9 Hours
MODULE 5, Lesson 2: A Brief Quizzes
• Watching videos Technology,
Introduction to Morality Final Examination
• Defend orally the Philippine Edition,
a. Moral behaviour
proposed project 2010 Cengage
b. moral, immoral and amoral
person
Learning,
c. Steps in Moral decision-
making

IT102COA#2: Argue the pros and cons of the design and implementation of computing solutions in various organizations.

FINAL EXAMINATION
 PART C
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
(Criteria for Grading)
Final Grades of the students will be based from knowledge and understanding of the course which will constitute fifty percent (50%) of the final grade. The other
fifty percent will be based from the Assessment Result (Evaluation of the course outcomes)
Knowledge and understanding will be evaluated according to the following:
1. Examinations (Check-Up Examination, Preliminary Examination, Mid-Term Examination, Semi-Final Examination, and Final Examination);
2. Quizzes; and
4. Assignments

The final course grade will be computed according to the following formula:
1. [(Knowledge and Understanding Result) x 0.50] + [Assessment Result] x 0.50;
2. The passing standard shall be the grade of 50% but the student must have attended at least eighty percent (80%) of the total number of
required meeting of the course, and must have a rating of “Competent” in all the Assessment Result; and;
3. The table below shows a sample of the range of percentage marks and their corresponding equivalents.
PERCENTAGE DESCRIPTIVE FIVE POINT
LETTER GRADE REMARKS
GRADE RATING GRADING
Meets minimum competence with exceptional
90% – 100% A Excellent 1.0
score
Meets minimum competence with over and
80% – 89% B Very Good 1.5
above average score
Meets minimum competence with above
70% – 79% C Good 2.0
average score
60% – 69% D Satisfactory 2.5 Meets minimum competence with average score
50% – 59% E Passed 3.0 Meets minimum competence
0% – 49% F Failed 5.0 Does not meet the minimum competence

COURSE POLICIES: (Requirements)

A. Attendance Procedure: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class using the CLASS CARD which is issued to each student upon enrolment.
Students are expected to attend every class. Students are responsible for all material covered during any absence and assignments must be completed by
the due date for credit. The absence of more than twenty percent of the required number of meetings in lectures and/or laboratory will result in a
“DROPPED” grade (DRP). Missed exams will require proof of extenuating circumstances for any make-up consideration.
B. Absence due to Illness: If you are sick, DO NOT ATTEND THE CLASS. Contact the instructor by e-mail, telephone, or cell phone to discuss how you will keep
up with the coursework assignments and complete the Laboratory Experiments.
C. Methods of Instruction: Methods will include round-robin discussion and demonstrations that discuss key terms, concepts and formulae of the assigned
chapter. During the discussion, a quiz about the basic concepts of each chapter will be given. The student is expected to read one chapter and solve the
assigned problems each week. This will require an average of five hours of study outside of the classroom each week. The previously assigned problems
will be collected for grading and the solutions will be derived in class. This process is designed to help the student thoroughly understand the concepts and
applications of the material covered.
D. Academic Honesty: All students are expected to behave with academic honesty. It is not academically honest, for example, to misrepresent another
person’s words or ideas as one’s own, to take credit for someone else’s work or ideas, to copy and paste material from another document or from the
internet, to accept help on a test or to obtain advanced information or confidential test materials, or to act in a way that might harm another student’s
chance for academic success. When the instructor believes that a student has failed to maintain academic honesty, he or she may be given an “F” grade,
either for the assignment, laboratory report, quiz, examination, or the course depending upon the severity of the offense.