IT121-FUNDAMENTALS

OF INFORMATION
SYSTEM

CLASS ORIENTATION
Prepared by: Assoc. Prof. Mary Ann F. Aballiar-Vista, MEAM

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SYLLABUS OF INSTRUCTION
2ND SEMMESTER, S.Y. 2022-2023
 COURSE CODE : IS121
COURSE TITLE : FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEM
COURSE TYPE AND CREDIT : 3 UNITS (Lec2 units and Lab 1 unit)
PRE-REQUISITES : None
CO-REQUISITES : None

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the students to the fundamental aspects of IT in business,
including hardware, software, data storage technologies and the theoretical basis for
understanding how systems work and interact.
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the students to the

fundamental aspects of IT in business, including
hardware, software, data storage technologies and
the theoretical basis for understanding how
systems work and interact.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
To bring the students to a practical level of competency in business related IT
tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:
CLO1. Explain the fundamental Information Technology (IT) concepts that underpin
Business Information Systems.
CLO2. Explain the characteristics of different IT hardware configurations, in terms of
processor, storage and input/output technologies.
CLO3. Describe different types of software as used by business.
CLO4. Be competent in the use of a computer, produce documents, design
spreadsheets and make a presentation.
COURSE OUTLINE-PRELIM PERIOD (LECTURE)

WEEK TOPICS ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Presentation of course introduction/overview

Course requirement details
1 Enrollment using google classroom
Creation of Facebook group and FB messenger
Class Orientation
An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations Formative Assessment:
Introduction to Information System Online Knowledge Check/Quiz
2&3 Information Systems in Organization Review exercises
Summative Assessment
Case Study
Hardware Formative Assessment:
Computer Systems: Integrating the power of Technology Online Knowledge Check / Quiz
Processing and Memory Devices: Power, Speed, and Capacity Group Reporting
Secondary Storage and Input and Output Devices
Computer System Types Summative Assessment
Group Documentation
Software Individual and Group Performance
4&5 Overview of Software
System Software
Utility Software
IS @ Work
Programming Languages
Software Issues and Trends

6 WRITTEN PRELIM EXAMINATION

COURSE OUTLINE-MIDTERM PERIOD (LECTURE)

WEEK TOPICS ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Database Systems, Data Centers, and Business Intelligence Formative Assessment:

Data Management Online Knowledge Check / Quiz / Assignments
7&8 Data Modelling and Database Characteristics Group Reporting
Database Management Systems
Database Applications Summative Assessment
Group Documentation
Telecommunications, The Internet, Intranets and Extranets
Individual and Group Performance
An overview of Telecommunications
Case Study
Networks and Distributed Processing
Use and Functioning of the Internet
9 ,10 & 11
The World Wide Web
Internet and Web Applications
Intranet and Extranets

12 WRITTEN MIDTERM EXAMINATION

COURSE OUTLINE-FINAL PERIOD (LECTURE)

WEEK TOPICS ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Business Information Systems Formative Assessment:

An Introduction to Electronic Commerce Online Knowledge Check / Quiz / Assignments
Mobile Commerce Group Reporting
Electronic and Mobile Commerce Applications
E-Commerce and M-Commerce Technology Infrastructure Summative Assessment
An Overview of Transaction Processing Systems Group Documentation
Transaction Processing Activities Individual and Group Performance
13,14 &15
Enrollment using google classroom Case Study
Creation of Facebook group and FB messenger
Class Orientation
Traditional Transaction Processing Applications
Transaction Processing Systems for Small and Medium-Size Enterprise
(SMES)
Enterprise Resource Planning
Information and Decision Support System
Decision Making and Problem Solving
An Overview of Management System
Functional Aspects of the MIS
16 & 17
An overview of Decision Support Systems
Components of a Decision Support System
Group Support Systems
Executive Support Systems

18 WRITTEN FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE OUTLINE- (LABORATORY)

PERIOD TOPICS ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Formative Assessment:
Hands-on Activities
PRELIM ADVANCE WORD Home work
Summative Assessment
Individual Activity
Compilation / Portfolio

MIDTERM ADVANCE EXCEL

Formative Assessment:
Group Reporting
FINAL SOFTWARE PRESENTATION BY GROUP
Summative Assessment
Group Documentation
Individual and Group Performance
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION PER PERIODIC
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Class Participation is needed

Hands-on activities / Exercises / Assignments
Quizzes
Periodic Examination/Practical Examination
Individual / Group Report / Research Presentation of assigned topics
Group Report Documentation / Case Study
Final output / Portfolio
 GRADING SYSTEM
Each term grade is computed based on the following: (NOTE: Applying 0%-based percentile)
PERIODIC GRADE = (Lecture * 50%) + (Laboratory * 50%)
SEMESTRAL GRADE = ∑ (PERIODIC GRADE)/ 3

LECTURE & LABORATORY

CRITERIA PERCENTAGE
Written Exam/Practical Exam 30%
Research Presentation/ Case Study / Quizzes/ Actual Demonstration/Hands-on 20%
Activity
(Recitation, Seatwork/ board work)/ Lab. Exercises 10%
Assignment 20%
Documentation/Compilation 20%
TOTAL 100%

NOTE: Faculty Members are required to submit periodic grades not later than ten (10)
calendar days after the periodic examination week as stipulated in Memo#. 02, S. 2023 prepared by Dr.
Rowena S. Navera, VP for Academic Affairs and Noted by Prof. Marwin M. Dela Cruz, Ph.D., College President
COURSE / CLASS POLICIES
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

1. Academic dishonesty shall in no way be tolerated. Ideas, whether submitted in

writing or shared in class discussions are expected to be the student’s own. Students
should always ensure to make a distinction between their own ideas and knowledge
from information derived from sources such as printed and online or information
and opinions gained directly from other people. In case that using knowledge that is
not their intellectual property, it must be properly cited or acknowledge.
2. Any assignments, laboratory activities, projects copied from their classmates shall be
given a failing grade or a grade of 5.00. Further, anybody caught in the act of
cheating during quizzes and examinations will be marked failed and subject to
disciplinary action to be hand-over to the ICS guidance facilitator for sanction (see
section 40.6.a. of student manual).
3. Student should be honest at all times. Cheating in any forms are manifestations of
poor academic preparation that is contrary to the objectives of PHILSCA and ICS.
CLASS PARTICIPATION

1. Students are expected to display the highest degree of honesty and professional in
their class work, requirements and activities and in dealing with fellow students and
professor.
2. Each student is encourage to actively engage in all class activities such as the
Classroom discussion/activities, simulation, application and all other required
activities and examinations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Student are required to submit 1/4 index card on the 2nd class meeting with latest 1x1 ID picture for class
record purposes. Failure to submit will get deductions for every classroom written and lose the chance to
be called for board work activities and/or recitation and points will not be recorded during recitations and
other classroom and laboratory activities. Format will be provided by your professor.
2. Submissions of electronic copy and printed copy / documents of project / case studies (if any).
3. Each group are required to present and demonstrate the assigned topic and chosen software presentations
with a time duration minimum of one (1) hour and a maximum of one and a half ( 1 ½) hour approved
by their professor.
4. Major Examinations will be scheduled by the department. Students who failed to take the major exam on
scheduled date, need to provide valid proof (such as medical certificate, and other pertinent documents)
with a letter from parent/guardian. Further, need to pay at the cashier’s unit for special examination
amounting to Php 40.00, only if found that the student’s reason is valid. No valid reason and proof, No
Special Examination.
5. Quizzes are announced and/or unannounced. No Special Quiz.
6. In the absence during the scheduled group presentation and demonstration, no grade will be given to the
member who failed to perform his/her task. However, if the student who failed to perform his/her task
during the schedule group presentation has a valid reason, he/she need to submit valid proof as stipulated
in item no. 4. Further, in case the group is not yet prepared during their scheduled presentation /
demonstration, the professor the group will be given automatically a grade of 0%.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
7. Each group are required to submit final output/ Final Documentation in each group report / presentation
prior to the scheduled presentation.
8. Must submit all requirements on or before the deadline. Late submission will not be accepted.
9. Attendance:
Student is expected to attend promptly and regularly. In all cases of absences, a student may only be re-admitted to class upon presentation
of letter of excuse signed by parent/guardian with necessary attachment such as medical certificate and other reference. (Section 36:
Student Attendance).
A student is considered late if they arrive 15 minutes after classes have started. If the student is arrived after 15 minutes, they are
considered absent. (Section 36: Student Attendance: letter c) but can still join the class.
A student joining extra-curricular activities will be excused only in attendance and not in classroom activities (quizzes,
reporting/presentation, hands-on activities and other course requirements) provided that there is at least an excuse letter and signed
official order coming from the concerned faculty / facilitator in charge of the activity. Students with excuse letter will be given a schedule
to complete the required activities. Or may comply in advance prior to the deadline and scheduled quiz or examination.
A student will be marked F.A. (Failure due to absences) when the student accumulated 20% absences of the total number of classes (classes
suspended are excluded in the count.) for the duration of this course (2 nd semester).
Students who acquired three (3) consecutive absences in any period (Prelim, Midterm and Finals) will be marked F.A.

10. Assignments /seatwork/projects must be submitted on or before the due date. Submit outputs on or before
agreed-on deadline. No Late submission.
11. One of the concerns of the course is the final compilation report/portfolio. Everyone is expected to have a
working knowledge on the applications that was discussed and presented that includes the step-by-step
procedure in all their final output. It is strictly observe the ethical considerations in its conduct.
CLASSROOM RULES

1. Everyone deserves RESPECT, both students and professors

2. Be on-time, on-task, & prepared to learn EVERYDAY.
3. Be RESPONSIBLE for your own LEARNING
4. Keep all personal electronics PUT AWAY!
5. When someone else is talking, LISTEN
6. Raise your hands to talk
7. Maintain a CLEAN and ORGANIZED classroom.
COMPUTER LABORATORY RULES

1. Students are not allowed to enter the Laboratory unless authorized by the Professor.
2. Must wear shoe rags/cover upon entering the laboratory.
3. Enter the room quietly and be prepared for class. Bring your agenda and a pen or pencil to your seat. All
bags must be placed under the table or at the bag counter (if any)
4. Do not eat or drink in the computer room. Do Not Chew gum.
5. Wait for the professor’s permission to use the equipment. You must follow the instructions given for all
activities.
6. Keep hands off the equipment anytime the professor is speaking to the class.
7. You are responsible for the computer you are using, so please check equipment at start of lesson and notify
the professor if necessary.
8. Do not unplug or change equipment.
9. No vandalizing to the computers in anyway: this includes keyboard, mice, computer, and desktop.
10. Treat the equipment carefully and respectfully. You do not have permission to take a part of any
equipment.
11. Keep your hands off of other people’s computers.
12. Be considerate and talk softly. Let others think.
13. Be courteous and helpful to fellow students, professors and computer technicians at all times.
14. Do not move or adjust equipment without permission.
15. Clean up the area around your computer, and keep all surfaces neat and clean at all times.
16. Turn-off the computer and be organized before leaving your area.
ANY QUESTIONS /
CLARIFICATIONS?

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