BINANGONAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Binangonan, Rizal
Information Technology Department

Course Title : Introduction to Computing

Course Code : IT113A

Credit Units : 2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory

Contact Hours : 5 hours per week

Pre-Requisite : None
Placement : First Year, First Semester

Program objectives and its relationship to college goals:

Course Description:
This knowledge area is intended to be at the introductory level in a curriculum and to provide foundation skills for subsequent courses. It provides an
overview of the discipline of CS, describes how it relates to other computing disciplines, and begins to instil CS mindset. The goal is to help students understand
the diverse contexts in which CS is used and the challenges inherent in the diffusion of innovative technology.

Course Goals:
This course aims to know the fundamentals in Information Technology; learn the basic parts of computer, the computer system, the number system, the computer network and the basic
internet process.

Course Learning Outcomes and its Relationships to Program Educational Objectives

Program Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes
a b c d
At the end of the semester, the students are able to:
1. Comprehend the importance of computer literacy. 

2. Identify and utilize information and computer system components and peripherals  

3. Explain how and why complexity occurs in CS.   

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 4. Describe how computers have change the way society interacts with business, government, education, and other aspects of    
our life.
5. Explain why life-long learning and continued professional development is critical for CS professional.  
6. Explain why adaptability and interpersonal development skills are important to CS professional.    

7. Explain the difference between a concept and the possible representations of that concept: the relationship between data  
and information.
8. Develop a basic understanding of computer hardware and software  

9. Illustrate the use of information and communication technologies to solve problems as CS professional.   

10. Demonstrate ability to use networks, world-wide web, and other communication tools in a variety of settings.  

11. Explain how organizational context is influenced by and impacts the development and deployment of CS system.   

Course Content

Learning
Outcome
Time Category
Program Learning Outcomes Allotmen (Remember, Assessment
Teaching – Learning
Outcomes t Learning Content Understand, Tool
Approaches
Apply, Analyze,
Evaluate,
Create, Perform,
Value)
Prelim
BCC Vision, Mission, Goals , Objectives, Classroom Policies, Course Requirements, Grading System
(CS01- At the end of the semester, Introduction
Knowledge for the students will be able to;
Solving
Computing
Problems) Explain and Memorize 3 hours  Vision Understanding  Individual participation • Oral
the College’s Vision,  Mission Remembering in class discussion Recitation
Mission, Goals and  Goals
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 Objectives, classroom  Objectives of the college,
policies, course overview, Classroom Policies, Scope of
requirements and grading the course, Course
system. requirements and grading
system.
Introduction to Information Technology
Apply  Identify and Describe 17 hours  Basic Terminology Understanding  Individual participation  Quiz
knowledge of the basic terminology  Data Remembering in class discussion
computing in CS and its uses to  Information using a rubric to  Oral
fundamentals, the society  Technology assess the quality of Recitation
knowledge of a  Explain the  Definition of CS participation.
computing relationship between  Computer Science Analyzing  Role Play
specialization CS and related  Information Technology  Group Presentation
and informing discipline  Role Playing
 Information Age
mathematics,  Outline the history of  Discussion
 Industrial Age
science. computing technology Understanding
 Information Systems
Apply the
domain  History of Computers
 Level of understanding
knowledge will be measured
appropriate for through: quizzes and
the computing  Uses of Information
Technology oral recitation.
specialization  Discuss how CS has Understanding .
to the changed various
abstraction and application domains
conceptualizati and its impact to the
on of globalization of world
computing economy, culture,
models from political systems,
defined health, security,
problems and  Basic of Computer System
warfare, etc.  Types of Computer
requirements  Paraphrase and Understanding
 Personal Analyzing
Identify the different Computer
types of computer, it’s  Minicomputer
functions and  Mainframe
characteristics Analyzing
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 Contrast the types of Computer Understanding
computer system and  Super Computer
explain each role to  Parts of Computer
perform System
 Hardware (The
Computer)
 Software
(Programs)
 Data
(Information)
 User (People) Review and Preliminary Prelim Exam
Feedback on Examination Score
prelim exam
Midterm
Acquaint to the 17hrs  How Computer system works Remembering • Level of understanding
components of the Understanding will be measured  Quiz
system unit; explain how  Computer Configuration through: quizzes, and
memory stores data, and Classification individual oral recitation.  Oral
instructions, and Recitation
information; and how the  Central Processing Unit
system unit executes an  Board work
instruction  Number System Understanding  Level of understanding
 Binary will be measured
 Describe how program  Octal through: quizzes, and
instructions are  Decimal board work
executed by the  Hexadecimal .
computer Remembering
 Recognize the different  Individual participation
types of number  Computer Basic Operation in class discussion
systems as they relate  Input using a rubric to
to computers.  Process Applying assess the quality of
 Convert values from  Storage participation.
 Output
decimal, binary, octal,
 Control
hexadecimal, and
binary-coded decimal  Hardware Devices
number Remembering  Level of
 Input
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 Identify types and  Output understanding will be
characteristics of measured through:
various peripherals,  The Processor quizzes, and
including storage and  Types of storage individual oral  Quiz
I/O o Primary Understanding recitation.
 Explain how the CPU o Secondary  Oral
uses the steps of a Recitation
 Storage Capacity
machine cycle to
process data  Hierarchy of Data
 Cite an example of the Remembering
different hardware
devices Midterm
Review and
Exam Score
Feedback on Midterm Examination
midterm exam
 Identify the
components of the
central processing unit
and how they work
together and interact
with memory
 Describe and
differentiate the types
of memory
 List the measures of
computer processing
speed and explain the
approaches that
increase speed

Semi - FINALS
 Identify the origin of  Computer Network  Level of  Quiz

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 networking 17hrs  LAN understanding will be
 Define computer  MAN measured through:  Oral
networks and  WAN quizzes, and Recitation
describe their individual oral
purpose recitation.  Role Play
 Topologies
 Explain network design
 Group Presentation
and describe the  Transmission Media  Manuscrip
various network  Role Playing t
topologies  Discussion
 Describe network  Cyberspace  Brainstorming
media and data  The Internet  Internet Surfing
transmissions  World-Wide Web
 Describe how the
Internet is changing
the world.  Browsers & Search Engines
 Demonstrate the
 Other Internet Services
ability to use the
World Wide Web.
 Demonstrate the  Netiquette
ability to download a
variety of resources
from the internet.
 Identify the
components of a
Web address
 Explain the purpose of
a Web browser.
 Understand and apply
Internet Etiquette

Assessment:

Varied evaluation strategies will be utilized to document learning achieved in this course. One hundred per cent (100%) is the highest point one can earn
based on the following Parameters:

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 Quizzes/ Class Participation - 40%
Assignment/Attendance/Projects - 20%
Major Examination - 40%
TOTAL 100%

Grades will be allocated based on the percentage earned:

Other concerns
Course Requirements:
 Projects and assignments must be submitted on time
 Assignment/project submitted late will be subjected to a deduction of 0.5% per day of delay including weekend
 Instructors reserved the right to return projects that do not meet the standards expected from a student
Class Attendance
 Student’s attendance is absolutely required.
 All class sessions will follow the correct number of hours and minutes.

Class Policy:
 Attendance will be checked by the board works/quizzes/activities/oral recitation during the session.
 We are going to base our official time on the clock at the guard house. But in any case it is broken, we are going to use the clock on the SET
Office.
 We will be strictly adhering to attendance policies.
 Should you miss any session, be responsible for what was discussed.
 Should you miss any graded activity, this will have an impact to your assessment. Request to your instructor for make-up activities.
 Follow consultation hours.
 Let us treat each other with mutual respect.

References:
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 Albano, G. (2003). Introduction to Computer Technology.Manila. Trinitas Publication Inc.
Shelly, G. (2012). Discovering computers: Your Interactive to the Digital World. Australia: Course Technology
George, J. (2004). Computers in Society: privacy, ethics, and the Internet. Singapore: Pearson, Prentice-Hall
William, B. ((1999). Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer & Communication. Boston: McGraw-Hill
Soriano, M. (2010).Computer Fundamentals: Manila: Books Atbp
Prepared By: Recommending Approval Approved by:

Mr. RAYMOND A. RAMIREZ Engr. HERBERT B. SEMANA Mr. Luisito L. Suinan, LPT. MaEd
Instructor/ Adviser Chairperson, BSIT/ ACT Dean
BSIT/ ACT