SOUTH ILOCANDIA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

San Eugenio, Aringay, La Union 2503

COMPUTER DEPARTMENT

REF:

SICAT-CD-BSCS-COMAIN-2015

LEARNING PLAN FOR COMAIN

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND MAINTENANCE
I.

MISSION AND VISION

Mission of SICAT
Provide quality education by designing competent curriculum to keep a progressive interaction with the innovative modern era and
to contribute to public service by producing accomplished and highly merited graduates.
Vision of SICAT
Exemplify professionalism, integrity, and discipline in their chosen crafts and perpetually aspire to become a premiere educational
institution.
Department Mission and Vision
Provide an excellent education in all computer-related fields to prepare for career opportunities requiring a high-level of technical
knowledge and skills. Provide aesthetic and hands-on approach in instruction to develop more responsive strategies to the rapidly
changing demands of the computing profession.
Objectives of the Computer Department
1. To produce graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills in computing required for professional careers.
2. To provide flexible and dynamic curriculum that is responsive to the computing innovation.
3. To strengthen the partnership that facilitates the collaboration of industry, government, and education.
4. To excel in the field of research both theoretical and applied.
5. To enhance teachers-learners relationships in order to create wholesome and productive teaching-learning environment.

II.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) is a four-year degree program designed to prepare students to be Computer
Scientists with sub-specialists. The program provides progressive structures in which students are able to gain ever-wider knowledge and
understanding, appropriate skills, and ethics. The program outcomes include three domains such as knowledge, skills, and values to
introduce students to the theory and practice of Computer Science, including software development techniques and the technologies
underlying specific application areas such as computer systems servicing and computer programming.
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After finishing the B.S. Computer Science program, the graduates should be able to:
Domains
Knowledge:
1. Analyze requirements for rapidly changing computing problems and information system environments;
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2. Identify scientific terms, facts, concepts, principles, theories and methods;
3. Design well-tested solutions for rapidly changing computing problems and information system environments;
PK3
4. Employ technical and academic developments to improve capabilities in the field of Computing profession.
PK4

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Skills:
1. Utilize fundamental to complex skills and tools necessary for computing practices;
PSI
2. Obtain materials, tools and equipment in accordance with job requirements;
PS2
3. Participate in workplace communication, practice career professionalism, and occupational health and safety
procedures;
4. Communicate effectively by writing, speaking, listening, and computing with peers, experts, educators and a range
of audiences.
PS4

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Values:
PV
1. Awareness of the implications of computer science on the individual and on society;
PV1
2. Participate in service-oriented endeavors in the field of Computing profession;
PV2
3. Promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage by showing a deep and principled understanding;
PV3
4. Use computer systems to communicate and solve problems in an ethical way;
PV4
5. Practice Christian way of service in their personal and professional deeds as Sicatians in the service of the society and
divine providence.
PV5
III.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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PS3

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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code

COMAIN

Course Description

Computer Fundamentals and Maintenance

Semester and Year Offered

First Semester

Credit Units

Three (3) Credit Units

Contact Hours Per Week

Five (3) Hours

Course Pre-requisite
(if there is any)

None

Course Description

This course is an introductory step to the world of computers that aims to develop understanding and
skills on the importance of computer systems. It also discusses the moral aspects associated with the use of
computers.
It also equips students with sufficient knowledge in computer software application used on a day-to-day
basis in the workplace such as word processing, electronic spreadsheet, photo editing, presentation, internet,
information system, and computing ethics which are very useful for future careers.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the term, the would-be Computer Scientists are expected to:

First Year
Lecture: Two (2) units
Laboratory: One (1) unit
Lecture: Two (2) hours
Laboratory: One (1) hour

Knowledge:
1. Analyze computing requirements and different application systems
2. Identify computer system environments in discovering kinds of computer and its main
functions
3. Recognize the significance of operating system
4. State utility software on how it works
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COK
COK1
COK2
COK3
COK4

Skills:
1. Utilize fundamental to complex skills and tools necessary for computer applications
2. Apply preventive maintenance to minimize the occurrence of computer problems
3. Obtain materials and tools in performing basic computer troubleshooting
4. Communicate effectively in presenting Multimedia works with peers and a range of
audiences
Values:
1. Responsiveness of the requirements for computer applications
2. Participate in team-oriented endeavors in the field of computing practices
3. Utilize computer applications in doing specific tasks
4. Apply computing ethics in accordance with society, norms, and industry standards
At the end of the term, the future Computer Scientists should be able to:
Prelim
1. State the definition of computer systems, and its advantages and disadvantages
2. Determine the three components of computer
3. Discover the kinds of computers and their functions
4. Identify the machine language by recognizing the use of numbering system
Midterm
5. Identify the different computer hardware parts
6. Practice occupational health and safety procedures
7. Show proper way of assembling and disassembling system unit
8. Participate in team-oriented practices in PC troubleshooting
Semi-Final
Learning Outcomes
9. Determine computer problems by knowing the beep code indicators
10.Maintain Personal Computer by utilizing appropriate tools
11.Perform specific tasks of different utility software
12.Optimize computer systems and the operating system by managing computer properly
Final
13.Perform specific tasks for every application software like documentation and mathematical
computations with graphing
14.Communicate effectively by presenting an interactive presentation with a range of
audiences
15.Show proper way of image editing by utilizing the Photoshop toolbars
16.Use appropriate slide animations
17.Design a web page in advertising I.T. trends considering the good design and moral code
in accordance with industry standards
Alignment of the Course Outcomes to Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
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COS
COS1
COS2
COS3
COS4
COV
COV1
COV2
COV3
COV4
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
LO8
LO9
LO10
LO11
LO12
LO13
LO14
LO15
LO16
LO17

Knowledge:
Analyze computing requirements and different
application systems
Identify computer system environments in discovering
kinds of computer and its main functions
Recognize the significance of operating system
State utility software on how it works
Skills:
Utilize fundamental to complex skills and tools
necessary for computer applications
Apply preventive maintenance to minimize the
occurrence of computer problems
Obtain materials and tools in performing basic
computer troubleshooting
Communicate effectively in presenting Multimedia
works with peers and a range of audiences
Values:
Responsiveness of the requirements for computer
applications
Participate in team-oriented endeavors in the field of
computing practices
Utilize computer applications in doing specific tasks
Apply computing ethics in accordance with society,
norms, and industry standards
Indicator:
outcome

COK1
COK2
COK3
COK4
COS1
COS2
COS3
COS4
COV1
COV2
COV3
COV4

Has major contribution to the course outcome

Has minimal contribution to the course

LO17

LO16

LO15

LO14

LO13

LO12

LO11

LO10

LO9

LO8

LO7

LO6

LO5

LO4

LO3

LO2

LO1

Course Outcomes

Consultation Hours:
Day
Tuesday & Thursday
Tuesday & Thursday
Tuesday & Thursday

Time
8:00 9:30
11:00 12:00
4:00 5:00

Room
Consultation Room
Consultation Room
Consultation Room

Learning Plan
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CONTENTS

TIME
ACTIVITIES/
ALLOTMENT
STRATEGIES
PRELIM (12 hours)

ASSESSMENT
TOOLS

LEARNING
RESOURCES

Week 1:
State the definition of computer
systems, and its advantages and
disadvantages

Week 2:
Determine the three components
of computer

Week 3:
Discover the kinds of computers
and their functions
Week 4:
Identify the machine language by
recognizing the use of numbering
system

I. Introduction to
Computer System
a. Definition of Computer
Systems
b. Advantages and
Disadvantages of Using
a Computer
c. The Ten
Commandments of
Computer Ethics
II. The Three Components
of Computer
a. Hardware (I/O Devices
and Functions)
b. Software (Operating
System, Application
Software, Utility
Software, Device
Drivers, and
Programming Software)
c. Peopleware
(Programmers,
Computer Engineers,
and End-Users)
III. Brief History of
Computers
a. The History of
Computer
b. Generation of
Computer Systems

3 hours

- Introductory
Discussion
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
- Real-World
Interrelation

Class Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Short Quiz

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books
Library Research

3 hours

- Facilitated
Discussion
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
- Real-World
Interrelation

Class Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Short Quiz

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books
Library Research
Computer Hardware

3 hours

- Facilitated
Discussion
- Interactive
Listening

Class Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Short Quiz

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books

- Verbal
Response
- Real-World
Interrelation
- Problem
Analysis
- Problem
Solving

Group Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books

3 hours

IV. Working with

Numbering System
a. Principles of Numbering
Systems
b. Converting Numbers
from One Base to
Another
c. Arithmetic in Binary
and Hexadecimal
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Preliminary
Examination

Library Research

Library Research

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Week 5:
Identify the different computer
hardware parts

Week 6:
Practice occupational health and
safety procedures

Week 7:
Show proper way of assembling
and disassembling system unit

Week 8:
Participate in team-oriented
practices in PC troubleshooting

CONTENTS

TIME
ALLOTMENT

MIDTERM
V. Computer Hardware
3
a. Parts of the System
Unit
b. Computer Hardware
Parts and its Functions
c. Main Uses of Computer
Parts, Materials, and
Equipments
3
VI. Occupational Health
and Safety
a. The importance of OHS
b. Different Categories of
OHS
c. The 5S
3
VII. PC Assembly and
Disassembly
a. Proper Way of PC
Assembly and
Disassembly
b. Tools and Equipments
Need
3

ACTIVITIES/
STRATEGIES

(12 hours)
hours
- Structured
Discussion
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
hours

- Real-World
Interrelation
- Demonstratio
n

hours
- Demonstratio
n
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
hours

VIII. PC Troubleshooting
a. Common Problems in
Computer Systems
b. No Power
c. No Display
d. Restarting or Blue
Screen
e. Slow or Hanging-up

- Demonstratio
n
- Facilitated
Discussion
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
- Real-World
Interrelation
- Problem
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ASSESSMENT
TOOLS

LEARNING
RESOURCES

Class Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Short Quiz

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books
Library Research

Class Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Short Quiz

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books
Library Research

Group Interaction
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Hands-On
Short Quiz

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books

Group Interaction
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Hands-On

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books

Midterm
Examination

Library Research
Computer
Hardware

Library Research
Computer
Hardware and
Software

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Week 9:
Determine computer problems by
knowing the beep code indicators
Week 10:
Maintain Personal Computer by
utilizing appropriate tools

Week 11:
Perform specific tasks of different
utility software

Week 12:
Optimize computer systems
and the operating system by
managing computer properly

Analysis
- Problem
Solving
TIME
ACTIVITIES/
CONTENTS
ALLOTMENT
STRATEGIES
SEMI-FINAL (12 hours)
IX. POST and Beep Codes
3 hours
- Structured
a. Power-On Self Test
Discussion
b. Beep Code Indicators
- Interactive
Listening
X. PC Maintenance
a. Proper Way of
Maintaining Computer
Systems
b. Hardware Maintenance
c. Software Maintenance

3 hours

- Verbal
Response
- Real-World
Interrelation
- Demonstratio
n

ASSESSMENT
TOOLS
-

Class Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Enrichment
Activities

3 hours
XII. Computer Software
a. Basic Input and Output
System
b. Operating Systems
c. Application Software
d. OS Utility Programs
e. OS Optimization

- Demonstratio
n
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
- Demonstratio
n
- Facilitated
Discussion
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
- Real-World
Interrelation
- Problem
Analysis
- Problem

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books
Library Research

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books
Library Research
Computer Hardware
and Software

Group Participation
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Coursework
Hands-On

Group Interaction
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Short Quiz

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books

Group Interaction
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Hands-On

Handouts
LCD Projector
Published Books

3 hours
XI. Utility Software
a. Device Drivers
b. Special Utility or Tools
Software

LEARNING
RESOURCES

Semi-Final
Examination

Library Research
Computer Software

Library Research
Computer
Hardware and
Software

Solving

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Week 13:
Perform specific tasks for every
application software like
documentation and mathematical
computations with graphing

Week 14:
Communicate effectively by
presenting an interactive
presentation with a range of
audiences

Week 15:
Show proper way of image editing
by utilizing the Photoshop
toolbars

Week 16:
Use appropriate slide animations

TIME
ACTIVITIES/
ALLOTMENT
STRATEGIES
FINAL (15 hours)
XIII. MS Office
3 hours
- Facilitated
Applications (MS Word
Discussion
and MS Excel)
- Interactive
a. MS Word (Tools, Menus,
Listening
Keystrokes, and Page
- Demonstratio
Setup)
n
b. MS Excel (Tools, Menus,
and Mathematical
Computations with
Graphing)
3 hours
XIV. MS Office
- Verbal
Application (MS
Response
PowerPoint)
- Real-World
a. MS PowerPoint (Tools
Interrelation
and Menus)
- Demonstratio
b. Creating and Designing
n
a Slide Presentation
3 hours

ASSESSMENT
TOOLS

CONTENTS

XV. Adobe Photoshop

a. Photoshop Software
b. Photoshop Tools and
Environment
c. Define Pixel and DPI
d. Image Editing
XVI. Animation
a. Pivot Animator
b. Tools and Environment
c. Create a Simple

Individual Output
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Enrichment
Activities
- Research-Based
- Hands-On

Module
LCD Projector
Published Books
Internet Research

Module
LCD Projector
Published Books
Internet Research
Computer Software

Module
LCD Projector
Published Books

Individual Output
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Enrichment
Activities
- Research-Based
-

3 hours

- Demonstratio
n
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response

3 hours

- Demonstratio
n
- Facilitated

- Individual Output
- Verbal Stimuli
- Reflection

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LEARNING
RESOURCES

Individual Output
Verbal Stimuli
Reflection
Enrichment
Activities
- Research-Based
- Hands-On

Library Research
Computer Software

- Module
- LCD Projector
- Published Books
- Library and

Internet Research

Animation
Week 17:
Design a web page in advertising
I.T. trends considering the good
design and moral code in
accordance with industry
standards

Discussion
- Interactive
Listening
- Verbal
Response
- Real-World
Interrelation

XVII. Web Development

a. Concepts of Web
Development
b. HTML / PHP
Programming
c. Create a Simple Web
Page
d. I.T. Trends

- Enrichment
Activities
- Research-Based
- Course Work
- Hands-On
- Final Examination

- Computer Software

Course Requirements:
A student is expected to comply with the following:
(1) Must have at least 80% attendance of the prescribed number of days;
(2) Obtain satisfactory ratings for the quizzes (a minimum of two ) and the major examinations ( four or three ) given for the course;
(3) Submit a compilation of hands-on exercises; and
(4) Submit a major project.
Note: Admission slips authorized by the SAS Office are required to be submitted on matters relevant to absences and tardiness and excused slips
to facilitate provisions on missed activities, quizzes, and major examinations.

Grading System

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Use the grading system stipulated in the SICAT Handbook as reference

Assignments of percentages for class standing are as follows:

20 %

Participation in discussions and class activities

Reports
Written activities

40 %

Major requirements or outputs

Performance-based activities

40 %

Written exams (Prelim, Midterm, Semi-Final and Final)

Class Standing

Examinations
TOTAL

100 %

Grade per term and final grade

Computation of grades:
Class Standing + Major Exam
(Prelim Grade * 0.25) + (Midterm Grade * 0.25) + (Semi-Final Grade * 0.25) + (Final Grade * 0.25)

For the evaluation of the major requirements or outputs and other activities, rubrics, checklist, and peer assessment tools will be utilized.

Course References
A. Main Reference(s)
Fajarito, Dennis T. (2009). Computer Fundamentals. National Book Store, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Long, Larry (1991). Intro to Computer and Information Processing: Third Edition. St. Martin Publications, Quezon City, Philippines
B. Journals / Magazines
Andes A. Sr. & Andes, A Jr. (2003). Simple PowerPoint: Fully Illustrated. World Class Printing & Packaging, Valenzuela City, Philippines
Andes A. Sr. & Andes, A Jr. (2003). Simple Word: Fully Illustrated. World Class Printing & Packaging, Valenzuela City, Philippines
Andes A. Sr. & Andes, A Jr. (2003). Simple Excel: Fully Illustrated. World Class Printing & Packaging, Valenzuela City, Philippines
Andes A. Sr. & Andes, A Jr. (2003). Simple Internet: Fully Illustrated. World Class Printing & Packaging, Valenzuela City, Philippines
Reyes III, Faustino D. (2005). Introduction to Information Technology
Semn, James A. (2003). Information Technology: Principles, Practices, and Opportunities, 3rd Edition. Prentice Hall
Whitten, Jeffrey L. & Bently, Lonnie D. (2010). Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design, 1st Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., New
York
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C. Published Books
Chan, Jonathan (2007). Computer Applications Secondary 2
Lorenz, Michael, et al. (2009). Visual Guide Using Computers: Computer Concepts, Internet, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word
D. Electronic Sources
http://www.Customguide.com
http://www.office.microsoft.com
E. E-books
Habraken, Joe (2003). Microsoft Office 2003 All in One, Que
Lewis, Nancy D. (2003). Easy Microsoft Office 2003, Que
Microsoft Word. (2003). Step by Step. Microsoft Press, Online Training Solutions Inc.

Prepared by:

Checked by:

JUBERT L. PADILLA, MIT

JUBERT L. PADILLA, MIT

Course Instructor

Program Head

Verified by:

Noted by:
JONALYN L. REOLIQUIO, MAED

MARINA QUESADA

OIC-Registrar

Head, Academic Affairs

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Approved by:
JOHN Y. CHAN, MBA
President

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