CITY COLLEGE OF CALAMBA

Department of Computer Studies

Program:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Course:

Computer Fundamentals

I CCC VISION
The City College of Calamba envisions itself as an accredited premiere academic institution in the region, providing quality learning opportunities to financially challenged but deserving students in order to
produce competent, conscientious, committed, and compassionate global professionals.
II CCC MISSION
We, the faculty, staff, and students of City College of Calamba recognize our vital roles in collaboratively honing the professionals by promoting social responsibility, moral uprightness, and national servitude,
guided by the ideals, philosophies and values of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
III DEPARTMENTS VISION
A leading provider of excellent information technology professionals who manifest global standards, prepared to meet and respond to the needs and
demands of the computer and IT industry
IV DEPARTMENTS MISSION
To strengthen the foundation for computer and IT Education and literacy by exposing the would-be IT professionals to the theories and practice
guided by ethics, values and professionalism
V PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Few years after graduation, the BSIT and BSCS graduates shall have:
A. demonstrated information technology/Computer Science profession by pursuing positions in government or private institution.
B. applied systematic ways of solving problems in multidisciplinary team.
C. applied ethics and professionalism in their workplace.
D. engaged in life-long learning through current information technology trends, training or certifications and community involvement.

V-M Learning Indicators

Program Objectives

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COMPETENCE
A. Skillfully apply learned knowledge, theories, concepts, principles, and technology required by their course in
performing their profession.
B. Fulfill their professional obligations as required by the standards of the industry or their profession.
C. Manifest excellence in their respective fields through licensure examinations, job acquisition, and practice of
profession
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
A. Demonstrate the spirit of serving locally by addressing the industry, and educational needs of the community
through sharing economic, intellectual, moral, and spiritual resources; participating in socio-civic activities
and projects; and responding in times of emergencies.
MORAL UPRIGHTNESS
A. Manifest moral uprightness by observing proper decorum and conduct at all times and displaying the
qualities of a person with high professional and ethical standards.
VALUES OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
A. Manifest and incorporate in the workplace the values, ideals, and philosophies of Dr Jose Rizal such as
honesty, patriotism, competence in their fields of endeavor, harmony, and compassion to countrymen.

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This course provides an idea and application of computer in business. The history of computer, operating system being used in the class, basic number systems,
conversion of number system, data storage, data manipulation, operating system overview, network and the Internet, algorithm and programming languages are
the topics for the lecture components and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation and basic of web programming are the topics for the laboratory
components. This will prepare the students to use the computer in effective manner.

VII COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate awareness on the history of computer, operating system being used in the class, basic number systems and conversion of number system, data
storage, data manipulation, Operating system overview, network and the Internet, algorithm and programming languages
2. describe how the application software is being used in the industry.
3. develop a document using word processing application software professionally.
4. develop a document using spreadsheet application software professionally.
5. develop a document using presentation application software professionally.
6. develop a webpage using the basic knowledge of web programming professionally.
7. demonstrate skills in communication skills by presenting ideas with the aid of application software tools.

Course Learning Objectives

1. demonstrate awareness on the history of computer, operating system being used in the
class, basic number systems and conversion of number system, data storage, data
manipulation, Operating system overview, network and the Internet, algorithm and
programming languages
2. demonstrate skills in using operating system being used in the class, word processing,
spreadsheets, presentation, database application software and basic of web
programming.
3. describe how the application software is being used in the industry.
4. develop a document using word processing application software professionally.
5. develop a document using spreadsheet application software professionally.
6. develop a document using presentation application software professionally.
7. develop a webpage using the basic knowledge of web programming professionally.
8. demonstrate skills in communication skills by presenting ideas with the aid of
application software tools.

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VIII COURSE CONTENT

Course Learning
Objectives

Student Learning
Objectives

Content/Time
Allotment

Learning Experiences

Materials

1. demonstrate
awareness on
the basic rules
and regulations,
course syllabus
and course
learning
objectives
2. demonstrate
awareness on
the history of
computer,
operating
system being
used in the
class, basic
number systems
and conversion
of number
system, data
storage, data
manipulation,
Operating
system
overview,
network and the
Internet,
algorithm and
programming
languages
3. demonstrate
skills in
communication
skills by
presenting ideas
with the aid of
application
software tools.
1. describe how the

At the end of the period

the students should be able
to:

Topics: Introduction and

orientation of the course,
Computer hardware and
software, number system,
number conversion and
operating system
Time: 4 hours (lecture)
6 hours (Laboratory)

Interactive Lecture
Focus group discussions

CCC student handbook

Syllabus
Fajarito, D. (2009). Computer
fundamentals. National
Bookstore
Brookshear, J. (2008).
Computer science an
overview. 10th Edition,
Addison-Wesley.

Topic: Office Basics,

Interactive Lecture

Shoup, K. (2010).Microsoft

1. familiarize the
basic rules and
regulations,
grading systems,
topics to be
covered and
course learning
objectives
2. summarized the
history of
computer
3. describe the
different types of
number system
4. solve problems
involving number
system conversion
5. compare and
contrast different
operating systems
6. describe the roles
and functions of
operating systems
7. perform laboratory
activities related
with the utilization
of the operating
system

1. familiarize the

Assessmen
t
Oral
recitation
Quiz
Seatwork
Assignment

Seatwork

application
software is being
used in the
industry.
2. demonstrate
awareness on
the history of
computer,
operating
system being
used in the
class, basic
number systems
and conversion
of number
system, data
storage, data
manipulation,
Operating
system
overview,
network and the
Internet,
algorithm and
programming
languages
3. demonstrate
skills in
communication
skills by
presenting ideas
with the aid of
application
software tools.
1. demonstrate
skills in using
operating
system being
used in the
class, word
processing,
spreadsheets,
presentation,
database
application

Office Basics and

working with files
and graphics
2. describe how the
application
software are used
in the industry
3. describe the data
storage and its
roles in the
computer system
4. perform laboratory
activities related
with office basics
and working with
files and graphics

Working with files,

working with graphics
and data storage
Time: 4 hours
(Lecture)
6 hours
(Laboratory)

Focus group discussions

Laboratory Activities

office 2010 simplified. Wiley

Publishing Inc., Indianapolis,
Indiana
Brookshear, J. (2008).
Computer science an
overview. 10th Edition,
Addison-Wesley.

Quiz
Assignment
Oral
Recitation
Laboratory
exercises

1. familiarize the
basic of Microsoft
word (adding text,
formatting text,
adding extra
touches and
reviewing
documents)
2. describe how the
Microsoft word is

Topic: Basic of
Microsoft word
(adding text,
formatting text,
adding extra touches
and reviewing
documents) and data
manipulation
Time: 2.5 hours
(lecture)

Interactive Lecture
Focus group discussions
Laboratory Activities

Shoup, K. (2010).Microsoft
office 2010 simplified. Wiley
Publishing Inc., Indianapolis,
Indiana
Brookshear, J. (2008).
Computer science an
overview. 10th Edition,
Addison-Wesley.

Seatwork
Quiz
Assignment
Oral
Recitation
Laboratory
exercises

2.

3.

4.

5.

software and
basic of web
programming.
demonstrate
awareness on
the history of
computer,
operating
system being
used in the
class, basic
number systems
and conversion
of number
system, data
storage, data
manipulation,
Operating
system
overview,
network and the
Internet,
algorithm and
programming
languages
describe how the
application
software is being
used in the
industry.
develop a
document using
word processing
application
software
professionally.
demonstrate
skills in
communication
skills by
presenting ideas
with the aid of
application
software tools.

used in the
industry
3. describe data
manipulation its
functions in the
computer system
4. perform laboratory
activities related
with the basic of
Microsoft word
(adding text,
formatting text,
adding extra
touches and
reviewing
documents)

6 hours
(laboratory

PRELIM EXAM : 1.5

1. demonstrate

2.

3.

4.

1.

skills in using
operating
system being
used in the
class, word
processing,
spreadsheets,
presentation,
database
application
software and
basic of web
programming.
describe how the
application
software is being
used in the
industry.
develop a
document using
spreadsheet
application
software
professionally.
demonstrate
skills in
communication
skills by
presenting ideas
with the aid of
application
software tools.
demonstrate
skills in using
operating
system being
used in the
class, word
processing,
spreadsheets,
presentation,
database
application

1. familiarize the
basic of Microsoft
Excel (Building
spreadsheets,
worksheet basics,
working with
formulas,
functions and with
charts)
2. describe how the
Microsoft excel is
used in the
industry
3. perform laboratory
activities related
with the basic of
Microsoft Excel
(Building
spreadsheets,
worksheet basics,
working with
formulas,
functions and with
charts and VBA
applications)

1. familiarize the

basic of Microsoft
Powerpoint
(Creating
presentation,
Populating
Presentation
slides, Assembling
and presenting a
slide show)

hours
Topic: Basic of
Microsoft Excel
(Building
spreadsheets,
worksheet basics,
working with
formulas, functions
and with charts)
Time: 6 hours
(Lecture)
18
hours(Laboratory)

Topic: Basic of
Microsoft Powerpoint
(Creating
presentation,
Populating
Presentation slides,
Assembling and
presenting a slide
show) and algorithm
Time: 13 hours

Interactive Lecture
Focus group discussions
Laboratory Activities

Shoup, K. (2010).Microsoft
office 2010 simplified. Wiley
Publishing Inc., Indianapolis,
Indiana
Brookshear, J. (2008).
Computer science an
overview. 10th Edition,
Addison-Wesley.

Seatwork
Quiz
Assignment
Oral
Recitation
Laboratory
exercises

Interactive Lecture
Focus group discussions
Laboratory Activities

Shoup, K. (2010).Microsoft
office 2010 simplified. Wiley
Publishing Inc., Indianapolis,
Indiana
Brookshear, J. (2008).
Computer science an
overview. 10th Edition,
Addison-Wesley.

Seatwork
Quiz
Assignment
Oral
Recitation
Laboratory
exercises

2.

3.

4.

5.

software and
basic of web
programming.
demonstrate
awareness on
the history of
computer,
operating
system being
used in the
class, basic
number systems
and conversion
of number
system, data
storage, data
manipulation,
Operating
system
overview,
network and the
Internet,
algorithm and
programming
languages
describe how the
application
software is being
used in the
industry.
develop a
document using
presentation
application
software
professionally.
demonstrate
skills in
communication
skills by
presenting ideas
with the aid of
application
software tools.

2. describe how the

3.

4.

5.

6.

Microsoft
powerpoint is used
in the industry
define algorithm
and apply its
concepts to
problem solving
familiarize
different
programming
languages
describe the role
and importance of
programming
languages
perform laboratory
activities related
with the basic of
Microsoft
Powerpoint
(Creating
presentation,
Populating
Presentation
slides, Assembling
and presenting a
slide show)

(Lecture)
9 hours
(Laboratory)

MIDTERM EXAM : 1.5

hours

1) demonstrate skills
in using operating
system being used
in the class, word
processing,
spreadsheets,
presentation,
database
application
software and
basic of web
programming.
2) develop a
webpage using
database
application
software
professionally.
3) demonstrate skills
in communication
skills by
presenting ideas
with the aid of
application
software tools.
4) demonstrate
awareness on the
history of
computer,
operating system
being used in the
class, basic
number systems
and conversion of
number system,
data storage, data
manipulation,
Operating system
overview,
network and the
Internet,
algorithm and
programming
languages

1.

2.

3.

4.
5.

familiarize the
fundamentals of web
programming (HTML,
XHTML)
describe the
importance of basic of
web programming in
the field of Information
Technology
describe the
relationship of web
programming to
networks and internet
familiarize the network
and internet and
describe its functions
perform laboratory
activities related with
the fundamentals of
web programming
(HTML and XHTML)

Topic: Fundamentals of
web programming (HTML,
XHTML) and networks and
internet
Time: 6.5 hours (Lecture)
9 hours
(Laboratory)

FINAL EXAM : 1.5 hours

BASIS OF GRADE:

Interactive Lecture
Focus group discussions
Laboratory Activities

Sebesta, R. (2011).Programming
the world wide web. 6th
Edition,Pearson Education Inc.
Pubishing as Addison-Wesley
Brookshear, J. (2008). Computer
science an overview. 10th Edition,
Addison-Wesley.

Seatwork
Quiz
Assignment
Oral Recitation
Laboratory
exercises

1. Class Standing
Quizzes/case studies
Oral Recitations/Board works
Seatworks/Assignments

- 60%
- 20%
- 20%

2. Periodical grade (Prelim period grade, Midterm period grade and Final period grade)
Class standing
- 40%
Major Exam
- 60%
3. Computation of Final Grades (Prelim Period Grade x 30% + Midterm Period Grade x 30% + Final Period Grade x 40%)
Prelim Period Grade
- 30%
Midterm Period Grad
- 30%
Final Period Grade
- 40%
FINAL GRADE
100%