Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES

College of Teacher Education and Technology
Tagum-Mabini Campus

COURSE OUTLINE IN INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

I. Course Number : CS10

II. Course Title : Introduction to Information Technology
III. Credit : 3 units
IV. Pre-Requisite : None
V. Professors : Kristine Mae Clemen/Engr. Editha L. Hebron/Jive D. Gumela
VI. Date of Revision : June 4, 2014
VII. Course Description : This course covers an overview of the computer system and its
components, historical highlights, hardware technology, data
representations, application areas, and the impact of computers in the
modern world.
VIII. General Objectives :

At the end of the course, the students are expected to achieve the following:
1) Acquire comprehension on the most up-to-date technology in an ever-changing discipline, the
information technology;
2) Attain higher level of competency in the use of IT resources with various applications;
3) Obtain understanding and appreciation on the importance of computers and their applications in
most, if not all, areas in the society.
4) Be equipped with appropriate knowledge in C++ computer programming to organize their thoughts
and structure the programs well.

IX. Course Content :

Time Learning Objectives Topic/Content
Frame
1hr Orientation- Mission-Vision of the College and
University

At the end of the given time frame, the students are

expected to perform the following:
9 hrs 1. Define the term computer according to I. Introduction to Computers
generations and type of users; a. What is a computer and its fundamental
components as a system?
2. Relate the milestones of computers; b. The History of Computing
3. Identify the components of a computer c. The Components of a Computer
b.1. Input Devices
b.2. Output Devices
b.3. System Unit
b.4. Storage Devices
b.5. Communication Devices
4. Comprehend the advantages and d. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using
disadvantages of computers; Computers
5. Distinguish between systems software and e. Computer Software
application software; e.1. Systems Software
e.2. Application Software
e.3. Installing and Running Programs
e.4. Software Development
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 8. Describe the categories of computers; f. Categories of Computers
f.1. Personal Computers
f.2. Mobile Computers and
Mobile Devices
f.3 Consoles
f.4. Servers
f.5 Mainframes
f.6. Supercomputers
f.7. Embedded Computers
9. Identify the elements of an information g. Elements of an Information System
system; h. Computer Applications in Society
10. Gather information on various computer h.1. In Education
applications in society; h.2. In Finance
h.3. In Government
h.4. In Health Care
h.5. In Science
h.6. In Publishing
h.7. In Travel
h.8. In Manufacturing
11. Illustrate the different IT jobs i. IT Jobs

10 hrs
1. Discuss the history of the internet II. The Internet and the World Wide Web
2. Explain how to access and connect to the a) The Internet
internet b) The History of the Internet
3. Design an IP address c) How the Internet Works
4. Identify the components of a Web address d) The World Wide Web
5. Explain the Purpose of Web browser e) E-Commerce
6. Demonstrate how to search for information on f) Other Internet Services
the Web g) Netiquette
7. Describe the type of Web sites
8. Recognize how web pages use graphics,
animation, audio, video, virtual reality, and plug- LABORATORY : Keyboarding; Internet
ins Applications & Services
9. Identify the steps required for Web publishing a) Getting acquainted with proper use of
10. Describe the types of e-commerce keyboard
11. Explain how e-mail, FTP, newsgroups and b) Creating e-mail accounts (ex. yahoo, gmail,
message boards, mailing lists, chat rooms, hotmail, etc).
instant messaging, and Internet telephony work c) Social Networking & Creating Accounts
12. Identify the rules of netiquette d) Attaching files to e-mails
e) Web browsers & Search Engines
f) Searching & Filtering

2hrs 1. Define input III-a. Input

2. List the characteristics of a keyboard a) What is Input
3. Describe different mouse types and how they b) What are Input Devices
work c) The Keyboard
4. Summarize how various pointing devices and d) Pointing Devices
controllers for gaming and media player work e) Mouse
5. Explain how voice recognition works f) Other Pointing Devices
6. Describe various input devices for PDAs, smart g) Controllers for Gamings and Media Players
phones, and Tablet PCs h) Voice Input
7. Explain how a digital camera works i) Input for PDAs, SMART Phones and Tablet
8. Describe the uses of PC video cameras, Web j) PCs
cams, and video conferencing k) Digital Cameras
9. Discuss various scanners and reading devices l) Video Input
and how they work m) Scanners and Reading Devices
10. Explain the types of terminals n) Terminals
11. Summarize the various biometric devices o) Biometric Input
12. Identify alternative input devices for physically p) Input Devices for Physically Challenged
challenged users Users
2 hrs 1. Describe the four categories of output
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 2. Summarize the characteristics of LCD monitors, III-b. Output
LCD screens, and plasma monitors a) What is Output?
3. Describe the characteristics of a CRT monitor b) Display Devices
and factors that affect its quality c) Flat-Panel Displays
4. Explain the relationship between graphics chips d) CRT Monitors
and monitors e) Printers
5. Describe various ways to print f) Speakers, Headphones, and Earphones
6. Differentiate between a nonimpact printer and an g) Other Output Devices
impact printer h) Output Devices for Physically Challenged
7. Summarize the characteristics of ink-jet printers, Users
photo printers, laser printers, mobile printers,
label and postage printers, and plotters and
large-format printers
8. Describe the uses of speakers, headphones, and
earphones
9. Identify the output characteristics of fax machines
and fax modems, multifunction peripherals, data
projectors, joysticks, wheels and gamepads
10. Identify output potions for physically challenged
users
6 hrs 1. Discuss the various applications of MS LABORATORY: Electronic Presentation using
PowerPoint MS PowerPoint Application
2. Explain a brief introduction to MS PowerPoint a) Introduction to MS PowerPoint
3. Identify the steps in formatting your presentations b) Formatting Presentations
4. Discuss the various methods in creating objects c) Working with Objects
and drawings d) Working with the Drawing Toolbar
5. Explain the methods in inserting various e) Animations, Effects and Transitions
animations, effects and transitions f) Hyperlinks
6. Discuss the importance of hyperlinks
5hrs REVIEW and PRELIM EXAMINATION WEEK

4hrs 1. Differentiate among various styles of system IV. The Components of the System Unit
units a) The System Unit
2. Identify chips, adapter, cards, and other b) Processor
components of a motherboard c) Data Representation
3. Describe the components of a processor and d) Memory
how they complete a machine cycle e) Expansion and Adapter Cards
4. Identify characteristics of various personal f) Ports and Connectors
computer processors on the market today g) Buses
5. Define a bit and describe how a series of nits h) Bays
represents data i) Power Supply
6. Explain how programs transfer in and out of j) Mobile Computers and Devices
memory
7. Differentiate among the various types of memory
8. Describe the types of expansion slots and
adapter cards
9. Explain the differences among a serial port, a
parallel port, and other ports
10. Describe how buses contribute to a computer’s
processing speed
11. Identify components in mobile computers and
mobile devices
12. Understand how to clean a system unit
2 hrs 1. Differentiate between storage devices and V. Storage
storage media a) Storage
2. Describe the characteristics of magnetic disks b) Magnetic Disks
3. Describe the characteristics of a hard disk c) Optical Disks
4. Discuss various types of miniature, external, and d) Tape
removable hard disks e) PC Cards and Express Cards
5. Describe the characteristics of optical discs f) Miniature and Mobile Storage Media
6. Differentiate among CD-ROMs, recordable CDs, g) Microfilm and Microfiche
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 rewritable CDs, DVD-ROMs, recordable DVDs, h) Enterprise Storage
and rewritable DVDs
7. Identify the uses of tape
8. Discuss PC Cards, ExpressCard modules, and
the various types of miniature mobile storage
media
9. Identify uses of microfiche

6 hrs 1. Discuss the various applications of MS Word LABORATORY : Electronic Word Processing
2. Identify the steps in creating and modifying using MS Word Application
documents a) Working with Documents
3. Explain how to customize and format a document b) Formatting a Document
4. Summarize the various techniques in creating c) Customizing a Document
tables and inserting graphics in your document d) Using Tables
e) Working with Graphics data in documents

4 hrs 1. Identify the types of system software

VI. Systems and Utility Software
2. Summarize the startup process on a personal
a) System Software
computer
b) Operating Systems
3. Describe the functions of an operating system
c) Operating System and Functions
4. List the ways that operating systems help
d) Operating System Utility Programs
administrators in administering network and its
e) Types of Operating Systems
security
f) Stand-Alone Operating Systems
5. Explain the purpose of the utilities included with
g) Network Operating Systems
most operating systems
h) Embedded Operating Systems
6. Summarize the features of several stand-alone
i) Stand-alone Utility Programs
operating systems
7. Identify various network operating systems
8. Identify devices that use several embedded
operating systems
9. Explain the purpose of several stand-alone
programs
5 hrs REVIEW AND MIDTERM EXAMINATION WEEK

2 hrs 1. Identify the categories of application software VII. Application Software

2. Explain ways software is distributed a) Business Software
3. Explain how to work with application software b) Graphics and Multimedia Software
4. Identify the key features of widely used business c) Software for Home, Personal and
programs Educational Use
5. Identify the key features of widely used graphics d) Application Software for Communications
and multimedia programs e) Popular Utility Programs
6. Identify the key features of widely used home, f) Web-based Software
personal, and educational programs
7. Identify the types of application software used in
communications
8. Describe the function of several utility programs
9. Discuss the advantages of using Web-based
software
10. Describe the learning aids available for
application software

2hrs V. Communications and Network Devices

1. Discuss the purpose of the components
a) Communication Devices, channels and
required for successful communications;
transmission media
2. Describe commonly used communications
b) Types of Communication Devices
devices;
c) Types of Communication System
3. Explain the purpose of communication
d) Network Types
systems;
e) Network Topology
4. Differentiate among types of network: LANs,
f) Network Devices
MANs, and WANs;
g) Network Operating Systems
5. Discuss different ways to set up networks
h) Network Applications
(topologies);
6. Discuss the uses of different network
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 devices;
7. Identify and distinguish the different network
operating system;
8. Distinguish the various network
applications.

4 hrs 1. Describe the types of computer security risks VI. Computer Security, ethics, and Privacy
2. Identify ways to safeguard against computer a) Computer Security Risks
viruses, worms, Trojan horses, botnets, denial of b) Internet and Network Attacks
services attacks, back doors, and spoofing c) Unauthorized Access and Use
3. Discuss techniques to prevent unauthorized d) Hardware Theft and Vandalism
computer access and use e) Software Theft
4. Identify safeguards against hardware theft and f) Information Theft
vandalism g) System Failure
5. Explain the ways software manufacturers protect h) Backing Up – The Ultimate Safeguard
against software piracy i) Wireless Security
6. Define encryption and explain why it is necessary j) Ethics and Society
7. Discuss the types of devices available that k) Health Concerns of Computer Use
protect computers from system failure
8. Explain the options available for backing up
computer resources
9. Identify risks and safeguards associated with
wireless communication
10. Recognize issues related to information
accuracy, rights, and conduct
11. Discuss issues surrounding information privacy
12. Discuss ways to prevent health-related
disorders and injuries due to computer use

12 hrs 1.Discuss the various applications of MS Excel LABORATORY:

2. Identify the steps in manipulating sheets
I. Electronic Spreadsheet using Microsoft
3. Explain the various methods in creating formulas
Office Excel Application
and various computations in Excel
a) Getting Started with Excel
b) Working with Formulas and Functions
c) Creating Charts and Graphics
II. MS Publisher

5 hrs REVIEW AND FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK

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X. Course Requirements:

1. Passed all quizzes, and major examinations

2. Submitted all assignments
3. Performed powerpoint presentations on assigned topics
4. Completed all laboratory activites

XI. Schedule of Examination:

Prelim - July 24-25, 2014

Midterm - September 11-12, 2014
Final - October 15-16, 2014

XII. Grading System

PRELIM and MIDTERM
LECTURE LABORATORY
Written Exam 50% Laboratory Exam 50%
Quizzes 30% Hands-on Exercises 50%
Assignments 10%
Participation 10%
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100% 100%
FINAL
LECTURE LABORATORY
Exam 50% Machine Problem 50%
Quizzes 30% Hands-on Exercises 50%
Assignments 10%
Participation 10%
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100% 100%

FINAL RATING:
(Prelim+Midterm+Final)/3

XIII. References:

Shelly, G. B., & Vermaat, M.E. (2011). Discovering Computers Fundamentals. Pasig City: Cengage Learning
Asia Pte Ltd (Phillippines Branch).
Williams, B.K. & Sawyer, S. (2010). Using Information Technology: A practical Introduction to Computers and
Communications (8th ed.). New York: The McGraw – Hill Companies, Inc.

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