COURSE GUIDE IN CC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING 1

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

BAYAMBANG, PANGASINAN
COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

1st Semester, S.Y 2020 – 2021

COURSE GUIDE

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW

This course provides an overview to IT concepts covering IT Professions and Careers, computing domains and
different IT disciplines, appreciation of computing in different fields as well as the challenges in the field of information
technology, both from a practical and theoretical perspective. It develops an appreciation on the pervasiveness of
computing in our daily affairs and the requisite knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges in a wired society. It
also deals on appreciation of the history of computing, computer systems its organization and architecture and basic
knowledge on operating systems, computer security and networks, HTML5/CSS.

CC 101 – Introduction to Computing is a lecture and laboratory course, introduces students to basic computer
concepts in IT Careers, hardware, software, networking, computer security, computer organization and operating
systems. Additional lectures examine social, legal, ethical issues including privacy, intellectual property and also
knowledge in computing and converting number systems and how to make a simple website using HTML/CSS.

BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE CODE CC 101
COURSE TITLE INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
COURSE CREDIT 3 (2/1) UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE / CO-
NONE
REQUISITE COURSE
CLASS HOURS 2 HRS LEC / 3 HRS LAB (90HRS)
COURSE SCHEDULE MWF / 10:00-10:00 AM (A) & 11:00-13:00 (A)
FACULTY INFORMATION
NAME EDILBERTO L. CARALOS JR.
ACADEMIC RANK/
DESIGNATION INSTRUCTOR 1
EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
OPTIONS FOR OR
PREFERRED METHOD OF Messenger, MS Teams and +639194532017
CONTACT
CONSULTATION SCHEDULE TTH 01:00 - 2:00 PM
OFFICE LOCATION College of Arts, Sciences and Technology Building
Quezon Blvd, Bayambang, 2423 Pangasinan
COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students are expected to:

1. Explain fundamental principles, concepts and evolution of computing systems.

2. Perform problem analysis and identify computing requirements on computing problems.
3. Analyze solutions employed by organizations to address different computing issues.
4. Expound on the recent developments in the different computing knowledge areas.
5. Assess and make decisions on professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the
utilization of information technology.
6. Reflect on own abilities and skills to determine necessary development needs to reach level of expectations and
aspirations as a computing professional.

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COURSE MATERIALS
A. Required Readings

Syllabi, Study Guide/Modules, Modified Handouts/Lecture Notes (powerpoint presentation, pdf/doc files), Books

B. Multimedia Resources

LMS, Video presentations, youtube linked

C. Supplementary Readings

E-books, web-linked

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, ASSESSMENTS, AND GRADING

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 Mid-Term Exam
 Final Exam
 Quizzes
 Interactive Discussion/Recitation
 Participation in F2F Discussion
 Home-Based Assignments/Homework/Problem Sets
 Laboratory Outputs
 Portfolio

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING

Grades will be based on several course requirements as indicated above as well as a combination of both home-based and face-to-
face learning activities.

Lecture assessment may include face-to-face or home-based testing. Formative assessments such as class participation, quizzes,
activities and exercises, video clips and journal analyses, and video documentation will be used to evaluate your comprehension
and progress during the unit or lesson. Summative assessments are chapters and major examinations (Midterm and Final).

Laboratory assessments will come mainly from laboratory reports and participation during laboratory works. The major requirement
for the laboratory is a research project which will also be presented.

 Major Exams – These include Midterm and Final term exams which will be administered face-to-face for one hour. Test
questions may be multiple choices, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and short essay questions as well as short report
analyses.
 Quizzes – These are 10 to 20 point-tests which will be done on face-to-face classes. These will be announced or
unannounced and will be given before, during, or after the discussions.
 Class Participation – These will be based on reading or home-based assignments and will be used for thoughtful
discussions during face-to-face and online discussions. A rubric will be used for grading the class participation with the
criteria frequency of participation, level of engagement, understanding, and delivery, and substance of comments/
answers.
 Home-based Assignments – These are activities or worksheets, documentations/ program code outputs which are
assessments for your home-based learning. These are self-learning topics in which the student is provided with guidelines
and information
 Laboratory Outputs- These are code solutions conducted during laboratory activities on given problem sets.
 Laboratory Participation- These measures your engagement during laboratory activities. A rubric will also be used for
scoring your field participation with the criteria attendance, attentiveness, engagement, and contributions to the laboratory
activity (ideas, insights, leadership or any extra effort extended related to the activity).
 Homework/Problem Sets – Most of these are the problem–solving activities which are assessments for your home-based
learning. Homework and problem sets are given to determine when and how often you are working on tasks that are
aligned with grade-appropriate math content and practice standards. These are also assigned to you for harmonious and
productive discussions and participation during residential classes.
 Portfolio – A portfolio is a collection of your submitted and marked activities in the course. You must keep and compile all
activities because these will be submitted at the end of the semester.

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The illustration below summarizes the assessment and grading system for the course:
Mid-term Exam (40%)
Attendance/ Recitation/
(30%)
50% of Mid-Term Grade Quizzes (Face-to-face)
Home Based Requirements (30%)
100%
SEMESTRAL = +
GRADE
Final Exam (40%)
Attendance/ Recitation/
(30%)
50% of Final Term Grade Quizzes (Face-to-face)
Home Based Requirements (30%)
100%
COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Class Attendance (Article 2, Section 14 of PSU Student Handbook)
1. If you have a record of ten (10) unapproved absences from the class, and/or have been absent for more than 20 percent of the
required number of hours without any valid reason, you will be automatically dropped from the subject.
2. Approved absences are limited only to illness as certified by a physician, death of a family member, official and authorized
representation of Campus/University in official function/ activities, and other reasons as may be deemed justified by your instructor.
3. For excused absences, it is your responsibility to seek out missed assignments. You should check the official PSU LMS, official
class FB page/group messenger, and your classmates for notes, handouts, etc.

Classroom Expectations
1. Be Prepared. Your grade is your sole responsibility. Earn the good grade you deserve by coming to class prepared.
Complete reading assignments and other homework before class so that you can understand the lecture and participate
in discussions. Have your homework ready to submit and always bring your book, notebook, paper, and writing
materials. You are not allowed to borrow anything from your classmates to ensure the avoidance of virus transmission.
This is for your health’s safety. Also, each of you is assigned to be the prayer leader for the day. If you are assigned to
lead, please be ready with your prayer. (Accountability, Credibility and Integrity, Spirituality)
2. Be Participative. Be ready and willing to participate in classroom discussions. Contribute proactively to class discussions.
Do not hesitate to ask questions during class discussions. Remember, you came to school to learn. (Competence and
Commitment to Achieve Excellence)
3. Be Punctual. The seating plan will be used for the checking of attendance. If you are not in your designated area once the
class has started, you will be considered late/absent. Submit your homework/problem sets/ class activities on time too.
(Accountability, Competence, and Commitment to Achieve Excellence)
4. Be Respectful. Any action that bothers another student or the teacher, or any disruptive behavior in class, is considered
disrespectful. Demonstrate proper respect for teachers, your classmates, other university personnel, and all university
property. Listen to others and evaluate ideas on their merit. (Social Responsiveness)
5. Be Tidy. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Wear your complete proper uniform. Likewise, your activities must be clean and
properly stapled. Loose leaves are prone to be misplaced. Your clean work reflects that homework/problem sets are
well-prepared. Before leaving the classroom, please make sure that your place is clean. Pick up litters and throw them
on the designated trash bins. (Accountability, Credibility and Integrity, Competence and Commitment to Achieve
Excellence, Social and Environmental Responsiveness)

Technology Agreement
1. The use of electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones inside the classroom is ONLY ALLOWED WITH MY
PERMISSION. Charging of your electronic devices is prohibited inside the class. Please make sure they are fully charged
before bringing them to class.
2. Cell phones and other devices need to be set in silent mode. For emergency purposes, please request to take the call/answer
the text message outside the classroom.

Academic Honesty and Class Conduct

1. Cheating in Examination and Quizzes (Article 14, Section 1-n of PSU Handbook):
1st offense: Automatic grade of 5.00 in the particular examination where cheating occurred; referral to the guidance
counselor.
2nd offense: Automatic grade of 5.0 if done on the same subject and/or other subjects and suspension for one semester.
3rd offense: Automatic grade of 5.0 in the subject/s and suspension of one semester to dismissal from the institution.

Guidelines on Late Submissions of Requirements and Late Examinations

1. The dates of the submission for all home-based requirements are indicated in the Instructional Delivery Plan. Five points
will be deducted for every day of failure to submit said requirements (except for approved absences).
2. You are only allowed to take missed examinations due to approved absence. Please fill up the Request for Special
Examination before taking the missed exam.

Class Policies (Online Class)

1. Wear a decent casual dress during the web conference.
2. No foul words during online discussions.
3. Observe punctuality and courtesy (the group of 5 individuals per batch; usually group leaders)

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4. Private conversations during web conferencing are not allowed.

5. Respect shall be observed for the teacher and students.
6. Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated.
7. On-time submission of requirements as agreed during class orientation.
COURSE SCHEDULE

Week / Date Module and Topic Learning Resources Activities, Assessment and Deadline

1 Orientation Student Handbook; LMS Video Orientation Face-to-Face

Orientation
Date:  Vision, Mission,
9/7/2020 Goals and Core Home-based
Values, Quality Online orientation
Policy;
 Policies inside the
classroom;
 LMS Orientation;
 Remote Learning
Preference of
Students
1 Overview of the IT Book and E-book Face-to-Face
Industry  Attendance
Date: a. General IT Skills Volante, Tam (2014). Fundamentals of  Lecture/ Discussion
9/7-8/2020  Technical Skills Information Technology, Unlimited Books  Quiz
 Non-Technical Library Services & Publishing Inc.  Seatwork
Skills  Interactive Sessions
b. IT Certifications Web-links
c. Appreciation of https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to
Computing in Home-based
_Computer_Information_Systems
Different Fields  Attend online class
d. Trends and Issues https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_a  Do Homework (Research
in the IT Activities)
pplications
Profession  Online Quiz
https://www.pgcareers.com/10-technical-  Read/Browse online reading
materials
skills
https://www.valuepenguin.com/sectors/infor Submission of Requirements
9/11/2020
mation-technology
https://www.itcareerfinder.com/it-
certifications.html
https://www.informationq.com/uses-of-
computers-in-different-fields-areas-sectors-
industries-education/
https://www.comptia.org/content/infographi
c/2020-emerging-technology-top-10-list
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/2
81974460
2 Domains of Computing Book and E-book Face-to-Face
a. Professions and  Attendance
(2014) Computing Essentials, McGraw-Hill
Date: Careers in the  Lecture/ Discussion
9/14-15/2020 Computing Field Companies Inc.  Quiz
b. Computing  Seatwork
Volante, Tam (2014). Fundamentals of
Disciplines  Interactive Sessions
c. Computing Information Technology, Unlimited Books
Knowledge Areas
Library Services & Publishing Inc.
Home-based
(2011)Introduction to Computing  Attend online class
 Do Homework (Research
Explorations in Language, Logic, and
Activities)
Machines, David Evans University of  Online Quiz
 Read/Browse online reading
Virginia
materials

Submission of Requirements

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Web-links 9/18/2020
https://www.ictcertified.com/ict-
essentials/ict-essentials.php#
https://www.itcareerfinder.com/brain-
food/blog/entry/best-computer-jobs-for-the-
future.html
https://ceric.ca/resource/computing-
disciplines-quick-guide-prospective-
students-career-advisors/
3 Evolution of Computing Book and E-book Face-to-Face
a. Computer (2014) Computing Essentials, McGraw-Hill  Attendance
Date: Generations  Lecture/ Discussion
9/21-22/2020 Companies Inc.
b. Classification of  Quiz
Computers T.O’leary, L. O’leary (2005) Computing  Seatwork
 Interactive Sessions
Essentials, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
Juny Pilapil La Putt (2012), Introduction to
Home-based
Computer Concepts, National Bookstore
 Attend online class
Volante, Tam (2014), Fundamentals of  Do Homework (Research
Activities)
Information Technology, Unlimited Books
 Online Quiz
Library Services & Publishing Inc.  Read/Browse online reading
materials

Web-links Submission of Requirements

9/25/2020
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fu
ndamentals/computer_generations.htm
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fu
ndamentals/computer_types.htm
4, 5 Key Components of a Book and E-book Face-to-Face
Computer System  Attendance
(2014) Computing Essentials, McGraw-Hill
Date: a. Hardware  Lecture/ Discussion
9/28-29/2020  Processor Companies Inc.  Quiz
 Memory  Seatwork
I/O Devices T. O’leary, L. O’leary (2014) Computing Interactive Sessions
10/5/2020  
Essentials, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
b. Software
Wiley (2014) Computing Fundamentals
 System Software Home-based
 Application DIGITAL LITERACY EDITION, Faithe  Attend online class
Software  Do Homework (Research
Wempen (ebook)
Activities)
c. Peopleware Volante, Tam (2014), Fundamentals of  Online Quiz
 Read/Browse online reading
Information Technology, Unlimited Books
materials
Library Services & Publishing Inc.
Submission of Requirements
Juny Pilapil La Putt (2012), Introduction to
10/6/2020
Computer Concepts, National Bookstore

Web-links
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fu
ndamentals/computer_components.htm
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to
_Computer_Information_Systems

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6, 7, 8 Computer Networks Book and E-book Face-to-Face

a. Definition of  Attendance
(2014)Computing Essentials, McGraw-Hill
Date: Computer  Lecture/ Discussion
10/6/2020 Networks Companies Inc.  Quiz
b. Classifications of  Seatwork
Sanjay Sharma (2014), Elements of
10/12-13/2020 Network (accd’g to  Interactive Sessions
distance covered) Computer Networks, S.K. KATARIA &
10/19-20/2020 c. Transmission
SONS
Media Home-based
d. Channel Volante, Tam (2014). Fundamentals of  Attend online class
Organization  Do Homework (Research
Information Technology, Unlimited Books
e. Networking Activities)
Components Library Services & Publishing Inc.  Online Quiz
f. Network Topology  Read/Browse online reading
and Protocols materials
g. Straight through Web-links
Cabling Submission of Requirements
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to
10/23/2020
_Computer_Information_Systems
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/types-
transmission-media/
https://www.javatpoint.com/computer-
network-transmission-modes
http://www.cables-solutions.com/difference-
between-straight-through-and-crossover-
cable.html

9, 10 Computer Security, (2014)Computing Essentials, McGraw-Hill Face-to-Face

Ethics and Privacy  Attendance
Companies Inc.
Date: a. Background of  Lecture/ Discussion
10/26-27/2020 Computer Ethics T. O’leary, L. O’leary (2005) Computing  Quiz
and Ethics and  Seatwork
11/2-3/2020 Essentials, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
Society  Interactive Sessions
Discovering Computers 2004 Gateway to
b. Philippine E-
commerce Law Information, Chap. 11
Home-based
c. Ten  Attend online class
Commandments Web-links  Do Homework (Research
of Computer Activities)
Ethics https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_se  Online Quiz
d. Network Attacks  Read/Browse online reading
curity/computer_security_overview.htm
e. Computer materials
Security Risks http://faculty.dbcc.cc.fl.us/rock/CGS_1060/
Submission of Requirements
f. Information Fall_2003_Course/PowerPoint_Lessons/C
11/6/2020
privacy hapter11_files/frame.htm
g. Health concerns
of computer use calstatela.edu/.../ComputersandSocietySec
urityPrivacy thavy.ppt
granby.k12.ct.us/HSStaff/dillon/Powerpoint
files/Computer Security.ppt

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11, 12 Difference between Book and E-book Face-to-Face

Computer Organization  Attendance
Date: and Computer Burd, Sthephen (2011). Computer Systems  Lecture/ Discussion
11/9-10/2020 Architecture  Quiz
Architecture: Philippine Edition, Cengage
a. Why study  Seatwork
11/16-17/2020 Computer Learning  Interactive Sessions
Organization and
Stallings, William (2010). Computer
Architecture?
b. Computer as Organization and Architecture Home-based
Multilevel Machine  Attend online class
c. Evolution of  Do Homework (Research
Web-links
Multilevel Activities)
Machines  Online Quiz
https://www.javatpoint.com/computer-
d. Von Neumann  Read/Browse online reading
organization-and-architecture-tutorial
Architecture materials

Submission of Requirements
11/20/2020
13, 14 Number System Book and E-book Face-to-Face
 Attendance
Date: a. Binary Volante, Tam (2014). Fundamentals of  Lecture/ Discussion
11/23-24/2020 b. Decimal Information Technology, Unlimited Books  Quiz
c. Octal Library Services & Publishing Inc.  Seatwork
11/30/2020 d. Hexadecimal Juny Pilapil La Putt (2012., Introduction to  Interactive Sessions
Computer Concepts, National Bookstore

Web-links Home-based
 Attend online class
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fu  Do Homework (Research
ndamentals/computer_number_system.htm Activities)
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/basics_of_c  Online Quiz
omputers/basics_of_computers_number_s  Read/Browse online reading
ystem.htm materials

Submission of Requirements
12/4/2020
15, 16, 17 HTML Tags Book and E-book Face-to-Face
CSS Styles  Attendance
Date: Sasha Vodnik (2015). HTML5 and CSS3  Lecture/ Discussion
12/1/2020 Introductory, Cengage Learning  Quiz
 Seatwork
12/7-8/2020 Web-links  Interactive Sessions

12/14-15/202 https://www.tutorialspoint.com/html/html_te
xt_links.htm Home-based
 Attend online class
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/css  Do Homework (Research
Activities)
https://www.w3schools.com/html  Online Quiz
 Read/Browse online reading
https://www.w3schools.com/css materials

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to Submission of Requirements

_Computer_Information_Systems 12/18/2020

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