Mindanao State University

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Marawi City
Computer Studies Department
Course Syllabus in CSc 1 (Introduction to Computers I)
1st Semester AY 2016-2017

A. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code CSc 1

Course Title Introduction to Computers I
Course Credit Units (hrs/wk & hrs/sem) 3 units (5hrs/week)
Course Description This course introduces the computer fundamentals and functionalities. It also
presents the certain applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT, MS
Publisher and HTML which are incorporated with corresponding laboratory exercises.
Furthermore, it also discusses the Internet Basics and its uses.
Course Objectives At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
 Describe the basic concepts and terminology of Information and Communications
Technology
 Demonstrate the basic computer operations and its components
 Assemble and disassemble the basic parts of PC using the Virtual Desktop
Application
 Acquire basic skills and be able to use the computer application software such as MS
Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and HTML
 Define, discuss, and identify the Network Fundamentals
 Apply, perform, and create projects and exercises using the application software
 Recognize and apply internet technologies
 Construct multimedia presentations using MS Power Point
 Build Homepage using HTML and MS Publisher
Prerequisite(s) None
Textbooks & References References:

Computer Fundamental Turorial by tutrialspoint.com

www.w3schools.com
office.microsoft.com
 Word and Excel Tutorial by Amy Beauchemin
Course Requirements
Grading System 1. Attendance and Class Participation 15%
2. Major Exams 25%
3. Quizzes and Assignments 15%
4. Laboratory 25%
5. Hands-on Exams and Projects 20%
Classroom Policies 1. Attendance is a must. Incurring of three (3) consecutive unexcused absences shall
automatically be dropped from the class
2. Special exams are not allowed unless warranted by a valid reason
3. Use of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited
4. Projects and requirements must be submitted on or before the set deadline
5. Cheating during examination period is strictly prohibited
6. Lapsing of hands-on exams is not allowed
7. No eating and drinking inside the laboratory
8. Strictly observe rules and regulations in the use of the laboratory and its equipment
and facilities
9. Uploading and downloading of files from the workstation is strictly prohibited.
Others Name of Faculty:
Class Schedule:
Room Number:
Consultation Hours:

B. LEARNING PLAN

Learning Outcomes Time Frame Topics Methods/Learning Resources Assessment

Activities
At the end of the course, the 2 hours  University MVGO,  Lecture  Student  Reflection
student will be able to: Policies and  Discussions Handbook  Pre-assessment
1. Explain and discuss Guidelines  Class  Pre-assessment Test
the policies, rules  Course Outline Interaction Questionnaire
 and regulations.  Grading System  LCD Projector
2. Discuss course  Pre-assessment Test
outline and grading
system.
3. Conduct pre-
assessment to
evaluate students’
knowledge on the
subject matter.

4. Describe the basic 12 hrs  Computer  Lecture  Virtual Desktop  Quizzes

concepts and Fundamentals  Discussions  Manual  Oral Recitation
terminology of -functionalities of  Class  Computer/Laptop  Hands-on
Information and computer Interaction  LCD Projector
Communications -operations of a  Hands-on
Technology computer
- data & information
5. Assemble desktop
- data processing cycle
computer system.
- advantages of
computer
- disadvantages of
computer
 Computer Application
 Computer Generation
-first generation
-second generation
-third generation
-fourth generation
-fifth generation
 Computer Types
-PC
-Workstation
-Minicomputer
-Mainframe
-Supercomputer
 Computer
Components
-Input Devices
 -Output Devices
-Processing Devices
-Storage Devices
 Software
-System Software
-Application Software
 Operating System
 Buying a PC
6. Define, discuss, and 10 hrs  Networking  Lecture  Manual  Quizzes
identify the Network  Local Area Network  Discussions  Computer/Laptop  Oral Recitation
Fundamentals  Wide Area Network  Class  LCD Projector  Hands-on
7. Perform proper  Protocol Interaction
search method on  Networking Hardware  Hands-on
the Internet  Installing Cable
8. Define and recognize  Wireless LANs
different internet  Topology
terminologies  Network Operating
9. Apply netiquette System
concepts  Internet
10. Create email  Intranet
 World Wide Web
 Browser
 Becoming Good
Netizens
 Guidelines for Internet
safety
 Netiquette
11. Demonstrate how 30 hrs  Microsoft Word 2010  Lecture  Manual  Quizzes
create a - Opening MS Word  Discussions  Computer/Laptop  Oral Recitation
communication letter - Create a New Document  Class  LCD Projector  Hands-on
- Opening Document Interaction
using MS Word
- Formatting Text  Hands-on
formatting and feat
- Formatting Documents
12. Apply formatting - Working with Graphics
features previously - Tables
discussed to enhance - Print Preview
the document - Save a Document
13. Demonstrate how  Microsoft Excel 2010
 insert useful - Opening Excel
characters and - Create a New Workbook
symbols in your - Modifying Spreadsheet
- Merge or Split Cell
document.
- Formatting Spreadsheet
14. Apply formatting - Formulas in Excel
features previously - Charts in Excel
discussed to enhance - Advanced Spreadsheet
the document. Modification
15. Demonstrate how to  Microsoft PowerPoint
use tab stops and 2010
- Apply a Design Theme
sorting.
- Change the PowerPoint
16. Apply formatting Background Style
features previously - Font Size and Color
discussed to enhance - How to Crop your Image
the document. - Slide Management –
17. Produce multimedia Adding, Rearranging and
presentations and Deleting Slides
Demonstrate and - Setting up the
apply on proper way PowerPoint Slide Show
of presentation - Saving and Distributing
your PowerPoint Show

18. Construct Homepage 26 hrs  Microsoft Publisher  Lecture  Manual  Quizzes

using HTML and MS 2010  Discussions  Computer/Laptop  Oral Recitation
Publisher  Working With the  Class  LCD Projector  Hands-on
Publisher 2010 Interaction
Environment  Hands-on
 Getting Started with
Publisher 2010
 Creating a Blank
Document
 Moving Rulers
 Page Backgrounds
 Changing Templates
 Saving Your Documents
 Opening an Existing
Publisher Document
 Working with Visual
Effects
 Ligatures
 Designs and Layouts
 HTML