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UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES

University Town, Northern Samar
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Department of Information Technology
Syllabus in Living in the IT Era
1st Semester, SY 2022-2023

UEP’s Vision: Academically competitive, research and development- College Goals

focused, public service-driven, and economically sustainable state
higher education institution. 1. To promote the mental and physical well-being of the learners
through the liberal disciplines;

2. To foster awareness of the ethical and social significance of as well

UEP’s Mission: To offer academic program and services that will as responsibility in the use of interpersonal and the mass media;
effectively transform individuals into productive citizens of the country
and accelerate the development of high-level professionals who will
3. To give the learners a strong sense of fulfillment and concern of
provide leadership in meeting the demands of sustainable development their community and country through:
and challenges of a diverse and globalized society.
a. the understanding and promote of harmonious relations with
their own selves, with others and the world;
Institutional Graduate Outcomes: Graduate of the University of
Eastern Philippines should: b. the acquisition of the ability to think logically and critically and
communicate effectively;

1. Exhibit proficiency in their chosen field of discipline through their c. the appreciation of their role as productive citizens, agents of
involvement in various types of employment; change, guardians of cultural heritage and protectors of the
2. Utilize research methodologies that will allow them to generate new ecosystem;
knowledge and address problems and issues and promote
development;
3. Values Philippine historical and cultural heritage; d. the acquisition of skills for problem solving, decision-making
and planning, and dynamic leadership;
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4. Demonstrate global awareness through responsible global
citizenship;
5. Clearly communicate in several modes of delivery (oral, written, and e. the development of a spirit of self-reliance, national
visual) in English and Filipino; and consciousness and a sense of service to humanity.
6. Manifest high degree of professionalism through observation of
ethical and professional behavior.

Program Outcomes Program Outcomes Continued

 Develop a critical understanding of development and apply social

science concepts and theories, to the analysis of social issues –
to be able to articulate and discuss the latest developments in the
field and develop a communication program plan;
 Develop effective communication skills in different formats and
platforms (oral, written, print, broadcast, and online) using both
English and Filipino, as a linker, network, and mediator;
 Demonstrate program management and leadership skills by
working effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams and by allowing the public to understand and
respond to their world;
 Know, act, and practice the rights, responsibilities, and
accountabilities of the profession in recognition of the
professional, social, and ethical standards of social science and
communication – Be the standard bearers of media profession.
 Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”
(based on RA 7722);
 Develop an ability to participate in the generation, production,
sharing, and utilization of new knowledge by designing and
accessing information needs, assessing and organizing
information and knowledge, designing and executing social
development communication researches and projects, aligned to
local and national development agenda or goals, guided by
appropriate approaches and methods;

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  Integrate technical knowledge in content development and
management, to develop entrepreneurial capabilities.
 Develop and produce multi-media materials.

Course Title: Living in IT Era

Course Credits: 3 units Contact Hours/Week: 5:00 -6:30 pm MonFri

Course Description:
This course aims to develop competence and skills in computer concepts and breakthroughs as means of
updating knowledge in Information Technology.

Prerequisite: None

Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

Knowledge

1. Identify different discoveries and inventions on computers that help mold Information Technology.
2. Acquainted with the history of computers and information technology.
3. Define different pros and cons in living in IT Era
4. Familiarize new trends and upcoming technologies

Skills

1. Storage and management of data

2. Digital problem solving
3. Engaging content creation
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 Values

1. Virtually everyone values good health

2. Access to knowledge and a decent standard of living
3. There is clear business value in traditional lean improvement and technology or IT implementation
projects.

Number of Hours: 1 hour and 30 minutes every week for 13 weeks or 20 hours in a semester
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Weeks Course Content/Subject Matter

1 Orientation and Course Overview

2 The world of computers

3 Input and Output Devices

4–5 Storage / Memory

6 Midterm Examination

7 Application Software

8 Utility / Security Software

9 - 10 IT Trends: Intro to 4th Industrial Revolution

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 IT Trends: 5G Use Cases
11 - 12

13 Final Examination

Learning Plan
Teaching and
Learning
Learning Outcomes Course Content/Topic Activities/ Resources Assessment Tasks
Instructional
Delivery/Method

 1. Establishes the Orientation and Course  PowerPoint  Shelly.Cashman,

course’s purpose, Overview Presentation Discovering.Computers Complete,
 Whole class Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-
outcomes, major
1-4390-7926-3, 2011
assignments and discussion
assessments  Deborah Morley - Understanding
Computers in a Changing Society.-
 2. Provides resources Cengage Learning, 2014
for support and
guidance

 3. Helps students
take ownership of
their learning

 4. Introduces
students to modalities
and technology tools
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1. Give students an The World of Computers  PowerPoint  Computer Skills and Applications,  Quiz
in-depth Presentation 3G Learning FZ LLC, Replika Press  Activity
 What is computer Pvt. Ltd., 2014
understanding of why  Individual  Rubrics for
computers are  History of Computers: learning group
A Brief Timeline  ET – Innovative Training Works,
essential components  Whole class Inc. 1st Edition presentation
in business,  Basic Computer discussion
Operations
education and  Group  Shelly.Cashman,
society.  Major Components of presentation Discovering.Computers Complete,
Computer Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-
 Video
 Capabilities of watching
1-4390-7926-3, 2011
Computer
2. Provide
foundational or
“computer literacy”
curriculum that
prepares students for
life-long learning of
computer concepts
and skills.

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1. Determine the Input and Output Devices  PowerPoint  ET – Innovative Training Works,  Quiz
relationship between Presentation Inc. 1st Edition  Activity
 Input Devices
input and output;  Individual  Rubrics for
 What are Input learning  Shelly.Cashman, group
2.Assess new Devices
 Whole class Discovering.Computers Complete, presentation
technologies used for  What are Output discussion Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-
input and output; Devices
 Group 1-4390-7926-3, 2011
 Types of Output presentation
3. Describe the
Devices
characteristics of the  Video
input Describe the watching  https://data-
characteristics of the flair.training/blogs/input-output-
input equipment that devices-of-computer
most users encounter
regularly, equipment
that most users
encounter regularly,
namely, keyboards
and pointing devices.
namely, keyboards
and pointing devices.

1. Define storage Storage Devices  PowerPoint  Computer Skills and Applications,  Quiz
State the types and Presentation 3G Learning FZ LLC, Replika Press  Activity
functions of storage –  What are Storage Pvt. Ltd., 2014
 Individual  Rubrics for
primary storage RAM Devices
learning group
 Types of Storage  ET – Innovative Training Works,
ROM – secondary  Whole class presentation
Devices Inc. 1st Edition
storage magnetic discussion
medium optical  Group  Shelly.Cashman,
medium flash presentation Discovering.Computers Complete,
memory Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-
1-4390-7926-3, 2011
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2. Explain the  Video
difference between watching
storage systems and
memory.

3. Identify the two

primary types of
magnetic disk
systems and describe
how they work.

1. Identify the four Application Software  PowerPoint  ET – Innovative Training Works,  Quiz
categories of Presentation Inc. 1st Edition  Activity
application software  
What is Application Individual  Rubrics for
software learning group
2. Differentiate  Shelly.Cashman,
among the seven  Whole class Discovering.Computers Complete, presentation
forms through which  Four Categories of discussion Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-
software is available: Application Software  Group 1-4390-7926-3, 2011
packaged software, presentation
custom software,  The Role of System  Video
Web application,
Software watching
open-source
software, shareware,
freeware, and public-
domain software

3. Explain how the

operating system and
utility programs work
with application
software

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1. Understand the Utility / Security Software  PowerPoint  Computer Skills and Applications,  Quiz
difference between Presentation 3G Learning FZ LLC, Replika Press  Activity
system software and  Pvt. Ltd., 2014
Individual  Rubrics for
application software.  System Software vs.
learning group
Application Software  ET – Innovative Training Works,
2. Explain the  Whole class Inc. 1st Edition presentation
 Operating System
different functions of discussion
 Functions of an
an operating system  Group  Shelly.Cashman,
and discuss some Operating System Discovering.Computers Complete,
presentation
ways that operating  Processing Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-
 Video
systems enhance Techniques for 1-4390-7926-3, 2011
processing efficiency. watching
Increased Efficiency
 Differences Among
3. List several ways
in which operating Operating Systems
systems differ from
one another.

4. Discuss the role of

utility programs and
outline several tasks
that these programs
perform.

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1. Describe the IT Trends: Intro to 4th  PowerPoint  https://www.iberdrola.com/innovati  Quiz
blurring of boundaries Industrial Revolution Presentation on/fourth-industrial-revolution  Activity
between the physical,  Individual  Rubrics for
digital, and biological
 What is Industrial  ET – Innovative Training Works,
worlds. learning group
Inc. 1st Edition
Revolution?  Whole class presentation
2.Understand the discussion
concept of 4th  How did the fourth  Group
Industrial Revolution industrial revolution presentation
arise  Video
watching
 Effects and
advantages of the
fourth technological
revolution

 Technologies of the
fourth industrial
revolution

1. Differentiate IT Trends: 5G Use Cases  PowerPoint  Computer Skills and Applications,  Quiz
among the types of  Evolution of Wireless Presentation 3G Learning FZ LLC, Replika Press  Activity
wireless generation  Pvt. Ltd., 2014
Generations Individual  Rubrics for
or technology
 Overview for 5G learning group
 ET – Innovative Training Works,
2. Identify 5G use  5G use cases  Whole class Inc. 1st Edition presentation
cases discussion
 Group  Shelly.Cashman,
presentation Discovering.Computers Complete,
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  Video Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-
watching 1-4390-7926-3, 2011

 5G use cases: 31 examples that

showcase what 5G is capable of |
5Gradar

Course Map
G.E Learning Outcomes Living in IT Era

A. INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge)

1. Identify different discoveries and inventions on computers that help mold Information Technology L

2. Acquainted with the history of computers and information technology. L

3. Define different pros and cons in living in IT Era L

4. Familiarize new trends and upcoming technologies L

5.

B. PRACTICAL SKILLS (Skills)

1. Storage and management of data P

2. Digital problem solving P

3. Engaging content creation P

4.

5.

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 6.

7.

C. PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Values)

1. Virtually everyone values good health L

2. Access to knowledge and a decent standard of living L

3. There is clear business value in traditional lean improvement and technology or IT implementation L
projects.
4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

LEGEND:
L= Learned
P= Practiced
O= Opportunity to learn

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Required Readings and Other Materials

 Shelly.Cashman, Discovering.Computers Complete, Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-1-4390-7926-3, 2011

 Deborah Morley - Understanding Computers in a Changing Society.-Cengage Learning, 2014
 Computer Skills and Applications, 3G Learning FZ LLC, Replika Press Pvt. Ltd., 2014

Suggested Readings

 Pradip Dey, Manas Ghosh - Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C, Oxford, 2013
 ET – Innovative Training Works, Inc. 1st Edition

Website/Videos/Film Clips

 https://study.com/academy/lesson/computer
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  https://whirlpool.net.au/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0egfKHujnJg&feature=youtu.be
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ZIC9VyqLo
Class materials

 Module/ Hand-out
 E-Books
 Uploaded Videos

Rubrics ( May include common rubrics not indicated in details under Assessment Tasks)

CRITERIA (5) EXEMPLARY (3) PROFECIENT (2) DEVELOPING (1) BEGINNING

Regularly attends Regularly attends

Regularly attends
classes but the class but Has poor attendance in class and
Attendance/ Promptness classes and
usually late from mostly late from or late from class.
always on time.
class. class.

Sometimes
Always actively Rarely participate
actively
contributes to to class Almost never participates to class
contributes to
Level of Engagement in class discussion discussion and discussion but sometimes offers
class discussion
Class by giving his offers his ideas his ideas on topics and asks
by giving his
ideas and asking and asks questions.
ideas and asking
questions. questions.
questions.

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 Always listens Sometimes
Rarely listens
when others listens when
when others are Almost never listens while others
(either the others (either the
Listening Skills giving their ideas are talking and usually disrupts
instructor or instructor or
and participating class.
fellow students) fellow student)
in discussion.
talk. talk.

Almost never Occasionally

Rarely displays
displays displays
disruptive Almost always display disruptive
Behavior disruptive disruptive
behavior during behavior during class.
behavior during behavior during
class.
class. class.

Always comes to Usually comes to Rarely comes to

class prepared class prepared class prepared
Almost always comes to class
with assignments with assignments with assignments
Preparedness unprepared for any discussions,
and other and other and other
activities or assignments.
required materials required materials required materials
needed for class. needed for class. needed for class.

Course Requirements Classroom Policies

 Attend all sessions 1.

Observe academic integrity and honesty at all time.
 Submit all requirements 2.
Observe on-line etiquette, be polite and respectful.
 Internet Access 3.
Respect the views/positions of the other members of the class.
 Midterm and Final Examination 4.
In face-to-face classes, do not have private conversation with classmate; if online
classes: Always turn off mic and unmute if requested to speak
5. Submit required documents/projects on time.
Consultation Hours:
Part-time Lecturer: THEA VERA G. GO
TUE 9:00AM – 11:00AM
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Grading System Email Address: [email protected]
THU 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Attendance 5%
Contact Number: 09453068105
Assignment & Activities 10% FRI 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Quizzes 10%
Project 15%
Class Participation 20%
Midterms 20%
Finals 20%
Total 100%

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY:

KIM GISELLE A. BAUTISTA JOSE P. CHING, JR., DM KARINA MILAGROS R. CUI-LIM , PhD

FACULTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEAN

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Date: Date: Date:

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