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Pangasinan State University: Republic of The Philippines

This course syllabus outlines a computer literacy course offered at Pangasinan State University. The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to computers, how they function, and how to use basic software programs like Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Over 54 hours of lecture and lab time are devoted to topics like computer hardware, software, data processing, operating systems, and hands-on training in common applications. Student assessment includes quizzes, exams, projects and lab exercises. The goal is for students to learn fundamental computer concepts and skills upon completion of the course.

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Pangasinan State University: Republic of The Philippines

This course syllabus outlines a computer literacy course offered at Pangasinan State University. The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to computers, how they function, and how to use basic software programs like Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Over 54 hours of lecture and lab time are devoted to topics like computer hardware, software, data processing, operating systems, and hands-on training in common applications. Student assessment includes quizzes, exams, projects and lab exercises. The goal is for students to learn fundamental computer concepts and skills upon completion of the course.

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Republic of the Philippines

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY


Urdaneta Campus

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code : Comp101


Course Title : Compute Literacy/Basic Computer
Credit Units : 3
No. of Lecture Hours : 3
Pre-Requisite(s) : None

I. VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. PSU Vision
A dynamic, self-reliant, and productivity-driven institution of higher learning
recognized as a center of excellence in professional studies and technical training with
distinctive competence and leadership in research and community service.

B. PSU Mission
The Pangasinan State University shall provide professional and technical training
in the arts, sciences, humanities, and technology, conduct scientific research and
technological studies, and community services.

C. Campus Mission

D. Campus Goals and Objectives

E. Program Objectives

II. Course Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to computers and
information processing for students desiring to learn what a computer is, how a computer
functions, how a computer is controlled, and how computers are applied to the solution of
business and related problems in modern society. Extensive hands-on learning of the
Windows environment, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint will be employed in this
course.

III. Course Objectives:

A. General Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to learn the fundamental
organization of computer system; operate the computer; know the different uses of
computer and application software correctly.

B. Specific Objectives:
Specifically, the student will be able to:

Cognitive
1. Define, identify and apply the different jargons used in the computer systems.
2. Define practical and theoretical aspects of the uses and designs of computers.
3. Presents the organization of the three resources of computer system:
Hardware, software and peopleware.
4. Define the operations of the computer system.
5. Identify the uses and limitations of computer system.
6. Identify the components of and perform task in the Windows environment
Psychomotor
1. Explain what a computer based information by focusing on hardware, software
and peopleware.
2. Manipulate the different parts of the computer.
3. Integrate correct usage of computer applications.
4. Apply the different Microsoft Office application softwares.

Affective
1. Show perseverance in learning computer.
2. Show interest and enthusiasm in acquiring knowledge in computer.
3. Appreciate the importance of Number Systems used in computers.
4. Respond positively to the use of different application tools in presentations.
5. Work independently and cooperatively.

IV. Course Requirements

1. Midterm and Final Exam


2. Regular class attendance / Assignments
3. Quizzes
4. Individual Project
5. Laboratory Exercises

V. Course Content Time Allotment

Part I (Lecture Part)

I. Course Orientation 1 hr
1. Discuss course syllabus
2. Overview of the course

II. Introduction to Computer 6 hrs


1. What does Computer mean?
2. Brief History of Computer.
3. Essential Uses of Computer.
4. Basics of Computer System Structure
5. Data Processing
6. Areas of computer usage

III. Fundamentals of Computers 8 hrs


1. Capabilities and Limitations.
2. Computer Errors/Failures.
3. Categories of Computer Application
4. Classification of Computer.
a. According to purpose
b. According to data type handled
c. According to capacity

IV. The Computer System 7 hrs


1. Component of Computer System
a. Hardware
i. Input
ii. Processing
iii. Storage
b. Software
i. Software Advancement
ii. Categories of software
 System Software
 Application Software
c. Human Resources/ Peopleware
 What is EDP?

V. How does a Computer Work? 8 hrs


1. Internal Data Representation (Number System)
a. Unitary
b. Decimal
c. Binary
d. Hexadecimal
e. Octal
2. Office application software
I. Microsoft Word 9 hrs
1. Introduction to Microsoft Word?
2. Starting up Microsoft Word?
3. Learn the toolbar
a. Standard Toolbar
b. Formatting Toolbar
c. Drawing Toolbar
d. Menu bar
4. Creating a new document
 Saving a document
 Opening a document
 Exiting a document
5. Formatting Text
 Changing the font, font style and font size
 Changing the text alignment
 Changing the text into bold, italic and underline
6. Inserting a Table
7. Inserting a Picture
 From clipart
 From removable disks
8. Inserting Page Numbers and Date/Time
9. Spelling and Grammar Checking

II. Microsoft Excel 8 hrs

1. Introduction to Microsoft Excel


a. What is Microsoft Excel?
b. Starting up Microsoft Excel
c. The Excel Worksheet
d. The Worksheet Window
e. Menu bar
f. Standard Toolbar
g. Formula bar
h. Status bar
2. Working with Worksheets
a. Changing the active cell
b. Entering data
c. Selecting Cell
i. To select a cell
ii. To select a row
iii. To select a column
iv. To select a group of cells
d. Completing a series
i. Text series
ii. Number series
e. Switching between columns
3. Save, Open and Edit Worksheets
a. Saving a workbook
b. Closing a workbook
c. Opening a workbook
d. Editing data
e. Deleting data
f. Changing the column width
g. Changing the height width
h. Inserting a row
i. Inserting a column
4. Formula and Function
a. Entering a formula
b. Editing a formula
c. Entering a function
d. Common calculation
5. Formatting the Worksheet
a. Changing the size of data
b. Changing the alignment of data
6. Working with charts

III. Microsoft PowerPoint 6 hrs


1. Introduction into Microsoft Powerpoint
2. Starting up Microsoft Powerpoint
3. Creating a presentation
4. Opening an existing presentation
5. Creating a blank presentation
6. Different powerpoint views
7. Slide manipulation
8. Slide animation
9. Slide transitions
10. View slide show
11. Navigating while in slideshow

VI. Recent developments in Computer Education 1 hr

Total No. of Hours 54

Part II (Laboratory Part)


List of Laboratory Experiments

Exercises Title No. of Hours


1. Resume 3 hrs
2. Business Letter 3 hrs
3. Worksheets 3 hrs
4. Charts 3 hrs
5. Presentation 3 hrs
6. Create a table using a heading 5 hrs
7. Movie Maker 6 hrs

VI. Learning / Enrichment Activities

1. Research
2. Project (Group/Individual)
3. Reporting
4. Lecture Discussion
5. Laboratory Exercises
6. Board work
VII. Bases for Evaluation
1. Lecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 60%
Quizzes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -30%
Participation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30%
Midterm / Final Examinations - - - - - - - - - - 40%
2. Laboratory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40%
Practicum - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -60%
Written - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40%

VIII. Utilization of Instructional Materials

1. Computers
2. Books
3. Internet Access
4. Softwares
5. Computers
6. Calculators

IX. References

1. Flores, Reena Luz F. Basic Computer Knowledge. Manila, Philippines. Rex Printing
Co., Inc., 1994

2. Hutchin, Sarah E., Sawyer, Stacey C. Computers, Communication & Information.


Mc Graw Hill, Revised Edition

3. La Putt, Juny Pilapil. Introduction to Computer Concepts. Mandaluyong City,


Reprinted by National Bookstore 2005

4. Vencer, Rene Dand Dagoon, Jesses D. Practical. Computing for Beginners


993 Manila, Philippines. Rex Book Store

5. Agoncillo, Jowell B., Experiencing ICT: Web Development


6. Internet (e-book and multimedia presentation)
7. Aquino, Jovita D. Excel. Diliman, Quezon City, 2002

8. Brown, Dick Unlimited Potential, 2004

Prepared by:

KRISTEN BHING V. SALVIO, MIT


ICT Instructress

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