Republic of the Philippines

SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering
Sorsogon City Campus

COURSE OUTLINE IN COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALs AND PROGRAMMING

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course aims to introduce to students the basic components of computers
(hardware and software), network technology concepts and fundamentals of
algorithm development. The course gives emphasis to programming
development and applications; and computer solutions of engineering
problems.
CREDITS UNITS 2 Unit (6 hrs laboratory)

COURSE OBJECTIVE: At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

a. Acquire enough knowledge about information technology and concepts of

programming languages
b. Understand the hardware components and its functions.
c. Demonstrate proficiency in using different applications software and high-
level programming languages by demonstrating competency in the
development of algorithm and programs.
d. Apply knowledge and demonstrate skills in using different software as an
applied knowledge and demonstrate skills in using different software as a
tool for problem solving and engineering practice.

TERM 2nd Semester / SY 2023 – 2024

COURSE CONTENT
 Orientation / Introduction on the Course
 Overview of the VMGO
Week 1  Gender and development concepts and updates
 Topics on Disaster Risk Reduction Management
 Topics on Indigenous People

Introduction to Computer
Week 2-3  Computer Organizations
 Basic Components of Computer (Hardware 1
& Software) 2
 Generations of Computer 3
 Different AI Tools 4
Number System and Data Representations
 Decimal to Binary 5
 Binary to Decimal 6
Week 4-5
 Decimal to Octal 7
 Decimal to Hexa 8

Internet & the World Wide Web 9

 Browsing and Searching 10
Week 6  Social Issues 11
 Security Threats in Information system 12
Type of security threats (computer crime/hackers etc..)
Application Software
 Word Processing
Weel 7 - 9  Spreadsheet

Week 10 MIDTERM EXAM

Introduction to Programming
 Week 11 Programing Development Cycle

Flowchart and Algorithm Development

 Flowchart and its symbols
Week 12  Different Types of Algorithms

Visual Basic/Visual Studio

 Introduction to Visual Basic/ Visual Studio
Week 13  Graphical User Interface
o Forms
o Control
o Windows
 Working with Controls
o Text Box
Week 14 o Label
o List Box
o Combo Box
o Picture Box
 Working with Data Types
Week 15 o Numeric
o Non-numeric
o Operators
 Variable Names
Week 16-17 o Declarations of Variables
 Writing Codes with Visual Basic
Week 18 FINAL EXAM
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Midterm/Final Exam
2. Project (shortcut keys in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint
(Pls refer to Figure 1.B for the format)

Reporting: Please choose one topic per group with 3 members. Prepare a
powerpoint presentation..

3. Oral Presentation of System Design or program created in Visual Basic

(Group presentation -topics and design is up to the group/ 2 Members
each group)
a. Each group must present their output
b. Softcopy must be presented first before the schedule presentation
c. Active participation of each member of the group is required.
d. A maximum of 20 mins must be given per group.
4. Compilation of Laboratory output (printed and softcopy)
a. Cover page (Template will be provided)
b. Self-Introduction
(In MS word application/Canva) Deadline (Feb 19, 2024)
c. Project (shortcut keys) (deadline (Feb 19, 2024)
d. Activity 2 AI Tools
e. Laboratory exercises output - *printed

GRADING SYSTEM: Laboratory 40%

Examination 30%
Performance/Quiz/Ass 20%
Attendance 10%

Total 100%

Course Policies  Regular attendance is required. Attendance is counted from the first
day of regular classes until the end of the semester as reflected in the
approved academic calendar year.
  Compliance to all the requirements reflected in the syllabus
 Late submission of output will be given deductions depending on the
number of days late.
 Cheating is highly discouraged.

Every Mon 2:30 – 3:30AM

REFERENCES: Books

1. Liew, Voon Kiong (2019). Visual Basic Made Easy.

2. Owen, Jeff. (2023). Microsoft Office 365 for Beginners 2023: The All-
in-One Guide for Mastering the Whole Office Suite. ISBN
9798359747660
3. Pader, Nilo M; et.al. (2020). Programming Concepts: Logic
Formulation 2nd Edition. Unlimited Library Services & Publishing Inc.
4. Parsons, J.(2019). New Perspective on Computer Concepts
Comprehensive, Cengage Learning Publishing.
5. Sebesta, Robert W. (2019), Concepts of Programming Languages, 4th
Ed. ; Addision-Wesley Publishing Co.
6. Trajano, Emily F. (Revised 2020). Visual Basic. An Introduction to
Object Oriented Programming, 6th Edition.
7. Estrellado, Ma. Ellen L (2021). Computer Fundamentals &
Programming.

E-Sources

 The Internet and the World Wide Web. Retrieved January 15, 2024
https://www.siyavula.com/read/za/information-technology/grade-10/the-internet-and-the-world-
wide-web/08-the-internet-and-the-world-wide-web
 Number System and Data Representation. Retrieved January 16, 2024
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/visayas-state-university/bses-bachelor-science-of-
environmental-science/lesson-11-number-system-in-computer/31509529
 Flowchart and Its Symbols. Retrieved January 16, 2024
https://www.visual-paradigm.com/tutorials/flowchart-tutorial/
 Different Types of Algorithms. Retrieved January 16, 2024
https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/data-structure-tutorial/what-is-an-algorithm
 Visual Basic Graphical Users’ Interface. Retrieved January 16, 2023
https://www.slideshare.net/sirchristopher/lesson-3-identify-parts-of-the-visual-basic-work-screen
 Working with Controls in Visual Basic. Retrieved January 17, 2023
https://www.vbtutor.net/vb2012/vb2012_lesson2.html
 Visual Basics Data Types. Retrieved January 17, 2023
https://www.tutlane.com/tutorial/visual-basic/vb-data-types
 Visual Basics Variables. Retrieved January 17, 2024
https://www.tutlane.com/tutorial/visual-basic/vb-variables

Prepared by:

MA. ELLEN L. ESTRELLADO, MIT

Assistant Professor IV
 Republic of the Philippines
SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering
Sorsogon City Campus
Sorsogon City

COMPILATION OF OUTPUT
IN
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS & PROGRAMMING
2ND SEMESTER, SY 2023-2024

Prepared by:

JUAN DE LA CRUZ
BS __________ (BSME 1A)

Submitted to:

MA. ELLEN L. ESTRELLADO, MIT

Assistant Professor IV
 ACTIVITY 1:
Self-Introduction
(Please insert picture)

Form 1.A
(Sample format only)
 PROJECT IN
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS & PROGRAMMING

SHORTCUT KEYS

Juan de la Cruz
BSCE 1A
Format 1.B

SHORTCUT KEYS:

WINDOWS
Alt + F4 To close active window

MS WORD
Ctrl C To copy

MS EXCEL
Ctrl C To copy

MS POWERPOINT
Ctrl C To copy

References:
 https://www.windowscentral.com/best-windows-10-keyboard-
shortcuts#windowskey_shortcuts_windows10
 ACTIVITY 2:
AI Tools
(Please wait for instructions regarding this activity)
Introduction:

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References:

 https://mobidev.biz/blog/technology-trends-healthcare-digital-transformation
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