REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INC.

Purok Rosal, Barangay New Isabela
City of Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE NO. GE 3 UNITS: 3

COURSE TITLE: Living in the IT Era RE-REQUISITE: NONE

VISION OF THE INSTITUTION

The academe envisions of providing graduates who are God-fearing patriotic, academically competent and skillful individuals. It is committed to
offer a safety environment with innovative approaches in teaching and learning process and always be of service to it’s community.

MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION

The academe is fully committed to foster and sustain quality education, where students honed their potential in a safe and caring environment.
Teachers passionately foster learning which competence and provide an avenue that may bring out student’s skills in challenging and enjoyable
way.
Administrations endeavor to be of help always to support and impose programs that will promote quality teaching learning. Individuals in the
locality are highly enjoined to share responsibility and be part of implementing programs that will develop quality and skillful individuals.
OBJECTIVES
• After successful completion of this module, the student can be able to;
• Demonstrate a sense of readiness for the upcoming semester;
• Identify their learning outcomes and expectations for the course;
• Recognize their capacity to create new understandings from reflecting on the course;
• Know the role and importance of ICT.

PROGRAM OUTCOME
The program outcome are to discuss important technology trends, understand various IT components and fields, and demonstrate awareness of
technological and ethical issues in business.

COURSE OUTCOME
The students of this course will be acquainted with the history of computers and information technology. They must be able to define the
different pros and cons in living in IT Era, familiarize the new trends and upcoming technologies, and construct the possible future of
information technology.

Course No.: GE 3 Pre-requisite: None

Subject Description: Living in the IT Era Credit: 3 Units
Semester: 2nd Semester No. of Hours: 18 WEEKS
COMPETENCIES
 Understanding Technology: Familiarity with basic computer operations, software applications, and digital tools.
 Brainstorms: Participate in brainstorms with colleagues
 Develop new methods: Develop new methods for data analysis
 Understanding Technology: Familiarity with basic computer operations, software applications, and digital tools.
 Notice small details: Notice even small pieces of data that can translate into usable insights
 Analytical reasoning: Use critical thinking to scrutinize data and build something useful from it
.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The students must be able to:
 Promote understanding and proficiency in using digital tools and technologies.
 Provide training and resources to improve digital skills across all age groups and demographics.
 Support access to online courses, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
 Advocate for responsible and ethical use of technology in personal and professional contexts.
 Enhance collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in diverse and remote teams.
 SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGE OF Bachelor of Science in Information System
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INC.
COURSE OUTLINE Page No.
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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Lesson 1: Information and Communication Technology
Lesson 2: Impact of ICT in The Society

Chapter 2: HISTORY OF COMPUTER: BASIC COMPUTING PERIODS

Lesson 1: Applications of ICT (Computers) in Our Daily Lives
Lesson 2: History of Computer: Basic Computing Periods
Lesson 3: Basic Computing Periods - Ages

Chapter 3: THE WEB AND THE INTERNET

Lesson 1: The Web
Lesson 2: Types of websites
Lesson 3: The Internet

Chapter 4: THE NETIQUETTE AND THE COMPUTER ETHICS

Lesson 1: Netiquette
Lesson 2: Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
Lesson 3: Cybercrimes
 Lesson 4: Internet Threats

Chapter 5: DIGITAL TEACHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Digital Age
Lesson 2: Theories in Technology

Chapter 6: IT CULTURE AND THE SOCIETY

Lesson 1: Internet of Things
Lesson 2: Current Trends and Emerging Technologies
Lesson 3: Graphic Design Fundamentals
Lesson 4: Branding and Identity
Lesson 5: Layout and Composition
 Desired Learnings Course Content/ Textbook/ Teaching Achievement/Achieve Resource Time
Outcome Subject Matter References Delivery Learning Outcome Materials Table
(DLO) (OBTL) (ALO)
The students must have: Class Orientation -Students Orientation Class Participation - Books Week 1
a. Understand the total -School policies Handbook - Laptop/Computer Every
course. -Teacher Policies -Course Syllabus - Online References MWF
b. Review school and -Course Outcome 5:00-
teachers’ policies. -Course Outline 6:00PM
c. Define the reason -Requirements
for studying -Textbooks
Advance Statistics -References

1. The students must be Chapter 1: - Lecture/Discussion - Class Participation - Handouts Week 2,

able to: INTRODUCTION TO - Answering - Oral Recitation - Online References 3,4
INFORMATION student’s questions - Quizzes - Books Every
1.1 Establish a clear - Exercises MWF
AND
understanding of - Quizzes 5:00-
enterprise architecture COMMUNICATION 6:00PM
and its relation to TECHNOLOGY
information technology.
1.2 Analyze the symbolic 1.1 Information and
and semantic models in Communication
enterprise architecture Technology
modeling. 1.2 Impact of ICT in The
1.3 Navigate the features Society
and functionalities of
an enterprise
architecture modeling
tool.

2. The students should: HISTORY

Chapter 2: - Lecture/Discussion - Class Participation - Handouts Week 5,
OF COMPUTER: - Answering - Oral Recitation - Online References 6, 7
2.1 Examine the different BASIC COMPUTING student’s questions - Quizzes - Books Every
frameworks that are - Exercises MWF
PERIODS
used in enterprise - Quizzes 5:00-
2.1 Applications of ICT
architecture modeling 6:00PM
(Computers) in Our
(CO1). Daily Lives
2.2 Choose the appropriate 2.2 History of Computer:
enterprise architecture Basic Computing
framework for different Periods
 COURSE POLICIES
Be responsible for your own actions.

Class Presence and Participation - Class presence and participation points are given to encourage your active class participation and
discussion. You will be rewarded with a perfect score as long as you frequently come to class and actively contribute to the class discussion
during recitations and lectures.
Use of Mobile Devices - allow you to take notes on your laptop, but you must turn the sound off so that you do not disrupt other students'
learning. If you are doing anything other than taking notes on your laptop, please sit in the back row so that other students are not distracted by
your screen.
Respect due dates – No late projects, papers or quizzes will be accepted unless you have made prior arrangements in writing with the instructor
and have a valid and document reason. All late projects are accepted will receive a 10% points penalty.
Quizzes – Make-up quizzes must be done on or before the next class session. A 10% points penalty will be taken off the total available points on
any make-up quizzes.
Cheating - Anyone caught cheating on a quiz or exam will receive a failing grade and will also be reported to the Office of Student Conduct. In
order to guarantee that you are not suspected of cheating, please keep your eyes on your own materials and do not converse with others during
the quizzes and exams.
Plagiarism - You must be original in composing the writing assignments in this class. To copy text or ideas from another source (including your
own previously, or concurrently, submitted course work) without appropriate reference is plagiarism and will result in a failing grade for your
assignment and usually further disciplinary action.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
 Attendance per school policy.
 Active participation in class discussions and laboratories.
 On-time submission of projects and assignments.
 Students are expected to read the text materials in order for them to intelligently participate in classroom discussion.
 Quizzes, periodical examination and board works.

Course Requirements:
 Attendance per school policy. GRADE EQUIVALENT
 Active participation in class discussions and workshops.
PERCENTAGE NUMERICAL GRADE
 On-time submission of projects and assignments. PERCENTAGE DESCRIPTION
 Students are expected to read the text materials in order for
them to Intelligently participate in classroom discussion. 99-100 1.00 Excellent
 Quizzes, periodical examination, & board works. 96-98 1.25
93-95 1.50
90-92 1.75
Grading System: 87-89 2.00 Very Good
A. With Laboratory B. Without Laboratory 84-86 2.25
Examinations 40% Examinations 40% 81-83 2.50
Assignments 10% Assignments 20% 78-80 2.75
Quizzes 20% Quizzes 20%
75-77 3.00
Class Recitation 10% Class Recitation 20%
Laboratory 20% 100% 74 and below FAILED
100% DRP DROPPED
 Consultation Period
5:00-6:00 PM / MWF / BSIS OFFICE

LIST OF TEXTBOOKS

Living in the IT Era.pdf

Prepared by: Checked by: Reviewed by: Noted by: Approved by:

NORIEL A. GALOSO Virgilio Peñaflorida Jr. OWEN LLOYD G. CHIVA, LIGAYA A. CATEDRILLA, FILIPINAS C.
Course Facilitator Department Head MBA Ed. D, BATCHAR
Academic Coordinator Office of the College Dean VP of Academic Affairs