COURSE TITLE
LIVING IN THE IT ERA
DESCRIPTION:
This course explores the science, culture, and ethics of information technology, its various uses and applications, as well as
its influence on culture and society. It also aims to strike a balance between conceptual instruction and socially- and culturally-oriented
discussions as it not only explains the basic concepts or key terms in IT but also features the major IT trends along with the issues and
challenges these developments bring.
COURSE CODE: GE CRIM 1
CREDIT UNITS: 3 UNITS
PRE REQUISITIES:
LINK TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
Discuss the important trends in computer technology.
Understand the different components of the information technology field, including hardware, software,
communication, networking, research, people ware and management skills.
Demonstrate awareness of how to methodically and practically approach a variety of technological and managerial
issues to ultimately improve business strategies and attain competitive advantage.
Integrate the ethical standards of the profession and their professional knowledge and skills to contribute to
society.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to :
1. Discuss the importance of technology in our day to day activity.
2. Enumerate the elements of computer system.
3. Identify the components of a computer system.
4. Apply the rules and standard when it comes to social media.
5. Perform the skills in using different software applications.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Course Outcomes Topics Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities
1 Familiarize students with the following: ORIENTATION / Discussion Recitation
* SAC/BS Criminology Department
PVMGO Introduction
*Course Objectives
*Course Outline Reflection
*Course Requirements
*Research Agenda
*Other Policies
2-3 1. Explain the use of computers. Areas of Discussion Recitation
Computer Use
2. Discuss the history of computer. Quiz
Interactive Strategies
Age of Computing
Biographical
History of
Computing
4-5 1. Define the terms: computer, The Nature of Discussion Recitation
hardware, software, I.T. Computers
Professionals, data, information, Classification of Lecture Method Quiz
input, process and output. Computers
2. Identify the components of the Overview of a Computer
computer system. System
3. Enumerate the capabilities and
limitations of computer.
6-8 1. Understand the definition of a Hardware Lecture Method Recitation
hardware.
Computer Hardware Quiz
2. Identify specific hardware Components
according to workings or functions Laboratory
in relation to the basic operations
of computer.
9-10 1. Identify the importance of Software Discussion Recitation
computer software in a computer
software.
Productivity Tools
Interactive Strategies
2. Discuss how to use word and the How to
processing application Electronic Tos(and how they
Spreadsheet and Presentation look)
Software
Word Processing,
3. Install programs or applications. Electronic
Spreadsheet and
Presentation
Software.
11 1. Identify the correct usage of tool. Use of Tools in
Personal Computer
2. Appreciate the importance of Recitation
knowing the correct usage of tools. Electro-Static
Discharge (ESD) Discussion Quiz
tools
Hand tools
Cleaning tools
Diagnostic tools
Proper Use of
Cleaning Materials
12-13 1. Apply knowledge of occupational Occupational Health Discussion
safety and health; and Safety
Procedures Group Activity
2. Identify and solve occupational
safety and health problems Hazard Identification, Interactive Strategies
Risk Assessment
and Risk Control
3. Assess the effect of physical Ergonomics
environment factors on comfort
and performance;
14 1. Recognize some basic The Internet
information about the internet.
Discussion Output Presentation
2. Discuss the Internet’s origin and
History of the Internet
future.
15 1. Enumerate and explain the Netiquette Interactive Strategies
netiquette rules.
Rules of Netiquette Role Playing
2. Explain the importance of
netiquette.
16-18 1. Define what data privacy act is.
2. Discuss the consequences under Data Privacy Act Discussion Output Presentation
Data Privacy Act.
Presentation
SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES
Understanding PC Hardware, Antoinette R. Marcelo,2008, Jemma Inc.
Fundamentals of Computer for the Health Professions Text-Workbook, Roel B. Calano,2006,Educational Publishing House
MS Office Laboratory Manual, 2011, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Instructors Carlo Bambino Q. Bacon-Grace S. Tacadao-
Onie B. Victoriano
MS Publisher Essentials, Jocelyn G. Sta. Ines,2007,Jemma Inc.,
study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-computer-hardware-components-definition-examples.html
www.privacy.gov.ph/data-privacy-act
www.slideshare.net/ahsankjadoon/computer-software-53334420
www.slideshare.net/cupaydabu/occupational-health-and-safety-procedures
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS REMARKS
a Discuss the important trends in computer 1.Enumerate the sequence of history in
technology. computer.
2.Explain how computers evolved.
3. Appreciate the contribution of history in
the present time.
b Understand the different components of 1.Name the parts of the computer.
the information technology field, including 2.Identify the different components of a
hardware, software, communication, networking, computer.
research, people ware and management skills.
3.Explain how computer works.
c Demonstrate awareness of how to methodically 1. Enumerate the methodological and
and practically approach a variety of technological practical approaches.
and managerial issues to ultimately improve 2.Distinguish technological and
business strategies and attain competitive managerial issues.
advantage.
c Integrate the ethical standards of the profession 1.Enumerate the ethical standards,
and their professional knowledge and skills to especially when surfing online.
contribute to society. 2.Perform a role-play showcasing the
ethical standards of the profession.
CURRICULUM MAP
COURSE/SUBJECT PROGRAM OUTCOMES
a b c d e f g h i j k
LIVING IN THE IT ERA
Notes:
For curriculum mapping, use only the program outcomes stated common to the major course plus the additional program outcomes that are unique to the school.
