POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Maragondon, Cavite

COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE: ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE:
NO. OF UNITS: __3 LECTURE HOURS: __2__ LABORATORY HOURS: ___3___
PRE-REQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES: _______________________
CLASS SCHEDULE: ____________________________
INSTRUCTOR: VIRGILIO R. CUAJUNCO, JR.

PART I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

RATIONALE:
Information Technology helps students understand technical concepts underlying current and future developments in
information technology. There will be a special emphasis on networks and distributed computing. Students will also gain some hands-
on exposure to powerful, high-level tools for making computers do amazing things, without the need for conventional programming
languages. Elementary web page design will also be introduced.
OBJECTIVES:
To learn the relevant terminology and underlying concepts of today's technology. To be able to use the tools and information
available on the Internet to gather ideas and facts, and to organize and format information gathered both on and off the net in a
professional manner. To consider societal impact and implications of technology.
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will better understand the appropriate application of technology to problem
solving and have an increased ability to learn and explore new technologies with confidence and the student will display an expanded
knowledge of electronic data processing and its implications. Each student should be able to identify the parts of the computer and
its uses from a theoretical standpoint. A knowledge of area should allow each student to evaluate his own potential in the field.

PART II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

PUP Graduate Attributes PROGRAM OUTCOME

Competitive engineers who will
serve as catalysts for sustainable
growth and development in
national and international levels.
Equipped with appropriate knowledge and technical skills, imbued with desirable work
attitude and moral values through enhanced teaching/learning process by using multi-media
facilities on top of traditional methods.
Understand and be confident in use of basic computer environment: computer and
peripherals; networked file system, e-mail, Internet, Java IDE.
Carry out topical search of web resources and present the result of his / her research in oral
/ visual presentation as well as in writing.
Recognize types of cables and other links that are used for data communications.
Understand ping, traceroute, ip-address, network devices, topologies and switching
technologies.
Design and create basic web pages using html tags, css, links, listing, buttons, frames and
tables.
Adjusted and developed in such a way so as to be compatible with the community and to
inspire personal confidence through skill development.
Develop all of his/her personal qualities and abilities.

PART III. LEARNING PLAN

LEARNING OUTCOME TOPIC LEARNING ACTIVITIES LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Discuss and explain the course syllabus, Course Description and
policies, and grading system Outline, Class Policies,
Grading System
Discussion Active participation and
Lecture compliance of the students
to the university and
course rules and
regulations

To learn the relevant terminology and Hardware/Software/ Lecture Class participation,

underlying concepts of today's Operating Systems/ Discussion recitation, Quiz
technology Networks: Introduction
and Terminology
 POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Maragondon, Cavite

LEARNING OUTCOME TOPIC LEARNING ACTIVITIES LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Explain the functions and applications of Computer Network Lecture Class participation,
various network devices, services and Topologies Discussion Seatwork, Assignment
applications. Computer Hands-on
Install and configure the following
networking services/applications.
Define the function of the network
interface card, MAC address on a
network.
Discuss the fundamentals of IP
addressing and issues of configuring a
home network
Analyze a scenario and determine the 7 The OSI Model Lecture Class participation,
OSI layers. Discussion Quiz
Implement the following network Testing and Lecture Assignment, Quiz
troubleshooting methodology. Troubleshooting a LAN Discussion
Analyze and interpret the output of
troubleshooting tools.
Understand how the Internet makes web Introduction to the Lecture Class participation,
applications possible. Internet and The World Discussion recitation, Quiz
Compare web applications with desktop Wide Web: Accessing,
application. Searching, Creating
Understand static websites and dynamic
websites.
Discuss how a web page is actually
retrieved and interpreted.
Discussed a very brief history of HTML Writing HTML Lecture Assignment,
Explain the syntax of HTML and why Discussion Presentation,
semantic structure is so important for Computer Hands-on Quiz
HTML
Design and create HTML documents
structured and the main elements in
HTML
Analyze the semantic structure elements
in HTML5
To be able to use the tools and Trends and Issues in Lecture Participation,
information available on the Internet. To Credibility and Reliability Discussion Research-report
gather ideas and facts, and to then of Sources on the Internet
organize and format gathered
information.
To understand what today technology is
and prepare for new technologies as they
unfold.

PART IV. REFERENCES

 Computer Concepts, 5th Edition, Parsons & Oja, Course Technology Thomson Learning
 Networking Essentials 4th edition, Beasley & Nilkaew, Pearson Publishing
 Fundamentals of Web Development, Connolly & Hoar, Pearson Publishing

PART V. GRADING SYSTEM

The final grade will be the average of the 1st and 2nd grading period

Quizzes 30%
Recitations/Assignments/SW 10%
Attendance 10%
Project 20%
Major Exam (Midterm/Final) 30%
Total 100%
 POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Maragondon, Cavite

PART VI. CLASS POLICIES

 This is a course about Information Technology and several assignments/activities require use of a PC. Students can use
either their own PC or the facilities of the School Computer Laboratory.
 A student will be considered absent or tardy, if not present during roll call.
 A student shall be considered late or tardy, if he arrived in class during the first half fraction of the scheduled class time.
 Three incidences of tardiness shall be considered as one absence from class
 Absences due to illness may be excused if the student submits a medical certificate and/or excused letter signed by the
parent/guardian.
 Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated.

PART VII. COURSE CALENDAR

SESSION DATE OF CLASSES TOPIC

1 November 2016 Course Description and Outline, Class Policies, Grading System
2 November 2016 Hardware/Software/Operating Systems/Networks: Introduction and Terminology
3-4 November 2016 Computer Network Topologies
5 December 2016 The OSI Model
6 December 2016 Testing and Troubleshooting a LAN
7 December 2016 Introduction to the Internet and The World Wide Web: Accessing, Searching, Creating
8 January 2017 Writing HTML (introduction)
9 January 2017 MIDTERM EXAM
10 January 2017 Writing HTML (basic)
11-12 February 2017 Writing HTML (Listing, Tables, Frames, Border)
13-14 February 2017 Writing HTML (CSS, Java applet, Java Scripts )
15 March 2017 Writing HTML – Presentation
16-17 March 2017 Trends and Issues in Credibility and Reliability of Sources on the Internet
18 March 2017 FINAL EXAM

Prepared by:

PROF. VIRGILIO R. CUAJUNCO, JR.

Faculty Member

Approved by:

ENGR. JIMMY PANGANIBAN

Area Coordinator BSEE

DR. AGNES Y. GONZAGA

Head, Academic Programs

PROF. DENISE A. ABRIL

Director