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:
Advantages
1.
2.
Disadvantages:
1.
References:
https://mobidev.biz/blog/technology-trends-healthcare-digital-transformation
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