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DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE: RVR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEPARTMENT: DSI
COURSE CODE: LBYBUS1
CLASS DAYS AND CLASS TIME: ______________ ROOM: ___________
INSTRUCTOR: ____________________
CONSULTATION SCHEDULE: ____________________

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This foundational course (LBYBUS1 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1 FOR BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT) is for business students to be introduced to the basic computer concepts. This
course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of Information Technology
(IT) and its importance to the business environment. This course also introduces the students to
the use of Office Automation Systems, specifically Microsoft Office, and the Internet. This
course will allow the students to work with proficiency with word processing, presentation,
spreadsheets, and Internet tools.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

EXPECTED LASALLIAN GRADUATE
ATTRIBUTES (ELGA)
LEARNING OUTCOME
On completion of the course, the student is
expected to be able to do the following:
Effective communicators
Critical and creative thinkers
Technically proficient and competent
professionals and leaders
Service-driven, ethical, and socially
responsible citizens
LO1: Create text reports using the tools and
features of MSWord & MS Publisher

LO2: Get information on business
organizations using available resources in
the Internet, DLSU Intranet and Computer
books, magazines and articles.

LO3: Create spreadsheet reports using tools
and features of MS Excel

LO4 :Create a high quality written report
using tools and features of Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Publisher
using the information gathered.

LO5: Present reports using Microsoft
Powerpoint and Flash.

LO6: Design a webpage for the chosen
business organization


FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit
the following during the indicated dates of the term.
LEARNING OUTCOME REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE
LO1: Create various reports using the
tools and features of MSWord, MS
Excel & MS Publisher

At least one individual
output per application
software
Weeks 5 -11
LO2: Get information on business
organizations using available resources
in the Internet, DLSU Intranet and
Concept Paper Week 10
2
Computer books, magazines and
articles.

LO3: Create spreadsheet reports using
tools and features of MS Excel

Spreadsheet Outputs Week 10
LO4: Create a high quality written
report using tools and features of
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and
Microsoft Publisher using the
information gathered.

Article/Newsletter Week 12

LO5: Present reports using Microsoft
Powerpoint and Flash.

Group Presentations

Week 9, 12
&14

LO6: Design a webpage for the chosen
business organization

Webpage

Week 14

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

Written Output per Application Software (Individual/Group)
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY
93-100%
SATISFACTORY
80-92%
DEVELOPING
71-79%
BEGINNING
Below 70%
RATING
Content
(only
applicable
to group
output)

50% for
group
output
The topic is
relevant,
timely and is
explained very
well. The link
to previous
learnings is
very evident
The topic is
relevant, timely
and is explained
fairly well.
The topic is
relevant and
timely but is
not explained
well.
The topic is
irrelevant and
is not
explained
well

Technical
Proficiency

100% for
individual
output
50% for
group
output
The output
exhibits the
application
software
features being
tested and
incorporates
previous
learnings
The output
exhibits the
application
software features
being tested
The output
somewhat
exhibits the
application
software
features being
tested
The output
fails to
exhibit most
of the
application
software
features
being tested

TOTAL














3
Group Presentation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:
Aside from the final output, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the
following:

(1) Three (3) Long Quizzes
(2) One (1) Departmental Final Examination
(3) Short Quizzes
(4) Assignment and Class Participation
(5) Laboratory or Hands-On Exercises/Seatwork
(6) Attendance
(7) Punctuality and promptness in submitting works
(8) Proper decorum




CRITERIA EXEMPLARY
93-100%
SATISFACTORY
80-92%
DEVELOPING
71-79%
BEGINNING
Below 70%
RATING
Oral
Presentation
Skills (30%)
The group
communicates
clearly the
content of the
report and
establishes
rapport and
generates
interest among
the audience
The group
communicates
clearly the
content of the
report, but is not
able to generate
interest among
the audience
The group
communicates
Somewhat
clearly the
content of the
report and is not
able to generate
interest among
the audience
The group
communicates
vaguely the
content of the
report and is
not able to
generate
interest among
the audience

Proper Use
of Tools and
Features
(30%)
The group
properly adopts
more than the
commonly used
features of
Powerpoint/
Webpage
The group
properly uses the
common features
of Powerpoint/
Webpage
The group
properly uses
most of the
common features
of Powerpoint/
Webpage but
some features
are used
somewhat
inappropriately
The group uses
most of the
common
features of
Powerpoint/
Webpage
inappropriately

Presentation
Content
(20%)
The group
includes
materials that
go beyond what
is required to
integrate
learnings
The group
includes all
required items
and materials in
the report
The group
includes some of
the required
items and
materials in the
report
The group
includes many
irrelevant
items in the
report

Teamwork
(20%)
The group
shows strong
camaraderie
and teamwork
as evidenced in
the output
The group shows
teamwork as
evidenced in the
output
The group shows
a semblance of
teamwork as
evidenced in the
output
The group is
disorganized
and shows a
lack of
teamwork and
cooperationas
evidenced by
the output

TOTAL
4
GRADING SYSTEM:

Average of 3 Long Quizzes 20%

Written Outputs:

Individual Outputs Per Application Software 10%
Group:
Concept Paper 10%
Article/Newsletter 10%
Webpage 10%

Group Presentations 10%

Departmental Final Examination 20%

Class Standing
(Laboratory/Hands-on Exercises, Attendance,
Assignment, Short Quizzes, Class Participation, Punctuality
and promptness in submitting works, Proper decorum ) 10%
________
TOTAL 100%

Passing Grade = 70.00 % (1.0)

SOFTWARE: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, FrontPage), FLASH, Netscape Communicator / Internet Explorer
/ Mozilla Firefox


LEARNING PLAN:

LEARNING
OUTCOMES
TOPIC WEEK
NO.
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
Create various
reports using the
tools and
features of
MSWord, MS
Publisher & MS
Powerpoint
Introduction to Computers 1-3 Read Chapters 1, 4-6 of SHELLY
& VERMAAT
Long Quiz #1 3
Operating Systems and Utility
Programs
4 Read Chapter 7 of SHELLY &
VERMAAT
Application Software 5 Read Chapter 3 of SHELLY &
VERMAAT
Word Processing and Desktop
Publishing
5-6 Laboratory Exercises, Assignment
Business Graphics and
Presentations
6 Laboratory Exercises, Assignment
Get information
on business
organizations
using available
resources in the
Internet, DLSU
Intranet and
Computer books,
magazines and
articles.
The Internet & the World Wide
Web
7 Read Chapter 2 of SHELLY &
VERMAAT
Laboratory Exercises, Assignment
Communications and Networks 7 Read Chapter 8 of SHELLY &
VERMAAT
Business Applications 8-9 Lecture, Field Work, Assignment
Group Presentations
5
Long Quiz #2 10 Submission of concept paper
Create
spreadsheet
reports using
tools and
features of MS
Excel
Spreadsheets & MS Excel 10 Lecture, Laboratory Exercises,
Assignment
Long Quiz #3 11 Approval of Concept Paper
Create a high
quality written
report using tools
and features of
Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft
Publisher,
Microsoft
Powerpoint using
the information
gathered.





Business Applications Specific
Topic per Group
11 Fieldwork
Present reports
using Microsoft
Powerpoint and
Flash.
12 Submission of Article/Newsletter;
Group Presentations
Design a
webpage for the
chosen business
organization

Writing Your Own Web Page
13 Lecture, Laboratory Exercises
14 Submission of Webpage; Group
Presentations

TEXT / MATERIALS:
Shelly, G. & Vermaat, M. (2011).Discovering Computers Fundamentals. Cengage Learning.


REFERENCES:

Abante, M. & Dominguez, J. (2009), Fireworks and Flash 8, Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Capron, H. L. and Johnson J.A. (2004). Computers : Tools for an Information Age.
(8
th
Ed). Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Inc.

Cashman, T. & Kosteba, L. (2001), Web Design, Thomson Learning Asia

Frontpage for Dummies

Fundamentals of Computers: Computer concepts, Internet, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS
Powerpoint (2009), Jemma, Inc. Phils

Gookin, D. (2001) PCs for Dummies. Wiley Publishing, 2001, Indiapolis, Indiana

OBrien, James ( 2001), Introduction to Information Systems, McGraw-Hill/IrwinIT

OBrien, J. & Marakas, G. (2011), Management Information Systems, McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Oz, Effy (2011), Principles of Management Information Systems, Cengage Learning Asia Pte.
Ltd.

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Satuito, Vincent (2011) Essentials: Computer Fundamentals: Word Processing Abiva Publishing
House

Stair, Ralph M. and Reynolds, George W. (2006), Fundamentals of Information Systems,
Thomson Learning Asia

ONLINE RESOURCES:
1. http://indezine.com/products/powerpoint/ppflash2.html
2. http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/skills/presentations.aspx
3. http:/www.brainybetty.com
CLASS POLICIES: Please check student handbook.
Prepared by :
Dr. Maria Victoria P. Tibon (05/14/12)