PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG PASIG

Alcalde Jose St., Kapasigan, Pasig City

COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

COMP 101 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
Subject Code:
COMP 101
Subject Title:
Computer Fundamentals
Subject Pre-requisite:
None
Subject Description:
This course introduces students to the basic
concept of computers. It introduces students to the
fundamentals of computer; its hardware and
software components, number system (base
conversion), information ethics, information systems,
introduction to operating system, networking
fundamentals and web technology.
Objectives:
More specifically, the course objectives are:
1. To understand the historical development of
computers, it's characteristics, capabilities,
limitations and failures
2. To familiarize the different generations of
computers and its classifications
3. To understand the hierarchy of data structure,
data processing operations, and data processing
cycles
4. To be acquaint of the basic components of the
computer system and to learn how it works
5. To understand the basic concepts of number
system and its basic mathematical operation
6. To familiarize the basics of different operating
systems, software applications, utility software,
drivers, and network software
7. To understand the rights granted by copyright law,
a typical commercial software license, shareware,
freeware, and open source license
8. To understand the basic of networking concepts
9. To understand the basic of internet principles
10. To distinguish the difference between manual and
computer-based Information System
11. To be abreast of the current trends and issues in
Information Technology
12. To understand computer ethics, business ethics
and information ethics
13. To know the various issues on information ethics
such as privacy, accuracy, accessibility, property
and different computer crimes

CONTENTS:
1. The history of computers
2. Computer characteristics, capabilities, limitations
and failures
3. The generations of computers, applications and
classifications
4. Hierarchy of data structure, data processing
operations, and data processing cycles
5. Personal computer system
6. Computer hardware components
7. I/O components and storage components
8. Computer software components
9. The operating systems and software applications
10. The number system concepts
11. Number systems operations and conversions
12. Software copyrights, software licenses
13. Basic principles of networking
14. Basic of internet and the world wide web
15. Information System Concepts
16. Manual versus integrated information system
17. Benefits of using integrated system
18. Current trends and issues in information
technology
19. The E-commerce and security issues
20. The information ethics
Course Requirements:
1. Regular attendance is a must. In some instances,
in case of sickness, possibly secure medical
certificate;
2. Active participation in the classroom i.e. oral and
written outputs: assignments, research exercises,
class discussions, activities, seatworks, reports,
recitation, quizzes and major examinations;
3. Library Research / Project / Case Study - that is
possibly applicable
4. Observe proper classroom decorum, i.e. wearing
proper uniform and ID;
5. Group reporting of Latest Trends and Issues in
Information Technology.
Grading System:
Major Exam
Class Standing
Attendance
References:

aah/1stsem1516

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Parsons, June Jamrich and Oja, Dan, (2002), New

Perspectives on Computer Concepts (5thed.)
Ravichandran, D, (2001), Introduction to Computers
and Communication, Pondicherry Engineering College
Long, Larry, and Long, Nancy, (2001), Computers
(8thed.)
Beekman, George, (2000), Computer Confluence:
Exploring Tomorrows Technology, (3rd ed.)

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