Republic of the Philippines

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Urdaneta Campus
Urdaneta City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code: Comp 1 Course Title: COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING

Time Frame: 18 weeks (54 hours Laboratory) Credit: 1 unit Lecture: 0 unit Laboratory: 1 unit
Course Prerequisite: None Schedule/Time: 2-5 Th

Updated 1st SEMESTER ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019

VISION
To become an ASEAN premier state university in 2020.

MISSION
The Pangasinan State University, through instruction, research, extension and production commits to develop highly principled morally upright, innovative and globally competent individuals capable
of meeting the needs of industry, public service and civil society.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
The Pangasinan State University Institutional Learning Outcomes (PSU ILO) are the qualities that PSUnians mustpossess. These outcomes are anchored on the core values- ACCESS.
Accountability and Transparency
Credibility and Integrity
Competence and Commitment to Achieve
Excellence in Service Delivery
Social and Environmental Responsiveness
Spirituality

1 st SEMESTER ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
This course covers introduction to basic computer operations, software productivity tools and programming basics. The subject deals with fundamental computer concepts, integrated
software and productivity tools as well as basic computer programming using C/C++ programming languages as tools.
Course Outcomes (CO)
CO Explain fundamental principles and concepts in computing
1
CO Use application software packages to create solutions to computing requirements
2
CO Perform problem analysis and identify computing requirements on computing problems
3
CO Design and implement a program, based on a given specification, to solve a computing problem with proper code organization.
4

LEARNING PLAN

Course Intended Learning Outcomes Topics Hours Learning Activities Assessment Activities References and
Outcome (Lec/Lab) Resources
Vision, Mission, Goals and Core Values 1 Presentation and Recitation
explanation of the VGMO

Describe and explain the basic concepts in Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers 1 0 Lecture/Discussion Written Quizzes 1 to 6
computing 1. Functional Units of a Computer Interaction/Recitation
2. Classification of Computers
3. Advantages of Using Computers

Demonstrate the capabilities of the MS Office Chapter 2 Office Application 0 Demonstration Lab Quizzes 1 to 6
Application Software Software Laboratory Hands-on Case Studies
1. Application Software Packages 5.5
a. Word Processor 5.5
b. Electronic Spreadsheet 5.5
c. Presentation Software 5.5
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MIDTERM EXAM 3
Demonstrate how to plan solution to a problem by Chapter 3 Introduction to Lecture/Discussion Lab Quizzes 1 to 6
identifying the required input, process and output. Programming Interaction/Recitation Case Studies
1. Understanding a given problem and 1 Laboratory Hands-on
Write a simple program using an input and output planning the solution to the problem
statements. 2. Program structure I/O statements 2

Identify the basic components of a program Chapter 3 Lecture/Demonstration Written Quizzes 1 to 6

 including symbols, identifiers, and constants 3. Identifiers and keywords Lab Quizzes
Data types Declarations Case Studies
Symbolic constants 1
Identify the need for a variable and select the 4. Variable Declaration Arithmetic 1 Lecture/Discussion Written Quizzes 1 to 6
appropriate primitive data representation. Expressions Interaction/Recitation Lab Quizzes
Laboratory Hands-on Case Studies
Solve simple problems using the fundamental 5. Sequential Control Structure Coding 1 Lecture/Discussion Written Quizzes 1 to 6
syntax and use of proper style and documentation. Guidelines Interaction/Recitation Lab Quizzes
Laboratory Hands-on Case Studies
Write programs that use selection (if, switch, 6. Simple if statement Logical Operators 1 5 Lecture/Discussion Written Quizzes 1 to 6
conditional operator). switch-case Interaction/Recitation Lab Quizzes
Laboratory Hands-on Case Studies
Write programs that uses nested conditional 7. Multiple If statements 3 Demonstration Written Quizzes 1 to 6
statements. Interaction/Recitation Lab Quizzes
Laboratory Hands-on Case Studies
Write programs that use iteration. 8. Loops and Iteration While loop Do 9 Demonstration Written Quizzes 1 to 6
while loop For loop Interaction/Recitation Lab Quizzes
Laboratory Hands-on Case Studies
FINAL EXAM 3
Course references and supplemental readings
Books e-sources:
1. Schildt, Herbert. (1992)Turbo C/C++ The Complete Reference 2nd ed. Osborne Mcgraw-Hill Internet (e-book and multimedia presentation)
2. Kelley A, Pohl I. (1999) A Book on c 4th ed. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Massachussets
3. Lambert, Nance. (2001) Fundamentals of C++ 2nd ed. Course Technology
4. Malik, D.S. (2002) C++ Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design. Course Technology
5. Jamsa, K. (1987) C/C++C# Programmer’s Bible, Jamsa Press, Las Vegas, Nevada
6. Norton, Peter. Introduction to Computer Science
7. Norton, Peter. Introduction to Computers (MS-Excel)
8. Harina, Ricardo. PowerPoint Made Easy.
9. Harina, Ricardo. MS Word Made Easy.
Course Requirements: Grading System:
1. Written Outputs Prelim/Semifinal Examination 15%
2. Quizzes Midterm & Final Examination 25%
3. Seatwork/Exercises Quizzes & Lab Activities 30%
4. Performance Outputs Class Standing 30%
5. Class Participation
6. Laboratory Hands-on Output Total 100%
7. Case Studies
8. Midterm and Final Exam Semestral Grade = (2 * TFG + MG)/3
Class Policies
1. Attendance in the class signifies readiness to participate in class discussions and activities.
2. A student is responsible for his/her absence; no make-up projects will be given.
3. A student will be automatically marked DP (Dropped) after eight (8) consecutive absences.
4. Requirements must be submitted within the designated date of submission.
5. Mobile devices are not allowed while discussion is on going.
6. Others (agreed upon by the class):

INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION

Name: CAREN A. PACOL Contact Number:

Email Address: kristensalvio@ymail.com Consultation Hours: 9-12 AM Monday
Prepared by: Checked by: APPROVED BY:

KRISTEN BHING V. SALVIO MARILOU FERNANDEZ RESURRECCION V. GARROTE, MSCE

Instructor Chair, ME Department College Dean Campus Executive Director