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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 BUSINESSMANAGEMENT) 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 tothe 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 isexpected to be able to do the following:

Effective communicatorsCritical and creative thinkers

Technically proficient and competent

professionals and leadersService-driven, ethical, and socially

responsible citizens

LO1: Create text reports using the tools andfeatures of MSWord & MS Publisher

LO2: Get information on businessorganizations using available resources in

the Internet, DLSU Intranet and Computerbooks, 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 Publisherusing the information gathered.

LO5: Present reports using MicrosoftPowerpoint and Flash.

LO6: Design a webpage for the chosenbusiness organization

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submitthe following during the indicated dates of the term.

LEARNING OUTCOME REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE

LO1: Create various reports using thetools and features of MSWord, MSExcel & MS Publisher

At least one individualoutput per applicationsoftware

Weeks 5 -11

LO2: Get information on business

organizations using available resources

in the Internet, DLSU Intranet and

Concept Paper Week 10


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Computer books, magazines and

articles.

LO3: Create spreadsheet reports usingtools and features of MS Excel

Spreadsheet Outputs Week 10

LO4: Create a high quality writtenreport using tools and features of

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel andMicrosoft 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 chosenbusiness 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

applicableto group

output)

50% forgroup

output

The topic is

relevant,

timely and isexplained very

well. The linkto previous

learnings isvery evident

The topic is

relevant, timely

and is explainedfairly well.

The topic is

relevant and

timely but isnot explained

well.

The topic is

irrelevant and

is notexplained

well

Technical

Proficiency

100% for

individual

output

50% forgroup

output

The output

exhibits the

applicationsoftware

features being

tested and

incorporatesprevious

learnings

The output

exhibits the

applicationsoftware features

being tested

The output

somewhat

exhibits theapplication

software

features being

tested

The output

fails to

exhibit mostof the

application

software

featuresbeing tested

TOTAL


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Group Presentation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Aside from the final output, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by thefollowing:

(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 thecontent of the

report and

establishes

rapport andgenerates

interest among

the audience

The group

communicates

clearly thecontent of the

report, but is not

able to generate

interest amongthe audience

The group

communicates

Somewhatclearly the

content of the

report and is not

able to generateinterest among

the audience

The group

communicates

vaguely thecontent of the

report and is

not able to

generateinterest among

the audience

Proper Use

of Tools andFeatures

(30%)

The group

properly adoptsmore than the

commonly usedfeatures ofPowerpoint/

Webpage

The group

properly uses thecommon features

of Powerpoint/Webpage

The group

properly usesmost of the

common featuresof Powerpoint/Webpage but

some features

are usedsomewhat

inappropriately

The group uses

most of thecommon

features ofPowerpoint/Webpage

inappropriately

Presentation

Content

(20%)

The group

includes

materials thatgo beyond what

is required tointegrate

learnings

The group

includes all

required itemsand materials in

the report

The group

includes some of

the requireditems and

materials in thereport

The group

includes many

irrelevantitems in the

report

Teamwork(20%)

The groupshows strong

camaraderie

and teamwork

as evidenced inthe output

The group showsteamwork as

evidenced in the

output

The group showsa semblance of

teamwork as

evidenced in the

output

The group isdisorganized

and shows a

lack of

teamwork andcooperationas

evidenced by

the output

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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 andfeatures of

MSWord, MS

Publisher & MSPowerpoint

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 businessorganizations

using available

resources in the

Internet, DLSUIntranet and

Computer books,

magazines andarticles.

The Internet & the World Wide

Web

7 Read Chapter 2 of SHELLY &

VERMAATLaboratory Exercises, Assignment

Communications and Networks 7 Read Chapter 8 of SHELLY &VERMAAT

Business Applications 8-9 Lecture, Field Work, AssignmentGroup Presentations


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Long Quiz #2 10 Submission of concept paper

Create

spreadsheet

reports usingtools 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 toolsand features of

Microsoft Word,

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft

Publisher,

Microsoft

Powerpoint usingthe information

gathered.

Business Applications SpecificTopic per Group

11 Fieldwork

Present reports

using MicrosoftPowerpoint and

Flash.

12 Submission of Article/Newsletter;

Group Presentations

Design a

webpage for the

chosen businessorganization

Writing Your Own Web Page

13 Lecture, Laboratory Exercises

14 Submission of Webpage; GroupPresentations

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.

(8th

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, MSPowerpoint (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 ProcessingAbiva PublishingHouse

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

ONLINE RESOURCES:1. http://indezine.com/products/powerpoint/ppflash2.html2. http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/skills/presentations.aspx3. http:/www.brainybetty.comCLASS POLICIES: Please check student handbook.

Prepared by :

Dr. Maria Victoria P. Tibon (05/14/12)

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