BICOL
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Daraga, Albay 4501
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
For
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
2nd Semester AY 2012-2013
Vision of Bicol University:
An
excellent university characterized by scholarship engagement for the community
towards sustainable development.
Mission:
To give professional and technical
training, and provide advanced and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy,
the sciences and arts, besides providing for the promotion of scientific and
technological researches (Sec. 30, R.A. 5521). Extension service to the
community, resource generation through various production endeavors complement
the University’s mandated instruction and research functions.
Goals of the College of Business,
Economics and Management is to promote and facilitate the:
1.
To
provide the highest quality of education in the field of business, economics
and management that is responsive to regional and national development;
2.
To
pursue relevant research and extension activities through linkages with
business organizations, and government and non-government agencies;
3.
To
initiate vigorously income-generating activities for improving the financial
capability of the college; and
4.
To
establish the highest degree of efficiency, effectiveness, collegiality in
making decisions and transparency in the administrative system.
Objectives:
Instruction:
1.
To
develop and implement curricular program that should equip students with
conceptual, human relations, and technical skills needed in the management of
varied forms of organization both private and public;
2.
To
assist the graduates in finding work opportunities appropriate to their
educational preparation, and with potential for growth; and
3.
To
maintain a strong alumni network and sustain a continuing exchange o support
between the school and the graduates.
Research:
1.
To
encourage faculty-student partnership in institutional/community development
studies through subject-based researches;
2.
To
pursue joint researches with other academic departments/external offices or
agencies on common or related grounds
3.
To
undertake research capability enhancement activities for the faculty members
and students of the department; and
4.
To
conduct presentations and other odes of dissemination of research results to
the local governments and to the private sector.
Extension:
1.
To
adopt partner barangays and other private or public communities or
organizations in development-oriented undertaking which may serve as practicum
for management students;
2.
To
organize community-based for a for discussions of government and business
issues concerning community development; and
3.
To
undertake extension service capability enhancement activities for the faculty
members and students
Production:
1.
To
organize and implement income-generating activities which are supportive of the
instruction, research, and extension activities of the faculty members and
students; and
2.
To
establish tie-ups with establishments who could help in financing and marketing
concerns of the departmental income-generating programs.
I. Course Code:
ICT 2
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Descriptive
Title: Business
Application
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III. Time Duration:
54 Hours
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IV. Credit Units:
3
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V. Placement: BSFMIII/BSOSMIII
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II. Course Description
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The course is designed to equip the
students with business applications of software including word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, social media and
business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
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VI.
Prerequisite
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VII. General Objectives
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1. Assist
students in developing technological proficiency in word
processing, spreadsheets, databases,
presentations, communications,
internet use, ethics and careers using
technology applications.
2. Maximize
use of technological devices
3. Diagnose
problems related to business technology systems
4. Integrate
appropriate features from several commonly used
application program to generate a set of
documents
5. Acquire,
organize, maintain and evaluate business information using
technology
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VIII.
Course Outline
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Content/Topic
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Specific
Objectives
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Number
of Hours
(subsumes
the
hours
for application activities, midterm exam and final exam)
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Activities/
Methodologies/
Teaching
Strategies
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Audio-Visual
Materials/
Resources
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Evaluation/
Assessment
Techniques
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OVERVIEW
1.
Course Syllabus Orientation
2.
Leveling/Setting of Expectancies
3.
Sharing of Personal Identity
4.
Classroom Policies and Procedures
5.
Project/Station Grouping,
Specifications and Navigation
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To
gain clear understanding of the subject matter and computer laboratory
guidelines
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1.5
Hours
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Hands
On Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
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PowerPoint
(Laptop and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
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Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
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I. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
1.
Terminologies and Hierarchy
2.
Types, Steps and Methods of Data Processing
3.
Software and Hardware Concepts
4.
Types, Features and Problems of Application Software
5.
Types of Office/Business Works
6.
Uses of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
7.
Office Automation System
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To
analyze computer hardware
To
determine software compatibility
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1.5
Hours
|
Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Group
Discussion
Guest
Speaker
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
Group
Report
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II. OPERATING SYSTEM AND FILE MANAGEMENT
FEATURES
1.
OS: Software in the Background
2. Microsoft
Windows Environment
3.
Evolution of Microsoft Windows
4.
Instruction to MS Office
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To
demonstrate proper file management techniques
To
manipulate files and folders in a networked environment
To
operate Microsoft Windows independently
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3
Hours
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Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Reporting
|
Powerpoint
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Exercises
Long
Quiz
|
III. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA
1. Social Media Terminologies and
Platforms
2.
Leveraging Social Media for Businesses
3.
Social Shopping
4.
Blogging
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To
foster the knowledge on the responsible use of social media
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10.5
Hours
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Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Workshop
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
Film
Showing
|
Reaction
Paper
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
Group
Report
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IV. WORD PROCESSING AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING
APPLICATIONS
1.
Tools and Components
2.
Basic and Advance Features of MS Word
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To
create data that can be edited and kept current
To
discuss the basic navigation of MS Word 2007
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3
Hours
|
Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Reporting
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
Short
Quiz
|
V. MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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To
assess and evaluate the students proficiency on the lessons learned
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3
Hours
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Written
Exams
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Test
Papers
Test
Permit
Pens
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Test
Results
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VI. SPREADSHEET AND MS EXCEL APPLICATIONS
1.
Spreadsheet concepts and components
2.
Formulas, What if Analysis and Functions in Worksheets
3.
Building an Excel Database
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To
discuss the basic navigation of MS Excel 2007
To
utilize spreadsheet features in business applications and documents requiring
the use of accounting currency and computational operations
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4 Hours
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Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Word
Processing Written and Application Exercises
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VII. DATABASE APPLICATIONS
1.
Tools and Components
2.
Generating Database Files
3.
Database Management System
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To utilize
advanced features of database software
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4
Hours
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Research
Paper
Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Invite
Speaker
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
|
VIII. BUSINESS GRAPHICS, ANIMATION AND
PRESENTATION APPLICATIONS
1.
Components of Powerpoint and Flash Features
2.
Principles, Techniques and Effective Business Presentation Skills
3.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
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To
demonstrate effective oral presentation skills using a slideshow (created
with a presentation graphics program) as a visual aid
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4
Hours
|
Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Invite
Speaker
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
Long
Quiz
|
IX. INTERNET APPLICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC
COMMERCE
1.
Kinds of Network Connections
2.
E-Commerce
2.
Data Communication and Transmission
3.
Email Messaging Features and Contact Management
Internet
Banking
4.
WebPage Creation and Website Development Process
5.
Internet Terminologies, Services, Tools and Resources
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To
critique the internet and digital information for current relevance
To
demonstrate effective use of search engines
To
find reliable and relevant internet resources
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5.5
Hours
|
Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
Short
Quiz
|
XI. PROGRAMMING AND LANGUAGES
1. The Programming Process
2. Levels of Languages
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To describe
the levels of programming languages and the major programming languages that
are in use today
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2
Hours
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XII. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1.
Key Terms, Concepts, Importance, Framework and Types of Information System
3.
Information Systems Development and Evaluation
4. Information
Systems Implementation (E-Business and E-Commerce)
5. Information
Resource Management across the organization
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To
illustrate how the business applications of information systems can support a
firm’s business processes and managerial decision making
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3
Hours
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Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Project
Presentation
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
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X. COMPUTER ETHICS
1.
Social Networking Privacy and Security Issues
2.
Intellectual Property Rights in ICT
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To
practice safe, ethical and legal use of technology
To
apply the Code of Ethics in the IT Environment
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3
Hours
|
Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Project
Presentation
|
PowerPoint
(Laptop
and LCD Projector)
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
Lab
Application Exercises
|
XI. WORKPLACE SKILLS APPLICATION AND CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
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To
provide relevant learning critical to employment
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3
Hours
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Hands
on Application
Demo/Class
Lecture
Employment
Portfolio
|
Powerpoint
Lecture
Demonstration
|
Graded
Recitation
Discussion
|
XII. FINAL EXAMINATION
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To
assess and evaluate the students proficiency on the lessons learned
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3
Hours
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Written
Exams
|
Test
Papers
Test Permit
Pens
|
Test
Results
|
IX.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNED REPORTS OR PROJECTS
1.
Attendance,
Punctuality and Conduct
2.
Projects (Seminar/Symposium/Workshop)
3.
Class
Standing/Participation (Film Showing,Employment Portfolio, Seatworks/Recitations/Assignments/Hands
On Laboratory Exercises/Worksheets)
4.
Examinations
(Midterms and Finals)
5.
Long
Quizzes
X.
SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES
CRITERIA WEIGHT
Mid-Term/Final Exams 40%
Long Quizzes
15%
*Average of 4 Long Quizzes Projects 30%
*ICT Seminar/Workshop
Class Standing/Participation 15%
*Attendance, Conduct, Homework,
Short Quizzes, Seatwork, Recitation
TOTAL 100%
PASSING GRADE 75%
NOTE: This syllabus allows flexibility to
accommodate revisions and/or as
the
course progresses.
XI.
REFERENCES
Capron,
H.L and Johnson J.A. (2002). Computers:
Tools for an Information Age.
(7th
ed.) Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Shelly,
Cashmann, Waggoner (1997) Complete
Computer Concepts. Boyd and Fraser
Publishing Company
www.microsoft.com
Prepared
by:
JOSEPH S. ACUÑA
Professorial
Lecturer
Recommending
Approval:
EDDIE S. SEE,
Professor 6, RPAE, MBA, Ed. D.
Department
Chairperson
Date
Signed: ______________________
APPROVED:
RAMESIS M. LORINO,
Ph.D.
Dean
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