UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES

Course Credit Course Prerequisites / (Co-

Course Title Living in the IT Era ELE LITE 3 units N/A
No./Code Units: requisites):
Rationale: This course is designed to introduce the concept of information technology and the effects it may bring to daily lives; and to
be outcomes-based with discussions including the evolution of ICT, programming languages, computer systems, the Internet, among
others.
Course Description Focus: This course will focus with technology on modern living and human relationships, as well as its effects on society, mentioning the
local Philippine setting in some technology issues.
Competency: At the end of the course, students are expected to explain the evolution of ICT and its effect in society today by identifying
a specific role in modern living with the use of latest trends in information technology.
Other Enrolment Requirements:
Applicable Program Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
IT03: Understand best practices and standards and their applications in alignment to the Church's moral teachings.
IT09: Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for the IT profession.
IT14: Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information technology.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO): PO Links
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
CILO1 – Discuss ICT, recall how technology evolved throughout IT09, IT14
the years and explain the role of technology in media and how it
affects the way people communicate with one another.
CILO2 – Discuss the role of ASCII code in computer systems and IT03, IT09, IT14
how computers use it, demonstrate the differences of number
systems; desktop app versus mobile app, and describe the types
of networks and its relevance in their day to day activities.
CILO3 – Recall the history of the Internet, discuss the different IT03, IT09, IT14
ways to access and connect to the Internet and identify the rules
of netiquette.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO): PO Links
CILO4 – Explain the phenomena of mobile commerce and mobile IT03, IT09, IT14
social media using concepts related to e-commerce and social media
and distinguish the concept of information privacy and assess how it
affects daily online activities.
CILO5 – Discuss the current trends seen in the field of information IT03, IT09, IT14
technology, how technology and culture influence each other and
recall the imperatives of professional conduct for IT professionals.
CILO6 – Describe how the given IT trends affect Filipinos way of IT03, IT09, IT14
living, conduct a research on how a given trend affects different
cultures in different countries.

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Wee Content Standards Performance Standards CILO Teaching and Learning Outcome-Based
k Links Activities (TLA) Assessment (OBA)
1 Course Orientation Discuss the course requirements and what CILO1
the students can expect from the course.
2-3 Introduction to Information and Discuss ICT and assess why computers are CILO1 Q&A Class Graded Recitation Lecture using PowerPoint
Communications Technology considered powerful thinking machines by Group Discussion Presentation; pdf
comparing the different classifications of Seatwork available in eLeap
Discussion
computers.
Individual Activity:
Recall the imperatives of professional
Problem Solving
conduct for IT professionals.
(Scenario-based)
4-5 Computers in our Daily Life Demonstrate the number systems and CILO1, CILO2 Q&A Class Graded Recitation Lecture using PowerPoint
explain how computers use it. Group Discussion Presentation; pdf
Understand the difference between an OS Seatwork available in eLeap
Quiz No.1 Discussion
for desktop and mobile devices and its
Individual Activity:
applications.
Problem Solving
(Scenario-based)
6-8 The Internet and the World Wide Web Recall the history of the Internet, CILO1, CILO2, Q&A Class Graded Recitation Lecture using PowerPoint
recognize the importance of an IP address CILO3 Group Discussion Presentation; pdf
and domains to differentiate ways to Seatwork available in eLeap
Quiz No.2 Discussion
access and connect to the Internet.
Individual Activity:
Recall the rules of netiquette.
Problem Solving
(Scenario-based)
9 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS
10-11 Data, Information and Control Distinguish a physical resource from a CILO3, CILO4 Q&A Class Graded Recitation Lecture using PowerPoint
conceptual resource. Group Discussion Presentation; pdf

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Develop a logical argument on how Seatwork available in eLeap

information can be an experience good. Discussion
Analyze the concept of information Individual Activity:
privacy and assess how it affects daily Problem Solving
online activities. (Scenario-based)
12-14 How ICT has Changed Society Identify the different methods used in CILO3, CILO4, Q&A Class Graded Recitation Lecture using PowerPoint
implementing IT in organizations. CILO5, CILO6 Group Discussion Presentation; pdf
Discuss how technology and culture Seatwork available in eLeap
Quiz No.3 Discussion
influence each other.
Individual Activity:
Problem Solving
(Scenario-based)
15-17 Current Trends in IT Identify the current trends in IT. CILO3, CILO4, Q&A Class Graded Recitation Lecture using PowerPoint
Assess the situation in the given trends CILO5, CILO6 Group Discussion Presentation; pdf
based on the issues identified in the text. Seatwork available in eLeap
Quiz No.4 Discussion
Individual Activity:
Problem Solving
(Scenario-based)
18 FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Final Grade Evaluation/Transmutation System
Course Grade = 60% (Course Lecture Grade) + 40% (Course Laboratory Grade) Class Standing (PE) = Recitation + BW + SW + HW
Course Lecture Grade = 50+% (Prelim Lecture Grade) +50% (Finals Lecture Grade) Class Standing (FE) = 50% (Recitation + BW + SW + HW) + 50% (MP)

Prelim Grade and Final Grade Computation:

PG/FG = Class Standing + Quizzes + Major Examinations
20% - Class Standing
40% - Quizzes + Team/Individual Activity
40% - Major exams

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Course Laboratory Grade = 50% (Prelim lab Grade) + 50% (Final Lab Grade) Passing Grade = 60%
Prelim Grade and Final Grade Computation:
PG/FG = 60% (Graded Exercises) + 40% (Laboratory Exam)

Conversion of grade to 75% = 25/40*(grade - 60) + 75

UST Transmutation Table:

1.00 --- 96-100% -------------------------------- Excellent
1.25 --- 94-95% -------------------------------- Very Good
1.50 --- 92-93% --------------------------------- Very Good
1.75 --- 89-91% --------------------------------- Good
2.00 --- 87-88% --------------------------------- Good
2.25 --- 84-86% --------------------------------- Good
2.50 --- 82-83% --------------------------------- Fair
2.75 --- 79-81% --------------------------------- Fair
3.00 --- 75-78% --------------------------------- Passed
5.00 --- -------------------------------------------- FAILED
WF --- Withdrawal without permission --- FAILED
WP --- Withdrawal with permission -------- DROPPED
FA --- Failed due to Absences---------------- FAILED
Printed Learning Resources: Online Learning Resources:

Eleazar, Mia V., and Caoili-Tayuan, Ronina R., “Living in the IT Era”, C&E Publisher, ***No online reference applicable.
2018. (Prescribed Textbook with TLMC Approval)
Class Policies

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1. ATTENDANCE – will be checked 15 minutes after the start of the period. If a student reaches the maximum number of allowable absences, he/she will be given a grade of FA
(Failure due to Absences) which is equivalent to 5.0
2. EXAMINATIONS – there will be 2 departmental examinations, PE and FE.
3. UNIFORM – all students are required to wear the prescribed uniform upon entering the classroom together with their IDs.
4. CLASS DECORUM – students are always expected to be in their best behavior while inside the classroom. Cellular phones must be placed on silent mode during class hours to
avoid disruption of class discussions.
5. CHEATING – students who are caught cheating on any activity, laboratory exercises, quizzes or exams will be sanctioned.
6. SPECIAL QUIZZES – will only be given to students with valid reasons (sick students – should present a medical certificate; death of immediate family member – should present
death certificate). Special Quizzes will be given only once before the final examination and it will be a comprehensive exam.
7. SUBMISSION POLICY – to promote professionalism and competence, submission of requirements and deliverables must always be on time. The teacher reserves the right NOT to
accept late submissions and will rate the requirement as failed or zero.
8. PLAGIARISM – using the oral or written words and ideas of others without proper acknowledgment is plagiarism and is an academic offense. As a form of academic misconduct,
students found guilty face serious consequences as stipulated in the Student.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

ASST. PROF. ENGR. WILLIAM A. CORTEZ, RME, MBA ASST. PROF. ARNE BARCELO, MSCS
_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
(Signature over printed Name; date) Course Coordinator Department Head
(Signature over printed Name; date) (Signature over printed Name; date)

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