SOUTHERN CAPITAL

COLLEGES
Member: Philippine Association of Colleges & Universities (PACU)
Philippine Association of Graduate Education (PAGE)
Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges & Universities (PAPSCU)
Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP)
7207, OROQUIETA CITY, PHILIPPINES
Tel. No. 531-11-70

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
COURSE SYLLABUS

INSTITUTIONAL VISION, MISSION, AND GOAL STATEMENTS

Southern Capital Colleges envisions the “Full Development of the human personality as an effective mechanism for
Vision service to God, People, and Country”.
Southern Capital Colleges is committed to develop the youth into “Total Persons” and responsible individuals who
Mission are intellectually, professionally and technically competent, imbued with desirable moral and spiritual values, who
serve as catalyst for social transformation.
To education and prepare the next generation of professionals to effectively meet the needs of individuals and
Goal
communities.

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION
Vision To produce competent and effective law enforcers who will help the country’s development.
Mission To develop prospective students who are committed to uphold the ethical standards of professionals.
Goal To produce competent and quality graduates who are able to compete globally.

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 As technology is used to commit more sophisticated crimes, law enforcement officers and those in the legal system are
increasingly using tech tools to combat crime. To keep the public safe and protect human life, it’s important that the
criminal justice industry use cutting-edge software, tracking systems, and more.

Outcomes Those who study criminal justice today are at the forefront of life-saving technology. Here's a look at some of the
exciting technologies that are playing an important role in the criminal justice field today.

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COURSE INFORMATION
Code/Title COMPUTER 1, GE ELECT 1- LIVING IN THE IT ERA
This course aims to teach students basic computer history and its uses. It covers computer history, components, and classifications which will
enable students to cite the differences between the Computers and can identify their specific uses depending on their sizes and specifications. The
Description students will be able to learn the different ethical Issues in ICT which will enable them to be cautious of their actions when dealing with the
Internet. And at the end of the lesson, the students will be able to explore the usage of MS Offices such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

1. To be able to learn more about the history, background, and definition of a Computer.
2. To learn more about MS Offices.
Outcomes
3. Apply appropriate formatting elements and styles to a range of document types

Credits 3 Units
Contact Hours/Week 3 Hours per Week
Prerequisite None
Semester/School Year First Semester of AY 2023-2024
Mode of Learning Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

Week No. Topic
Basics of Computer and Internet
1-4
● Activities:
✔ Online Lecture with Slides – Asynchronous
✔ Lecture Discussions
✔ Reporting

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 ✔ Quiz

Week 5: Prelim Examinations

(September 07-08, 2023)

The Internet and the World Wide Web

● Activities:
5-10 ✔ Online Lectures with Slides – Asynchronous
✔ Lecture Discussions
✔ Activities
Midterm Examinations
(October 05-06, 2023)

– IT Trends, Issues, and Challenges, MS Word

11-15 ● Activities:
✔ Online Lecture with Slides – Asynchronous
✔ Lecture Discussions
✔ Activities

Week 16: Semi-Final Examinations

(November 09-10, 2023)

16-19 MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

● Activities:
✔ Online Lecture with Slides – Asynchronous
✔ Lecture Discussions
✔ Activities

Week 19: Final Examination

(December 14-15, 2023)

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ALIGNMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

Course Outcomes Summative Assessment Task Details
4. To be able to learn more about the Preliminary, Midterm, Semi-Final and Final These assignments are intended to gauge the student's knowledge
history, background, and definition of Examinations and comprehension of how the self is constructed from diverse
a Computer. angles.
5. To learn more about MS Offices.
6. Apply appropriate formatting elements Writing Reflection and Insights Students must provide a perspective and observations on the topic
and styles to a range of document for this assignment.
types
The biological self, the material self, the spiritual self, the political
self, and the digital self are just a few examples of the many aspects
that make up the self.

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LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes Topic Methodology Assessment Resources
Weeks No. 1-4
INTRODUCTION Discussion

Written
examination
At the end of the lesson, the students must be INTRUCTIONAL INPUT
able to: Activity
The instructor will discuss the Course
1. Course Orientation Outline of the Subject.
1. Discuss the Course Outline
1.1 Information and GENERALIZATION
2. Define ICT Background Communication Technology
Overview Students will be able to understand the
course overview and define the real
meaning of ICT Subject.

2.0 History, Components, and

3. Discuss and Define the History of
Classifying Computer Introduction:
Computer
Preliminary Activity: Discussion about
4. Illustrates the Components of the 2.1 History of Computer the History of Computer
Computer
2.2. Components of Computer Instructional Input
5. Define the Classifications of
Computer 2..3 Classifications of Computer The Instructor will discuss the History of
the Computer, and he/she will assign
reporters for the topic. Computer and
Classification of Computer.

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LEARNING PLAN
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GENERALIZATION
Students will be able to research and know more
about he History of computers, and their
classifications.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

The student will discuss the following:

1. Components of Computer

2. Classifications of Computer

Discussion
1. Define Digital Age and their levels 3.0 Digital Age INTRODUCTION:
Written
2. Discuss the Current Trends 1.2 Digital Age Preliminary Activity: Introduces the levels of the examination
Digital Age.
Discuss and Identify the Ethical Issues in ICT 3.1 Current Trends Activity

Ethical Issues in ICT INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:

The instructor will assign students to report the
topics: Digital Age, Current Trends, and Ethical
Issues in ICT.

GENERALIZATION

Students will research and explain

Digital Age and its levels, Current Trends, and
Ethical Issues in ICT.

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LEARNING PLAN
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1. Discuss the essence of Computers and 4.0 Computer In our Daily Life Discussion
the Internet in our Daily Life INTRODUCTION:
Preliminary Activity: Discuss the essence Written
of Computers in Our Daily Life examination

The instructor will assign the students to Activity

discuss the lesson: “Computer in Our Daily
Life”.

INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
The instructor will assign students to discuss
the lesson: “Computer In our Daily Life.”

GENERALIZATION
Students will explain why the
Computer is much useful in our Daily Life.
And they will be able to identify the
importance of the Computer in our Daily
Life.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK
The students will answer the following
question:

1. Why does Computer necessary in our daily

life?
What are the things that computers can do to our
daily life

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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Weeks No. 5-10

LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes Topic Methodology Assessment Resources
At the end of the lesson, the students must be 3. Internet and World Wide Web INTRODUCTION: Discussion
able to: Preliminary Activity: The Instructor will
3.1 Internet discuss a brief history of the Internet. Written
1. Define Internet; 3.2 Definition of Internet examination
3.3 A short background of Internet
2. Explain the history of the INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT: Activity
3.4 History of Internet
Internet World Wide Web The instructor will discuss the short
background of the Internet and then assign other
3. Define the World Wide Web: topics to the students.
⮚ Identify the parts of the World
Wide Web
⮚ Usage of the World Wide Web GENERALIZATION
Students will be able to define the
overall context of the Internet and
explain the difference between the
Internet and World Wide Web.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

Students will discuss the following

questions:
1. What is Internet?
2. Provide a background of the Internet, including
its history.
3. Discuss the World Wide Web

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LEARNING PLAN
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3. Information Control and Privacy Discussion
1. Discuss Information Control
6.1 Information Control INTRODUCTION: Written
Research and discuss Privacy. 6.2 Privacy examination
Discuss Information Control. Provide samples of
Information Control to provide basic ideas of
6.2.1 Constitutional vs Activity
what the topic is all about.
Informational Privacy
6.2.2 Personal Data
6.2.3 Moral Reasons for INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
The instructor will assign students to discuss
protecting Personal Data
Information Control and Privacy
GENERALIZATION

Students will research and find out more about

Information Control and Privacy which enable
them to understand the essence of data
protection.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

Students will report the following

topics:

1. Information Control
2. Privacy

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Weeks No. 11-15

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LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes Topic Methodology Assessment Resources
At the end of the lesson, the students 7. IT Trends Discussion
must be able to:
7.1 Computing Power INTRODUCTION: Written
1 Explain the different IT Trends examination
Preliminary Activity: Students will discuss what
7.2 Smarter Device are IT Trends
2 Discuss what is the usage of each Activity
and how to apply it to our daily life. 7.3 Datafication The instructor will provide some additional
explanations about the topic.
7.4 Artificial Intelligence
INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
7.5 Extended Reality
The instructor will assign students to discuss
different IT Trends.
7.6 Digital trust
APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
7.7 3D Printing TASK

7.8 Genomics
The student will do the following tasks:
7.9 New Energy Solutions
1. Research about the different IT Trends
7.10 RPA
2. Discuss the researched topic.
7.11 Edge Computing

7.12 Quantum Computing

7.13 Virtual Reality and

Augmented Reality

7.14 Blockchain

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LEARNING PLAN
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7.15 Internet of Things

7.16 5G

7.17 Cyber Security

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1. Discuss It Issues and challenges 8. IT Issues and Challenges Discussion

INTRODUCTION:
Written
The students will discuss IT Issues and challenges examination
that are existing today.
Activity
INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
The instructor will assign students to
discuss the topic, and at the end of the
discussion the Instructor will provide further
explanations of the topic for clarifications.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

The student will answer and present the following

questions:

1. What are the IT Issues and

challenges that are existing
today?
2. How they affect our life?

LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes Topic Methodology Assessment Resources
1. Explain the MS Word environment 9. MS Word Discussion
INTRODUCTION:
2. Familiarize the functions of tools of MS 9.1 MS Word Environment Written
Preliminary Activity: Present MS Word
Word examination
environment.
3. Create, save and print a new Word 9.2 MS Tools and their functions
Activity
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The instructor will discuss the MS Word

document. environment. The different tabs, tools and
9.3 Printing Feature
their functions.
4. Protect a word document quickly and
9.4 Resume
efficiently.
INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
5. Create Resume using Word 9.5 Application Letter
The instructor will discuss first the environment
6. Create Application Letter using Word of MS Word. The tools, tabs and their
functions.

GENERALIZATION
Students will able to explore MS Word environment,
and able to create document.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

Open New Word Document, the students

will do the following task:

1. Create Resume.

2. Create Application Letter

LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes Topic Methodology Assessment Resources
1. Define the basic features of 10. Creating Presentation Discussion
PowerPoint
10.1 Creating Slides INTRODUCTION: Written
2. Create presentations Preliminary Activity: Present MS PPT examination

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10.2 Slide Sorter View Environment.

3. Generate slides and add text to slides Activity
4. Insert charts and graphics 10.3 Changing Slide Layouts The instructor will discuss MS PPT
environment. The different tabs, tools and
5. Add sound and animation effects 10.4 Moving Between Slides their functions.

6. Save and print presentations INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:

7. Run a slide show The instructor will discuss first the
environment of MS PPT. The tools, tabs and
their functions. The students will create their
own presentation after.

GENERALIZATION
Students will able to explore MS PPT
environment, and able to create presentation.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT TASK

2. Create presentations,

3. Generate slides and add text to slides,

4. Insert charts and graphics,

5. Add sound and animation effects, and

6. Save the presentation

LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes Topic Methodology Assessment Resources
1. Explain the basic features of MS 11. Creating Excel INTRODUCTION: Discussion
Excel

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2.Set up pages and their printing
3.Modify a worksheet
4.Enter and edit data in a
worksheet
5. Work on keyboard shortcuts
11.1 Selecting, Adding,
and Renaming Worksheets
11.2 Modifying a Worksheet
11.3 Resizing Rows and Columns
12. Formatting Worksheets
12.1 Formatting Toolbar
12.2 Formatting Cells
12.3 Formatting Rows and Columns
12.4 Formatting Worksheets
Using Styles
Preliminary Activity: Students discuss what is Written
spreadsheets all about. examination
The instructor will discuss spreadsheet Activity
applications
INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
The instructor will discuss basic
features of MS Excel including entering,
editing, analyzing and storing data.
GENERALIZATION
Students will enter and edit data in a
worksheet. Then
Set up pages for printing

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

The student will do the following tasks:

1. Explain the basic features of MS Excel

2. List down at least 10 keyboard shortcuts and
discuss how it works on MS Excel.

SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION
Weeks No. 16-19

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LEARNING PLAN
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At the end of the lesson, the students must13.
be Creating Presentation using MS Discussion
able to: PPT INTRODUCTION:
Preliminary Activity: Present MS PPT Written
13.1 Creating Slides Environment. examination
1. Define the basic features of The instructor will discuss the MS
PowerPoint 13.2 Slide Sorter View PPT environment. The different Activity
tabs, tools, and functions.
2. Create presentations 13.3 Changing Slide Layouts
3. Generate slides and add text to slides INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
Moving Between Slides
4. Insert charts and graphics The instructor will discuss first the
environment of MS PPT. The tools, tabs, and
5. Add sound and animation effects
their functions. The students will create their
6. Save and print presentations presentation after.
7. Run a slide show
GENERALIZATION
Students will be able to explore MS PPT
environment, and able to create presentation.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK1. Create presentations,
2. Generate slides and add text to slides,
3. Insert charts and graphics,
4. Add sound and animation effects, and
5. Save the presentation

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LEARNING PLAN
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13. Creating Excel Discussion
1. Format text by creating paragraph
form and setting line spacing. 13.1 Selecting, Written
INTRODUCTION: examination
Adding, and
2. Create headers and footers along Renaming Worksheets Preliminary Activity: Students discuss what is
Activity
with sub-headers. spreadsheets all about.
13.2 Modifying a Worksheet
3. Use methods for inserting charts The instructor will discuss spreadsheet
13.3 Resizing Rows and Columns applications
that automatically update within the
document.
INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
4. Review of how to share the
document and protect the document
The instructor will discuss basic
while sharing features of MS Excel including entering,
editing, analyzing and storing data.

GENERALIZATION

Students will enter and edit data in a

worksheet. Then
Set up pages for printing

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

The student will do the following tasks:

1. Explain the basic features of MS Excel

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LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes Topic
14. Formatting Worksheets
1.Use the different type of text
formatting. 14.1 Formatting Toolbar
14.2 Formatting Cells
2.Worktext formatting using Google 14.3 Formatting Rows and
Docs. Columns
14.4 Formatting Worksheets
3.Know the basic text formatting of
Google Docs Using Styles
14.5 Protect and Unprotect
Worksheets
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Methodology Assessment Resources
Discussion
INTRODUCTION:
The instructor will discuss spreadsheet formatting Written
options that gives worksheet a polished look. examination
Activity
INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:
The instructor will discuss
formatting features in MS Excel including
changing the size, color, and angle of fonts,
adding color to the borders and backgrounds
of cells, and having the format of a cell based
on its value.
GENERALIZATION
Students will discuss the use autoformat
features of MS Excel.
APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK
The student will answer the following questions:
1. What is Format Painter? When do
you think Format Painter is useful
in Excel?
2. What are the different features available
in:
(a) Number tab,
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(b) Border tab and

(c) Patterns tab in Excel’s Format Cells
dialog box?

LEARNING PLAN
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15. 13. Formulas, Functions and
Charts INTRODUCTION:
Preliminary Activity: Present sample formulas in
13.1 Formulas and Functions Spreadsheets.
13.2 Copying a Formula The instructor will discuss formula and
13.3 Types of Functions functions and how perform mathematical
13.4 Auto Shapes and Smart art calculations
13.5 types of Charts

INSTRUCTIONAL INPUT:

The instructor will discuss how to manipulate

data and to extract useful information from
Excel worksheets, formulas and worksheet
function.

GENERALIZATION
Students will insert and edit a picture from a
file on an existing spreadsheet.

APPLICATION / ASSESSEMENT
TASK

Using an existing MS Excel file, the

students will do the following task:

1. Create various charts using the

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given data and figures.

2. Draw graphics using clip art.

FINAL EXAMINATION

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Required Reading

Suggested Readings and References

Not Available

Available Repository of Learning Resources

Not Available

Course Requirements
The following are the course requirements:
 Take all formative (quizzes) and summative assessments (Preliminary, Midterm, Semi-Finals, and Finals);
 Submit all written requirements (worksheet, reflective/narrative journals, and insights papers);
 Participate in all class discussions; and
 Submit projects and other outputs as required by the teacher.

Schedule and Mechanics of Submission of Requirements

The following are the schedule and mechanics of submission of requirements:
 All results of the daily formative and learning activities are shared by the concerned.
 Appropriate summative assessment activities are set for each grading period; preliminary, midterm, semi-final, and finals.
 Late submission of any requirements is not allowed without any valid reasons.

Schedule of Lessons and Consultations

Schedule of lessons and consultations is scheduled three (3) times a week (M.W.F.) every 5:30-6:30 in the afternoon.

Grading System
The following are the bases of computation of grades:
A. Bases of the Mid-term Grades
Quizzes 30 pts.
Written Requirements 20 pts.
Recitation/ Class Participation 20 pts.

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Grading System
Attendance 10 pts.
Preliminary Examination 25 pts.
Midterm Examination 25 pts.
Outcome/Projects/Other Major Written Output (Creative Output) 20 pts.
Total 150 pts.

B. Bases of the Tentative Final Grades

Quizzes 30 pts.
Written Requirements 20 pts.
Recitation/ Class Participation 20 pts.
Attendance 10 pts.
Preliminary Examination 25 pts.
Midterm Examination 25 pts.
Outcome/Projects/Other Major Written Output (Creative Output) 20 pts.
Total 150 pts.

Feedback Portals
Listed below are the means of student and teacher communication whenever feedback is needed:
 Email: casumpangedison6@gmail.com
 Facebook via FB Messenger: Edison F. Casumpang
 Contact Number/s: 09302374583 (Smart)/ 09656048197 (Globe)
Schedule of lesson delivery is set three (3) hours per week. Consultation is offered to the parents and guardians if deemed necessary.

Expectations from students

Below are the student’s responsibility as to the completion of the course:
 Take all examinations on the date scheduled.
 Answer all learning activities intended within the grading period; preliminary, midterm, semi-final, and finals.
 Participate class discussions.
 Attend classes on schedule

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Policy on Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and other forms of unethical behavior will not be tolerated. If the students are found
guilty of cheating in examinations or plagiarism in submitted course requirements will receive a failing grade or failure in the course requirement or in the
course. Copying of the work of your classmate is strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism refers to the use of books, notes or other intellectual property without giving proper attribution to its author, or representing the work of
another person as one’s own.

Cheating refers to securing help in a test; copying tests, assignments, learning activities and reports; or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty.

Policy on Student’s Attendance, Reporting and Updating

Students are enjoined to attend classes as scheduled, and ensure complete attendance. Using any of the feedback portal is appreciated if deemed
necessary.

Prepared by: Checked & Noted by: Verified by:

EDISON F. CASUMPANG IRINE B. LATO, RCRIM, MSCJ LIGAYA G. NOVIDA, ED.D.

Printed Name and Signature of Instructor Dean, College of Criminology Academic Dean

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I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations from me as a student
of GE Elective 2- Gender and Society with Gender and Development (GAD) during the First Semester 2023-2024. I am fully aware of the consequences
of non- compliance with the abovementioned requirements and expectations.

(Printed Name and Signature of Student)

Date

I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations from me as a student
of GE Elective 2- Gender and Society with Gender and Development (GAD) during the First Semester 2023-2024. I am fully aware of the consequences
of non- compliance with the abovementioned requirements and expectations.

(Printed Name and Signature of Student)

Date

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