Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
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COURSE SYLLABUS
Living in the Information Technology Era
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

College: College of Science

Department: Mathematics
Course Code: MST 101d*
Course Title: Living in the I.T. Era for BS Industrial Engineering
Credit Units: 3
Pre-requisite/s: None
Faculty: Engr. Michael R. Balagtas
Consultation Hours: Monday 09:00am - 10:00am | Tuesday 03:30pm - 05:30pm
Course Description:

The course covers the introduction to I.C.T.; computers in our daily lives; the Internet
and the world wide web; information, control, and privacy; I.T., culture, and society; and I.T.
trends, issues, and challenges.

University Vision

Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge-generating institution, globally recognized

for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive community engagements.

University Mission

Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical, and service-oriented
professionals who contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and development of the
nation.

Core Values: SOAR BulSU

Service to God and Community

Order and Peace
Assurance of Quality and Accountability
Respect and Responsibility

The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) / Attributes of Ideal Graduates (AIG) reflect the
graduate’s capacity as:
1. highly and globally competent;
2. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
3. analytical and critical thinker; and
4. reflective life-long learner.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

University Mission
Program Educational Objectives (PEO) AIG- AIG- AIG- AIG-
1 2 3 4
PEO1. Pursue the career as Industrial Engineers, including a
leading role in the design, improvement and installation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
of integrated systems of people, materials, information,
equipment and energy.

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 PEO2. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in the
mathematics, physical and social sciences together
with the principles and methods of engineering
✔ ✔
analysis and design to specify, predict
and evaluate the results obtained from such system.
PEO3. Assume supervisory positions in the manufacturing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
and service industries.

Program Outcomes (PO)

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

Program Educational Objectives

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
PEO1 PEO2 PEO3
a. ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to
solve complex industrial engineering problems ✔

b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well

as to analyze and interpret data
✔
c. ability to design a system, component, or process to
meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as
economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in
✔ ✔ ✔
accordance with standards

d. ability to function on multidisciplinary and

multicultural teams
✔ ✔
e. ability to identify, formulate, and solve ✔
complex Industrial Engineering problems
f. understanding of professional and ✔ ✔
ethical responsibility
g. ability to communicate effectively ✔ ✔
h. broad education necessary to understand the impact of
✔ ✔
engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context
i. recognition of the need for, and an ability
✔ ✔
to engage in life-long learning
j. knowledge of contemporary issues
✔ ✔
k. ability to use techniques, skills and modern
✔ ✔ ✔
engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
l. knowledge and understanding of engineering
✔ ✔ ✔
and management principles as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments
m. ability to design, develop, implement, and
✔ ✔ ✔
improve integrated systems that include people,
materials, information, equipment and energy

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 Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes
Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
After completing this course, the student must be
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
able to:
CHAPTER 1
define computer hardware and computer
LO1 I I E
software.
distinguish the difference between computer
LO2
hardware and software
I I E
know the different kinds of computer
LO3 I I E
software.
distinguish the use and difference between
LO4
system software and application software.
I I E
LO5 define the algorithm. I I E
LO6 know the use of algorithm. I I E
know the different types of networks and
LO7
their uses, appreciate the history of internet.
I I E
use and apply internet in right with proper
LO8 I I E
netiquette.
CHAPTER 2
Differentiate and know the proper use of the
LO9
Graphics and Multimedia.
E E E I I I
Appreciate how the human and computer
LO10 E E E I I I
interact.
Define the basic IP and its issue in relation
LO11
with ICT.
E E E I I I
CHAPTER 3
know the difference and importance of ICT
LO12 in relating to education, Governance, and e- I D I
commerce.
apply properly the etiquette in social
LO13
network.
I D I
LO14 apply the security approach in cloud device. I D I
CHAPTER 4
become effective problem solvers in terms of
LO15
understanding, skills, and techniques.
I I
learn how to put Big Data to work for
business and measure marketing success,
LO16
also in decision making and preventing
I I
fraudulent activities.
to enable computers to perform such
intellectual tasks as decision making,
LO17 I I
problem solving, perception, understanding
human communication and the like.
CHAPTER 5
provide a variety of technological
LO18 I I I E
information and ideas.
encourage curiosity, ingenuity,
LO19 I I I E
resourcefulness, and discrimination.
stimulate self-confidence through the
LO20 I I I E
knowledge and application of technology.
develop practical skills through the creation
LO21 I I I E
of products/solutions.

Note:
(I) Introductory Course to an Outcome
(E) Enabling Course to an Outcome
(D) Demonstrative Course to an Outcome

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Learning Episodes:

Course Week Suggested

Topics Learning Activities
Outcomes No. Assessment
Vision, Mission,
and Goals of the Class Introduction
University
Visit the Bulacan
Discussion of State University
Course Syllabus webpage; read and
Course Overview 1 understand the
and Introduction BulSU Vision,
Mission, and Goals.
Overview of
https://bulsu.edu.ph/
Issues, Trends,
and Challenges in Brainstorming
ICT
define computer
hardware and
computer software.
distinguish the
difference between
computer
hardware and
software. Chapter 1
know the different ▪ Computer
kinds of computer Hardware
software. ▪ Computer
distinguish the use Software
and difference
between system
software and
Recitation
application
Presentation Individual Activity 1.1
software. 2-4
Lecture Individual Activity 1.2
Discussion Quiz 1

define the
algorithm.
know the use of
algorithms.
▪ Computer
know the different
Algorithms
types of networks
▪ Computer
and their uses, and
Networks and
appreciate the
the Internet
history of the
▪ Internet
internet.
Applications
use and apply the
internet in right
with proper
netiquette.
differentiate and Recitation Group Activity 2.1
know the proper Chapter 2 Presentation (Animated Short Film
use of the ▪ Graphics and 5-8 Lecture Review)
Graphics and Multimedia Discussion Individual Activity 2.1
Multimedia. Film Review Quiz 2

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appreciate how ▪ Human-
humans and Computer
computers interact. Interaction
define the basic IP ▪ IPR issues in
and its issues in ICT
relation to ICT.
Midterm Examination (Week 9)
become effective
problem solvers in
terms of
understanding,
skills, and
techniques.
learn how to put
Big Data to work
for business and
measure
marketing
Chapter 3
success, decision-
▪ Problem-
making, and Presentation
Solving in ICT
preventing 10-12 Lecture Individual Activity 3.1
▪ Big Data
fraudulent Discussion Quiz 3
Analytics
activities. Film Viewing
▪ Artificial
to enable
Intelligence
computers to
perform such
intellectual tasks
as decision-
making, problem-
solving,
perception,
understanding
human
communication,
and the like.
know the
difference and Chapter 4
importance of ICT • ICT in Education
in relation to • ICT in
education, Governance Brainstorming
Group Activity 4.1
Governance, and • E-Commerce Recitation
(Presentation)
e-commerce. • Social Networks 13-15 Presentation
Individual Activity 4.1
apply properly the • ICT in Lecture
etiquette in the Entertainment Discussion
social network. • Digital
apply the security Citizenship
approach in cloud Cybersecurity
devices.
provide a variety of
Group Activity 5.1
technological Chapter 5
Webinar (Presentation -Issues,
information and ▪ Recent and
16-17 Compilation of Challenges, and
ideas. Emerging
Written Reports Trends)
encourage Technologies
Class Project
curiosity, ingenuity,

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 resourcefulness, ▪ Some Grand
and impartiality. Challenges in
stimulate self- ICT
confidence through
the knowledge and
application of
technology.
develop practical
skills through the
creation of
products/solutions.
Final Examination (Week 18)

Course Requirements and Assessments:

As evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, the student is required to do and submit the
following:

Term Examinations. There will be two (2) Term Examinations for the course – Midterm and Final
Examinations. These examinations will be taken onsite based on scheduled time. Students are
expected to answer the exam independently and honestly. There will be a time limit in answering
the exam and answers must be submitted within the given time frame.

*Students who missed a term examination must approach the instructor as soon as
possible. Special exams will be given provided that the reason for the absence is valid
and a handwritten excuse letter signed by their parent/guardian together with a valid ID
is presented.

Assessment Tests. There will be four (4) Assessment Tests for the whole course, which will be
taken onsite based on scheduled time. These are intended to help students integrate and apply
what they have learned. Students are expected to work independently.

*Students who missed an assessment test may take a special exam only within one (1)
week from the time it was given provided that the reason for the absence is valid and a
handwritten excuse letter signed by their parent/guardian together with a valid ID is
presented.

Project/ Outputs/ Activities. This includes individual activities assigned after discussions. These
activities are designated to monitor the student’s progress in the lessons. Each of the activities
must be submitted within the scheduled time. No late submissions will be accepted.

Class Project. As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the students are
required to submit a Collaborative Learning Portfolio of the entire Living in the IT Era
course that will showcase an important set of values learned from the course. This portfolio
will include all the written outputs from the collaborative activities including concepts,
definitions, issues, and trends in IT and education.

Participations/ Recitation. This includes collaborative activities/ recitation during class

discussions or the completion of assigned activities. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Attendance. This will be taken from the total number of attendances recorded within the entire
semester. This will be monitored via the attendance sheet. Attendance will be checked at every
scheduled meeting. The attention of students with habitual absenteeism will be called for from
time to time. The policy on attendance stipulated in the Undergraduate Student Manual will also
be followed.

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Grading System:

The Final Grade of the student will be computed as follows:

Requirements Percentage
Term Examinations 30%
Quizzes 20%
Project/Outputs/Activities 20%
Participations/Recitation 20%
Attendance 10%
Total 100%

The student’s Final Grade (FG) is rated using the following grading system:
Grade Equivalent
1.00 97 – 100 %
1.25 94 – 96 %
1.50 91 – 93 %
1.75 88 – 90 %
2.00 85 – 87 %
2.25 82 – 84 %
2.50 79 – 81 %
2.75 76 – 78 %
3.00 75 % (Passed)
4.00 Conditional Passed
5.00 Failed
INC Incomplete
D Officially Dropped
UD / FDA Unofficially Dropped/ Failure Due to Absences

References

Barrat, J. (2015). Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era.
St. Martin’s Publishing Group.

Domingos, P. (2015). The Master Algorithm. Basic Books.

Eleazar, M. et al. (2019). Living in the Information Technology Era. C & E Publishing, Inc.

Husain, A. (2017). The Sentient Machine. New York: Scribner.

Online and Electronic Resources

AnandTech
https://www.anandtech.com/

Computer Hope
https://www.computerhope.com/

Teach Computer Science

https://teachcomputerscience.com/

TechTerms: The Computer Dictionary

https://techterms.com/

Turbo Future
https://turbofuture.com/

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Class Policies
1. Only students who are officially enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the class
meetings. Sit-in students are not allowed.
2. Students are expected to be attentive and exhibit the behavior of a mature and responsible
individual during the class.
3. Always check/ regularly visit the Learning Platform dedicated to the course for learning
materials and important announcements.
4. Be guided by the study schedule particularly dates laid on the course syllabus.
5. Be prepared and willing to find resources, learning materials, and other means on how
you can learn effectively. Your learning is always your responsibility.
6. Learning materials or resources provided by the instructors must not be made available
to the public
7. If you have unsettling question/s, kindly e-mail your professor to schedule a video call or
lesson consultation.
8. Punctuality and regular attendance to class are highly encouraged.
9. A student is considered tardy if he/she arrives in the class 15 minutes after the scheduled
time.
10. Absences may be excused for any of the following reasons:
a. Official representation in curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities
approved by the University;
b. Sickness duly certified by the attending physician or the University; and
c. Absence occurred because of force majeure including deaths in the family and other
reasons which the faculty member deems meritorious. (For the absence(s) incurred
due to the aforementioned reasons, the student is held responsible for complying with
all assignment/s and for the contents of the course missed, if any.)
11. Absences incurred more than 20% of the total number of hours, excluding excused
absences, will automatically be dropped.
12. The use of mobile phone and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited during class
discussions and examinations (except when conducting research discussions). All mobile
phones (smartphones) must be put on silent mode during examinations and class
discussions.
13. Long test schedules may be announced or unannounced. However, major examinations
(such as midterm and final examinations, including examinations with a similar form) will
always be announced.
14. Examination (midterm and final) missed due to absences may be taken upon presentation
of an excuse letter. The examination must be accomplished within 7 days from the date
the examination was administered. If the examination is not submitted within 7 days grace
period, the student will no longer be allowed to take the examination. However, in case of
extended excused absences, the student will be given another 7 days to comply as the
maximum grace period and no examination will be allowed after.
15. For missed collaborative/ individual activities, no special exercise will be given. This will
automatically be given a score of zero (0) in that activity.
16. Refrain from talking to your seatmates or classmates while examinations are ongoing.
Communicating with your seatmates/classmates during examinations will be considered
cheating. The policy on cheating stipulated in the Enhanced BULSU Guidelines on
Student Conduct, Discipline, and Grievance Intervention will be followed.
17. Avoid eating inside the classroom as much as possible.
18. Anyone found sleeping during the class will be asked to leave the classroom.
19. Strictly follow the guidelines provided about student clothing during face-to-face classes.
20. Records/scores are considered to be highly confidential. Any discussion about a student’s
scores should be done in one-on-one sessions with the subject instructor if there is a need
for discussion during consultation hours.

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About the Faculty-in-Charge

Engr. Michael R. Balagtas

Assistant Professor IV
Bulacan State University
E-mail: michael.balagtas@bulsu.edu.ph

Prepared by:

MICHAEL R. BALAGTAS, MAEd-Math

Faculty

Evaluated by:

IRISH T. BALDEVARONA, MAT

Chair, Mathematics Department

Approved by:

ELLENITA G. MANALAYSAY, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Science

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 DECLARATION

I have read and understood in full the syllabus for

Course Code / Title: MST 101d* / Living in the IT Era

Instructor: Engr. Michael R. Balagtas

and in participating in this course, I agree to the above rules. I have a clear
understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed everything
unclear to me with the instructor.

I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy, and I will treat my fellow students and
my teacher with due respect. I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled
by announcements from the instructor in class or on any social media site at any time.

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Student’s Copy

Declaration

I have read and understood in full the syllabus for

Course Code / Title: MST 101d* / Living in the IT Era

Instructor: Engr. Michael R. Balagtas

and in participating in this course, I agree to the above rules. I have a clear
understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed everything
unclear to me with the instructor.

I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy, and I will treat my fellow students and
my teacher with due respect. I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled
by announcements from the instructor in class or on any social media site at any time.

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Instructor’s Copy

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