Course Code: Prerequisite:
COURSE OUTLINE COMP02 COMP01
College of Computer Studies Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 2
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Lab Unit(s): 1
Effectivity: Document Code: Date Issued:
Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
SY 2004 – 2005 QR – AAD – 009 26 April 2004
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory course to information system. The course will
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Discuss characteristics of the Information Age
• Differentiate between data and information, and describe the characteristics of high-
quality data.
• Name and describe the components of a computer-based information system.
• Describe the capabilities expected of information systems in modern organizations.
• Describe opportunities for strategic use of information systems.
• To explore the idea of information: its various forms, useful lifetime, quality
• Know why information is important to organizations, and how it is used, stored and
processed.
• Identify the major hardware components of a computer
• Describe the design and functioning of the central processing unit
• Describe the main types of primary and secondary storage
• Distinguish between primary and secondary storage along the dimensions of speed, cost,
and capacity
• Describe the hierarchy of a computer according to power and their respective roles
• Differentiate the types of input and output technologies and their uses
• Describe what multimedia systems are and what technologies they use
To develop skills with communications tools such as e-mail, and the presentation of
information using a common mark-up language or HTML
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Curriculum Development ALMA V. DR. SOCORRO M.
Section DELA CRUZ RODRIGUEZ
This is a controlled document. Revision of this course outline should undergo the standard procedure. The
original copy of this course outline is located at the office of the Academic Affairs. The user should secure 1/
the latest revision of this course outline from the Office of the Academic Affairs Dept. 5
Course Code: Prerequisite:
COURSE OUTLINE COMP02 COMP01
College of Computer Studies Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 2
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Lab Unit(s): 1
Effectivity: Document Code: Date Issued:
Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
SY 2004 – 2005 QR – AAD – 009 26 April 2004
COURSE CONTENT
RECOMMENDED
TOPIC(S) NUMBER OF
SESSION(S)
PRELIM PERIOD
I. Orientation 1
1. Setting of ‘house’ rules.
2. Discussion of the College Mission, Vision and
Objectives.
3. Course Requirements
4. Grading System
II. Introduction 8
1.1 Using the Web
1.1.1 Surfing the Web
1.1.2 Your Web Pages
1.1.3 Clients, Servers, and URLs
1.1.4 Searching the Web
1.1.5 Commerce on the Web
1.1.6 Some Ethical Considerations
1.2 What’s in the Web
1.2.1 What's in a Web Page?
1.2.2 A First Look at HTML
1.2.3 A More Detailed Look at HTML
1.2.4 Creating Links to Other Documents
1.2.5 Images and Multimedia
1.3 Writing Web Pages
1.3.1 Organizing the Process
1.3.2 Some Final Thoughts
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Curriculum Development ALMA V. DR. SOCORRO M.
Section DELA CRUZ RODRIGUEZ
This is a controlled document. Revision of this course outline should undergo the standard procedure. The
original copy of this course outline is located at the office of the Academic Affairs. The user should secure 2/
the latest revision of this course outline from the Office of the Academic Affairs Dept. 5
Course Code: Prerequisite:
COURSE OUTLINE COMP02 COMP01
College of Computer Studies Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 2
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Lab Unit(s): 1
Effectivity: Document Code: Date Issued:
Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
SY 2004 – 2005 QR – AAD – 009 26 April 2004
RECOMMENDED
TOPIC(S) NUMBER OF
SESSION(S)
MIDTERM PERIOD
III. Unit 2 - Introduction to Java 8
2.1 Reading and Modifying a Java Program
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Reading a Java Applet
2.1.3 How to Run a Java Applet
2.1.4 A Second Look at Java Applets
2.2 Graphics and Variables
2.2.1 The Applet, Graphics, and Color Classes
2.2.2 Types, Variables, and Identifiers
2.3 Object-Oriented Programming
2.3.1 Classes, Objects, and Inheritance
2.3.2 Methods
2.3.3 A Review of OOP
2.4 Understanding Classes
2.4.1 Widgets: Buttons and Other GUI Components
2.4.2 Event-Driven Programming
2.4.3 Getting Input from the User
2.4.4 Controlling the Appearance of Your Applet
2.5 Designing a Class
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Curriculum Development ALMA V. DR. SOCORRO M.
Section DELA CRUZ RODRIGUEZ
This is a controlled document. Revision of this course outline should undergo the standard procedure. The
original copy of this course outline is located at the office of the Academic Affairs. The user should secure 3/
the latest revision of this course outline from the Office of the Academic Affairs Dept. 5
Course Code: Prerequisite:
COURSE OUTLINE COMP02 COMP01
College of Computer Studies Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 2
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Lab Unit(s): 1
Effectivity: Document Code: Date Issued:
Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
SY 2004 – 2005 QR – AAD – 009 26 April 2004
RECOMMENDED
TOPIC(S) NUMBER OF
SESSION(S)
FINAL PERIOD
IV. Unit 3 – The Java Language 8
3.1 Java Fundamentals
3.1.1 Arithmetic Operators and Expressions
3.1.2 Boolean Operators and Expressions
3.1.3 Simple Control Structures
3.2 Loops
3.2.1 The Need for Iteration
3.2.2 Two Different Loops
3.2.3 Designing a Loop
3.2.4 Testing a Loop
3.2.5 Some Examples of Loops
3.3 Designing Classes and Methods
3.3.1 The Process of Programming
3.3.2 Designing a Simple Class
3.3.3 Designing a Helper Class
3.3.4 Building a Complex Program
TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES
A. Recommended Textbook(s)
1. Schildt, Herbert, 2002, Java 2: The Complete Reference, 5th Edition,
McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media.
B. Recommended Reference(s)
1. Ralph M. Stair. Principles of IS, A Managerial Approach, Latest Edition. Prentice Hall
2. James O. Hicks. Management Information Systems, A User Perspective, Latest
Edition. McGraw-Hill
3. Richie Marshall Eardly . Information System is Business, Latest Edition. McGraw-Hill
4. Larry Long. Management Information System, Latest Edition. Prentice Hall
5. Judith C. Simon. Introduction Information Systems, Latest Edition. Wiley
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Curriculum Development ALMA V. DR. SOCORRO M.
Section DELA CRUZ RODRIGUEZ
This is a controlled document. Revision of this course outline should undergo the standard procedure. The
original copy of this course outline is located at the office of the Academic Affairs. The user should secure 4/
the latest revision of this course outline from the Office of the Academic Affairs Dept. 5
Course Code: Prerequisite:
COURSE OUTLINE COMP02 COMP01
College of Computer Studies Credit Unit(s): 3 Lecture Unit(s): 2
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Lab Unit(s): 1
Effectivity: Document Code: Date Issued:
Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
SY 2004 – 2005 QR – AAD – 009 26 April 2004
GRADING SYSTEM
Lecture: Laboratory:
Prelims Midterm Finals
Prelims Midterm Finals
Quizzes 40% 40% 40% Average MP
40% 40% 40%
Class Standing 10% 10% 10% Class Standing
10% 10% 10%
Major Exam 50% 50% 50% Major Exam
40% 40% 40%
TOTAL 100% 100% 100% TOTAL 100%
100% 100%
Lecture Grade = 30% Prelims + 30% Midterm + 40% Finals
Laboratory Grade = 30% Prelims + 30% Midterm + 40% Finals
Final Grade = 60% Lecture Grade + 40% Laboratory Grade
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Curriculum Development ALMA V. DR. SOCORRO M.
Section DELA CRUZ RODRIGUEZ
This is a controlled document. Revision of this course outline should undergo the standard procedure. The
original copy of this course outline is located at the office of the Academic Affairs. The user should secure 5/
the latest revision of this course outline from the Office of the Academic Affairs Dept. 5
