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Two-Year Computer Programming

Two-Year Computer Technician

Chapter I INTRODUCTION
Two-Year Computer Secretarial
Brief History of Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation
Two-Year Animation
Mission Statement, Philosophy and Objectives
Two-Year Mechatronics
Chapter II THE ORGANIZATION

One-Year PC Operations

Chapter III COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

General Education Components

Mission, Vision and Objectives

Chapter V THESIS PROGRAM

Admission Guidelines and Procedures

Chapter VI ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

Admission Requirements
Academic Load
Orientation Program, Attendance and Punctuality
Grading System
Chapter IV CURRICULUM
Ladderized Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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Briefy History of
OUR LADY OF LOURDES COLLEGE FOUNDATION

midwifery made a name for the school by

producing board topnotchers through the years: 69% School Passing
Average (S.P.A) in 1988; 79.7 % S.P.A, in 1990; 87% S.P.A. (62%
National Passing Average (N.P.A)), in 1992; 98% S.P.A (64% N.P.A.) in
1993.

Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation traces its humble

beginning to the pre-war years when a young man, then a medical
student of the University of the Philippines had near-death
experience while schooling. He pledged to Our Lady of Lourdes that
one day he would put up a hospital in his honor.

Encouraged by these heroic accomplishments and challenged

by the constant clamor of the various communities the school
served, for the school to expand its curricular offerings, Our Lady of
Lourdes College Foundation embarked on the offering of other paramedical courses in 1989, namely Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Certificate in Health-Aide.

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

That vision remained a dream until 1960 when the young

man, now a practicing surgeon put up a small medical clinic a Daet,
Camarines Norte. The clinic attended to varies cases. Barely two
years after its establishment, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
expanded to 25-bed capacity. In 1965, it further expanded its bed
capacity to 40 and in 1977 in to a 100-bed capacity.
Dr. Abundio Palencia., the visionary, the dreamer and Founder,
highly sensitive to the concerns of his people, saw the need of
opening a school of midwifery which he envisioned would help
produce the manpower resources urgently needed by various health
agencies.
Nineteen seventy seven (1977) saw the birth of the Our Lady
of Lourdes College Foundation School of Midwifery with an initial
enrollment of eighty (80) and a faculty force of ten (10).

The year nineteen eighty nine was a milestone in the life of

OLLCF. The three-storey concrete school building was put up on a
four- hectare lot a Vinzons Avenue 600 meters away from Our Lady
of Lourdes Hospital, the original school site:
By 1991 the whole school transferred to the new site. Now
with more than enough classrooms and campus space,
administration was further challenged to open more courses to give
the youth of Region 5 more opportunities to acquire knowledge and
skills and empower themselves with degrees which for many years
were only available to those who could afford to go the cites.
June 2005 placed OLLCF again in the Professional Regulations
Commission Board Topnatchers List with two students placing tenth
and one 5th placer in the Nursing Licensure Examination. This
affirmed the institutions reputation of being a producer of board
passer and board topnotchers.

Through the dedicated service and unwavering loyalty to the

institution of the faculty members of the school midwifery and with
full administration support of the school authorities, the school of

In line with its physical plant development program, the

institution continued to expand its land area which has reached 12

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hectares in 2006. This provided for ample
space where the Basic Education building was constructed and
where the academic square is being developed.
Nineteen ninety two marked the opening of more courses
namely: B.S. Medical Technology, B.S Physical Therapy (5 years),
B.S. Radiologic Technology, Associate in Radiologic Technology, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S. Commerce, B.S. Secretarial Administration,
Associate in Department was born with General Science and
Computer Oriented Classes (I-IV).
In June 1993, the first batch of Nursing Graduates passed the
National Board Exam with a school passing average of 73% (the
national passing average is 63%) and in December 1993, the
second batch of the national passing average was 64 %.
Today, Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation has embarked
on a strong faculty development program and massive development
of its other areas of operation, namely: instruction, library,
laboratory, physical plant, student services and community
outreach programs to continue to give its best to the development
of the youth of Region 5 and nearby provinces.
Mission Statement
Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation, as an institution of higher
learning is dedicated in the pursuit of knowledge, Truth and Wisdom
through the Guidance of the Divine Providence as it seeks the total
development and formation of the Filipino Youth.

Toward this end, the academic programs of

Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation is geared towards
empowering its students with human, conceptual and technical
skills so that they can best develop themselves and be instruments
in brining about a GOOD and FRUITFUL LIFE FOR ALL.
It also aims to assist its faculty and personnel to attain their
potentials as human being to promote the social and economic
status of all personnel and try to improve their living and working
conditions, their career prospects and likewise, expect the
commitment on the part of the faculty and personnel to perform
their corresponding obligations, to assist the Administration in their
attainment of the institutions goal and objectives and to abide by
its philosophy and objectives, rules regulations and policies which
are determined by administration in accordance with the
promulgated rules and regulations of the Department of Education,
TESDA, CHED and Law.
If a healthy and harmonious relation between the
administration and school personnel is established then we can be
assured of the viability of this institution towards the realization of
its objectives to make every Lourdenian graduate.
1. a productive Filipino citizen.
2. a citizen who is committed to improving the quality of life of
his people.
3. a fully develop professional who respect the personal worth
and dignity of people and is committed to the development of
his region and nation.

Philosophy and Objectives

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that philosophy and goals of the institution
are achieved.

CHAPTER II - ORGANIZATION
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The highest policy-making body of the school. It is charged
with the tasked of reviewing, enriching and approving vital and
major changes in the organization and sees to it that the policies of
the various sectors of the school are properly implemented.
THE PRESIDENT
Directly responsible to the Board of Trustees for all the
activities of the school of which he is chief. He is the chief executive
officer of the College, the architect of the Colleges future and is the
spokesman of the management; he is elected by the Board and
reports to them at scheduled meetings on the affairs and operation
of the school. He is responsible for the effective management and
growth of the college, successful implementation of policies and
objectives established by the Board of Directors; accomplishment of
profitable results; decision making on major problems.

THE ACADEMIC DEAN

He is directly responsible for the effective and efficient
functioning of his department. He exercises direct supervision over
his faculty members. He sees to it the department plans and
implement academic and co-curricular activities that enhance the
teaching-learning process.
THE FACULTY
He is responsible to give his best in facilitating the teachinglearning process in and out of the classrooms.

THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The head of all academic activities of the College. His main
assignment is to see to it that all academic rules, regulations,
policies and procedures of the school are properly implemented and
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CHAPTER III - COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

VISION
The College of Computer Studies envision to be the leading
laboratory and training center for future practitioners and specialist
in the field of computer science and information technology.
MISSION
The College of Computer Studies affirms to provide quality,
excellent and broad-based training to prepare computer scientist
and information technologist became competent, effective and
creative using the computer system and its applications,
management information, systems programming, and computer
design and architecture.

2. Produced specialist who can make

extensive and sophisticated assembly of computer systems in data
processing, operation analysis, information management, record
keeping, costumer services and external communication.
3. To design, evaluate and maintain quality computer operating
systems, compilers and related software.
4. To provide exposures on the intricacies of integrated hardware
and software aspect of new systems.
5. To equip students with continuing improvement in computer
hardware and program techniques and to create many new areas of
application and research, including real time signal processing,
hospital services, computer control, manufacturing processes,
computer aided instructions and design.

ADMISSION GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Computer Studies opens its door to all private and
public schools entire the Philippines and in other countries
provided they meet the requirements set by the College:
New Enrollees

OBJECTIVES
The College of Computer Studies aims to:
1. Provide intensive training to be able to prepare and design
programs in support in scientific, engineering and commercial
applications.
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1. Must present his/her High School Report Card with a

marked of eligible for college.
2. Must have graduated from a high school duly recognized
by the Philippine Government.
3. Must present Certification of Good Moral Character signed
by the Principal/Head of the school last attended.
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4. Must submit the following:
a. 2 x 2 photo (2 copies, white background)
b. 1 pc. long folder with paper fastener

are all failed; if the student committed

violations under the Student Manual.
Over Load (more than 24 units)
The Dean has the right to give an over load to students who are
graduating and/or to student who has a grade higher than 80.

Transferees
C. ORIENTATION PROGRAM, ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
A transfer student must present the following:
1. Transcript of Records or official copy of grades for
evaluation purposes.
2. Police/NBI clearance
3. 2 x 2 photo (2 copies, white background)
4. 1 pc. long folder with paper fastener
B. ACADEMIC LOAD
The subject load and the sequence of subjects of students must
be in harmony with the approved curriculum of the College.
Full Load (24 units)
A full load is given to a student (freshmen) upon enrollment. A
full load is also given to student who maintains passing grades to
all of his/her subjects.
Under Load (below 24 units)

College Orientation
Orientation for all the students under the College of Computer
Studies is set every semester a week after the start of classes.
This program is organized to enlighten the students on the
policies and guidelines of the College.
Attendance and Punctuality
A student is required to meet the minimum attendance
requirements. Checking of attendance in the classroom using the
class card is every meeting (lecture or laboratory). Every 3
consecutive absences or 5 non-consecutive absences of the
student, his/her class card will be forwarded to the Dean. A
student is required to be in the classroom 10 minutes before the
time to avoid disruption in the class.
D. GRADING SYSTEM

The Dean has the right to deload a student for the following
reasons: if majority of his/her subjects for the previous semester
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The semester is divided into four major
examinations: preliminary, midterm, pre-finals and finals. The
College major subjects are divided into 2 categories:

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100% x 60% =
B. Periodic Examination

Laboratory
Laboratory Exercises/
Case Studies/Projects 100% x 50%
Periodic Grade = [(CS (60%) + Periodic Exam (40%) x 50%) +
Laboratory (50%)]

Subjects without Laboratory

A. Class Standing
60%
Quizzes/Assignments 40%
Recitation
30%
Research/Projects
30%
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100% x 60% =
B. Periodic Examination

40%
100% x 40%

Periodic Grade = CS (60%) + Periodic Exam (40%)

FINAL RATING = (PG + MG + PFG + FG)/4
Subjects with Laboratory
Lecture
A. Class Standing
Quizzes/Assignments
Recitation
Research/Projects
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40%
100% x 40%

FINAL RATING = (PG + MG + PFG + FG)/4

E. AWARDS
The College is giving several awards to students based on the
performance in the class and skills. The following are the awards:
Best in Programming
This award is given to student who excels in the process of
writing, testing, debugging/troubleshooting, and maintaining the
source code of computer programs.
Best in Multimedia Development

60%
40%
30%
30%

This award is given to student who brings together the best in

multimedia technologies by using the latest technology trend
and gives a unique multimedia output.
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Leadership Award
Best in Webpage Development
This award is given to a candidate who leads the college
organization in all the activities and helps the department to
achieved its objectives.

This award is given to student who excels in the documentation

writing for display and can also include any content dynamically
generated and displayed on the World-wide web.
Best in Thesis

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

This award is given to graduating student/group of students who

satisfactorily developed and defended their output and have an
average of 98 or above.

I.

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENTS

1.

LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES

Best in Stenography

English 1
English 2
English 3
Gamiting Fil., Komposisyon at Pagbasa
Sining at pakikipagtalastasan
Philippines Literature
World Literature
Philosophy of Man

This award is given to student who can rapidly write and concise
enough to enable the writer to keep pace with normal speech.
Best in PC Hardware Servicing
This award is given to student who can easily troubleshoot,
assemble, disassemble, and setup a computer.
Best in Keyboarding
This award is given to student who excels in keyboarding and
must have a grade of 98 or above.
Best in Practicum
This award is given to graduating student who render excellent
services to his/her on-the-job training.
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3

MATHEMATICS, NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHOLOGY

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College of Algebra
Trigonometry/Analytic Geometry
Differential/Integral Calculus
Fundamental of Accounting
Introduction to Physical Science
Introduction to Biological Science
Discrete Structure
Probability and Statistics
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3.

SOCIAL SCIENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS

History of Phil., Roots and Culture

Politics and Governance with Phil. Const.
Society and Culture with FH/HD/AIDS/
Drug Addiction
General Psychology
Introduction to Economics with LRT
Business Organization
Life and Works of Rizal
Electronics and Electricity
Digital and Electronics
PC Troubleshooting
Structure Cabling System

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Subject Code
: ENGL2
Subject Title
: English 2
Subject Description:

3
3
3
3
3

This course is a continuation of Engl1 and covers the

development of advance language skills in critical thinking and
problem solving skill. It also provides training on goal setting, self
assessment and monitoring skill, time management strategies and
communicative competence for general and academic purposes.
Lesson and activities include writing routine and special business
letters and reports.

3
3
3
3

PE
NSTP

8
6

TOTAL

179

COURSE DESCRIPTION
I.

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENTS

Subject Code
: ENGL 1
Subject Title
: English 1
Subject Description:
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This covers the development of communication competence

in English with emphasis on effective reading and writing and
listening skills. It is designed to develop language learning
strategies, effective communication techniques, and academic
study skill. Lesson and activities involve development of oral and
written communication, and effective use of reference and resource.

Subject Code: ENGl3

Subject Title: English 3
Subject Description:
This course is designed to respond to the needs of students to
gain proficiency in the use of the English language to be able to
communicate thoughts and ideas effectively. This course will also
help the students be aware of the structure of the English language
and also be conscious of the correct production of sound, rhythm
and intonation thereby giving them the confidence in speaking the
language.
Subject Code: Fil1
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Subject Title: Gamiting Fil., Komposisyon
at Pagbasa
Subject Description:
Ang kursong ito ay magbibgay focus sa pagbasa at pagsulat
bilang kasangkapan sa pagtuto. Ituturo sa kursong ito ay may
estratehiya sa pagbasa ng ibat ibang genre ng maga texto
nakasulat. Lilinangin din ang mga kasanayan sa pagsulat ng ibat
ibang sulating akademik. Magiging batayan paksa ang ukol sa
humanidades at agham panlipunan, at agham at teknolohiya.
Subject Code: Fil1
Subject Title: Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan
Subject Description:
Pag-aaralan and Filipino bilang isang wiikang dinamiko na
gagamitin sa komunikasyon pasalita at pasulat. Lilinangin and apat
na makrong kasanayan sa pakikinig. Pasasalita at pagsulat sa
pamamagitan ng ibat ibang texto at kontexro.

MATHEMATICS, NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHONOLOGY

Subject Code: Math1
Subject Title: College Algebra
Subject Description

solutions of quadratic equations, exponents

and radicals complex number binomial expansions, determinants,
progressions, and theory, of equations as applied to business
problem.

Subject Code: Acctg1

Subject Title: Fundamental of Accounting 1
Subject Description
This course will cover introduction to financial accounting
within the context of business and business decisions. It will explore
the development of accounting information and the use of various
types of accounting information found in financial statements and
annual reports. It will emphasize what accounting information is,
why it is important and how it is used by economic decision makers.
Specifically, it will cover introduction to business and decision
making, basic structure and development of useful accounting
information, understanding the basic financial statements cash
(balance sheet, income statement, and statement of owners equity
and statement of cash flows) forms of outside assurance on
financial statement; and analysis of accounting information.
Subject Code: NatSci1
Subject Title: Biological Science
Subject Description

This provides students with solid and working knowledge of

pre-calculus algebra with emphasis on the understanding of
concepts and development of manipulation skills. It cover a review
of basic arithmetic operators, sets real number systems, special
products and factoring linear equations, algebra and graphic

This is
emphasized
system with
applications

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an introductory course to an animal kingdom which

the study of structures and functions of the organ
the special reference body and relates the practical
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laboratory exercises that emphasize the study
of structures and functions of the organ system of vertebrates.
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS

culture, the personal and social values of

Filipinos, the historical influence on cultural variations, the structure
of Filipino culture viewed in term of adaptability to change, and an
understanding of different culture in todays world. Also discussed is
family planning, HIV-AIDS education and Drug Addiction.

Subject Code: Hist1

Subject Title: History of the Phil., Roots and Culture
Subject Description
This course aims the give the student an understanding of the
flow of ideas and events in history. It covers the political, economics,
social and cultural development of the Philippines from its beginning
to the modern period.
Subject Code: PolSci1
Subject Title: Politics and Governance with Phil. Constitution
Subject Description
This course study of the basic concept and issues concerning
politics and governance at the local, national and global levels.
Subject Code: SocCul
Subject Title: Society and Culture with Family Planning, HIVAIDS
Education and Drug Addiction
Subject Description:

Subject Code: Econ1

Subject Title: Introduction to Economics with LRT
Subject Description
In this course, student learn the various economic questions,
economic methods, and the market, as basis economic concepts
such as elasticity, price regulation, and consumer behavior, theory
of the firm, market structures, general equilibrium, production and
the firms economics. The implication of changes in prices,
quantities and policies on resource allocation are explored. Also
discussed are land reform and an introduction to the basic concept
of taxation.
Subject Code: GenPsych
Subject Title: General Psychology
Subject Description

A study of man in a stage of interaction, the course deals with

the basic structure of human societies, its anthropological basis in
formation the main forces that hold groups together or weaken
them, as well as the conditions that transform social life. Also
discussed are the development and characteristics of Filipino

This is an introductory course to the study of psychology as a

science of human behavior. Discussion of the different theories,
principles, and concepts aim to give the students basic knowledge
of human behavior and focuses on the fundamental questions of
how and why we think, feel and behave the way we do, how we get
along with one another, and why we become the unique individual
mind.

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Subject Code: Mngt1
Subject Title: Business Organization
Subject Description
This course will enable the student to determine the concept
of business in general, the theory of organization in business and
industry, the theory of management-sound practices and
fundamental principles.

ITE PROFESSIONAL CORE COURSES

Subject Code: DatStruc
Subject Title: Data Structures
Subject Description
This course on data that can characterized by its organization
and the operation that are defined on it. It includes data
representation, organization, and processing the viewpoint of data
structure.

BASIC ITE CORE COURSES

Subject Code: CS1
Subject Title: Computer Fundamentals
Subject Description
This course deals on the overview of computer; Computer
hardware and software; essential use of computer; problem solving
with computer; basic of computer system; disk operating system
(DOS); input/output hardware; and storage hardware.

Subject Code: Compro1

Subject Title: Computer Programming1
Subject Description
This course is specially focused to the study of the C
Programming. Topics includes overview of C; Variables, Constants,
Operators, and expressions; Program Control Statements; Functions;
Arrays and Pointers.

Subject Code: DigDesign

Subject Title: Digital Design
Subject Description

Subject Code: Compro2

Subject Title: Computer Programming 2
Subject Description

This course is concerned with the design of digital electronics

circuits. The course is also known by other names such as logic
design, digital logic switching circuits, and digital systems./ this
employed in the design of system such as digital computers, control
system, data communications and many applications that requires
electronic digital hardware.

This course is specifically focused to the study of the C++

programming Topics includes overview of C++; Variables,
Constants, Operators, and Expressions; Programming Control
Statements; Functions; Arrays and Pointers.

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Subject Code: CS7

Subject Title: Principles of Operating System

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Subject Description
This course deals on computer architecture and structure,
essential of using an operating system, responsibilities of operating
system in kernel, processes and threads, scheduling algorithms,
process communication, synchronization, deadlock prevention,
memory and system protection.

Subject Description
This course offers a diverse sampling of the areas of
theoretical computer science. Basic theoretical concept are
introduced including finite state automata, regular expressions,
context- free grammars, pushdown automata, Turing machines and
recursive enumerable language, the Halting problem, the ChurchTuring Thesis and complexity theory.

Subject Code: CSElec

Subject Title: Web Page Programming
Subject Description
This course teaches the student to create interactive Web
sites for the internet. Emphasis is placed on the proper and effective
use of scripting languages including HTML, Cascading Style sheets,
DHTML, and JavaScript. Incorporation of Multimedia elements such
as video, audio and graphic files, as well as self-made animations is
also covered.
Subject Code: DbaseMngt
Subject Title: Databases Management
Subject Description
This course covers the needs to understand database
implementation
design
and
programming
with
database
management with database management, how database are being
managed, designing database conceptual and logical, database
administration, concept and methods to the management of data
resources in an organization.

Subject Code: SoftEng

Subject Title: Software Engineering
Subject Description
This course presents an in treatment of many software
engineering topics including: software engineering paradigms,
requirement specification, functional design, object oriented design,
software verification, and maintenance; Comprehensive discussion
of human-computer interaction and user interface.
Subject Code: Networking
Subject Title: Networking Principles and Programming
Subject Description

Subject Code: Automata

Subject Title: Automata and Language Theory

This course deals on installation of local area network (LAN),

electronic input/output devices, LAN design, communication

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protocols, network certification requirements
and procedures in selecting, installing and managing a LAN.
FREE ELECTIVE
Subject Code: FreeElec
Subject Title: Multimedia
Subject Description
This course covers overview and application of multimedia
system. A brief overview of audio, video and image compressions
and processing. Operating system that support for continuous
media application; system service, device and user interface;
Multimedia over network; multimedia file system and information
models; Presentation and authoring; multimedia over network;
multimedia communication system and application and knowledgebased multimedia system.
Subject Code: FreeElec
Subject Title: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Subject Description
This course introduces artificial intelligence, research tools fro
Al problem solving, representation for Al and knowledge-intensive
problem solving, released expert system, case-based and model
based resolving systems, models for reasoning, machine learning,
neural network and presentation of important Al application areas.
Subject Code: FreeElec
Subject Title: Electronics and Electricity
Subject Description

This course the basic and advanced

principles of electronic and electricity. Topics include introduction on
electronics and electricity theories, law of electricity, measuring
device, electronic components, electronic component assembly,
troubleshooting electronic components.
Subject Code: FreeElec
Subject Title: Digital Electronics
Subject Description
This course is concerned with the design of digital electronics
circuits and will provide training in digital electronics. It introduced
the basic areas including numbering systems, semiconductors for
digital device, logic circuits, operation, safety and proper use of test
equipment.
Subject Code:
FreeElec
No. of Units:
3
Prerequisite:
None
Subject Title:
Structure Cabling System
Subject Description
This course is designed as an introduction to structured
cabling and network fundamentals. Topics, include introduction to
structured cabling, planning and cabling, integrated SCS cost
comparison: construction cost, labor cost and operational cost.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS
Subject Description

Subject Code:

SA1

Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory on selected topics in

classical and modern physics including kinetics and Newtons Law of
Motion, electronic and magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves and
quantum physics.

No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
COLLEGE ORIENTATION
Subject Description
This course is aimed to assist college freshmen in their entry
into the tertiary level by means of seminars, and varied activities
which will acquaint them to a new and challenging student life
ahead.

Subject Code:
PE 1
No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
Self-Testing Activities
Subject Description

Subject Code:
No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
TRIGONOMETRY
Subject Description

The purpose of this course is to develop competence in:

physic fitness body management skills, throwing and catching skills,
skills related to striking with the body, skills related to striking with
objects and strategies for physical activities.

This course is concerned in developing skills of the students in

solving problems, which involves triangles. This subject will also
help them to have a deeper insight about the importance of
knowing trigonometric principle.

Subject Code:
No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
NSRP 1 and 2
Subject Description

Subject Code:
No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
English Plus
Subject Description

This course in mandated by law in recognition of the youths

role in nation-building. It aims to include nationalism, and advance
their involvement in civic and public affairs through the Reserved
Officers Training Corps, National Service Training Program, and
Literary Training Service.

This course aims to improve the English language proficiency

of college freshmen by learning the critical grammatical structures
necessary for communicative functions such as narrating,
describing, giving directions, ect. and to acquire adequate
vocabulary needed for academic study. The emphasis is the use of
English for communication.

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Subject Code:
Subject Code:
PE 2
No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
Rhythmic Activities
Subject Description

No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
LOGIC
Subject Description

This course is concerned with the understanding of health and

safety practices related to participation in physical activities. It is
also geared toward applying critical thinking skills to games/sport,
gymnastics, dance and individual and developmental activities.

This is a course on introductory philosophy and the role and

operation of logic in the philosophical discourse (as the
philosophical disciple of correct reasoning and inferential thinking
using the principle of Aristotelian-Thomistic Logic or the classical
logic).

Subject Code:
SA 2
No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
Love, Courtship and Marriage
Subject Description

Subject Code:
PE 3
No. of Units:
Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
INDIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS
Subject Description

This course is concerned with equipping college students with

basic knowledge about love, courtship and marriage. It aims to
imbibe the necessary values, especially responsibility and
accountability that go with these profound concepts.
Subject Code:
FreeElec
No. of Units:
3
Prerequisite:
None
Subject Title: DEFFERENTIAL /INTEGRAL CALCULUS
Subject Description

The course focuses on history, equipment, facilities,

terminologies and skills of different individual and dual sports.

This course deals with the function and limit of an algebraic

expression and with the concepts and properties of indefinite and
definite integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithm and
exponential functions.
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Subject Title:
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Subject Description
This course deals with the basic principles of chemistry,
atomic theory, relationship of properties of substances to structure,
chemical bonding, chemical formula, and chemical equation.
Subject Code:
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Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Subject Description

Prerequisite:
Subject Title:
PHILIPPINE LITERATURE
Subject Description

This is a course that deals with statistical concept and

mathematical chances. Topics include frequency distribution,
distribution of empirical data, probability distribution, mathematical
expectation and commonly occurring distribution needed for
understanding basic ideas and statistical inferences.

This is a course designed to develop analytical thinking and

literary skill essential to the understanding and appreciation of
literature with focus on Philippines works.

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Subject Title:
PHILOSOPHY OF MAN
Subject Description
An initiation to the existential awareness of the human
predicament: embodiment, historicity, freedom, love, knowledge,
work, and death.
Subject Code:
PE 4
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Subject Title:
TEAM SPORTS/GAMES
Subject Description

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No. of Units:
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Subject Title:
Life and Works of Rizal
Subject Description
A study of the biography of Dr. Jose Rizal a critical view of the
social order in which he lived through an analysis of his works and
letters, his opinions on nationalism, government, religion education,
as well as his philosophy of living and the relevance of his ideas to
contemporary Philippines society.
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Subject Title:
World Literature
Subject Description

This course deals with training the student to work

cooperatively in a group through team sport such as basketball,
volleyball, and other similar games which promote helping and
supporting comrades.

This course aims to help students appreciate the breath and

depth of literature in different countries. This also aims to deepen
the students understanding of the different literary genres and must
have read representatives literary texts from all continents and from
all literary periods.

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Subject Code:

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Subject Title: Differential/Integral Calculus
Subject Description:

presented and approved by the department

in the form of a defense.
Description

This course deals with the function and limit of the Algebraic
Expression and with the concepts and properties of indefinite and
definite integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithm, and
exponential functions.

THESIS PROGRAM
The thesis program was designed to provide an chance for
students to undertake research on a specific area in Computer
Science. Students of this program may commence research through
the application of existing technologies or through further studies of
new technologies. The force of the program is to promote and
develop the skill of students in a particular area of study. The output
of the program is the result of all the knowledge required and
acquired throughout the Bachelor degree program. The minimum
expectation from the program is to build up the students technical
skills. The study is a requirement for graduation and should be
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Credit units : 6 units

Pre-requisites : All major courses prior to Thesis 1 as specified in
the curriculum, including Practicum, are prerequisite courses of the
Thesis Program. Any student, who has not successfully passed any
of the information technology courses prior to Thesis 1, as listed in
his/her corresponding curriculum, is not allowed to enroll for the
Thesis Program. (Please refer to the BSCS curriculum).
Duration : 8 - 12 months
Expected Outputs : A developed product (e.g. software,
information system plan etc.) with complete documentation as
specified in the proposal as well as a complete documentation of
the research study (the thesis paper). All these outputs must be
approved by the panel members based on the conditions set as
requirements for passing the program.
General Objective
To find out how the students understood and learned the
theories, concepts, tools and methodologies of Computer Science,
and how he/ she applies them for a specific problem solving
purpose.
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1. To expose the students to a self-directed,
non-classroom learning environment;
2. To enhance the technical skills of students in applying the
different methodologies, tools, techniques, and standards in
systems/software analysis, design, and implementation;
3. To develop the teamwork, communication (presentation and
technical writing/documentation), and project management skills of
students; and
4. To train the students in the total approach to problem solving by
applying their knowledge in computer science as solutions to
different problem domains.

AREAS OF RESEARCH
Acceptable areas of research for the BSCS program are:
1. analysis, design, and implementation of systems (e.g.
information, business, education, geographic, etc.)
2. artificial intelligence (e.g. ICAI, expert systems, agents, etc.)
3. software engineering (e.g. CASE Tools, software metrics, objectoriented analysis and design methodology, etc.)
4. networking
5. algorithms
6. compilers
7. web application

THESIS PROJECTS
The program department of the school, through the combined
efforts of the Dean and the Program Chair, shall determine the
possible thesis projects that students of a particular batch may
develop. These thesis projects normally belong to certain areas of
research and are identified before students start developing thesis
proposals. The expertise of faculty members is commonly the
determining factor in the identification of thesis research areas. The
program department should make a list of the acceptable areas of
research and announce these to the students. The areas of research
will be applicable to the whole batch enrolling in Thesis 1.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Thesis Project involves the active participation of several
entities of a school. Each of these entities has a role to perform. The
responsibilities of each entity are given, but are not limited to, the
discussions that follow. Each entity of a school must always seek out
ways and mean to continually improve the performance of the
students in the thesis program.

TYPES OF THESIS

THE DEAN

Acceptable types of thesis are:

1. a system development (computerization) project
2. a software development project

The Dean should serve as the overall guardian of a schools

thesis program. The success of the thesis program depends heavily
on the guidance, support, knowledge of the program, and direction
set by the Dean.

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Responsibilities
1. Contributes in identifying areas of research (thesis topics) for a
particular batch of students.
2. Identifies various thesis development programs for both students
and faculty members.
3. Performs conflict resolution of all thesis-related matters elevated
by the Program Chair.

1. Contributes in identifying areas of research (thesis topics) for a

particular batch of students.
2. Performs conflict resolution of all thesis-related matter.
3. Assign a faculty member as Thesis Adviser to a particular Thesis
Group upon the request of the Thesis Group and the approval of the
faculty member (approval depends on the thesis topic and the
expertise or area of specialization of the faculty member). The
Program Chair may also assign an approved research of a faculty
member to a thesis group or thesis groups depending on certain
conditions and criteria set by the department.
4.
Ensures that thesis advisers, students (the current 4th
year and terminal students), and other concerned parties are
informed of the thesis policies and procedures through a thesis
orientation at the start of Thesis 1.

5. Ensures that students, advisers and other

concerned faculty members receive a copy of all materials
regarding thesis requirements, schedules, and other relevant
information.
6. Conducts meetings with Thesis Advisers and Thesis Groups for
information dissemination and issues/concerns resolution.
7. Screens compliance of all Thesis Groups with the minimum
requirements of the Thesis Program before scheduling any group for
defense.
8. Assigns the panel members for the Proposal Defense and Thesis 2
Defense based on:
the expertise/area of specialization of faculty members
the topic of the thesis
9. Schedules the Thesis Proposal defense and Thesis defense and
reserves the required facilities and equipment.
10. The Program Chair is responsible for giving an orientation to a
member of the panel who is not an IT faculty member of the school
or to a member of the panel who is not familiar with the Thesis
Policies and Procedures.
10. The Program Chair is responsible for informing the students and
panelists of any information pertinent to the defense (e.g.
conditions for a re-defense schedule, etc.).
11. Writes the grade in the grading sheet of all students enrolled in
Thesis 1.
12. Submits the required reports:
summarized status reports and copies of status reports by thesis
advisers
grades of students in Thesis 1 (grouped by thesis project)
13. Determines and ensures compliance of all Thesis Groups with
thesis requirements, and submission dates.
17. Implements all thesis program-related policies, procedures,
directives, and activities and ensures strict adherence of all
concerned parties to the thesis policies, procedures, and schedules.

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THE PROGRAM CHAIR

The Program Chair ensures the success of the schools thesis
program by providing faculty members with the necessary
competence to handle a particular research area. Faculty
development contributes significantly in the growth of a faculty
members competence or expertise in a certain field.
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THE THESIS ADVISER
A Thesis Adviser is an IT faculty member assigned by the Program
Chair to a thesis group. Each thesis group shall be assigned a thesis
adviser depending on the topic submitted.
Responsibilities
1. Clarifies thesis policies, procedures, and requirements.
2. Guides the proponents in the achievement of the objectives of
their study (i.e. acts as a consultant) and in the preparation for
defense (i.e. giving a mock defense).
3. Directs the group to sources of information necessary to
accomplish the requirements of the thesis project.
4. Monitors the progress of the advisees study through the
submission of periodic reports and deliverables.
5. Evaluates the group members project management skills and
gives advises for any deficiencies.
6. Ensures that all members of the thesis group know how to
program and are the only programmers of the software.
7. Reviews thesis documents and deliverables for correctness and
completeness.
8. Ensures that all thesis projects endorsed for defense have
completely and correctly met the requirements and all documents
submitted for defense are properly signed.
9. Certifies the acceptability of the thesis proposal for Thesis
Proposal defense and the thesis document and thesis output for
Thesis 2 defense.
10. The Thesis Adviser reserves the right to recommend or reject
the thesis project for Thesis 2 Defense. Recommendation for
defense is indicated when the Thesis Adviser has signed the
Advisers Recommendation Sheet. Thesis documents not signed by
the Thesis Adviser should not be scheduled for a defense.
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11. Helps settle conflicts within the group.

12. Submits the required reports:
status reports and copies of status reports by students
log of meetings with students
13. Endorses letters of complaints.
A change in Thesis Adviser may be requested at the end of the
semester upon the recommendation and approval of the Program
Chair or Dean.
THE PANEL MEMBERS
Selection
The Program Chair selects the panel members by matching
the expertise of the faculty members and the thesis topic of a
Thesis Group. The Program Chair finalizes the panel members of a
Thesis Group and submits a copy to the Dean within the specified
deadline. Panel members who are non-IT faculty members of the
school must be approved by the Dean.
Responsibilities
1. Knows the theoretical principles in computer science of the topic
to be defended.
2. Reads the Thesis document before the defense date.
3. Punctuality in all Thesis defense schedules.
4. Contributes positively in the defense exercise by asking the
Thesis Group pertinent questions which would clarify and evaluate
the knowledge of the students in the topic of their study (problem
domain) and their application of principles in computer science (e.g.
theories, programming, etc.). Questions of each panelist must be
written in the Panelist List of Questions Form.
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5. Evaluates objectively the presentation of
the students, the developed software, and the responses made by
the students.
6. At all times promotes and exhibits unbiased behavior that is
deemed appropriate and consistent with any academic exercise.
7. Observes all thesis policies and procedures.

7. The group has the responsibility to ensure

that the thesis project is completed within the scheduled deadlines.
8. All members of the group must sign the Thesis Policies and
Procedures Acceptance Form to indicate that they fully understand
and accept everything contained in the Thesis Policies and
Procedures as well as all matters pertinent to the Thesis Program.

THE THESIS GROUP

REGULAR THESIS MEETINGS

1. A thesis group is composed of a minimum of two (2) and

maximum of four (4) members.
2. A thesis group shall be given a passing grade for Thesis 1 only
after complying with all the requirements of Thesis 1, which are the
following:
a thesis proposal approved by the school
partial documentation and completion of the system as specified
3. If the group wishes to change their approved topic, the
proponents will have to submit and defend the new proposal.
4. In the event of a group breaking up into separate groups, the
subgroup inheriting the original project proposal will be allowed to
continue working on the approved project. The subgroup proposing
a new topic must have their proposal approved.
5. In cases of conflict where the group fails to decide which
subgroup will inherit the original proposal and is still determined to
break-up their original group, the Program Chair reserves the right
to give a failing grade to each member of the group for the Thesis
subject they are enrolled in.
6. All members of the original group must inform the Program Chair
of their intention to break-up the group. The Program Chair will
handle each request on a case-to-case basis. For matters of serious
concern, the Program Chair may elevate the matter to the Dean, as
the case requires.

thesis meetings will be held, to serve as venue for students

who are doing their thesis and faculty members who are advising
thesis groups, to discuss bi-weekly accomplishments of each thesis
group. A member of the group (on a rotation) will discuss the
groups accomplishments and status of their project. Depending on
the size of the entire thesis batch, the Program Chair allots a
specified time for each group. Technical matters should be briefly
discussed and a faculty member attending may give advises,
comments, and suggestions all for the main purpose of elevating
the consciousness of the students regarding computer science
matters. The Program Chair leads the meeting and may open this to
lower batches for a Listen Only condition. This will promote
awareness of students regarding technology and application of
theories. It is suggested that the Thesis Adviser note and validate
the accomplishments stated by the thesis group to avoid delays in
the compliance of thesis requirements. The regular thesis meetings
may also serve as the venue to disseminate additional information
or to clarify issues regarding the thesis program. The Thesis Adviser
is required to submit a status report regarding the progress of each
thesis group being handled. The Program Chair is required to submit
a summary report of the status of all groups in the school
undergoing the thesis program as well as a photocopy of the status
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and Program Chair must be submitted to the
Dean every first Friday of the month.

THE THESIS 1 STAGE

The
Thesis
Proposal
is
a
documentation of the groups project study to be submitted to the
Program Chair for approval. The Thesis Adviser, before submission
to the Program Chair, must sign the thesis proposal for the Thesis
Proposal Defense. Thesis proposals without the signature of the
Thesis Adviser will not be accepted nor scheduled for a Thesis
Proposal Defense.

Students who have completed all major subjects specified in

the curriculum prior to the Thesis 1 subject may enroll in Thesis 1.
THESIS 1 REQUIREMENTS

THE THESIS 1 DEFENSE

The following are requirements for Thesis 1, which have to be

submitted to the Dean on or before the specified deadline(s):
1. Thesis Proposal Documentation (refer to the Proposal
Documentation Outline and Guidelines of the program or topic for
content details)
2. Log of meetings held with the students.
3. Accomplished Thesis 1 Grading Sheet

The Thesis Proposal defense is conducted to determine if the

students are technically prepared to undergo thesis development. A
project, which is worth a thesis, is identified and completely defined
through the presentation and explanation by the students, the
proper questioning by the panelists, and the requirement of
appropriate revisions.
Mechanics

Submission of the requirements depends upon the schedule

announced by the Program Chair. At the end of the semester, a
Thesis 1 Documentation must be submitted to the Program
Chair to complete the requirements for Thesis 1. Refer to Thesis
Documentation Outline and Guidelines of the program. Failure to
submit the Thesis 1 Documentation on the date and time when it is
due will mean that the group will fail in Thesis 1 regardless of
whatever grade the panelists and thesis adviser have identified
initially.
THE THESIS PROPOSAL

1. The thesis proposal defense shall take a maximum of one hour

for the following:
15-minute presentation of the proposal
question and answer
discussion/deliberation on the feasibility of the proposal
evaluation of the proposal
2. Failure to submit the thesis proposal on the date and time when it
is due will mean that the group will fail in Thesis 1.
3. Failure to submit an approved thesis proposal within the specified
period will also mean that the group will fail in Thesis 1.
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1. A panel composed of two (2) faculty members from the IT
Department and the Program Chair shall review and recommend
approval of the thesis proposal. If the Program Chair is the adviser
of the group to undergo a Thesis Proposal defense, the Dean may
take the Program Chairs place.
2. A panelist from the computer industry or from the client of the
project may also be invited to review and recommend approval of
the thesis proposal.
3. All members of the panel shall observe the Thesis Defense
Policies and Procedures.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Criteria for evaluation includes:
Correctness and completeness of the thesis proposal
documentation.
Scope of work:
feasibility of finishing the project within one year
amount of effort and work that the group is expected to perform
practicality of the project
uniqueness and originality of the project
availability of resources
technology involved and/or application of computer science
theories
technical depth of the project
Decision
1. Each student is required to participate in the defense. All
students should exhibit sufficient initial knowledge of the topic
being proposed (problem domain), technical competence to execute
the project, and have the necessary resources to implement the
proposal.
2. The group may get any of the following evaluation:
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Acceptable for submission to the Dean.

Acceptable with Revisions (the group must revise proposal
accordingly and defend again)
Disapproved Project (the group must look for another topic)
Unacceptable Project (the group failed Thesis 1)
3. Thesis Proposals with revisions as determined by the panelists
should be revised accordingly. Disapproved projects should be
changed. Thesis groups should keep on revising or changing
the proposal as required until an acceptable evaluation of
the thesis proposal is achieved. Failure to get acceptance for a
thesis proposal means the group fails Thesis 1
(Unacceptable Project).
THESIS 1 GRADE
The Thesis 1 grade is given only at the end of the semester
when all requirements for Thesis 1 have been complied with. The
following serves as the guidelines for determining the Thesis 1
grade of a student.
1. If the group has an approved thesis proposal within the specified
period, a minimum grade of 3.0 may be given to each student of the
group.
2. However, based on the criteria indicated below, the grade of each
student may be higher than 3.0:
2.1. Thesis 1 Deliverables and Output (40 pts.) To be
rated by the Program Chair.
2.1.1. The output of the group is complete in
accordance with the specified requirements (20 pts.)
2.1.2. The output of the group is correct in accordance
with the theories and concepts of the topic category (20
pts.)
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2.2. Thesis 1 Proposal Defense
Performance (35 pts.) To be rated by the Thesis Panelists
2.2.1. The student was responsible for authoring at least
1/n (where n is the number of members in a group) of
the content of the Thesis Documentation (10 pts.)
2.2.2. The student contributed significant ideas for
discussion (10 pts.)
2.2.3. The student correctly answered questions given
by the panelists (10 pts.)
2.2.4. The student contributed to the development of
visual aids and exhibited preparedness in presenting the
topic assigned for discussion (5 pts.)
2.3. Work Behavior (25 pts.) To be rated by the Thesis
Adviser
2.3.1. The student actively contributed to the
discussions of thesis group meetings with the thesis
adviser or among group members (5 pts.)
2.3.2. The student researched for the required
information of thesis project (5 pts.)
2.3.3. The student promptly submitted the correct
output of any assigned work by the adviser or as agreed
upon by members of the group (5 pts.)
2.3.4. The student is always present and punctual in
attending meetings with the adviser and among the
group members (5 pts.)
2.3.5. The student contributed to the task of encoding
the thesis documentation and in the provision of
resources needed by the group for the preparation of
the thesis document and the proposal defense (5 pts.)
3. Based on the total points that the student will get from the
evaluation of the above (from the program chair, thesis panelists,
and thesis adviser), the following grades may be earned by a

student whose group has an approved

proposal within the specified period:

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Grade Earned Total Points

3.0 <50
2.75 50 to < 56
2.5 56 to < 62
2.25 62 to < 68
2.0 68 to < 75
1.75 75 to < 82
1.5 82 to < 89
1.25 89 to < 96
1.0 96 to 100
4. If the group failed to accomplish an acceptable thesis proposal
within the specified period, or if the group has failed the defense, or
the group has failed to defend at all, then, all members of the group
automatically get a 5.0.
THE THESIS 2 STAGE
THESIS 2 REQUIREMENTS
The Thesis 2 requirement involves the actual implementation
of the proposal in Thesis 1 through the analysis, design, and
implementation of the study/ project. In this exercise, it is expected
that all members of the group are equally involved in all aspects of
the project development (e.g. research, documentation, designing,
programming, defense, etc.). During the course of the thesis, the
group may consult with its own adviser, experts in the field of study,
and other individuals who may contribute to the learning of the
members of the group. Eventually, in the Thesis 2 defense, each
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minimum contribution in all aspects of the
project development. The final requirements for Thesis 2, which
have to be submitted to the Dean depends on the program where
the thesis project fall under.
The general requirements are the following:
1. An Electronic copy (in CD format) of the Thesis Project that
contains the following:
Thesis Documents
- Softcopy of the Thesis Main Documentation that contains all the
necessary discussions and is in the form and style specified in the
Thesis Main Documentation Outline and Guidelines (including
appendices, bibliography,
curriculum vitae of students, etc.)
- Users Manual
- Presentation Material used during defense (e.g. PowerPoint slides,
Html file,
Macromedia Files, etc.)
All deliverables must be in PDF format to secure/ protect the
integrity of the
documentation contents.
Source Code or Program Listing (e.g. PRG files, VBP files, other
modules, etc.)
Other supporting files (e.g. database/ picture/ video/ audio files,
certification, etc.)
The expected output (e.g. installable software) in executable
format
Readme contains pertinent information like user names and
passwords,
installation guide, software and hardware requirements, etc.
AutoRun* an executable program which links the different
thesis 2 deliverables
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2. The CD Jacket must conform to the

following format:
SC Name
Thesis Title
Group Members Full Name
Thesis Adviser (signed)
Thesis Panelists (signed)
Date of Submission (Month and Year)
Thesis 2 groups are still required to submit at least one (1)
hardbound Thesis 2 Document to the school for archiving purposes.
THE THESIS 2 DEFENSE
Requirements
1. Hardcopy of the Thesis Document that contains all the necessary
discussions and is in the form and style specified in the Thesis Main
Documentation Outline and Guidelines must be submitted to the
Dean on a specified deadline before the actual Thesis 2 Defense. It
should be consistent with the designed or programmed output of
the Thesis Group.
2. The thesis advisers and program chair must ensure that students
will be able to develop the complete expected output prior to their
defense.
3. At least three (3) extra computers must be provided in the
defense venue which will be used for checking the individual
programming skills of the students.
Schedule
1. A schedule for Thesis 2 defense will be given to a group who has:
the Advisers Recommendation Sheet signed by the Thesis Adviser
the Dean and Program Chairs Acceptance Sheet signed by the
Dean and Program Chair.
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submission of all requirements necessary
for the defense to the Dean on or before the deadline given
2. The defense and redefense periods of all thesis groups will be
determined during the Thesis Workshop. Specific defense and
redefense schedules of thesis groups will be determined and issued
by the Program Chair at least 2 weeks before the specified schedule
of the defense.
3. Revision period is for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days
(after Thesis 2 defense date).
4. Only thesis groups who have defended during the defense
schedule and have been evaluated as Conditional Pass with
Revisions (major or minor) or Re-defense will be given slots during
the re-defense schedule.
5. Thesis groups who have failed to submit the required deliverable
on or before the specified deadline in Thesis 2 will not be allowed
any slot during the re-defense schedule and will fail in Thesis 2. A
schedule of all defending groups shall be posted with the following
information:
WHAT WHEN WHERE
(name of thesis project) (date and time of defense) (venue for
defense)
Mechanics
1. The Thesis 2 defense shall take a maximum of two hours for the
following:
Activity Time Responsible Party
Presentation of Thesis - 15 minutes
Project Demo - 20 minutes
Panelists preparation of Questions - 5 minutes
Question and Answer - 30 minutes
Checking of Individual Programming Skills - 20 minutes
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Panelists deliberation and Listing of

Revisions - 20 minutes
Lead Panelist - Verdict and/or Revisions Announcement - 10
minutes
2. The Lead Panelist should first introduce the panelists and inform
the thesis proponents of the mechanics of the defense.
3. All members of the group are required to discuss a part of the
document, demonstrate the software and answer the panelists'
questions.
4. The presentation of the project should use any of the following:
PowerPoint / Macromedia presentation
Overhead Projector
Video presentation
Slide Projector
Other visual aids
5. The following sections need not be discussed:
Abstract
Review of Related Studies
Theoretical Framework
Appendices
Bibliography
6. The panelist may cut-off the presentation if the group exceeds
the specified presentation time.
7. The thesis group may assume that the panelists have read the
submitted documents.
8. The Lead Panelist will fill up the Thesis List of Revisions for all
required revisions on the thesis. The students must sign the Thesis
List of Revisions. The students must list down all the revisions
required of them for their own reference. The revisions are given
during the verdict announcement.
9. Panelists are required to use the Thesis Defense Evaluation Form.
A unanimous vote of Conditional Pass is necessary for the group to
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pass the defense. The Lead Panelist may
reject the decision of the other panelist(s) when necessary.
10. Panelists and students are expected to be in business attire.
11. Failure to be present in the defense venue within the first 15
minutes of the scheduled defense will mean that the group will fail
in Thesis 2.
Panel Members
1. The choice of panel members are restricted to the following three
(3) members:
the Dean of the College of Computer Studies
two (2) panelists from the program department of the school or
one (1) panelist from the program department of the school and one
(1) panelist from the computer industry or from the client of the
project.
2. In the event that one of the panelists is not available during
redefense, the dean/ program chair may replace the panelist
provided that they are not the adviser of the presenting group.
3. All members of the panel shall observe the Thesis 2 Guidelines
and Procedures.
4. Only the panel members, the thesis group, and the adviser are
allowed inside the defense room at all times during the Thesis 2
defense.

All outputs/deliverables were made by

members of the group and no other individuals were involved
2. The following shall have been displayed in the process of the
study and the defense by all members of the thesis group:
Technical Skills (e.g. programming, application of computer
science concepts, etc.)
Presentation Skills (e.g. oral and written communication)
Interpersonal Skills
Project Management Skills
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Ability to answer questions correctly and completely
3. Each member of the group is required to develop and program at
least 20% (assuming there are 4 members of the Thesis Group) of
the software.
4. All members of the group are expected to contribute in the
writing of the documentation and to participate in the presentation
and answering of questions.
5. Members of the group will be evaluated individually during the
defense and may pass or fail accordingly. This means that there will
be no group grades and group members will have to pass the
defense on the basis of their actual individual contributions to the
thesis and their individual demonstration of competence during the
defense.

Evaluation Criteria
1. A standard Thesis 2 Evaluation Form shall be used for the Thesis
2 defense. Specific evaluation criteria may be determined for each
topic category. In general, the following minimum requirements
must be complied with to pass the Thesis 2 defense:
Completeness of the output
Correctness of the output
Originality (not copied from existing sources)

Decision
1. Each student is required to participate actively and equally in the
defense of the project.
2. Panelists shall give individual ratings for each member of the
group.
3. The group may get any of the following evaluation (refer to the
Thesis 2 Evaluation Form for the definitions of each):
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Conditional Pass with Minor Revision (to be
checked by Thesis Adviser or to be checked by Panelists)
Conditional Pass with Major Revision (possible to have a re-demo
of study)
Re-defense
Fail
4. Revisions of thesis projects evaluated as Conditional Pass with
Minor/Major Revision may be checked by the panelists during the redefense schedule.
5. Thesis groups given with a Re-defense verdict should treat their
redefense as a new set of defense and panelists questions are not
limited to the revisions specified in the previous defense.
6. Thesis projects evaluated as fail should be enrolled again in the
next semester and may be given any of the following requirements:
Continue working on the project
Change of the entire thesis project if the project is completed and
the panelists determine that there are other individuals aside from
members of the group who developed the project
As determined by the panelists
7. Unacceptable thesis outputs include but are not limited to any of
the following:
Plagiarized projects/outputs
Illegal or criminal projects/outputs
8. Only after submission of all items listed under the section, The
Thesis Paper, with the required revisions given during a successful
Thesis 2 defense, shall the thesis group be considered as having
passed Thesis 2. Panelists will sign the Panels Approval Sheet only
if the group is considered to have passed Thesis 2. The electronic
copy and bound copy of the thesis paper, other documents, a copy
of the software in program source code, and an installable copy
should be submitted on or before the specified deadline.

9. Failure to submit the required final thesis

2 deliverables on the date and time when it is due will mean that
the group will fail in Thesis 2.
10. All evaluation results remain conditional until the required final
thesis 2 deliverables have been submitted by the Thesis Group and
accepted by the Dean.

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Thesis 2 Grade
1. The following grade may be given to each member of the group
For groups who PASSED the Thesis 2 defense, any grade from 1.0
to 3.0
For groups who FAILED the Thesis 2 defense, a grade of 5.0
2. Each member of the group will be evaluated based on the Thesis
2 Evaluation Form. A students grade will depend on the individuals
performance in the defense and overall contribution to the thesis
project. It is possible for some members of the group to fail even if
other members passed as long as the panelists are convinced that
the failing student(s) has/have performed inadequately.
3. Any member or all members of the group who has/have been
evaluated as Conditional Pass may still earn a 5.0 if the required
revisions have not been fully satisfied and/or the required
deliverables have not been submitted on or before the specified
deadline.
4. Any member of the group or all members of the group who
has/have been evaluated as Conditional Pass may still get a 5.0 if
the required final thesis 2 deliverables have not been submitted on
time.
5. Thesis groups who have failed to submit the required final
deliverables on or before the specified deadline in Thesis 2
automatically get a 5.0 and need to enroll Thesis 2 during the next
semester.
6. No INC grade can be given.

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SUMMER THESIS
SUMMER THESIS REQUIREMENTS
Schedule
1. A schedule for summer defense will be given to a group who has:
enrolled Thesis 2 during the 2nd semester and failed the defense
but was not required to change the system or the programming
language. If the group does not fall under the above-mentioned
case, then the students of the group must not be allowed to enroll
in Thesis 2 during summer the Advisers Recommendation Sheet
signed by the Thesis Adviser
the Dean and Program Chair Acceptance Sheet signed by the
Dean and program chair.
submitted all requirements necessary for the defense to the
program chair on or before the deadline given.
2. The defense schedule of all thesis groups will be given by
Program Chair.
3. Revision period is for a maximum of seven (7) calendar days
(after Summer Thesis defense date).
4. Thesis groups who have failed to submit the required thesis
document and copy of the software on or before the specified
deadline will automatically fail Thesis 2.
Groupings
1. The original members of the group who failed Thesis 2 will be
allowed to enroll Thesis
during Summer.
2. In the event of a group breaking up into separate groups, the
subgroup inheriting the original thesis project will be allowed to
enroll Thesis during Summer. However, the remaining subgroup
must propose a new topic and must have their proposal approved
before they could be allowed to enroll Thesis 2 for the next regular
semester.
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3. In case a member of a group did not pass

thesis 2 (and was left behind by his/ her group mates), the student
should not be allowed to join other groups during summer. These
students are not allowed to enroll thesis during Summer and have
to wait for the next regular semester.

Panel Members
1. The choice of panel members are restricted to the following three
(3) members:
the Dean of Computer Studies
two (2) panelists from the IT Dept. of the school or one (1) panelist
from the IT Dept. of the school and one (1) panelist from the
computer industry or from the client of the project
2. A totally new set of panelists could conduct the thesis defense on
summer and panelists questions are not limited to the revisions
specified in the previous defense.
3. All members of the panel shall observe the Thesis 2 Guidelines
and Procedures.
4. Only the panel members, the thesis group, and the thesis adviser
are allowed inside the defense room at all times during the Thesis 2
defense.
Mechanics and Evaluation Criteria
The mechanics and evaluation criteria followed and used during the
regular Thesis 2 defense will still be observed during the Summer
defense.
Decision
1. The decision of the panelists during the regular defense will still
be given during summer thesis defense depending on their
evaluation.
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2. However, the only possible rating that a
thesis group can obtain after their defense on summer will be:
a. Conditional Pass with no revision
b. Conditional Pass with minor revision
c. Conditional Pass with major revision
d. Fail
This means that thesis groups cannot be given a redefense.

AWARDS
THE BEST THESIS AWARD
Nomination
1. The panelists, through a consensus, may recommend the thesis
project for the Best Thesis Award if the project qualifies. A more
detailed means for evaluating thesis projects, which qualify for the
Best Thesis Award, is included in the Best Thesis Award Nomination
Form.
2. Only groups whose members have a grade of 3.0 or above may
be nominated for the Best Thesis Award. This means that ALL
members of the group must pass Thesis 2 for their project to be
recommended for the best thesis award.
3. The recommendation for the award may be reserved by the lead
panelist until the group complies with all required revisions within
the given deadline.
4. The Lead Panelist completes and signs the Best Thesis Award
Nomination Form and submits it to the Technical Committee
determined by the Academics Services Group for screening.
5. The Technical Committee evaluates the nominations.
6. The acceptable nominees will be informed by providing the
school with a copy of the nomination form.
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7. A school may receive only one (1) best

thesis nomination per academic program.
8. It is possible for panelists not to nominate any group for the Best
Thesis Award.
Criteria
1. Criteria for nomination are as follows:
nation/industry-wide significance of the project
application of the thesis to an entity made the entity gain
competitive advantage
technical depth of the thesis project
originality/creativity in the use of the solution to an area where
such solution is not commonly applied.
Selection
In case the school receives more than one (1) nomination form for a
particular program, the school may perform the listed selection
procedures.
1. The evaluation procedure for the Best Thesis Award are as
follows:
1.1. Set a date within a given week to deliberate on the Best Thesis
Award and schedule all nominated groups for a defense. Each
program may have its own schedule of Best Thesis Award
evaluation.
1.2. Form the Selection Committee composed of at least the
following:
1.2.1. The Academic Head (acts as Selection Committee
Chair)
1.2.2. The Program Chair
1.2.3. Three (3) Panelists from the IT pool of faculty members
Note: In case the nominated groups adviser is any of
the above, replace the person with any of the IT faculty. In the
case of the Academic Head being the nominated groups
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adviser, the Chairperson or any other
qualified IT faculty member may take the place of the
Academic Head. There should always be five members of the
selection committee. This policy supersedes the academic
policy on graduation committee composition for student
awards (only for the Thesis Awards).
1.3. Let each group undergo a Best Thesis evaluation, which is
exactly similar to the regular defense. Panelists should check on the
following criteria:
1.3.1. Significance of the Project 20%
1.3.2. Technical Depth of the Project 40%
1.3.3. Group Presentation and Response to Questions 20%
1.3.4. Documentation 20%
1.4. Choose the group who deserves the Best Thesis Award per
program.
2. The school is responsible for choosing the group who will be
awarded the Best Thesis Award for a particular program.
5. The school shall choose only one (1) Best Thesis Award from
among the nominated groups of a particular program.

On-the-job training (OJT) is one of the best

training methods for students because it is planned, organized, and
conducted at the employee's worksite. OJT will generally be the
primary method used for broadening the students skills and
increasing productivity. It is particularly appropriate for developing
proficiency skills unique to an employee's job - especially jobs that
are relatively easy to learn and require locally-owned equipment
and facilities.
It is the responsibility of the Dean or Faculty assigned to search for
industry whose main job is related to the different courses under the
College of Computer Studies. A trainee can also search an industry
for their On-the-Job Training provided that it is also related to their
field. The major job requirements should include:

The subject to be covered;

Number of hours;
Estimated completion date;
Method by which the training will be evaluated ; and
Memorandum of Agreement.

Every trainee should accomplish a total of at least 200 hours for the
given duration. It is expected that a trainee should finish the
training before the graduation. Failure to do so means, he/she will
not be included in the list of the graduating students.
At the end of the training, the trainee should submit the following:

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Daily time record

Certification
Evaluation Form
OJT Report

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