La Union Colleges of Science and Technology, Inc.

College of Computing and Information Technology Education

Central West, Bauang, La Union

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND ARCHITECTURE
OUTCOMES-BASED SYLLABUS

La Union Colleges of Science and Technology, Inc. envisions itself to be a learning community characterized by academic excellence, creative activity, social responsibility
VISION and integrity

La Union Colleges of Science and Technology, Inc. commits itself to provide well-rounded educational trainings and experiences to students whose knowledge, skills and
MISSION value system will enable them to adjust to an ever-changing society, be competitive in the global market and contribute to the fulfillment of the quality of life.

The La Union Colleges of Science and Technology, Inc. adheres to the fulfillment of improving the quality of life of the people by giving direction to individual’s basic
EDUCATIONAL potentialities and talents, producing high caliber manpower that jibes with the requirements of services area and the industries, inculcating values conforming to the ethical
PHILOSOPHY standards of society, accelerating active quest for information and producing new ideas needed to adjust to an ever-changing society.

Guided by the vision-mission and educational philosophy, as a private educational institution, the ultimate goal of LUCST is to produce holistic graduates who have
realized their vast potentialities and responsibilities to the society and to the world as a whole aided by relevant curriculum and instruction, competent learning facilitators,
meaningful lifelong experiences as well as presence of complete and adequate facilities. It is expected that their stay in the institution, the graduates will have been molded
as men and women who:
 Realized their role and obligations to themselves, their fellowmen, to their country and the world and to their Creator
GOALS OF AN LUCST
 Are academically competent and morally nurtured
EDUCATION  Respect and maintain their Filipino identity and share their giftedness to the rest of the world
 Contribute to nation building and sustainable development.

Graduates of LUCST are expected to have:

 Strong sense of ethical and social behavior
INSTITUTIONAL  Adapt innovatively to changing environments and trends
OUTCOMES  Well founded knowledge and skills in the field of study
 Equip with good communication skill, critical thinking, reflection and analysis
 Time management proficiency
 Competitive in global market
 The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program includes the study of the utilization of both hardware and software technologies involving planning,
installing, customizing, operating, managing and administering, and maintaining information technology infrastructure that provides computing solutions to address the
needs of an organization.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION The BSIT program prepares graduates to address various user needs involving the selection, development, application, integration and management of computing
technologies within an organization.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program of La Union Colleges of Science and Technology, Inc envision its students as equipped “information
PROGRAM VISION technologists" who can assist individuals and organizations aligned to numerous technology innovations and platforms utilizing current and up to date IT techniques.

PROGRAM MISSION The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program of La Union Colleges of Science and Technology, Inc. prepares students for successful careers as I.T.
professionals to make a positive contribution to society.

As mandated by the Vision-Mission of Information Technology Education Program, the institutional goals were set as guidelines and standards of students to
achieve holistic development prescribed by the Vision – Mission of the Institution. The goals of the ITE program accommodate the requirement needed by Icons
each student in order to flourish in the Information Technology Industry.

1. Convey technical understanding of the theories and concepts of information technology through various outcome based educational experiences to
contribute to the dynamic evolution of information technology. PG1
PROGRAM GOALS
2. Develop personal and interpersonal skills to be effective and efficient in the response to the requirement of professional, national and global
competitiveness. PG2

3. Instill resilient academicals and practical trainings in the utilization of information technology infrastructures to effectively manage, operate and
administer technical operations of information technology theoretical and practical concepts. PG3

4. Equip students with adequate outcome based trainings and experiences to uphold mastery and strong sense of responsibility with ethical values
necessary for personal, vocational, national and global development. PG4

COMPETENCIES PROGRAM GOALS ALIGNMENT

 The following competencies stipulated in the policies, standards and guidelines of the BSIT program are supplementary to the program
goals of the institution. After complying to the requirements of the program, the graduates of Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology should be able to:

icons PG1 PG2 PG3 PG4

KNOWLEDGE
1. Apply knowledge in computing fields associated to information technology and infrastructure POK1    
2. Understand best practices and standards and their applications to the IT community aligned to current trends POK2    
3. Analyze user needs and requirements to determine specific areas where computing solutions will be used POK3    
4. Identify user needs and requirements based on a comprehensive documents and form review POK4    

SKILLS
PROGRAM 1. Design, implement, and evaluate information system of sort, based on the desired needs and requirements under various POS1    
OUTCOMES constraints   
2. Integrate IT-based solutions and frameworks into the user creative settings efficiently POS2 
3. Apply knowledge that is adoptive to current trends, techniques, skills, tools and practices as required for the IT profession POS3    
4. Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team recognizing the different roles within a team to accomplish a
common goal POS4    
5. Assist in the formation of a creative and effective IT project plan POS5
6. Communicate effectively with the end users and the organization at large on multifarious computing activities through logical POS6    
writing, presentations, and clear instructions    

VALUES
1. Analyze the local and global impact of computing and information technology on individual, family, and society in broader POV1  
spectrum
2. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the use of information technology POV2  
3. Recognize the essence of partaking in planning individualized learning and improving routine as an underpinning for continuing
professional growth and development. POV3  

COURSE TITLE SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND ARCHITECTURE

 COURSE CODE SIA 101

3 units
COURSE CREDIT
Lecture : 2 units Laboratory : 3 units

5 hours
CONTACT HOURS PER
WEEK
Lecture :2 hours Laboratory : 3 hours

YEAR AND SEMESTER

OFFERED Third Year : First Semester

COURSE IPT 101

PREREQUISITE

This course is designed to convey the essentials of data communications and networking, including a study of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), TCP/IP and Internet
COURSE models. It covers various protocols, architectures, and performance analysis of interconnection technologies. The students explain about several concepts in order to be able to
DESCRIPTION understand, recognize, and apply the basic concept of data communications and networking technologies. In addition, the students gain the competency to use network
application, troubleshooting, and configuring basic network using guided and unguided media.

COMPETENCIES PROGRAM OUTCOME

ALIGNMENT
KNOWLEDGE ICONS POK1 POK2 POK3 POK4
1. Familiarize with the basic taxonomy and terminology of the computer networking area
2. Understand fundamental concepts of data communications and networking COK1    
3. Identify the different components and its respective roles in a computer communication sys- COK2    
 COK3    
COK4    
tems    
COK5
4. Apply the knowledge, concepts, and terms related to data communications and networking    
COK6
COK7    

SKILLS POS1 POS2 POS3 POS4 POS5 POS6

1. Solve specific problems in networking by referring to problems solving steps through rele- COS1      
vant information by choosing suitable techniques COS2      
2. Build the skills of subnetting and routing mechanisms COS3      
3. Gain expertise in specific areas of networking such as the design and maintenance of individ- COS4      
ual networks
4. Communicate effectively by giving relevant solutions to networking problems

VALUES POV1 POV2 POV3

1. Acquaint themselves with networking software simulation tools, configuring of networking

devices and understand its functionality COV1   
2. Perform strategies for securing network applications in accordance with industry standards COV2   
responsibly
COURSE 3. Assist in network design and implementation by employing a deep and principled under- COV3   
OUTCOMES standing
4. Appreciate usefulness and importance of computer communication in today life and
society

COURSE COURSE OUTCOME ALIGNMENT

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES CONTENT KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
COK COK COK COK COK COK COK COS COS COS COS COS COV COV COV COV COV
PRELIMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

1. Describe the basic concept of communications and the A. Digital Communications

electronic implementation of communications paradigms B. Signal Parameters              
2. Identify the characteristics and analyze the signals C. Channel Effects on Transmission
properties D. Transmission Media and Physical              
3. Transmit digital data using analog transmission facilities Layer Interfaces
4. Map a binary pattern into a signal encoded using different E. Communication Modes and              
encoding schemes Transmission Modes
5. Select a suitable transmission medium or media for the              
implementation of a communication network
6. Recognize the constrains related to the practical usage of              
transmission media
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7. Describe the design issues related to data transfer
8. Compare the circuit and packet switching technologies              
9. Describe the concept and the use of multiplexing
technologies              
MIDTERMS              
10. Interpret error control mechanisms F. Synchronization and Packet
11. Recognize the advantages of layered architecture Switching              
12. Illustrate the roles of each layer in the OSI model two G. Network Architectures
process – process communication H. Layered Network Model              
13. Provide a description of the emergence and the evolution of I. Internet Protocols
computer networks J. Transport Layer Protocols
14. Select suitable geometric layout for a network based on the
standard topologies              
15. Outline the features of different types of computer networks
16. Give a description of the TCP/IP protocol suite including
the roles of major protocols
17. Configure an IP address block into a given number of              
subnets
18. Use the IP based diagnostic commands to support              
troubleshooting in IP networks
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FINALS

K. IP Support Protocols
19. Describe IP routing mechanisms L. Application Layer Protocols              
20. Apply layer protocols in the internet              
M. Local Area Networks
21. Recognize the limitations of IPv4 and the advantages of IP              
N. Wireless LANs
version 6 O. Practical Aspects of Networking
22. Contrast the different LAN technologies such as the IEEE              
P. Network Security
802 LAN Standards Q. User Access Technologies
23. Describe the problem of channel allocation In the LAN              
segments and the solutions used
24. Design a large Ethernet network using hubs and switches              
and to suggest the suitable devices to provide the
connectivity to the other networks
25. Recognize the problems associated in deploying a wireless              
LAN and propose solutions
26. Employ the techniques of securing a private network              
27. Describe the issues in structured cabling
28. Identify connecting options made available by service              
providers

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS  Must have at least 80% attendance of the prescribed number of days;
 Obtain satisfactory ratings for the quizzes (a minimum of two ) and the major examinations ( four or three ) given for the course;
 Submit a compilation of hands-on exercises; and
 Submit a major project.
 Attend an organized educational fieldtrip related to Information Technology
 Attend IT related seminars

PRELIMS = Class standing 60% + Prelim Examination - 40%

Class standing 60% - Performance standards: quizzes ……………………. 30%,
- Written Outputs: seatwork, assignments, recitation …. 20%
- Participation: attendance, behavior ………….. 10%
GRADING SYSTEM + Prelim Examination …………………………………………………………………… 40%

MIDTERM = [(Class Standing -60% + Midterm Exam 40%) x 2) + Prelim Grade]

3

FINALS = [(Class Standing -60% + Final Exam – 40%) x 2) + Midterm Gr.]

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BOOKS:
Rajesh, R. S. (2002). “Computer Networks and Applications.” Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd., Mumbai 400-013
Andrews. Tanenbaum (2003). “Computer Networks.” 4th Edition. Prentice-Hall
Comer, Douglas E. (2003). “Computer Networks and Internets with Internet Applications.” Fourth Edition. Good Introduction, Mainly TCP/IP, Some
COURSE REFERENCE Stuff on Data Transmission. Prentice Hall
Miller, Michael A. (2000). “Data and Network Communications.” DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenex, AZ

ELECTRONIC SOURCES:
http://www.clarkson.edu/k12
http://www.saylor.org/courses/cs402/
http://www.tcpipguide.com/free/index.htm

OTHER RESOURCES:
Leondes, Cornelius (2002). “Database and Data Communication Network Systems.” Volume 1. University of California, Los Angeles, California
Tittel, Ed (2001). “Guide to Networking Essentials.” Course Technology
Williams, R. (1993). “A Painless Guide to CRC Error Detection Algorithms.” Unpublished Manuscript. Retrieved June 02, 2015, from
http://www.ross.net/crc/download/crc_v3.txt

OUTCOME-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES COURSE CONTENT/ SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES TIME OUTCOME- LEARNING LEARNING
TOPICS FRAM BASED RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
E LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
P R E L I M S
PRELIMS
1. Describe the basic concept of communications and the
electronic implementation of communications paradigms A. Digital Communications Formulate a network 3 hrs Lecture Handouts Class
2. Identify the characteristics and analyze the signals topology on a given Research LCD Projector Participation
properties parameter Group Dynamics Published Books Verbal stimuli
3. Transmit digital data using analog transmission facilities B. Signal Parameters 3 hrs Real-World Internet Reflection
4. Map a binary pattern into a signal encoded using different Interaction Resources Quiz
encoding schemes
5. Select a suitable transmission medium or media for the C. Channel Effects on 3 hrs
implementation of a communication network Transmission
6. Recognize the constrains related to the practical usage of
transmission media
7. Describe the design issues related to data transfer D. Transmission Media and 3 hrs
8. Compare the circuit and packet switching technologies Physical Layer Interfaces
9. Describe the concept and the use of multiplexing tech-
nologies
 E. Communication Modes and 3 hrs
Transmission Modes

M I D T E R M S
10. Interpret error control mechanisms
11. Recognize the advantages of layered architecture F. Synchronization and Packet Apply a the networking 3 hrs Lecture Handouts Class
12. Illustrate the roles of each layer in the OSI model two Switching activity involving two Research LCD Projector Participation
process – process communication computers Group Dynamics Published Books Verbal stimuli
13. Provide a description of the emergence and the evolution G. Network Architectures 3 hrs Real-World Internet Reflection
of computer networks Interaction Resources Quiz
14. Select suitable geometric layout for a network based on
the standard topologies H. Layered Network Model 3 hrs
15. Outline the features of different types of computer
networks
16. Give a description of the TCP/IP protocol suite including
the roles of major protocols I. Internet Protocols 3 hrs
17. Configure an IP address block into a given number of
subnets J. Transport Layer Protocols 6 hrs
18. Use the IP based diagnostic commands to support trou-
bleshooting in IP networks

F I N A L S
19. Describe IP routing mechanisms
20. Apply layer protocols in the internet K. IP Support Protocols 3 hrs
21. Recognize the limitations of IPv4 and the advantages of Develop a working networks
IP version 6 L. Application Layer Protocols with a computer server and 3 hrs
22. Contrast the different LAN technologies such as the IEEE client computers in a wired Lecture Handouts Class
802 LAN Standards and wireless communication Research LCD Projector Participation
23. Describe the problem of channel allocation In the LAN M. Local Area Networks platform 3 hrs Group Dynamics Published Books Verbal stimuli
segments and the solutions used Real-World Internet Reflection
24. Design a large Ethernet network using hubs and switches N. Wireless LANs 3 hrs Interaction Resources Quiz
and to suggest the suitable devices to provide the
connectivity to the other networks
25. Recognize the problems associated in deploying a O. Practical Aspects of Networking 3 hrs
wireless LAN and propose solutions
26. Employ the techniques of securing a private network P. Network Securit 3 hrs
27. Describe the issues in structured cabling
28. Identify connecting options made available by service 3 hrs
providers Q. User Access Technologies
PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY:

JAIME A. BIGORNIA, MAEd, MIT

INSTRUCTOR Dean, CCITE

VERIFIED BY: NOTED BY:

AYLINE E. COSTALES, MDA JOSE A. AMANDO, Ed.D

College Executive Dean Executive Vice President

APPROVED BY

MS. MARIE CHERRY M. QUINTO, MBA

President