COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIT 101 3 units
Introduction to Information Technology
Pre-requisite: None
This course introduces the students to information technology, computers and represent an in-depth introduction to the world Information Communication Technology (ICT). The course covers information communication technology, design techniques, information management technology, problem solving and troubleshooting, and much more. By the end of this course, the students will have a sound but basic understanding of information technology, how computers are used in the workplace, how communications systems can help boost productivity and how information technology can influence our workplace and the world.
BIT 102 3 units
Software Application and Presentation Skills
(with Lab and MOS Exam)
Pre-requisite: None
This is an extensive general course for Information Technology students to better understand the basic concepts of Information Technology. Specifically, this course introduces students to the basic software for computer literacy, which is the Microsoft Office System (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Access). Focus is given to Keyboarding, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Skills, Flowcharting, Basic database using Microsoft Office.
BIT 103 3 units
Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming ( with Lab)
Pre-requisites: BIT 101
This course serves as the foundation course in Information Technology. It is a built in procedural paradigm of programming. Topics covered are input/ output statements, flow of control, conditional statements, structured programming, looping and arrays.
BIT 104 3 units
Web Programming (with Lab)
Pre-requisites: NONE
This course introduces the basic concepts of the World Wide Web, and e-commerce. It will provide an overview of Internet technology and introduce student in web programming. It will teach student to make good general use of the internet, and to be able to design, create and maintain a simple web site
Object Oriented Programming (with Lab)
Pre-requisite: BIT 103
This course is designed to provide the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming using the JAVA programming language. The course focuses on applying the object-oriented programming paradigm in creating console application.
BIT 202 3 units
Database Management System 1 (with Lab)
Pre-requisites: BIT 102
This course is design to provide an understanding of how to design a database and develop a DBMS. It also focuses on physical representation of data, query execution, and query optimization. It focuses on the development of simple DBMS using VB.net
ACC 241 5 units
Accounting for IT (with Lab)
Pre-requisite: None
This exposes the business student to computerized procedures in financial analysis. The major objective of this course is to present and integrate principles in accounting into a computerized business operating system. It provides the student with the knowledge of how computers using an associated software are utilized to sort, classify and present useful and meaningful business information from a mass of data, still emphasis is placed on understanding the reasons underlying the basic accounting and bookkeeping methodology providing the student adequate knowledge in the recording, classifying and summarizing phases of recording information including the understanding and appreciation of the analysis of financial statements. It provides a hands-on approach to learning how modern business computerized operating system function.
ENT 101 3 units
Entrepreneurship
Pre-requisites: None
The study on management of small business. This course seeks to show how to organize and manage a small-scale business; topics covered are the role of small firm policy and strategy formulations managerial activities and government assistance to small business. It includes actual managerial problems faced by small businessmen analyzed through case study solving.
BIT 203 3 units
Database Management System 2 ( with Lab)
Pre-requisites: BIT 202
This course is a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and methodology for the design, implementation, and management of database system. Tools to design and develop database applications, include relational, hierarchical and network models; data modeling using entity-relational model: normalization to avoid modification anomalies; and operational considerations of a relational database. The important topics covered include database models, entities and relationships, normalization, user interface, and SQL (Structured Query Language). We will use Access as a hand-on tool to enhance students’ experience in applying and integrating creatively the methodology and techniques to real world scenarios.
BIT 204 3 units
Multimedia Systems (with Lab)
Pre-requisite: NONE
This course is concerned with the computer-controlled integration of text, graphics, drawings, still and moving images (Video), animation, audio, and any other media where every type of information can be represented, stored, transmitted and processed digitally. Specifically, it covers the techniques needed to manipulate and animate digital images.
BIT 205 3 units
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-requisites: MAT 104
The course is designed to give Information Technology students increased knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the mathematical sophistication impacted to them as tools that they will need in the future. It covers the following topics: logic, set theory, methods of proofs, combinatorics, probability, graph theory and matrices.
BIT 206 3 units
System Analysis and Design ( with Defense)
Pre-requisites: BIT 202
This course uses Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) approach to provide students with an understanding of the information systems environment. It introduces methodologies, requirement analysis & design models, UML tools, and techniques that are used to develop modern information systems. It covers the breadth of applications drawn from business, health & games appropriate for software solutions. In this course applying the different methodology like System Development Life Cycle Methodology, Agile Methodology and the application of Sprint and Scrums. The course prepares students for a more detailed coverage of the subject matter in System Analysis and Design where a software design and implementation model is prepared for implementation in the subject Software Engineering.
BIT 301 3 units
Computer Organization with Machine Level Programming (with Lab)
Pre-requisites: BIT 103
This course covers information in computers, which includes digital logic, and circuit components. It will stress computers hierarchical structure of computer architecture, data representation and implementation. A simple assembly language will be incorporated to work closely with its functions and operations that are implemented directly on the physical CPU.
BIT 302 3 units
Project Management ( with Defense)
Pre-requisite: BIT 206
Fundamental concepts of project process, stakeholders and organization environment necessary for successful project management. Team-based term projects will be developed, discussed, and presented. Major project management software will be introduced. The application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.
BIT 303 3 units
Data Communication 1 (with Lab)
Pre-requisites: BIT 101
This is an introductory course in Data Communication and Computer Networks. This course includes networking concepts, topologies, installation, and administration of a computer networking technologies. It incorporates several techniques with the primary objective of enabling any form of electronic communication that give emphasis on the movement of a digital data from transmission to receiving process. It provides solid foundation in the field of data communication and computer networks, and gives practical experience on basic network design.
BIT 304 3 units
Software Engineering (with Defense)
Pre-requisites: BIT 206
This course is designed to orient the students and provide an understanding in System Design and Development. Software development is a discipline which seeks to provide a framework for activity and the capture, storage, transformation and dissemination of information so as to enable the economic development of computer systems that are fit for purpose. This course is the continuation of System Analysis and Design.
BIT 305 3 units
Capstone Project Part 1 (with Defense)
Pre-requisite: BIT 206 /BIT 302
Capstone courses give students experience solving a substantial problem using concepts that span several topic areas in Information Technology. Students must work together in teams to define the problem, develop a solution plan, produce and demonstrate an artifact that solves the problem, and present their work using written and oral reports. Class time focuses primarily on the project design and implementation, but may include lectures on the practical application of advanced topics. Cross-disciplinary projects that require interaction with other departments are encouraged.
BIT 306 3 units
Data Communication 2 ( with Lab)
Pre-requisites: BIT 303
This course introduces an overview of the procedures from IP addressing, subnetting up to the supernetting schemes over the network. It also includes an understanding on how to troubleshoot and resolve the conflicting issues arising in the course of transmission with RIPv1, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. It strech-out a topic that describes the architecture, components, and operations of CISCO routers and switches in a small network and provides with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in transmitting data over the network and perform configurations for CISCO routers.
BIT 307 3 units
Operating System (with Lab)
Pre-requisites: BIT 101/ BIT 303
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the management of the primary resources such as the memory, processor, device and information. Communication and Synchronization in distributed systems is also covered by the course.
BIT 401 3 units
Capstone Project Part 2( with Defense)
Pre-requisites: BIT 305, BIT 304
This course is in continuance of Capstone Project 1. It is designed to specifically provide ample time to develop a solution plan, produce and demonstrate an artifact that solves the problem, and present their work using written and oral reports.
BIT 402 3 units
Ethics for Filipino IT Professionals
Pre-requisites: None
Covers theory and application of ethics to the Filipino IT and Computer Science students as well as selected topics in the general field of computer/IT ethics
BIT 403 9 units
Internship/ OJT/ Practicum
Pre-requisite: 80% of subjects in Information Technology
This course is designed as a training laboratory outside classroom work wherein the student undergoes apprenticeship office training related to information technology. The student is expected to gain insights in information technology related work which he/she can apply the theories and concepts learned in previous information technology subjects.
ITE Elective 3 units
Mobile Application Development
Pre-requisite: BIT 201
This course is designed to provide the fundamental concepts of Mobile Computing using Android Studio and SDK Tools). The course focuses on writing and developing Android applications.
ITE Elective 3 units
Advanced Mobile Application Development
Pre-requisite: BIT 201
This course is intended to teach advance mobile app development on Android platform using an open-source web application originally provided by Google. The course focuses in rapid building of fully functional apps for smartphones and tablets.
ITE Elective 3 units
Dynamic Webpage Development
Pre-requisite: BIT 104
This course introduces PHP, the most widely-used open source server-side web scripting language. PHP is ideal for web page development, database interaction, and the creation of dynamic web sites. Students will learn professional PHP developer techniques, become familiar with PHP utilities, and learn how to organize PHP code for efficient and enjoyable programming. Good PHP program design will be emphasized in several real-world projects. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn how to create practical web applications and understand professionally written PHP code.
ITE Elective 3 units
Game Development
Pre-requisite: BIT 201
This course covers making games in creative and technical art form. Students will be familiarizing with the tools and practices of game development including the Unity3D game engine and C#. This covers student interest in becoming a game designer, game artist, or game programmer.
ITE Elective 3 units
Advanced Game Development
Pre-requisite: Game Development
Course Description: This course is the continuation of Game Development Course. It provides students with an in depth exploration of the technical aspects of game development. Students will strengthen their programming capability through coverage of topics such as procedural game design, artificial intelligence, advanced graphics techniques, multiplayer systems, machine and memory management, and parallel programming.
ITE Elective 3 units
Arduino Programming
Pre-requisite: Computer Organization with Machine Level Programming (w/ Lab)
This course is designed to provide the student firm background about microcontroller. With the use of an open-source-electronic-prototyping software and hardware the student will be able to design and create an electronic design project.
ITE Elective 3 units
SAP Business One ( Basic)
Pre-requisite: Accounting for IT (with Lab)
This course is designed to capture the relationship between business processes and accounting with the aid of a business software solution SAP Business One. Standard business process flows are integrated: sales, purchases, receipts, disbursements, production, material requirements planning and services. The accounting cycle is likewise taught covering from journalizing including adjustments and reversals, closing procedures and generation of reports
ITE Elective 3 units
SAP Business One (Advanced)
Pre-requisite: SAP Business One (Basic)
This course is a continuation of SAP Business One Basic. It includes administration, data migration, customization tools and SAP Accelerated Implementation program.
ITE Elective 3 units
Seminars and Field trip
Pre-requisite: None
This course is a Free Elective subject that aims to provide students the additional knowledge and exposure in the latest development in Communications and Information Technology. This is done by attending a number of field trips and specialized seminars that would not only widen their knowledge, but would also give them additional credentials when they seek employment after graduation.
ITE Elective 3 units
Animation
Pre-requisite: Multimedia Systems (w/ Lab)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental knowledge in three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated imagery (CGI) including modeling, animation, texturing, and rigging. Concepts are quickly reviewed and explained and then demonstrated using Maya. Students will gain proficiency by following class examples as well as creating projects and exercises. The coursework is intended to make sure the student is exposed to all relevant aspects of CG creation with Maya with an eye toward giving the student a base foundation from which to explore and expand. As such, the course will be flexible to the needs and pace of the class itself.
ITE Elective 3 Units
Advanced Dynamic Web Development
Pre- Requisite: Dynamic Web Development
This course further develops the skills of the experienced PHP Programmers by introducing them to advanced techniques, tools, and mythologies that can be used to build complex, saleable, PHP applications.
ITE Elective 3 Units
Data Security
Pre- Requisite: Data Security
This course is designed to provide the students with knowledge on analyzing risks to networks and systems and the steps needed to select and deploy the appropriate countermeasures to reduce exposure to hacking threats. Protection of web applications from malicious attackers will also be discussed. This engaging class will make the students think differently and see the network, systems and web applications in a completely different perspective – the hacker’s perspective.
General Education Subjects
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the General Education Courses, a Sebastinian graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the concepts in the general education courses.
- Employ problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills that can be used in all areas of living and working.
- Show awareness on the current issues and problems of the nation and evaluate them for the purpose of contributing solutions to them.
- Demonstrate skills in articulation and effective communication skills.
- Exemplify sensitivity toward scientific investigation, research and innovation.
- Show aptitude in software applications and technological literacy.
- Show respect to all forms of life and creations of god.
- Exhibit attitudes of a morally upright, truth-seeking and truth-promulgating person.
- Expand an insight geared toward the stabilization of the filipino arts and culture and the recognition of the cultural heritage of other countries.
- Show appreciation and recognition of the importance of physical fitness and wellness.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MATHEMATICS
MAT 101 3 Units
College Algebra
Pre-requisite: None
The course aims to review and expand the topics covered in high school Algebra using the conceptual approach. This will equip the students with fundamental principles necessary to prepare them for higher mathematics and develop in them the skills of good and sound of reasoning.
MAT 102 3 Units
Mathematics of Investment/Business Mathematics
Pre-requisite: None
This course deals with the basic mathematical tool and operations met in investment problems. It includes simple interest, simple discount, compound interest, simple annuities, perpetuities, amortization and sinking funds, and depreciation and depletion.
MAT 103 3 Units
Trigonometry
Pre-requisite: MAT 101
The course aims to provide students with statistical knowledge and skills such as data gathering procedure and presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. It also equips with working knowledge on testing of hypothesis using statistics tests such as t-test, z-test, chi-square, analysis of variance and correlation. In preparation for hypothesis testing, the topic about probability is also discussed.
MAT 104 3 Units
Probability and Statistics
Pre-requisite: MAT 101, MAT 102 (for BSHM and BSTM)
The course aims to provide students with statistical knowledge and skills such as data gathering procedure and presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. It also equips with working knowledge on testing of hypothesis using statistics tests such as t-test, z-test, chi-square, analysis of variance and correlation. In preparation for hypothesis testing, the topic about probability is also discussed.
MGT 104, BMG 301, MMG 301 3 units
Operations Research/Decision Science
Pre-requisites: MAT 104
This course presents an overview of quantitative techniques, applications and implementations. In the first two chapters, the general nature of a linear programming problem is introduced and solutions are discussed using graphical and simplex methods. Special types of linear programming problems like transportation and assignment problems are treated fully in the next chapter. Network analysis is included to train students to plan, organize and control business projects. Separate chapters follow this on break-even analysis, decision analysis, inventory models, and forecasting. Finally, the course presents the mathematical models useful in helping students make the best possible decisions. All the above topics are introduced by using practical situations in every student’s life.
MAT 106 3 Units
Business Calculus
Pre-requisite: MAT 104
This course aims to equip students with the basic theory of differential and integral calculus with the end in view of giving the students sound understanding of fundamental concepts of calculus and developing a thorough appreciation of its many applied uses in business, economics, and the social and life sciences.
MAT 107 3 Units
Abstract Algebra
Pre-requisite: MAT 103
This course is designed to explore the basic properties of algebra and generalizes them so that they may be applied to structures that are unfamiliar. In particular, the course will discussed the algebra structures called groups. Groups are mathematical structures that are important in many branches of pure mathematics including complex analysis, functional analysis, geometry and topology, as well as in many areas of applied mathematics. Studying groups gain experience in abstract reasoning, formulating and testing conjectures, proving theorems, and constructing counter examples. Furthermore, the course includes introduction to the basic theory of another more structured type of algebraic object known as a ring.
BIT 205/BCS 202 3 Units
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-requisite: MAT 104
This course is designed to give Computer Science students increased knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the mathematical sophistication impacted to them as tools that they will need in the future. It covers the following topics: logic, set theory, methods of proofs, combinatorics, probability, graph theory and matrices.
BCS 208 3 Units
Calculus for Computer Science
Pre-requisites: MAT 101, MAT 103
This course aims to equip students with the basic theory of calculus with the end in view of giving them sound understanding of fundamental concepts of calculus and a thorough appreciation of its many applied uses.
NATURAL SCIENCES
SCI 101 3 Units
Earth Science
Pre-requisite: None
The course provides comprehensive information about the dynamics of the physical world. It specifically includes topics in astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, geology and environmental chemistry.
SCI 102 3 Units
Biological Science
Pre-requisite: None
The course deals with the study of living things. It focuses on the basic biological concepts and principles-evolution, chemical nature of life, cell, tissues and organ system, structure and functions, and classification of organisms. It also gives importance to the significance and value of life of every species on earth.
SCI 103 3 Units
Environmental Science
Pre-requisite: None
The course contains theories and concepts on ecology, population, pollution and energy resources. The course is designed to equip students with knowledge and insights in analyzing the contemporary Philippine environmental issues that affect the majority of its natural resources.
SCI 106 5 Units
Food Microbiology with Laboratory
Pre-requisite: None
This course deals with the study of common microorganisms in food. It includes investigative study of how these microorganisms affect food quality, food production and human health. It also deals with the important aseptic and sanitary techniques in food handling, packaging and prevention. Food microbiology has a laboratory component that provides activities that will enable students to observe the uniqueness of microorganisms and learn basic microbiological techniques.
SCI 111 3 Units
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pre-requisite: SCI 102
This course deals with the basic biological concepts on chemical nature of life and on the structure of cells to organ system. It focuses on the study of the structures and functions of the human body on the nature and cause of human diseases.
SCI 105 3 Units
Principles of Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation
Pre-requisite: None
The course studies the principles and procedures of sanitation and safety in the hospitality industry. It integrates the concepts in chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, with food processing, sanitation and safety operations. It includes the study of foot-borne illnesses, biological, chemical, physical hazards and cross-contamination as they may occur during the flow of food. It introduces HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and other sanitation and safety programs.
SCI 117 3 units – no longer offered in the PSY 2013 curriculum
General Chemistry
Pre-requisite: None
This course covers the fundamental concepts and principles of Chemistry and its applications. It encompasses topics in inorganic and organic chemistry with laboratory component.
SCI 109 6 units
Physics with Laboratory
Pre-requisite: MAT 103
A comprehensive course covering the fundamental concepts and principles, blending facts with theories and their application to the fast changing pace of science and technology. This includes subdivisions of Physics into measurements, mechanics, matter, energy, waves, sounds, light, electricity, and magnetism.
Laboratory work is an integral part of the course. This involves the performance of exercises and experiments, which acquaints the students the fundamental Physics Laboratory operations as the basic concepts, and the principles are illustrated.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PED 101 2 units
Educational Gymnastics
Pre-requisite: None
This course deals with the foundation of physical fitness components of fitness, and body mechanics. It implements the designed exercise program like calisthenics and aerobics movement.
PED 201 2 Units
Rhythmic Activities
Pre-requisite: PED 101
This course is designed to study the Philippines and International dances, develop one’s ability to interpret and create simple movements for self-expression and develop deeper appreciation for our cultural heritage and others people’s culture. Rhythmic, as a recreational activity plays an important role in the development for nationalism and for the preservation of our cultural heritage.
PED 301 2 Units
Individual Sports (Badminton)
Pre-requisite: PED 101
This course is designed to demonstrate basic skills in handling, smash and footwork. It includes strategies for offensive and defensive plays. Emphasis is focused on the enjoyment of sports as a leisure time activity.
PED 401 2 Units
Team Sports
Pre-requisite: PED 101
This course is designed to provide fundamentals of volleyball combined with skill drills, court games, basic defensive and offensive strategies to improve basic skills, game play, endurance and knowledge of volleyball strategy and rules.
LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES
ENG 101 3 units
Study and Thinking Skills in English
Pre-requisite: None
This course deals with the development of the macro-skills in communication: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. This is intended to provide the knowledge on how the language is used to give and take information. Furthermore, it provides opportunities for oral interaction and to use the language in meaningful communicative activities. Hence, the learner develops proficiency and competency in the English language.
ENG 102 3 units
Writing in the Discipline
Pre-requisite: ENG 101
The emphasis of the course is on the principles of effective writing specifically unity, coherence, and emphasis. The students will learn to write by employing different techniques and styles.
ENG 103 3 units
Speech and Oral Communication
Pre-requisite: ENG 101
This course aims to equip the students with substantial skills and trainings geared toward academic and linguistic competence by emphasizing intonation, pronunciation, diction, and stress and other standard elements of speech for effective oral communication.
ENG 104 3 units
Introduction to Literature
Pre-requisite:
This course is geared to familiarize students with the study and appreciation of literature not only as a course or requirement but also as a catalyst for understanding the facts of human nature as reflected in the literary genres.
ENG 105 3 units
Public Speaking
Pre-requisite: ENG 101
This course aims to develop students’ ability to write and deliver different kinds of speeches. It includes the different ways of preparing a fully developed speech that is well complemented with visual aids and how to incorporate the typical speaking assignment into situations students might face in their personal and professional lives.
ENG 106 3 units
Philippine Literature in English
Pre-requisite: None
As survey course in Philippine Literature in English, this course introduces students to a growing body of literature that forms part of the Filipinos’ cultural heritage. This course focuses on the written literature in English. It aims to make the students aware of the dominant Filipino traits through a brief survey of Philippine literature in English and through the discussion of the selected writings of Filipino authors writing in a foreign language. A brief introduction of literature and the literary genres are included to acquaint the learners with various literary conventions.
ENG 107 3 units
Business /Technical Writing
Pre-requisite: None
This course is designed to equip students with sufficient knowledge about the fundamentals and techniques in writing business letters, technical reports, and research papers. Moreover, it provides exercises to develop students’ writing skills necessary to become competent individuals.
ENG 108 3 units
Argumentation and Debate
Pre-requisite: None
This course provides the students substantial skills and training necessary for effective argumentation and debate. Emphasis is focused on the correct process of argumentation. Application of oral debate is given extensively.
ENG 109 3 units
World Literature
Pre-requisite: None
This course is designed to encourage students to go into the study of the literary genres, namely: prose and poetry. It is geared to instill literary appreciation so that the students will perceive that the course can be used as a catalyst for understanding the facets of human nature and not a mere course or requirement for curricular completion.
ENG 110 3 units
Advance Conversational English
Pre-requisite: None
Conversational English is a course especially tailored to the experiences of people working in the hospitality industry, corporate, and educational institution. Business vocabulary and idiomatic expressions will be acquired from reading, oral interaction, and simulations of real-life routine work situations.
ENG 111 3 units
Communication Skills Part 1
Pre-requisite: None
This course deals with the study and practice of the principles of correct writing and the clear and logical presentation of ideas. The course focuses on developing the students’ writing skills through the introduction of the different types of expository writing and other forms of discourse.
ENG 112 3 units
Communication Skills Part 2
Pre-requisite: ENG 111
This course is designed to develop the students’ communicative skills for effective personal, group, and public communication in various disciplines.
ENG P 3 units
English Plus (Grammar)
Pre-requisite: None
This course aims to improve the English language proficiency of college freshmen by learning the critical grammatical structures needed for various fundamental tasks such as narrating, describing, explaining, inquiring, expressing agreement or disagreement, giving directions, and expressing beliefs or disbelief.
HUM 102 3 units
Art Appreciation
Pre-requisite: None
This is a semester course designed to introduce and expose students to the different visual, auditory aspects of the performing arts both in theory and practice. Limitation of the time allows only a cursory study of painting, graphic arts, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, opera, and cinema. Literature, which is one of the arts, is taken as a separate course and is, therefore, not taken in detail in this course.
FIL 101 3 units
Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino
Pre-requisite: Wala
Pag-aaralan ang Filipino bilang isang wikang masigla na gagamitin sa komunikasyong pasalita at pasulat. Lilinangin sa kurso ang limang makrong kasanayan sa mabisa at masining na pakikipagtalastasan: pagbasa, pagsulat, pagsasalita, at pag-unawa sa pamamagitan ng iba’t-ibang teksto at konteksto.
FIL 102 3 units
Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa Iba’t-Ibang Disiplina
Pre-requisite: FIL 101
Pokus ng kursong ito and akademikong pagbasa at pagsulat bilang kasangkapan sa pagkatuto. Tuwirang ituturo sa kursong ito ang mga estratehiya sa pagbasa at pagsulat ng iba’-ibang uri ng mga tekstong nakasulat at mga paksang may kinalaman sa kursong na nasa anyong pahayagan, jornal, artikulo, magazine, bagong kalakaran/ isyu, karanasan/ kaso, atbp., na magiging lunsaran sa pagtalakay sa mga modyul sa lilinang sa mga kasanayan sa pag-unawa higit ang kritikal na pag-unawa, gayundin ang kasanayan sa pagsulat ng iba’t-ibang sulating akademiko. Magiging batayang paksa ang tungkol sa humanidades at agham panlipunan at agham teknolohiya.
FIL 103 3 units
Retorikang Filipino
Pre-requisite: FIL 101
Nilalayon ng pag-aaral na ito na mapaunlad ang iba’y-ibang kasanayan sa pagpapahayag na gamit sa komunikasyong berbal at di berbal na may aspetong nag-uugnay sa esensya ng kasanayan sa pagpapahayag sa kurso na pinagkakadalubhasaan. Layon din nito ang magamit amg ma-retorikang pagpapahayag sa pagbuo ng kamalayang pantao na may pagpapahalaga sa dekalidad na kristyanismong pang-edukasyon at sa lipunang ginagalawan.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RED 101 3 units
Renewal of Christian Faith
Pre-requisite: None
The course Renewal of Christian Faith, is the only possible way to approach Christian faith through a total, lifelong and deepening conversion. It is total in the sense that it must touch the whole person, both his intellect and will, to be able to make a creative response to God’s calling.
It is lifelong conversion because we acknowledge with a sense of mystery the dynamic of God’s love, which is at work in the lives of all believers. A process of search and growth, through encounters with source of faith, the subject of faith and a model of faith must all take place in the context of the faith community.
No book can bring about the realization for us. Words and someone else’s faith experience cannot substitute for one’s own. Even scripture can serve only as an opening to the Divine Mystery, not a replacement for personal belief.
This syllabus can offer a foundation, a focus and an attitude toward a correct and clear understanding of faith as presented by the Catholic Church.
RED 201 3 units
Christian Morality
Pre-requisite Subjects: RED 101
This 3 unit fundamental course in Christian Morality aims at giving morality its right focus. It discusses the basic Christian principles involved in the moral choices and decisions of every Christian. To have a necessary foundation of Christian morality, it presents the relationship between the human beings, the value of freedom, law and sin. Then it brings in the role of conscience in the moral life of Christian. Hence, the need for a proper formation of conscience which our faith and the church have a contribution to make in God’s kingdom is presented as the ground that unifies and gives meaning to the moral attitudes and acts of Christians. The second part focuses on the issue of Bioethics and the culture of death. In this context, current issues and events of our society will be discussed. Finally, the course presents the value of justice and health care, the Christian moral norms from the 10 commandments and the examples of Jesus and his disciples with special emphasis on the message of the Sermon on the Mount (Beatitudes)
RED 301 3 units
Mysteries of Christian Faith (Sacraments)
Pre-requisite Subjects: RE 101
The course is Biblical and historical presentation of the mysteries of the Christian faith manifested through the mission of the Church: the Sacraments, as understood as the saving symbolic acts arising from the mysteries of Jesus Christ and continued in, by and for the Church, which when celebrated in faith, draw us into the likeness of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. It gives an opportunity to know the importance of the seven Sacrament in the Church and of the faithful.
RED 401 3 units
The Creed
Pre-requisite Subjects: RED 101
The course is designed to provide the students with the essentials of Catholic faith, dealing specifically with the articles of the apostle’s creed. The orientation is distinctively “catholic”, integrating Re. Eds 1,2 & 3. It must primarily be grounded on the basis sources of revelation: Scripture, Church Magisterium and Sacred Tradition, and an ample orientation of its relevance of dynamic changes in our Church history.
The introductory part will be a review of the previous re. ed. Course: RED 101. The rationale is so that the foundation in the previous courses will be deepened and strengthened in every student thru the basic articles of faith found in the Apostles’ Creed.
The second part will deal with the articles stated in the Apostles’ Creed in the hope that these shall be embedded in the students’ minds and hearts to enable them to identify themselves as Apostle, remaining true to this dignity.
RED 501 3 units
Mary and the Church
Pre-requisite Subjects: RED 101, RED 201, RED 301 and RED 401
This course, intended as the final requirement in the course offerings of Religious Education, aims to develop the socio-pastoral awareness of the students. We expect the students to be active in the promotion of Gospel values through the different activities of the Church.
The context of this course will be about Church (Ecclesiology) and Mary (Mariology). The ecclesiological aspect will be geared towards the church’s role in the present society. Hence, the relevant issues of the present society and of the church will be given special attention. The Mariological emphasis is important because the Philippine Church is Marian in character. Mary’s relation to the church is also vital because she is also considered Mother of the Church.
The socio-pastoral aspect is on the practice of what they have personally believed and learned through pastorally-oriented activities as they immersed themselves in their respective parishes.
HUM 101 3 units
Logic
Pre-Requisite Subject: None
This three-unit course for all freshmen students is concerned with the study of laws, methods and principles governing correct reasoning and inferential thinking. The course is basically focused, in its presentation, to the three (3) mental activities, namely: simple apprehension, judgment and reasoning, their mental products (idea, mental proposition and mental argument) and their external expressions (term, proposition and syllogism). This analytic subject is a prerequisite to subsequent courses in any four-year course in college.