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HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE PROJECT 1 FOR WEB DEVELOPMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS Course Code : 6WEBCAP1
Prerequisite : 6WEBTECH4
Course Credit : 3 Units (3 hours LAB) Year Level: 3rd year Degree Program : BS in Information Technology with Area of Specialization in Web Development Course Description:
This course enables the student to learn and understand the concepts of methods of research and application in information technology projects particularly in the field of Web Development. The students are expected to undergo a research project proposal, document their work and submit and present the output by the end of the semester through a preliminary oral defense.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Course Outcomes Graduate Outcomes aligned to
C1 (4) Evaluate the appropriateness of ideas to situations where it is expected to be applied.
BSIT01: Apply knowledge of computing, science and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
C2 (5) Reach substantiated conclusions and
recommendations using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing fundamentals, technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies, and relevant domain disciplines.
C2 (1) Decide on practices and standards applicable to the problem domain.
BSIT02: Understand best practices and standards and their applications
C3 (2) Adapt and adopt best practices and standards to computing activities.
C4 (1) Formulate literature necessary for the understanding of requirements and solutions.
BSIT03: Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
C5 (3) Analyze user needs and requirements to determine specific areas where computing solutions will be used.
BSIT04: Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and
administration of computer-based systems.
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C6 Design and develop designs and models,components/combine elements and principles of design, or processes with resourcefulness, imagination, insight, originality, aesthetic judgment, enterprise and risk taking approach to meet specified user needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
BSIT05: Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints.
Learning Evidences
As proof of achievement of the above-mentioned outcomes, students are required to submit/demonstrate the following:
LE1: Title Defense (Topic, Related Literature, Conceptual Framework, Objectives of the Study, Scope and Delimitation, Significance of the Study and Gantt Chart)
C1, C2, C4, C6
LE2: Research Methods (Research Design, Participants, Sources of Data,
Instruments (Questionnaire/Interview Guide), Sampling Method and Statistical Treatment of Data
C2, C3, C5
LE3: Pre-Oral Defense (Chapter 1 and 2, Web Layout & Design)
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6
Measurement System:
To assess the level of performance in the learning evidences, the following rubrics will be used:
LE1: Title Defense
Introduction 15%
Review of Related Literature 20%
Objectives 20%
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Scope and Delimitation 15%
Delivery 10%
Knowledge of the Research Content 20%
TOTAL 100%
LE2: Research Methods
Research Design 15%
Participants 15%
Sources of Data 15%
Instruments 20%
Sampling Method 15%
Statistical Treatment of Data 20%
TOTAL 100%
LE3: Pre-Oral Defense
Criteria Weight %
Knowledge of the Research Contents 30
Delivery 20
Attitude 10
Knowledge of Research Methodology
and Techniques 20
Presentation Tools * 20
Subtotal 25
Introduction 15
Review of Related Literature and
Studies 10
Conceptual Framework 10
Objective of the study 15
Scope and Delimitation 10
Research Design 10
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Respondents and Sources of Data 10Research Instrument 10
Research Procedure 10
Subtotal 25
Web Layout & Design
Originality and Concept 10
Organization and Content 20
Graphics 10
Color Scheme 10
Fonts 10
Layout 10
Navigation and Ease of Use 10
Spelling and Grammar 10
Website Credibility 10
Subtotal 50
TOTAL 100
Learning Plan:
Intended Learning Outcome
Unit (Hours /Weeks)
Course Outcome
Topic Learning
Activities
Assessment Activity
Student Output Formulate a
research title Explain
characteristics of a research problem
Week 1-4 C1, C2, C4, C6
The Research Problem - Elements of a
Research Problem - Characteristics of a
Research Problem - Sources of Research
Problems
- Criteria on How to
Expository and Exploratory
Formulation of Research Topic, Title and Proposal Identifying and gathering of Related
Research Topics, Related Literatures, Objectives and Significance of the Study
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List possiblesources of research problems
Apply criteria for selecting a problem
Select possible research problem Write a research proposal
Write an introduction for research proposal Synthesize
literature and studies related to selected problem.
Construct/design appropriate framework.
Construct the statement of the problem or the objectives of the study.
Identify benefits
Select a Problem - Formulating the
Research Title
- The Research Proposal The Association for
Computing Machinery (ACM) Journal Format
- The Introduction - The Review of Related
Literature & Studies - Theoretical /
Conceptual Framework - The Statement of the
Problem / Objectives of the Study
- Significance of the Study
- Scope & Delimitation of the Study
Literature for the Research problems Establishing Research Objectives
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from theproposed study.
Decide the coverage or scope of the study.
Week 5 C1, C2, C4, C6
Title Defense Presentation Thesis Proposal
(Chapter 1) with Gantt Chart Explain research
design/ method chosen for the study.
Identify the participants of the study.
Select appropriate sampling method for identifying sample size.
Justify sample size and sampling method used.
Classify data.
Design tools for collecting data.
Tabulate collected data
Week 6-10 C2, C3, C5 The Research Methods
The Research Design
Research Methods
Participants / Subjects of the Study
Sampling - Purposes of
Sampling
- Sampling Concepts - Types of Sampling - Computing for the
Sample Size
Data
- Sources of Data - Classification of Data - Categories of Data - Data Collection
Methods
Presentation, Analysis &
Interpretation of Data
Tables & Figures
Statistical Presentation
Expository and Exploratory
Identifying and Selecting Research Design, Participants, Sampling Method, Sources of Data
Formulation of Data Gathering Tools (Survey Questionnaire, Interview Guide, etc.)
Thesis
Documentation (Chapter 2)
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and Interpretdata.
Formulate results Creation Web Layout & Design
Week 11- 15
C2, C3, C6 Originality and Concept
Organization and Content
Graphics
Color Scheme
Fonts
Layout
Navigation and Ease of Use
Spelling and Grammar
Website Credibility
Exploratory Web Layout &
Design
Layout and design Deliverables
Week 16- 17
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6
Pre-Oral Defense Presentation Chapter 1 and 2
and Pre- production Deliverables Week 18 Revisions of all documents
and compilation of all requirements
Revised documents
Course References:
A. Published Materials
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th Edition
Introducing Research Methodology : A Beginner's Guide to Doing a Research Project by Uwe Flick
Research writing made simple : a modular approach to collegiate and graduate students by Pedrito Jose V.
Bermudo B. Video Reference (DVD)
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Writing a great research paper C. Web References
C.1 http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/specific-types-of-writing/literature-review (Conducting literature review) C.2 http://inform.nu/Articles/Vol9/V9p181-212Levy99.pdf (A Systems Approach to Conduct an Effective Literature
Review in Support of Information Systems Research)
C.3 http://www.fi.uu.nl/publicaties/literatuur/endnote_ecgbl_930_amory.pdf(Game object model version II: a theoretical framework
for educational game development)
C.4 http://win.ua.ac.be/~sdemey/Tutorial_ResearchMethods/ResearchMethds01_MethodsOvervw.4pgup.pdf (Research Methods in Computer Science)
C.5 http://win.ua.ac.be/~sdemey/Tutorial_ResearchMethods/ResearchMethds02_Reviewing.4pgup.pdf (Research Methods in Computer Science)
C.6 http://www.andrews.edu/~vyhmeisr/papers/sdm.html (The Use and Adaptation of System Development Methodologies)
C.7 http://www.docucu.com/Research-and-Development-Management-System.pdf (System Development in Information System Research)
C.8
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/228604095_The_systems_development_or_engineering_approach_to_res earch_in_ information _systems_An_action_research_perspective (The Systems Development or Engineering Approach to Research in Information Systems: An Action Research Perspective)
C.9 http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~renglish/470/notes/chapt11/chapter11.htm (Sampling Foundations) C.10 http://www.surveysystem.com/sscalc.htm (Sample Size Calculation)
C.11 http://www.qualtrics.com/blog/determining-sample-size/ (How to ensure you get the correct sample size) C.12 http://stattrek.com/sample-size/simple-random-sample.aspx (Statistics- Simple Random Sample)
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Grading SystemThe final grade in this course will be composed of the following items and their weights in the final grade computation:
Lecture
Title Defense – 33.33%
Research Method – 33.33%
Pre-Oral Defense – 33.33%
Passing Raw Grade 50%
RANGE EQUIVALENTS (COMPUTED AVERAGES & TRANSMUTED VALUES) Range of computed
average
Range of Transmuted Value Grade General Classification
96.40 100.00 97 100 1.00 Outstanding
92.80 96.3999 94 96 1.25 Excellent
89.20 92.7999 91 93 1.50 Superior
85.60 89.1999 88 90 1.75 Very Good
82.00 85.5999 85 87 2.00 Good
78.40 81.9999 82 84 2.25 Satisfactory
74.80 78.3999 79 81 2.50 Fairly Satisfactory
71.20 74.7999 76 78 2.75 Fair
70.00 71.1999 75 3.00 Passed
BELOW Passing Average 5.00 FAILED
Failure due to Absences 6.00 FA
Unauthorized Withdrawal 8.00 UW
Officially Dropped 9.00 Dropped
