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COMPENDIUM OF UNDERGRADUATE

THESIS ABSTRACTS

(School Year 2010-2011)

College of Engineering and Technology

Contents

COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT CLASS SCHEDULER .................................................................. 2

COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT OFFICE FILE MANAGER ........................................................... 3

ELECTRONIC GRADING SYSTEM NOTRE DAME OF NEW ILOILO ...................................................... 4

HONDA SOCSARGEN ONLINE SERVICES ........................................................................................... 5

MARBEL UNIVERSAL TRAIDING INCORPORATED: MOTORCYCLE PARTS SALES, ............................. 6

INVENTORY AND CHECKING SYSTEM ............................................................................................... 6

ONLINE COMPUTER CENTER WEBSITE ............................................................................................ 7

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS: MEDIA HEALTH INSURANCE MEMBERSHIP AND

REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM............................................................................................................... 8

RFCOM ELECTRONICS SALES AND SERVICES RFCOM ELECTRONICS SALES AND INVENTORY

SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................ 9

ROMUALDEZ SKIN AND EYE CLINIC AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM .................................. 10

TUTORIAL MODULE IN TEACHING COLLEGE ALGEBRA USING COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION

(CAI) SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................ 11

VIRTUAL DIRECTORY MAP OF NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY ......................................... 12

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COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT CLASS SCHEDULER (Kristina Mae E. Cabuslay & Lotus B. Delfin, March 2011)

Abstract

Scheduling is the process of deciding how to commit resources between varieties of possible tasks.

It greatly affects the flow of organizing different classes. The computer studies department class

scheduler is created to minimize the scheduling problems which usually occur when the room,

time, subject and teacher are not centralized. This system facilitates convenient class planning and

scheduling. It makes class schedules more accurate and efficient because it can determine the

feasible combination of faculty members, rooms, time periods and subjects that should be offered

based on the curriculum for a particular semester and school year. Absence of this system makes

class scheduling a heavy task. Thus, this system is created to organize the schedule of all the subject

courses in the Computer Studies Department of the College of Engineering and Technology –

specifying the time slots and room assignments for all subjects. This will generate report for the

whole class schedules. The system is pilot tested in the Computer studies department so that it can

be employed by other colleges/departments in the university.

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COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT OFFICE FILE MANAGER (Alex M. Loraña & Kristine A. Calonce, March 2011)

Abstract

The Computer Studies Department is one of the departments under the College of Engineering and

Technology that is in-charge of the Computer Science and Information Technology programs. The

Department has encountered several problems such as: improper arrangement of files / difficulties

in retrieving the files; forgotten schedules of meetings and conferences; improper recording of

borrowed books, thesis, and other teaching materials; and improper recording of information.

Thus, this study aimed to provide the Computer Studies Department Office with an office file

manager that will facilitate the organization of the records of teachers, students, and other office-

related documents for proper monitoring, faster retrieval and searching of files. The project is

expected to perform the adding, deleting, updating and searching of different files. Furthermore the

project includes a logbook application that would track the records of borrowed and returned files,

books, thesis and the like. Printings of tables are included but are not designed as crystal reports

and reminder application. The Project is not concerned with the consistency of virtual location and

actual locations in the office but rather includes multiple user accounts. The persons involved in the

proposed project are the department head of the Computer Studies Department and the heads of

other departments. If successfully pilot tested in the Computer Studies Department, the project can

be introduced to the offices at NDMU where it is applicable. Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 is relatively

easy to learn and use for programming languages because of its graphical development features

and BASIC heritage. It was found out that Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 is adequate because of its

standard, built-in functions, and methods for image operations. Overall, the program is perceived to

be acceptable by the users and information technology experts. Based on findings of the study,

further modification of the program is recommended to improve the different aspects of the

program such as its functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, and maintainability. The following

are the recommendations for future enhancement, namely: add function for adding and deleting

courses; the alarm of the reminder should automatically pop-up even the file manager application is

not open; add new function of file code for each file type; and the subject must be set for every

semester.

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ELECTRONIC GRADING SYSTEM NOTRE DAME OF NEW ILOILO (Lawrene N. Manlapao &, Ame J. Peñol, March 2011)

Abstract

This study aimed to improve the manual computation of grades and storing of grades in the class

records and spreadsheets used by Notre Dame of New Iloilo (NDNI). The current grading system

which uses spreadsheet is difficult on the part of the teachers. Not all teachers are fully computer

literate and they have to process the student’s grade by themselves without the proper monitoring

of the administrator. In response to the problem, the Electronic Grading System (EGS) as a solution

is introduced. It is a user-friendly program; a well guided system operation with dynamic fields as

its special feature that can store scores and compute grade automatically. Moreover, the EGS is

flexible. The user can always add new grade components to the system that would fit to the need of

the users; they don’t have to stick with the grade components which are already set.

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HONDA SOCSARGEN ONLINE SERVICES (Jonald L. Catoto; Esther Grace L. Millan & Carroll C. Yder, March 2011)

Abstract

Online advertising is a good form of business campaign because it will increase customer reach by

exposing the products and services of the company in the Internet. The proponents believe that the

more variety of online advertising is used, the more the business becomes successful. The

researchers developed the ecommerce website exclusively for Honda Socsargen, because the

company aims to expose their products through-out the community. Through this online service

the Honda products would become accessible to the buyers on-line. This is a study on the Honda

Socsargen Online Services, an online software designed and developed using the osCommerce

(“open source Commerce”), an e-commerce and online store-management software program. The

proposed site contains a various features similar to Home, New Products, Promos, My Account –

wherein the customers can view the new products available. To have full access to the website, the

user should register for membership. The registered members can purchase Honda apparels and

spare parts online via credit card or cash-on-delivery as the process of payment. In addition the

Honda motorcycle units are open for online reservation.

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MARBEL UNIVERSAL TRAIDING INCORPORATED: MOTORCYCLE PARTS

SALES,

INVENTORY AND CHECKING SYSTEM (Jessie James O. Lamigo; Dabbie Joy F. Frondoza; & Dana Marie D. Miguel, March 2011)

Abstract

The Motorcycle Parts Inventory, Sales and Checking System automatically monitors inventory

amounts, provides information concerning inventory, and decides if an order for replacement

inventory should be placed. The system includes storage for inventory, an indicator for monitoring

the motorcycle parts and reporting the level of current inventory of the items, and a controller for

receiving information from different inventory suppliers. The integrated information on the status

of inventory is used to decide whether an order for the replacement of the inventory should be

made. An order is placed automatically to a supplier and the progress for the delivery of

replacement inventory is automatically monitored. A method using this system for managing

inventory includes the steps of automatic gathering information about the current inventory and

deciding when replacement inventory should be ordered. This system helps keep track the flow of

products and supplies whether it is fast moving, slow moving, or non-moving. It also generates

invoices and reports on inventory for printing. This application can be easily installed on most

desktop or laptop.

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ONLINE COMPUTER CENTER WEBSITE (Kenny Dela Piedra; Ellen Mae Jacinto; & John Rey Nobleta, March 2011)

Abstract

Online Computer Center Website is a project presented to enhance or upgrade the marketing

strategy of Online Computer Center specifically the manager and owner Mr. Peter Kuan. The

website aims to help the company market their products over the internet. The proponents used

developmental method in gathering data and information about the current operation practices of

the company. Interviews and observations were conducted to know the demands of the

stakeholders. Implementation of the gathered information and designing of the website were made

according to the company’s specifications. Based on the stakeholder’s specification, the proponents

used Oscommerce as Content Management System, Adobe Dreamweaver as text editor, Adobe

Photoshop for the design and lay-out, and the EasyPHP to serve as local server. The website is

already hosted and is available online. Training for the staff of the company who will use and serve

as administrator will follow.

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS: MEDIA HEALTH INSURANCE

MEMBERSHIP AND REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM (Gay S. Sumugat, March 2011)

Abstract

The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) is an organization that is dedicated for the welfare of

the Filipino people. The PNRC has several services meant to educate, rescue, and protect the people

from calamities. Currently the local chapter of the PNCR-South Cotabato is facing a challenge on the

manual procedure of the PNRC’s medical health insurance membership. To address the said

problem the proponent of this project aimed to develop an automated system for the membership

and claims – the Medical Health Insurance Membership and Reimbursement Claim System,

respectively. The conversion of manual procedure to automated system will help the user

experience, understand, and fully accept the significance of technological aid in making their life

easy. The system is created with several modules for the purpose of adding, updating, deleting and

classification of data of the members by membership type. The following modules include admin

module, capable of updating the fields in the membership form; membership enrollment module,

capable of adding new members of Medical Health Insurance card holders; module for claiming of

reimbursement benefit; and monitoring module that is capable of monitoring the activities done by

the PNRC staff that logged used the system and different reports. The reports that the system

generates are list of members by specific membership type and list of members reimbursed with

their specific insurance benefits. The creation of the project helped the needs of the Philippine

National Red Cross Medical Health Insurance for automation. The process taken for membership

processing was aided. For future possible enhancement of the program addition of new modules

can be done.

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RFCOM ELECTRONICS SALES AND SERVICES RFCOM ELECTRONICS SALES

AND INVENTORY SYSTEM (Chared Dream S. Catedral & Jonna Deiva S. Piodos, March 2011)

Abstract

RFCom Electronics Sales and Services is specialized in selling different kinds of electronic spare

parts and radio communication accessories. At present, the shop uses manual process in their daily

transactions. Since the shop has been planning to change their transaction process with the

customers and employees, the proponents developed a computerized inventory and sales system

that could help them address their needs and problems. The proponents used waterfall method

approach in System Development life cycle. The process of making the system is rigid and linear.

With the proposed system, the problems of the shop in transactions were solved, like: the checking

of the number of available stocks of items, keeping all the data, preparing of reports, and the

checking and updating of prices on different items. It is therefore concluded that the RFCom Sales

and inventory System is awfully helpful. The proponents recommend to conduct similar studies in

order to test the reliability of findings, develop new features, and broaden the scope for the

betterment of the system.

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ROMUALDEZ SKIN AND EYE CLINIC AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM (Claville Rushtine R. Beato & Esther S. Tamparong, March 2011)

Abstract

The number of patients of the Romualdez Skin and Eye Clinic is continuously increasing which

made the recording work of the clinic secretary quite difficult. To facilitate an easier recording of

documents of patients, the proponents of this study introduced the automated information system.

The system has the capacity to locate the records of patients in the past easily, can determine the

income of the clinic on specific date, and can make inventory of sales. The purpose of this thesis is

to study the Patient’s Information System (PIS) of Romualdez Skin and Eye Clinic located in the City

of Koronadal. The study was conducted at the treatment center of Romualdez Skin and Eye clinic

owned by the couple who are skin and eye specialists. To create this system, the proponents used

System Development Life System (SDLC). The system was designed for the three (3) users: the

Secretary and the two (2) physicians of Romualdez Skin and Eye Clinic. In coming up with the

system, the proponents conducted interview with the stakeholders in order to know the needs of

the users. Observation was also performed in starting the system. An automated prescription is one

of the best features of the system wherein the processes of product selling and prescriptions can be

changed. The system is not online, however, it can make reservations for consultation transactions.

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TUTORIAL MODULE IN TEACHING COLLEGE ALGEBRA USING COMPUTER

AIDED INSTRUCTION (CAI) SOFTWARE (Jeric S. Arinzol; Ernst Monroe B. Barrientos; & Jonathan Javellana, March 2011)

Abstract

Majority of the students have difficulty in learning algebra not because it is difficult, but due to the

inability of the students to comprehend the lessons and their lack of interests to learn Algebra. This

study on Tutorial Module in Teaching College Algebra using Computer Aided Instruction Software

is meant to develop a tutorial software module to address the difficulty and lack of interest of the

students in learning Algebra. The software presents the clear and detailed content of the lessons in

a manner that could be easily understood by the students or users. In this way, the level of interest

of the students in learning college algebra is enhanced, thus, give the students confidence to answer

the questions or problems presented in the tutorial software module. This program would utilize a

set of personal computer and multi-media projector in presenting the practical and effective use of

the program. It is more enjoyable and worthwhile learning experience for both students and

teachers. This strategy in teaching and learning will give the teacher and students the confidence to

teach the subject and interact respectively. The proponents of this study conclude that this software

would make the teaching-learning of College Algebra easy and enjoyable.

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VIRTUAL DIRECTORY MAP OF NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY (Kristha Luoise G. Porras & Cheyssel L. Vega, March 2011)

Abstract

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), the only university in Koronadal City, conducts seminars

for students and professionals all over the country. With the rapid change in physical structures of

the University, many visitors are not familiar with the locations of building and infrastructures of

the University. Thus, the researchers conducted a project on the Virtual Directory Map of NDMU so

that the visitors can easily locate the specific place where they are going. This study is intended to

the visitors of the University who are attending seminars at St. Marcellin Champagnat Hall.

Considering the technical “know how” of the visitors, who are generally in the age bracket of 20-60

years old, the researchers designed a user-friendly software. The application of the software is very

simple; users can easily use the software by themselves without asking assistance from somebody.

In general, the Virtual Directory Map is a useful software that helps improve the delivery of

University services to the visitors. It helps the visitors feel at ease with the location of various

structures of the University. It satisfies the needs of the users in locating for places inside the

university.