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This course is designed to introduce to the students the Philippine financial system. It provides background on the three major areas of finance: The Philippine Money, the Philippine Credit System, and the Philippine Banking System. It provides a full and complete coverage of the theoretical issues and related laws on money, credit, and banking. Also, part of the course is a discussion on the different financial institutions and its core functions in the industry. It will also help those students who plan to pursue their career in the banking industry thru understanding the basics of the three areas.

MIRIAM COLLEGE
College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy
Entrepreneurship Department
 

COURSE OUTLINE
1st Semester, SY 2009-2010
Instructor:  ­­­­­­Lyzette C. Calderon
 
 
Course Code:                          Eco 100
 
Course Title:                           Introduction to Economics with LRT 
 
Course Description:              
This course offers the students a broad perspective of the major fields and basic concepts in modern Economics using graphs, equations, and marginal measures. Topics for discussion include demand and supply analysis, market equilibrium and relationships among macroeconomic variables. Students learn how to measure the Gross National Product (GNP) and the use of fiscal, monetary, and trade policies as instruments for national development and stability. Other topics include land reform and taxation and how different systems of economic policy affect the general welfare.
Credit:                                    3 units
 
Prerequisite:                           N/A
 
Required Textbook:              
Karl E. Case and Ray C. Fair. Principles of Economics. Prentice Hall International, Inc.
 
Other Resource:                    
Mankiw, Gregory N. Principles of Economics. 4th Edition Singapore: Thomson Learning Edition, 2007
 
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1.    explain basic concepts in micro and macroeconomic principles;
2.    identify and discuss economic indicators used in analyzing the performance of the economy, use these indicators to understand and appreciate the Philippine economy, its policies and programs of the government; and
3.    use graphs, charts, and other economic analytical tools in written expositions and reports.
 
 
 
 
 
Course Content and Timeframe:
 
WEEK
TOPIC
STRATEGY/ METHODOLOGY
SKILLS
VALUES
STUDENT OUTPUT
Class Orientation
1
Grading System
-Class Discussions
-Seatwork
-Communication
 Skills
-Respect for 
 Others
-Openness
-Class
 Participation
-Seatwork
Class Requirements/Policies
Leveling of Expectations
I. Introduction to Economics
2
The Scope and Method of Economics
-Lecture
-Class Discussions
-Film Showing
-Quizzes
-Analytical Skills
-Communication
 Skills
-Eye for Detail
-Respect for
 Others
-Openness
-Honesty
-Quiz/Current
 Events
-Recitation
-Assignments
The Economic Problem: Scarcity and Choice
Production Possibilities and Opportunity Cost
II. Microeconomics
3
Introduction to Microeconomics
-Lecture
-Class Discussions
-Exercises
-Quizzes
-Analytical Skills
-Communication
 Skills
-Critical Thinking
-Eye for Detail
-Respect for
 Others
-Openness
-Honesty
-Quiz/Current
 Events
-Recitation
-Assignments
-Seatworks
 
Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium
4
Demand and Supply Applications
5
Elasticity of Demand and Supply
6
Household Behavior and Consumer Choice
Behavior of Profit-Maximizing Firms
7
Market Structures
8
Preliminary Examination
III. Macroeconomics
9
Introduction to Macroeconomics
-Lecture
-Class Discussions
-Film Showing
-Exercises
-Quizzes
 
-Analytical Skills
-Communication
 Skills
-Critical Thinking
-Presentation
 Skills
-Discipline
-Openness
-Honesty
-Teamwork
-Integrity
-Quiz/Current
 Events
-Recitation
-Assignments
-Seatworks
 
Measuring National Income
10
The Government and Fiscal Policy
11
Money Demand, Equilibrium Interest Rate, and Monetary Policy
12
The Labor Market, Unemployment, and Inflation
Long-Run and Short-Run Concerns
IV. International Economics and Economic Development
13
International Trade, Comparative Advantage, and Protectionism
-Lecture
-Class Discussions
-Exercises
-Quizzes
-Analytical Skills
-Communication
 Skills
-Critical Thinking
-Discipline
-Openness
-Integrity
-Professionalism
-Quiz/Current
 Events
-Recitation
-Assignments
-Seatworks
 
14
Open Economy Macroeconomics: The BOP and Exchange Rates
Economic Growth in Developing and Transitional Economies
15
Special Topics:
Land Reform
Taxation
Stock Market
16
Final Examination
 
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENT:
 
The student’s responsibility is to come to each class prepared. She is also expected to take all examinations on the date scheduled. She should read the assigned problems prior to class. She is expected to attend each class and participate actively in the discussions.
 
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
 
All students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and other forms of  unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of cheating in examinations or plagiarism in submitted course requirements will receive an F or failure either in the course requirement or in the course. Plagiarism refers to the use of books, notes or other intellectual property without giving proper attribution to its author, or representing the work of another person as one’s own;  Cheating refers to securing help in a test; copying tests, assignments, reports or term papers; collaborating with other students during an examination or in preparing academic work; signing another student’s name on an attendance sheet; or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty.
 
GRADING SYSTEM AND WEIGHTS:
 
Score
Grade
Equivalent
Score
Grade
Equivalent
97-100
5
77-80
2.5
93-96
4.5
                      73-76
2
89-92
4
69-72
1.5
85-88
3.5
65-68
1
81-84
3
Below 65
F
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignments/Seatwork                       10%
Active Class Participation                  10%
Preliminary Examination                   25%
Quizzes                                              20%
Final Examination                             35%
                                                        100%