Republic of the Philippines

SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS

Sogod, Southern Leyte

COURSE SYLLABUS
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, TAXATION AND LAND REFORM
First Semester 2015-2016

NATIONAL GOAL : The attainment of globally competitive Filipinos through quality and excellent education, relevant and responsive to changing environment, accessible and
equitable to deserving students, and efficient and effective in optimizing returns and benefits.

VISION : A high quality corporate science and technology university.

MISSION : SLSU will:

 Produce science and technology leaders and competitive professionals;
 Generate breakthrough research in science and technology – based disciplines;
 Transform and improve the quality of life in the communities in the service areas;
 Be self – sufficient and financially viable
UNIVERSITY GOALS :
 Develop comprehensive curricula to produce science and technology leaders and professionals
 Establish a culture of science and technology based research
 Facilitate adoption of technology to communities and service areas
 Intensify production capability
 Establish a transparent, efficient and effective management system

A.PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The minimum standards for BSIT program is expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes:

A. Common to all programs in all types of schools

a) Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;

b) Communicate effectively thru oral and in writing using both English and Filipino;
c) Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams;
d) Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
e) Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

B. Common to the disciplines

f) Articulate and discuss the latest development in the field of Industrial Technology;
g) Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and skills in the field of Industrial Technology for professional work and life-long learning;
h) Identify, formulate, and solve technical/ technology problems which could result in innovation, invention or production;
i) Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to solve industry-related problems;
j) Perform tasks in accordance with industry standards and practices.

C. Specific to Sub-discipline and major

BSIT major in Automotive Technology

k) Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology tools necessary for automotive technology practices.
l) Equip the students with managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

BSIT major in Drafting Technology

k. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology tools necessary for drafting technology practices.
l. Equip the students with managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

BSIT major in Electrical Technology

k. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology tools necessary for electrical technology practices.
l. Equip the students with managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

BSIT major in Electronics Technology

k. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology tools necessary for electronics technology practices.
l. Equip the students with managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

BSIT major in Food Preparation and Service Technology

k. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology tools necessary for food preparation and service technology practices.
l. Equip the students with managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

BSIT major in Garments Technology

k. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology tools necessary for garments technology practices.
l. Equip the students with managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

BSIT major in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

k. Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology tools necessary for refrigeration and air conditioning technology practices.
l. Equip the students with managerial and entrepreneurial skills.
 D. Institutional Outcome

SLSU graduates from BSIT program have developed the ability to:

K. Create and innovate industrial technologies gearing them to become productive and enhanced human capital equipped with managerial and
entrepreneurial skills in a virtuous circle of development

B.COURSE DETAILS

COURSE NAME PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, TAXATION AND LAND REFORM

Course Description A three unit consists of the basic economic principles and the real, forces and demand and supply, and
equilibrium, production, and its cost, concept and purpose of taxation, fundamentals in taxation and land reforms.

Number of Units 3 units lecture

Prerequisite None

C.COURSE OUTCOME AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOME

COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After completing this course, the students must have a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
1.Gained new perspectives regarding the Vision and
Mission, and the Campus Goals and objectives of the
University;
2.Explored and got oriented to the basic principles of / / / / / /
economic system, resources and tools.
3.Provided opportunities to make his/her inclination and the
utilization of his/her leisure time as a means to augment / / / / / / / /
family economic growth.
4.Encouraged the students of the recreational activities for / / / / / /
wise utilization of leisure time
5.Develop the students to be tax conscious. / / / / / /

D. LECTURE LEARNING PLAN

Intended Learning Outcomes Topics Hours Teaching Strategies Assessment Tools References

At the end of the Orientation, the students I. Orientation:

must have:
 College Vision 1.5 Discussion Group recitation of
1. Recited and explained the Vision,  College Mission Oral Recitation the Vision and
Mission and Objectives, lesson outline,  College Goals/Objectives Mission and
Grading System and Requirements.  Course Objectives Objectives
 Course Outline
Values:  Course Grading System
Appreciation of the SLSU VMGO and  Course Requirements
development of commitment to its
attainment.

At the end of the topic, the students must II.BASIC ECONOMICS

have :
Part 1.Basic Economic
Principles 3.0  Lecture/Discussion Class Recitation, 2,3
1.Defined the basic definition,resources  Definition of Economics Quizzes, Q & A
systems and tools of economics.  Economic Resources  Group
 Economic Systems & Tools Discussion/Activities

Part 2.The Prices of Goods and 9.0

2.Explained the concepts of price Services  Seat Work
elasticity of demand and supply as well  Supply and Demand
as to Identify the factors of production  Production, Cost ,& Profit  Prepare demand
and its costs.  Monopoly and Competition and supply schedule paper works
3. Monitors the Philippine Financial  Philippine Financial System using demand and
System,Money, and its Monetary policy.  Money , & Monetary Policy supply equations.

Part 3. Political Economy  Power point

 Political–Economics 9.0 presentation
4.Obtained knowledge on Political Framework
Economies framework in its ideal type, key  Two ideal Type Political
problems ,mixed economy and its “isms” Economies
 Key Problem for each Ideal
Type of Political Economies
 Mixed Economy
Values:  “isms” in Political Economy
Awareness of the importance of making
sound economic decisions in all aspects of life that
will benefit not only them but society as well.

At the end of the topic, the students must III.TAXATION

have:
Part 4.General Principles of 3.0
Taxation Students’
1. Identified the purpose of taxation,its  Taxation involvement in Quizzes
problems, and its related terms.  Nature of Taxation Discussion
 Taxation Distinguished from
Values: Other Powers of the State
Ability to appreciate the value of
creativity and innovativeness in productive
endeavors that will help country attain
industrialization and economic progress;

MID-TERM EXAMINATION 1.5

At the end of this topic, the student must Part IV. INCOME TAXATION
have:
 Discussed sources of revenue  Definition of Income,Income 1.5  Exhaustive Class recitation, 1,4,5
 Identified the basic classification of Tax,Gross Income and discussion/lecture; Quizzes, Q & A
taxes Taxable Income Critical analysis
 Classified taxes according to certain  Seat Work
criteria Exercises Quizzes, Q & A
 Explained why exemption is  Personal and Additional 3.0 “How to solve
granted Exemptions problems in
 Enumerated the kinds of tax  Computation of individual 6.0 taxation”
exemption Income  Brainstorming
 Determined the concept and  Filling of Returns and Tax 3.0  Problem solving
limitation to local taxation Payment  Exhaustive
 Define income tax  Income Tax 3.0 discussion/lecture;
 Classify the different kinds of Oral Reporting
income tax  Part I. Income Tax in general  Fill-up BIR Form
 Fill up the BIR Form No. 170C  Part II. Income Tax of 3.0 No. 1700 base on
 Compute, file and pay tax individuals income of parents
 Classify income tax payers in the Guardian and
Philippines others.

Values:
Understanding of the need to pay
taxes and support government efforts for
the promotion of the general welfare of the
 citizenry.
At the end of this topic, students must Part V. LAND REFORM:
have:
 The Background: 6.0  Exhaustive Quizzes, Q & A 6
 Traced the roots of Agrarian  The Philippines Setting discussion/lecture;
Problems in the Philippines, and  Philippines Land Problems Critical analysis
 Agrarian Problems; Its Roots  Oral Reporting
 Philosophical Background  Identify at least two
 Discuss the purpose and objectives  Historical Background (2) Agrarian
of Agrarian Reforms.  Socio-Economic Background Problem in your
 Rice Problems respective
Values:  Purpose of the Study of the Municipality
development of the Philippine
Obtain knowledge about Agrarian Reform Agrarian Reform

FINAL EXAMINATION 1.5

Total 54

E. REFERENCES

1. De Leon, Hector S., The Fundamentals of Taxation fourteenth Edition, 2004

2. Fajardo, Feliciano R. Economics, Third Edition 1995, Rex printing Company, Inc. 84-86, Florentino St. Sta. Mesa Height, Quezon City
3. Ramirez Z. Efren V. Sr. Simplified Approach (1993 Edition)
4. UP Law on Taxation Reviewer, 2013
5. San Beda Memory Aid Law on Taxation, 2009 edition
6. RA 6657 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

F. GRADING SYSTEM :
Term Exam : 40 %
Class Standing : 20 %
Project : 20 %
Quizzes : 20 %
Total : 100%
G. PROVISION FOR FLEXIBILITY:

This course syllabus is subject to change depending on the students’ capacity of learning and that faculty might use other strategies and activities to meet
the students’ needs and objectives of this course.

Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:

FELICIA A. GABUT IT PHEBEUGER M. TORION,MAV.Ed. JUANITA M. COSTILLAS, Ph.D.

Instructor I Head, IE Department Dean, Undergraduate Studies
 CONFIRMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This is to confirm that the contents of the course syllabus in Soc. Sci. 2204_ 1st semester of AY : 2015-2016 at SLSU-MC, Sogod, Southern Leyte, were discussed to us
during the first day of class and a copy of which was provided for reproduction and individual reference and guide.

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