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SYLLABUS

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

AM112: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
1st Semester; SY 2023 - 2024

VISION
“A university of excellence, innovation, and inclusion”

MISSION
1. To elevate knowledge generation, utilization and distribution;
2. To promote inclusive sustainable development through research and extension-based higher quality education, technical vocational skills,
responsive to theneeds of local and global community; and
3. To produce holistic, creative and inclusive human resource which are responsive and resilient to global challenges while maintaining strong
sense of nationhood.

CORE VALUES
1. God-centered and humane
2. Critical Thinking and Creativity
3. Discipline and Competence
4. Commitment and Collaboration
5. Resilience and Sustainability

GRADUATE OUTCOMES
1. Research-oriented and innovative;
2. Empowered with sense of professionalism;
3. ICT enabled;
4. Effective communicator; and
5. Endowed with Filipino and universal values.
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INSTITUTE GOAL/S:

“The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences endeavors for agri-entrepreneurial growth, environmental integrity, food and health security through
applied and pure sciences. It further nurtures and develops graduates who are technologically-adept, development-oriented, cultural and gender
sensitive, and deep concern for life.”

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) IN RELATION TO THE COLLEGE MISSION

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) COLLEGE MISSION

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1. Incorporate technologies and information that promote well – rounded, capable professional in Agribusiness. √
2. Continue to undertake relevant researches to improve the productivity and profitability of the marginalized √
communities through Agribusiness-technology transfer.
3. Maintain a corps of ethical standard and contented socially responsible entrepreneur in the midst of globally √
competitive business environment.

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO)

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO) PEO

Upon the completion of the program, the DOrSU Agribusiness Management students will:
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1. Substantiate competence in managerial and other entrepreneurial skills. √ √
2. Analyze Agribusiness opportunities and threats in the environment √
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COURSE INFORMATION
1. COURSE NUMBER : AM112
2. COURSE TITLE : Principles of Economics
3. PRE-REQUISITE : None
4. CO-REQUISITE : None
5. NUMBER OF UNITS : 3.00 units
6. CONTACT HOURS : 3 hours per week
7. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course will introduce the basic concepts of economics and methods in microeconomics and
macroeconomics which include methodology of economics, supply and demand analysis, modeling the
behavior of households and firms, types of markets, the role of the government, and the performance of the
economy as a whole. Likewise, it introduces the international economics.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
Appreciate the perspective and methodology of economics and their distinctive contributions to the study of social phenomena and the
CLO1
alleviation of the human condition;
CLO2 Apply the tools of micro/macroeconomic analyses in the explaining the functioning of economic systems;
CLO3 Gain familiarity with the specificities of the Philippines as a developing economy; and,
CLO4 Utilize the lessons learned to make informed decisions in personal and public decision making.

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) TO STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO)

Course Level Student Outcomes (SO) Course Outcomes Proficiency
Outcomes Satisfied Assessment Through
CLO1 I 1 and 2 Written and Oral Examinations
CLO2 E 1 and 2 Written and Oral Examinations
CLO3 E 1 and 2 Written and Oral Examinations
CLO4 D 1 and 2 Written and Oral Examinations
Legend: Level
/ I / = Introductory Course. This course introduces students to the SO.
/ E/ = Enabling Course. This course enables the students to eventually achieve the indicated SO.
/D/ = Demonstrative Course. This course requires students to demonstrate the achievement of the indicated SO.
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COURSE OUTLINE

Time Topic/Task Desired Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Satisfied Student
Frame (DLO) Activities Course Learning Assessment
(by week) (TLAs) Outcomes
(CLO)
Week 1
• Class orientation: • Recognize the College
A. College Vision/Mission, Quality
Vision/Mission Policy, GAD (Gender &
B. Quality Policy Development) Course
C. Course Objectives, Class Policy &
Objectives requirements. Online Orientation via
D. Class Policy & • Discuss the Regenrative Google Meet
Requirements future positioning and zero CLO1
E. Gender and on single-use of plastic
Face to face class meeting
Development policy .
F. Regenerative • Explain the imporrtance of
future Positioning 7S to Success.
G. Zero on single-
use of plastic
policy
H. 7S to Success
Week 2 – • Introduction to
3 Economics
- Ten Principles • Determine What Economics • Virtual discussion
of Economics is all about
• Pair share
- Thinking Like • List the Ten Principles of Assignments
an Economist Economics • Question Generation CLO1
Virtual Activity
- Interdependenc • Determine how Economist Strategies
e and the gains view the world • Blended learning
from Trade • Establish an understanding approach
of the theory of comparative
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advantage and explain how

people benefit from
economic interdependence

Week 4 – 6 • Determine how • Virtual discussion

• Market Analysis
market works • Pair share
• Describe the Market • Question Generation
forces of Supply and
- The Market Strategies Online Quizzes
Demand
Discuss Elasticity and • Blended learning
forces of Supply
• CLO2
and Demand approach Assignments
its Application
- Elasticity and Its CLO3
• Determine tools of
Application
aupply and demand Case Analysis
- Supply, Demand
that are put to work to
and Government
examine the effects of
Policies
various Government
Policies
Learning Assessment
(Preliminary Examination)
Week 7 - • Firm Behavior and
10 the Organization of
Industry
- The Costs of • Examine Firm
• Virtual discussion
Production Behavior and Quizzes
- Firms in industrial organization • Pair share
CLO2
Competitive • Identify what to • Question Generation Assignments
Markets include in a firms costs Strategies CLO3
- Monopoly • Analyze Firms in • Blended learning
- Monopolistic Competitive Markets approach
Competition • Determine what is
- Oligopoly Monopoly
• Explain Monopolistic
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Competition
• Discuss What is
Oligopoly
Learning Assessment
(Mid-Term Examination)

Week 11 - • The Economics of

15 Labor Market
- The Markets for
the factors of • Determine Economics
• Virtual discussion
Production Issues Related to
- Earnings and Labor Markets • Pair share Assignment
discrimination • Identify the markets • Question Generation
- Income for the factors of Strategies
CLO4
Inequality and production • Blended learning Quizzes
Poverty • Discuss the approach
determinants of
earnings and
discrimination
• Examine the degree of
inequality and poverty
in our society

Learning Assessment
(Final Examination)

REFERENCES:
1. LEA Reviewer
2. N. Gregory Mankiw, (2021). Principles of Economics. 9th Edition
3. Coppock, Lee & Mateer, Dirk. (2018). Principles of Economics. 2nd Edition
4. Frank, Robert H. et al. (2018). Principles of Economics. 7th Edition
5. Mankiw, Gregory N. (2020). Principles of Economics. 8th Edition
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6. Veray Jr. et al. (2018). Principles of Economics Simplified (Revised edition with TRAIN Law).
7. Rosemary Dinio. (2018). Applied Economics
8. Robert J. Caraugh (2020). International Economics. 17th Edition
9. Online editions of Philippine newspapers:
a. Philippine Daily Inquirer: www.inquirer.net
b. Businessworld: www.bworld.net
c. Philippine Star: www.philstar.com

GRADING SYSTEM:

ASSESSMENT METHODS WEIGHTS Based – 50 grading policy should be observed.

A. Class Attendance/Participation and Behavior 15% GRADE EQUIVALENT PERCENT

B. Homework/Assignments, and Problem Set 20% 1.00 96 – 100

C. Quizzes/Seat Work 20% 1.25 90 – 95.99
D. Major Examinations (Prelim, Midterm and Final) 45% 1.50 84 – 89.99
TOTAL 100% 1.75 78 – 83.99
2.00 72 – 77.99
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 2.25 67 – 71.99
1. Registration and participation to Learning Management System
2.50 61 – 66.99
(LMS)
2. Problem Sets, Homework, Quizzes and Projects 2.75 56 – 60.99
3. Major Examination 3.00 50 – 55.99
4. Class Conduct 4.00 40 – 49.99
5. Submission of written response and recorded oral presentation 5.00 00 – 39.99
6. Attendance to webinars related to Agribusiness Management Course
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7. Educational Tour (If Applicable)

CLASS POLICIES:
• The students are strictly advised to follow calendar of activities in order to meet the desired output of the subject. The students who failed to
comply/follow the calendar of activities must be graded In – Progress (IP).
• Students should observed wearing of appropriate dress code during classes, may it be in an online class or face-to-face.
• Requirements (Learning Activities, Module, Homeworks, etc.) can be submitted through online platforms (email, messenger group chat, Google
classroom or LMS) or at the drop box available at the university 1st gate, whichever is more convenient for the student.
• Students should maintain academic integrity i.e., cheating and plagiarism are strictly not allowed.
• Students are encouraged to participate in class discussion by using English as the medium of communication.
• Classroom etiquette must be observed at all times in an online setting or face-to-face.
• In case of face-to-face class meeting, the following must be observed;
o Tardiness and absenteeism is discouraged. However, students who came late are still welcome to class but should enter the classroom
silently to avoid class interruption.
o Observed seat plan conscientiously. Maintain the orderliness and arrangement of the whole classroom before and after the class.
o Student should stay silent unless it is the time for the student to talk/discuss/share something to the class.
o When asking questions, student need to raise his/her hand to be recognized. Students should avoid asking irrelevant and intimidating
questions.
o The attendance policy is reflected in the College Code that the student is required to attend 88% of his/her attendance from a 54 hours
attendance in a class or subject and 12% or 6.48% or 7 of his/her absences shall be noted by the faculty and advised the student whether the
absences is excused or unexcused and whether it is intermittent or recalcitrant on the part of the student and a warning will be given to the
student advise to be dropped from the subject enrolled in that semester.
o Presence in every meeting (regular and remedial) is counted as 1 point in the attendance.
o Refer to the Student Handbook 2013 edition page 13 – 21 for other academic related guidelines and procedures.
• In case of an online class meeting, the following must be observed;
o The schedule of online class may not be necessarily same with the actual schedule of the course. It will be a pre-agreed or pre-arranged
time and day of the majority if not all students. This may be done more or less twice a month.
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o During the online class, students are encouraged to be isolated in a place free of noise and clutter to maximize participation and maintain
focus to the lecture given.
o If a meeting application like Zoom or Google Meet will be used, students are encouraged to mute their microphone and turn it on if they are
recognized to speak. Videos may be turned on for a more participative discussion.
o Students are encouraged to be courteous and polite always especially in asking questions and other concerns.
o The online class will not exceed to the number of hours given to a course per week.
o If students cannot attend online classes, he/she will be given alternative ways of coping with the lessons discussed.
o If there are concerns, students are encouraged to ask assistance to their subject Instructor or Academic Adviser.
o Students are encouraged to have fun while learning this course.

Prepared by:

VINCENT S. LANGUAY PURISIMA N. TAMPUS, MAM

Faculty, BSAM Faculty, BSAM
Date:_________ Date:_________

Reviewed and recommended by: Approved by:

ISRAEL OBEDENCIO PURISIMA N. TAMPUS, MAM

Auxiliary Program Head, BSAM Campus Administrator, Baganga
Date:_________ Date:_________