ab economics program catalog s.y 2006 -2007

Pangasinan State UniversityLINGAYEN CAMPUSLingayen, Pangasinan

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS

PROGRAM CATALOGS.Y 2016 - 2017 Edition

“PSU: Region’s Premier University of Choice”

AB Economics Program Catalog 2016 - 2017 Edition

AB ECONOMICS

Prepared by:ERNA M. SALAZAR, MBA

MANOLITO C. MANUEL, Ph.DPOTENCIANO D. CONTE, JR., MBA

JAMESON N. ESTRADAJOHN ANGEL N. BAUTISTA

FRANCIS GERALD S. AMANSECLEO M. DE VERA, JR.ROSELYN VILLACRUZ

LEA SHERAINE A. NAVARRO

Design and Lay-out by:JAMESON N. ESTRADA

Consultants:LORNA G. URBIZTONDO, Ed.D

ARMANDO D. JUNIO, Ph.D

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PROGRAM CATALOGS.Y 2016 - 2017 Edition

AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM is here to help you every step of the way. Let us know how we can serve you better.Alvear St., Lingayen, Pangasinan [email protected]

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Warm Greetings from the Region’s Premiere University of Choice – Pangasinan State University.

Welcome to Bachelor of Arts in Economics program!

Everything we do at AB Economics program is oriented to students’ success. This is why the program is designed to producegraduates who can demonstrate expertise on economic concepts and theories necessary to understand the functioning of theeconomy for economic analysis and policy-making, develop skills in the formulation of project proposals, undertaking ofeconomic researches, solving mathematical problems and constructing economic models and perform with competence anddynamism as a productive and innovative economic player who takes the initiative to lead for good governance, economicgrowth and economic development. In line with this, one thing is certain, upon completion of the program students will beprepared and equipped with the skills and competencies needed to meet or exceed their career pathway expectations.

We proudly assert in our University vision to become an ASEAN Premier State University in 2020 and we deeplycommits in our University’s mission to develop highly principled, morally upright, innovative and globally competentindividuals capable of meeting the needs of industry, public service and civil society. Our program always commits to servethose who strive to make a difference and go an extra mile in their lives. This commitment is evident in our program’s policies,best academic practices, student activities and support services.

It is indeed our objective to guide the students in pursuing their educational goals and ensure that they receive the qualityeducation they have constantly envisioned. One way of doing this is by furnishing them with a very essential academic tool inthe form of a PROGRAM CATALOG. This instrument clearly communicates what the students can expect from theprogram and it sets forth the academic requirements the students have to meet in order to pursue their academic goals.

The program initiates to create and publish a Program Catalog for S.Y 2016 – 2017 supplying AB Economics students ahandy copy in softcopy and hardcopy form. The contents of the Program Catalog for S.Y 2016 – 2017 have been compiledand organized with a comprehensive bulletin of information of the AB Economics program covering campus offerings,policies and requirement, program curriculum, course information, academic calendar, faculty profile, program activities andother relevant information.

It is our distinct pleasure to invite enrolled or prospective AB Economics students and even stakeholders to see and explore theprogram catalog’s contents. Enrolled students are encouraged to use this catalog as a tool for academic guide and reference.

Thank you for choosing AB Economics. Engage, enjoy and keep on learning with us. Wishing you best regards and morepower to your academic endeavor.

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PREFACE

AB ECONOMICS FACULTY


Preface

Pangasinan State University VMIO

AB Economics Program Mission

Academic Activities

AB Economics Faculty

AB Economics Photo Gallery

Careers in Economics

What do Economists Do?

Skills Needed in AB Economics

What is AB Economics Program?

AB Economics Program Outcomes

What Awaits an Economics Major?

Why Choose AB Economics in PSU

AB Economics Website 2.0

AB Economics E-Learning Portal

Library Services

Admission Requirements/Enrollment Procedures

Curriculum Matrix

Course Matrix

Course Descriptions (General Education)

A. Languages

B. Social Sciences

B. Electives

A. Core Subjects

F. Physical Education and NSTP

E. Natural Sciences

D. Computer Science

C. Mathematics

Course Descriptions (Economics Subjects)

C. Practicum

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PSU VISION, MISSION AND INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

UNIVERSITY VISION

To become an ASEAN Premier State University by 2020 UNIVERSITY MISSION

The Pangasinan State University, through instruction, research, extension and production,commits to develop highly principled, morally upright , innovative and globally competentindividuals capable of meeting the needs of industry, public service and civil society.

GUIDING PHILOSOPHY

The Pangasinan State University’s leadership adheres to the Filipino educational philosophy thateducation is geared towards better citizenship and livelihood and the United Nation’s declarationthat education is for all giving access to quality education.

STRATEGIC GOALS

■ Excellent student learning and career development■ Strong research culture and technology transfer■ Good governance■ Sustainable social responsibilities■ Quality human resources management and development■ Efficient management of assets and finances■ Responsive to globalization and diversity■ Customer-focused

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES AND CORE VALUES

The Pangasinan State University Institutional Learning Outcomes (PSU ILO) are the qualities thatPSUnians must possess. These outcomes are anchored on the following core values: Accountability andTransparency, Credibility and Integrity, Competence and Commitment to Achieve, Excellence in ServiceDelivery, Social and Environmental Responsiveness, and Spirituality – (ACCESS). Anchored on these corevalues, the PSU graduates are able to

1. Demonstrate through institutional mechanisms, systems, policies, and processes which are reflectiveof transparency, equity, participatory decision making, and accountability.

2. Engage in relevant, comprehensive and sustainable development initiatives through multiple perspec-tives in decisions and actions that build personal and professional credibility and integrity.

3. Set challenging goals and tasks with determination and sense of urgency which provide continuousimprovement and producing quality outputs leading to inclusive growth.

4. Exhibit life-long learning and global competency proficiency in communication skills,inter/interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial skills, innovative mindset, research and production initia-tives and capability in meeting the industry requirements of local, ASEAN and international humancapital market through relevant and comprehensive programs.

5. Display, socially and environmentally responsive organizational culture, which ensures higher produc-tivity among the university constituents and elevate the welfare of the multi-sectoral communities.

6. Practice spiritual values and morally upright behavior which promote and inspire greater harmony toproject a credible public image.

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AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM MISSION

Demonstrate expertise on economic concepts and theories necessary to understand the functioning of theeconomy for economic analysis and policy-making.■ Familiarize the terms and concepts commonly used in discussions of economic issues■ Effectively communicate economic ideas, problems, and findings to those needing the information■ Generate constructive analysis of real world issues using the theories in economics■ Practice economic decision-making with reference to individuals, groups and organizations to understand better the world in

which they live inDevelop skills in the formulation of project proposals, undertaking of economic researches, solving mathemati-cal problems and constructing economic models.

■ Prepare project proposals, feasibility/research studies and policy proposals■ Prepare and complete economic researches applying qualitative and quantitative methods in economics■ Present the project proposals, feasibility/research studies and policy proposals in a proper forum■ Frame and solve problems in economics, using concepts such as optimization, equilibrium, and the incentives faced by

economic agents■ Utilize effectively various mathematical and statistical tools to interpret economic data and address an economic case

problem■ Build theoretically sound and and technically correct econometric models and use statistical software to obtain results■ Utilize computer software like SPSS, STATA, Mathematica and the like in economic data processing relevant in econometric

modelling■ Use E-learning with the aid of Internet technology to enhance knowledge and learning in economics

Perform with competence and dynamism as a productive and innovative economic player who takes the initia-tive to lead for good governance, economic growth and economic development.

■ Conduct economic activities, projects and programs, and make recommendations based on the analysis results■ Construct extension activities such as financial literacy, cooperative development and livelihood projects to educate and

empower citizens in the community with lasting impact and sustainability■ Produce a constructive assessment of social or economic problems by drawing upon relevant data and utilizing sustainable

economic theories and evaluating public policy choices■ Evaluate the welfare implications of various forms of competition and government policies�■ Use entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills in economic and business situations■ Apply the models of international trade based on economies of scale and global production to predict patterns of

international trade and to assess welfare effects

AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a program offered in the Lingayen Campus of PangasinanState University. This particular program is designed to provide students with an educationalbackground and experience which reflects the setting in the life of the economists in businessenterprises and government agencies. The program is grounded on the theoretical as well asapplied economics which are intended to sharpen the student’s analysis and understanding ofthe complexities of today’s economy. The students are exposed to various tools, methodologies,theories and orientations that will assist them in pursuing their careers in the field of economics.

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics (AB Econ) is a four-year degree program that is designed to provide students withworking knowledge in economic concepts and skills in performing economic analysis and modelling and economic policiesnecessary to understand the functioning of both national and international economy. The program aims to give studentsan in-depth understanding of how various economic agents and institutions (consumers, firms, government and foreignsector) work in determining the economic issues and problems the society faces so as to create sound economicdecisions and possible solutions with the application of both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, theories,and models.

The study of economics is central to the comprehensive understanding of markets, demand and supply of goods andservices, businesses, government policies, international trade issues, health, labor, banking and finance, economicgrowth and development, environment among others. This is a program that is indented for students who would wishto become analysts, researchers, advisors and economists in the public and private sectors. Graduates of the programmay work in a range of varied fields including public sector, business, finance, research and development, healthcare,real estate, human resource management, sales and marketing.


WHAT IS AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM?

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SKILLS NEEDED IN THE AB ECONOMICS COURSE

INCLINATION TO MATHEMATICSThere are subjects in the program that require the use of certain mathematical concepts and operations like MathematicalEconomics and Economics Statistics thus it’s very important to have solid mathematical foundationREADIGN COMPREHENSION SKILLSUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in workPROBLEM SOLVING SKILLSThe ability to identify, assess, create alternative solutions and solve the actual problem while continuously evaluating foroutcomesANALYTICAL SKILLSSince you will be reading a lot of research materials and interpreting many graphs, analysis is very essential to be able tounderstand the logic and relationship between thingsCRITICAL THINKING SKILLSDetermining how a system should work and how changes in conditions and operations will affect outcomesCOMPUTER LITERACYKnowledge of computer use and being able to understand application programs.COMMUNICATION SKILLSShould be good in written and oral communication skills; a strong command of the English language is important because yourwork will involve dealing with different kinds of people

Why do most students enjoy economics? Economics is the perfect combination of numbers and words, problems andessays, calculations and interpretations. It is both an art and a science subject. Students have the opportunity to buildmodels which give insights into the real world, and then to critique these models on the basis of their assumptions.There is rarely a right answer in economics but any argument put forward must be backed up by quantitativeevidence. Students ultimately enjoy economics because it allows them to employ and develop analytical andevaluative skills.

Economics graduates are well equipped, having analytical and problem-solving skills, numerical and computer skills,as well as the ability to work well either alone or within a team. The skills, traits and attitude that will help thestudents succeed in the AB Economics course are as follows:

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WHAT DO ECONOMISTS DO?


The employment of economists is expected to grow 6 percent from 2008 to 2018. According to the OccupationalOutlook Handbook:

Economists do a myriad of things. For example:

In business, economists often analyze economic conditions, make forecasts, offer strategic planning initiatives, collectand analyze data, predict exchange rate movements, and review regulatory policies, among other things.

In government, economists collect and analyze data, analyze international economic situations, research monetaryconditions, advise on policy, and do much more.

As private consultants, economists work with accountants, business executives, government officials, educators,financial firms, labor unions, state and local governments, and others.

In May 2008, the median annual wage and salary earnings of economists were $83,590. The middle 50 percent earnedbetween $59,390 and $113,590. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,050, and the highest 10 percent earnedmore than $149,110. In March 2009, the average annual salary for economists employed by the federal governmentwas $108,010. Starting salaries were higher in selected geographical areas where the prevailing local pay was higher.

Advanced Positions Mid-level Positions Entry-Level Jobs

■ Chief Economist■ Policy Analyst■ Labor Relations Specialist■ Tax Economist■ Economics Professor■ Agricultural Economist■ Health Policy Planner■ Econometrician■ Statistician■ Economics Advisor■ Economic Consultant■ International Economist■ Demographic Economist■ Chief Executive Officer■ Industry Analyst■ Financial Manager

■ Financial Analyst■ Researcher■ Investment Analyst■ Commodity Analyst■ Economics Teacher■ Marketing Consultant■ Economics Researcher■ Compensation Analyst■ Trade Specialist■ Market/Marketing Analyst■ Strategic Planner■ Data Analyst■ Financial Analyst■ Business forecaster■ Newsletter Editor■ Real Estate Consultant

■ Bank Clerk■ Budget Officer■ Call center Agent■ Administrative Staff■ Collections Officer■ Commodities Broker■ Securities Broker■ Purchasing Officer■ Sales Representative■ Credit Analyst■ Loan Officer■ Insurance Agent■ Sales Representative■ Real Estate Agent/Broker■ Freelance Analyst■ Entrepreneur

CAREERS IN ECONOMICS

Today, economists/economics graduates work in a range of varied fields. Here are some of the fields and some ofthe positions that economics graduates hold in those fields:

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WHAT AWAITS YOU AS AN ECONOMICS MAJOR?


One of the attractive things about studying economics is that you will acquire many of the skillsemployers highly value. First, you will have the quantitative skills that are important in many businessand government positions. Second, you will acquire the writing skills necessary in almost all lines ofwork. Third, and perhaps most importantly, you will develop the thinking skills that almost allemployers agree are critical to success.

A study published in the 1998 edition of the Journal of Economic Education ranked economics majorsas having the highest average scores on the Law School Admission Test LSAT). Also, consider thewords of the Royal Economic Society:

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Keep in mind, too, that economics is one of the most popular majors at some of the most respecteduniversities in the country. As of this writing, economics is the top major at Harvard, Princeton,Columbia, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Chicago. It is the second mostpopular major at Brown, Yale, and the University of California at Berkeley. It is the third most popularmajor at Cornell and Dartmouth

Most economics majors take between 15 to 20 economics courses. In the Philippines, the followingcourses embedded in AB Economics curriculum are offered.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Languages, Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Science Cluster, Social Sciences Cluster, PhysicalEducation and Mandated Subjects

ECONOMICS CORE COURSES

Basic Economics Agrarian Reform and Taxation, Economic Analysis, Advanced Microeconomics, AdvancedMacroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Policy and Structure of Philippine Economy, Introductory toEconometrics, Economic Development, International Economics, Economic Statistics and Economic Research,Economics of Money and Banking

Project Management, Economics of Money and Banking, Agribusiness Management, Labor Economics, Historyof Economic Thought, Real Estate Economics, Economics of Cooperatives, Health Economics. ManagerialEconomics, Environmental Economics and Industrial Economics

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WHY CHOOSE AB ECONOMICS IN PSU?

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■ EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC, EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FORSTUDENTS

■ COMPREHENSIVECURRICULUM

■ OUTCOMEs-BASEDEDUCATION

■ COMPETENT ANDDYNAMIC FAC-ULTY MEMBERS

■ Program website ACCESS■ E-LEARNING SYSTEM

EXPERIENCE

■ IT is fun in ABECONOMICSPROGRAM

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ACADEMIC ACTIVITY DATE

FIRST SEMESTER

General Registration July 16 - August 5, 2016

Start of Classes for First Semester August 8, 2016

Last day for Adding/Changing Subjects August 15, 2016

National Heroes Day August 29, 2016

Preliminary Examination September 5 - 6, 2016

Deadline for Dropping of Subjects September 30, 2016

Integration Days October 3 - 4, 2016

PSU Foundation Week October 3 - 7, 2016

Midterm Examination October 5 - 7 2016

Deadline for Filing of Graduation Application October 26, 2016

Special Non-working Day October 31, 2016

All Saints' Day November 1, 2016

Semi Final Exam November 7 -8, 2016

Deadline of Submission of Tentative List of Graduates November 4, 2016

Last Day of Thesis Final Defense for Graduating Students November 21 - 25, 2016

Bonifacio Day November 30, 2016

Last Day of Classes December 2, 2016

Integration December 5 - 6, 2019

Final Examination December 7 - 9, 2016

Christmas Break December 19 - Jan 1, 2016

SECOND SEMESTER

General Registration for 2nd Semester January 4 -10, 2016

Start of Classes for 2nd Semester January 16, 2017

Deadline for Adding/Changing of Subjects January 23 2017

Preliminary Exam February 13 - 14, 2017

Deadline for Dropping of Subjects March 10, 2017

Integration Days March 13 - 14, 2017

Midterm Examination March 15 - 17, 2017

Holy Week Break March 23 - 24, 2017

Deadline for Filing of Graduation Application May 12, 2017

Semi Final Examination for 2nd Semester April 17 - 18, 2017

Last Day of Thesis Final Defense April 24 - 28, 2017

Labor Day May 1, 2017

Deadline of Submission of List of Graduates May 16, 2017

Integration Days May 22 - 23, 2017

Final Examination May 24 - 26, 2017

Deadline for Submission of Grades May 12, 2017

Campus Academic Council May 15 - 20, 2017

University Academic Council Meeting May 31, 2017

BOR Meeting to Approve Graduation June 5, 2017

Dedication Ceremony, and Recognition June 13 - 16, 2017

38th Commencement Exercises June 20, 2017

MID-YEAR TERM

Independence Day June 12, 2017

Start of Classes for Midyear Term June 13, 2017

Midterm Examination June 29 - 30, 2017

Deadline for Filing of Graduation Application July 3, 2017

Integration Day July 21, 2017

Final Examination July 24 - 25, 2017

Deadline of Submission of Tentative List of Graduates July 31 2007

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AB ECONOMICS WEBSITE

ABOUT PSU ECONOMICS WEB 2.0

KEY FEATURES

The huge popularity of the internet as a social networking, business and educational tool paved its way for the growth ofwebsites that make it possible to strengthen brand and professional positions in the organization, industry and eveneducational institutions. Thus, integrating technology in emergent education by having a Course Website is essential becausethis greatly enhances communication and learning between the teachers and the students. The website is a means ofdistributing information and providing support to students and serves as a great virtual presentation of what an organizationis doing and offering its clients and stakeholders.

To realize the undertaking, this website named PSU Economics: Think. Educate. Share Web Portal (www.psuecon.com) hasbeen made to provide an online place for AB Economics students of Pangasinan State University – Lingayen Campus to gainexperience using digital resources in direct support of learning. Through this, students would have a myriad of relevantresources to access and download like educational videos, worktexts, lecture slides, infographics and many more helpingstudents expand their learning horizons and develop learning skills. Likewise, the website informs and updates the studentsand stakeholders on the various things the AB Economics Program executes because the portal showcases and manages theactivities in academics, research and extension over the web. Moreover, students will find relevant links to other websitesor webpages that reinforce what they are learning in the classroom.

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www.psuecon.neolms.com

PSU Economics Web 2.0 is an improved version education website of the AB Economics Program in PSU LingayenCampus which educates visitors particularly students providing them with knowledge and worthwhile informationabout Economics and serves an educational tool that help students find rich organized resources necessary togain experience in direct support of online learning. Likewise, the website informs and updates the students andstakeholders on the various things the AB Economics Program does because the portal showcases and managesthe activities in academics, research and extension over the web.

■ Well-designed page with minimal and compelling design that uses Graphene and Wordpress theme■ Organized content with vast resources available for access■ With an effective search engine on the homepage for streamlined navigation■ Embedded an E-learning page that delivers a simple, attractive and powerful learning management system for use

by AB Economics students■ Well-integrated webpages include About the Site, PSU Catalog, Faculty, Course Catalog, Syllabi, ECOSOC, Econo-

scope, Links, Gallery, Research, Videos, Online Exam, Econ Quiz, Lecture Slides, Worktext, Tracer Study and E-Learning

E-LEARNING PORTAL


www.psuecon.neolms.com

Experience how E-learning transforms thelandscape of learning and development ofAB Economics students!

E-LEARNING KEY ADVANTAGES

ABOUT PSU ECONOMICS E-LEARNING

KEY ESSENTIAL FEATURES

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The PSU Economics E-learning is powered by NEO LMS, our E-learning service provider, that delivers a wide range of advantagesand key elements including the following:

■ Ability to create and manage class rosters and interact di-rectly with virtual students.

■ Facilitate a fast and simple online class registration process■ Upload and store documents, such as course

materials/resources that are essential t�o the core curricu-lum.

■ Ability to give students online quiz and tests and manage thetests that are provided them.

■ Create different online assignment and keep an up-to-datecalendar of assignments and tests.

■ Offer a beautiful and responsive web user interface, in whichthe teachers and students can interact, via email, chat anddiscussion forums.

■ Create class announcement and class reminders■ Students can deliver and complete coursework and give them

the power to track their work and progress.■ Ability to grade online assignment, record results that allows

for simple and straightforward assessments and testing ofstudent’s progress.

■ Unusually beautiful UI with tileddashboards

■ Responsive custom portals■ Graphical class catalog■ Mobile UI that provides all the

functionality of the site■ Support for self-paced classes in

addition to instructor-led classes■ Built-in reports■ Chat rooms, including live click-

to-chat■ Support for 40+ languages■ Automatic translation of mes-

sages and forum postings■ Support for beautiful book-like

lesson content■ Sophisticated content sync■ Web conferencing integration■ Rules engine■ Drip content

PSU ECONOMICS E-LEARNING is a learning management system tool of the AB Economics program in PSULingayen Campus that enables students to access and get learning content and educational resourcestrough online virtual courses about their different core subjects in Economics. This is an essential onlineportal where the AB Economics students can easily connect and collaborate with their teachers and cancontinue their educational endeavors online 24/7, anywhere.

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LIBRARY SERVICES


Mission

The mission of Pangasinan State University Library is to provide information resources and services to faculty, students, researchersand administrative staff in support of the University instructional and scholarly inquiry that will promote liberal learning, education forservices, training for careers and development of lifelong learning skills.

Goals

■ To develop and manage the collections that are relevant to the University’s curricular programs and responsive to the needs of■ students, faculty, researchers and administrative staff.■ To organize and preserve information resources that support the research, instruction, and curriculum of the University.■ To support and promote the use of information resources by providing references and information services that meet the■ information needs of the library users.■ To provide access to information stored in books and periodicals including databases worldwide distributed in print and

electronically.■ To increase the level of funding available in the library by participating in fundraising and grant seeking activities

Objectives

■ To be more responsive to the academic needs and research demands of the students and faculty of the University.■ To provide a strong support in the instructional programs of the University.■ To provide and organize print and non-print collections used in the instructional and research programs of the University.■ To provide physical facilities and equipment that will make possible the most effective use of the library.

Library Rules and Regulations

■ The Library ID card serves as the pass in the use of the library and its resources. The NO LIBRARY ID, NO ENTRY is strictly enforced.■ The library ID card is presented upon entrance and every time a book or material is borrowed.■ The library ID card is nontransferable. Library privilege should be exercised personally. Library ID’s should not be used by anyone

except the student whose picture and name appears on the card. The owner of the ID card is responsible for all materials borrowedon it.

■ The Library ID card is good for four to five years, to be validated every semester/ term. Lost Library ID card must be reportedimmediately to the Librarian. A replacement Library ID may be issued one week after the report of loss and upon payment of thecost of the card.

■ Transferees and graduating students should surrender their library ID cards upon issuance of clearance by the Librarian.

Lending Policies

■ No library resources of any kind may be taken from the library by any person unless a record of withdrawal is made thereof. Any persondrawing a book from the library or having it charged against him for use is held accountable for it until its return.

■ General references like dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, etc. are to be used inside the library only. However, photocopying of suchmaterials is allowed.

■ Reserved books and single-copy books are also to be used inside the library only. They are borrowed on an hourly basis and may bephotocopied.

■ Theses are for reading room use only Photocopying is not allowed. If the undergraduate collection is deemed inadequate for researchpurposes, the graduate thesis/dissertation collection may be utilized.

■ Periodicals are used in the library only. They may be photocopied.■ Books in the General Circulation may be borrowed for home/overnight use. As a general rule, a book for home use is loaned from 3:00

P.M. and should be returned on or before 9:00 A.M. the following class day.■ Students may borrow one book for overnight use from Mondays thru Thursdays and two books of different titles on weekends.■ Books may be renewed another day. However, the book must be presented physically before it can be borrowed again.■ Interlibrary use of resources is practiced among the Libraries in the University. Visiting students should present, together with their■ University ID, a referral letter from the Librarian of their College of origin. These students are given room-use privilege only.

Online Resources

World Book Online is an online library service subscription availed by Pangasinan State University to give its faculty and students freeaccess to a wide range of digital library resources that include ebooks, articles, periodicals, etc. Get your access credentials at theOffice of the Librarian in PSU Lingayen Campus or send your request to [email protected] Click on the World Book Onlinelogo above and login to the World Book Online Website using the username and password provided in your access credentials.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE


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Admission Policies and Procedures S.Y 2016 -2017■ Must be currently enrolled in fourth year high school■ Must be a high school graduate upon application for PSU-College Admission Test■ Must be of Good Moral Character or■ Transferee from other colleges/universities■ Has passed the Alternative Learning System (ALS)

Requirements and Fee■ Duly accomplished PSU-CAT Form■ Two (2) identical 2 X 2 photo in plain background with name tag■ Photocopy of Form 138 (Report Card)■ Self-addressed envelope (if mailed result is desired)■ One hundred pesos (100.00) PSU-CAT Fee■ For Foreign Students

▪ Pass the PSU-CAT and the PSU English Proficiency Test prior to admission▪ Submit the following:▪ Valid Student VISA▪ Original Transcript of Records (OTR) with English Translation▪ Identification card issued by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration▪ TOEFL or IELTS results

Admission Procedures

■ Get/secure application form from the▪ Guidance Office/Student Services Office of the chosen campus▪ Admission and Testing Office, PSU Lingayen, Pangasinan.

■ Or download the application form at www.psu.edu.ph■ Properly accomplish PSU-CAT application form and attach recent two (2) identical 2 X 2 photo with name tag.■ Pay testing fee to designated cashier and get official receipt■ Submit accomplished PSU-CAT form with requirements and the official receipt to the Guidance Office/Student Services Office of

chosen campus.■ Get examination test permit■ During the Examination day

▪ Go to the designated testing center specified in the examination permit▪ Bring Mongol pencil #2.▪ Present examination permit to the examiner

■ For those who passed the PSU-CAT get/secure interview schedule from the campus where PSU-CAT was taken.■ Results of PSU-CAT will be published thru the internet at the PSU website (www.psu.edu.ph)■ Examinees will be sent their individual notice (for those who submitted self-addressed envelope).■ Note: Application Forms will be released (2) two weeks before the examination day.

University Comprehensive Scholarship

■ Scholarship Program (BOR Resolution No. 47, s. 2009)■ Academic Scholarship (Entrance – Valedictorian and Salutatorian)■ Student Leader Scholarship■ Athletic Scholarship■ Cultural Scholarship■ Musician Scholarship■ Editor-in-Chief Scholarship■ Academic Scholarship (President’s,List and Dean’s List if already enrolled)■ Socialized Scholarship■ Other Scholarships (RA 7160 & BP 337)■ Private-Sponsored Scholarship

CURRICULUM MATRIX


FIRST YEAR (First Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture

UnitsLab Units Total

UnitsPre-Requi-

sitesEngl 101 Study and Thinking Skills 3 0 3 None

Fil 101 Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino 3 0 3 None

Math 101 College Algebra 3 0 3 None

Math 102 Plane Trigonometry 3 0 3 None

Nat Sci 101 Biological Science 2 1 3 None

Soc Sci 101 Philippine History 3 0 3 None

P.E 101 Physical Fitness 2 0 2 None

NSTP 1 CWTS /ROTC/ LTS 0 0 3 None

FIRST YEAR (Second Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture


UnitsPre-requisite/s

Engl 102 Speech Communication w/ Debate 3 0 3 Engl 101

Fil 102 Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik 3 0 3 Fil 101

Math 119 Differential Calculus 3 0 3 Math 101,Math 102

Statistics 101 Basic Statistics 3 0 3 None

Nat. Sci. 102 Physical Science 2 1 3 None

Soc. Sci 102 General Psychology 3 0 3 None

P.E. 102 Rhythmic Activities, Folk and Social Dancing 2 0 2 P.E 101

NSTP 2 CWTS/ROTC/ LTS 0 0 3 NSTP 1

SECOND YEAR (First Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture


UnitsPre-requisite/s

Engl 103 Writing in the Discipline 3 0 3 None

Fil 103 Masining na Pagpapahayag 3 0 3 None

Lit 101 Literatures of the Philippines 3 0 3 None

Math 120 Integral Calculus 3 0 3 Math 119

Acctg 101 Fundamentals of Accounting 3 0 3 None

Soc Sci 104 Basic Economics w/ Taxation and Land 3 0 3 Math 101

Hum 101 Arts Appreciation and Aesthetics 3 0 3 None

P.E. 103 Individual Games and Dual Sports 2 0 2 P.E 102

SECOND YEAR (Second Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture


UnitsPre-

requisite/s

Lit. 102 Literatures of the World 3 0 3 Lit 101

Nat Sci 103 Environmental Science 3 0 3 Nat Sci 101

Philo 101 Logic & Social Philosophy 3 0 3 None

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CURRICULUM MATRIX

Soc Sci 105 Society & Culture w/ Family Planning and Gen-der Development

3 0 3 None

Comp 101 Computer Literacy 2 1 3 NoneEcon 111 Economic Analysis 3 0 3 Soc Sci 104Econ 126 History of Economic Thought 3 0 3 Soc Sci 104P.E. 104 Team Sports 2 0 2 P.E 103

THIRD YEAR (First Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture

UnitsLab

UnitsTotalUnits

Pre- requisite/s

Soc Sci 103 Politics & Governance w/ Phil. Constitution 3 0 3 NoneComp 102 Computer Applications in Business & Economics 2 1 3 Comp 101Econ 112 Advanced Microeconomics 3 0 3 Econ 111Econ 113 Advanced Macroeconomics 3 0 3 Econ 111, Acctg

101Econ 121 Project Development Management & Evaluation 3 0 3 Soc Sci 104Econ 122 Special Topics in Economic Statistics 3 0 3 Stat 101, Econ 111Econ 125 Labor Economics 3 0 3 Econ 111

THIRD YEAR (Second Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture

UnitsLab

UnitsTotalUnits

Pre- requisite/s

Rizal Life, Works and Writings of Rizal & Other 3 0 3 NoneEcon 114 Mathematical Economics 3 0 3 Econ 112, Econ 113Econ 115 Policy & Structure of Phil. Economy 3 0 3 Econ 112, Econ 113Econ 119A Economic Research I 3 0 3 Econ 122Econ 124 Agribusiness Management 3 0 3 Soc Sci 104Econ 128 Economics of Cooperative 3 0 3 Soc Sci 104

FOURTH YEAR (First Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture

UnitsLab

UnitsTotalUnits

Pre- requisite/s

Econ 116 Introduction to Econometrics 3 0 3 Econ 122, Econ124

Econ 117 Economic Development 3 0 3 Econ 115Econ 118 International Economics 3 0 3 Econ 112, Econ 113Econ 119B Economic Research II 3 0 3 Econ 119AEcon 123 Economics of Money & Banking 3 0 3 Econ 113Econ 127 Real Estate Economics 3 0 3 Soc Sci 104

FOURTH YEAR (Second Semester)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture

UnitsLab

UnitsTotalUnits

Pre- requisite/s

Econ 120 Practicum 6 0 6 All SubjectsPassed


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COURSE MATRIX

I. GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

A. LANGUAGES (24 units)Engl 101 Study and Thinking Skills 3

Engl 102 Speech Communication and Debate 3

Engl 103 Writing in the Discipline 3

Lit 101 Literatures of the Philippines 3

Lit 102 Literature of the World 2

Fil 101 Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino 3

Fil 102 Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik 3

Fil 103 Masining na Pagpapahayag 3

B. SOCIAL SCIENCES (24 units)Soc Sci 101 Philippine History 3

Soc Sci 102 General Psychology 3

Soc Sci 103 Politics and Governance w/ PhilippineConstitution

3

Soc Sci 104 Basic Economics w/ Taxation and Agrarian Reform 3

Soc Sci 105 Society and Culture w/ Family Planning and GAD 3

Philo 101 Logic and Social Philosophy 3

Hum 101 Arts Appreciation and Aesthetics 3

Rizal Life, Works and Writings of Rizal and other Heroes 3

C. MATHEMATICS (18 units)Math 101 College Algebra 3

Math 102 Plane Trigonometry 3

Math 119 Differential Calculus 3

Math 120 Integral Calculus 3

Stat 101 Basic Statistics 3

Acctg 101 Fundamentals of Accounting 3

D. COMPUTER SCIENCE (6 units)Comp 101 Computer Literacy 3

Comp 102 Computer Applications in Business and Economics 3

E. NATURAL SCIENCES (9 units)Nat Sci 101 Biological Science 3

Nat Sci 102 Physical Science 3

Nat Sci 103 Environmental Science 3

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COURSE MATRIX

F. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND NSTP (16 units)Course Code Descriptive Title Lecture Units

P.E 101 Physical Fitness 3

P.E 102 Rhythmic Activities, Folk and Social Dancing 3

P.E 103 Individual Games and Dual Sports 3

P.E 104 Team Sports 3

NSTP 1 CWTS/ROTC/LTS 2

NSTP 2 CWTS/ROTC/LTS 2

II. ECONOMIC SUBJECTS

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

A. CORE SUBJECTS (33 units)Econ 111 Economic Analysis 3

Econ 112 Advanced Microeconomics 3

Econ 113 Advanced Macroeconomics 3

Econ 114 Mathematical Economics 3

Econ 115 Policy and Structure of Philippine Economy 3

Econ 116 Introduction to Econometrics 3

Econ 117 Economic Development 3

Econ 118 International Economics 3

Econ 119A Economic Research I 3

Econ 119B Economic Research I 3

Econ 122 Special Topics in Economic Statistics 3

B. ELECTIVES (30 units)Econ 121 Project Development, Management and Evaluation 3

Econ 123 Economics of Money and Banking 3

Econ 124 Agribusiness Management 3

Econ 125 Labor Economics 3

Econ 126 History of Economic Thought 3

Econ 127 Real Estate Economics 3

Econ 128 Economics of Cooperatives 3

Econ 129 Managerial Economics 3

Econ 130 Health Economics 3

Econ 131 Entrepreneurship and Environmental Economics 3

C. PRACTICUM (6 units)Econ 120 Practicum 6

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Engl 101 - Study and Thinking Skills This course aims to develop the freshmen college student’s communicative and thinkingskills for academic study; for them to be proficient in doing the required tasks in theircontent subjects. They will also be armed with skills in using the resources in the librarywhich is considered as the storehouse of knowledge, and be able to download referencematerials through the use of the internet since students today could easily accessinformation through the web.

Engl 102 - Speech Communication with Debate The course deals with the nature, importance, and functions of communication. It in-cludes the study of phonemics, mechanics, elements, and principles of spoken English foreffective speech communication for various situations.

Econ 103 - Writing in the Discipline This course focuses on writing which include the review of sentences and paragraphs,business correspondence and technical report writing and research writing which areanchored on the relevance of schema and input theories, advance organizers, and authen-ticity of material.

Lit 101 - Literature of the Philippines This course deals with the various literary genres from various regions of thePhilippines from their beginnings to their development and maturity as showcased in therepresentative literary texts of Filipino writers in Spanish, Tagalog and English

Lit 102 - Literature of the World This course deals with the various literary masterpieces of the world written in proseand poetry which depicts the thread that links the rich culture and tradition of each nation.

Fil 101 - Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Pilipino Ang kursong ito ay pag-aaral sa gamit ng akademikong Filipino sa iba’t ibang sitwasyonat larangan. Sa paraang interdisiplinaryo at interaktibo inaasahang malilinang saestudyante ang mga kailangang kaalaman at kasanayan sa paggamit ng Filipino sa lalongmataas na edukasyon.

I. GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS

A. LANGUAGES

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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Fil 102 - Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik Ang kursong ito ay magbibigay pokus sa kasanayan sa pagbasa at pagsulat bilangnapakahalagang kasangkapan sa pagkatuto. Itinuturo sa kursong ito ang mga istratehiyasa pagbasa ng iba’t ibang genre ng mga tekstong nakasulat. Lilinangin din ang mgakasanayan sa pang-unawa, lalo na ang kritikal na pang-unawa, gayon din ang kasanayan sapagsulat ng iba’t ibang sulating akademiko, maka-agham, ukol sa humanidades, kasama anggawain sa pananaliksik sa agham panlipunan at agham teknolohiya.

Fil 103 - Masining na Pagpapahayag Saklaw ng kursong ito ang pagpapahayag na pasulat at pasalita kaugnay ng, narativ,arg mentativ at ekspositori pokus sa iba’t ibang istilo ng wika. Ito ay lilinang sa kakayahansa kasanayan sa pagpapahayag ng estudyante bilang indibidwal, mamamayan ng bansa atbahagi ng global na komunidad, inaasahang pahahalagahan sa kurso ang cultural, historical,ispiritwal at moral na konsern

B. SOCIAL SCIENCES

Soc Sci 101 - Philippine History This course is an introductory course on the history and culture of the Filipino people. Itis designed to give students basic knowledge about their country and people. The coursecombines the chronological and topical approaches, where the major historic periods aretreated in sequential order. However, within each period the discussion will proceedaccording to topics.

Soc Sci 102 - General Psychology This course is a broad coverage of the conceptual and empirical foundations of psy-chology in its main fields. The discussion of the theories, concepts, and empirical findingsfocuses on complex human behavior: how and why man thinks, feels, and behaves the wayhe does, how he acts and interacts with others, and why and how he becomes the uniqueindividual that he is.

Soc Sci 103 - Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution This course deals with the nature and scope of Politics, State, Government and PhilippineConstitution. It covers the establishment and classification of government and discussesthe characteristics of sovereignty, the rights and obligations of the State and the rights andobligations of its citizens. It further underscores and emphasizes the significant provisionsof the 1987 constitution as well as the composition and functions of the different branchesof the Philippine Government. Finally, the salient features of the Philippine Constitution aregiven importance.

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Soc Sci 104 - Basic Economics w/ TAR This course centers on the basic principles, concepts, and theories of economics thatattempts to explain why economic problems and economic relationships among variablesoccur. It describes how economic players are expected to behave in a given situation. It isalso concerned with economic activities such as production, consumption, distribution, andexchange.

Soc Sci 105 - Society and Culture w/ Family Planning This course introduces students to the different perspectives of sociology and an-thropology with special reference to Philippine society and culture. It also deals with thestudy of the why’s and how’s of marriage, family relationships and family planning. Thephilosophical analysis of the nature of man, society and social order with emphasis onvalues that shape and influence them will be covered. It is hoped that by understandingtheir social worlds, students will also achieve a better understanding of themselves andtheir location in Philippine society and in an increasingly globalized world

Hum 101 - Arts Appreciation and Aesthetics The 3-unit course which is an introductory course on the creative output of the humanbeing and designed to introduce and expose the students to the different arts both intheory and practice; visual, auditory, and performing arts. It also aims to develop thestudents’ inner life, increase their awareness and sensitivity to the state arts and culture,more particularly on Philippine arts.

Philo 101 - Logic and Social Philosophy This course focuses on the study of the principles, rules and the various methods usedto distinguish good from bad arguments. The approach is two-sided: (1) the analysis andclassification of fallacies and (2) the analysis as well as the construction of valid argu-ments. This course boosts the development of analytical and critical thinking skills of thestudents.Rizal - Life, Works and Writings of Rizal and Other Heroes This course deals on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal particularly his novelsNoli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. This is in accordance with Republic Act No. 1425. Itis believed that the course would be a constant source of inspiration on patriotism withwhich the minds of the youth should be suffused. It envisions to develop moral characters,personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the duties of citizenship.

Math 101 - College Algebra This course covers the real number system, algebraic expression, the one and twodimensional coordinate systems, functions, equations and inequalities, word problems andvariations.

C. MATHEMATICS

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Math 102 - Plane Trigonometry This course covers the study of points, lines, and planes including angles that serve asa springboard for understanding solid geometry and analytic geometry. It is intended toenhance students’ reasoning skills and ability to make convincing arguments and proofs.The use of graphing calculators and computer algebra system is highly encouraged.

Math 119 - Differential Calculus The course covers a review on functions and graphing, limits of functions and continuityof functions. After the review, derivative and differentiation is discussed – the basicfunctions, for trigonometric functions, and for the rational exponents and implicit differ-entiation.Math 120 - Integral Calculus The course covers the second branch of calculus which is the integral calculus. Thetechniques, mathematical manipulations, and analysis are discussed including the area andvolumes defined by curves so as to appreciate the value of integral calculus.

Stat 101 - Basic Statistics This is an introductory statistics course that covers the nature of statistics, collectionand presentation of data, sampling techniques, frequency distributions, and measures ofcentral tendency and other measures of position, measures of variation, symmetry andskewness, probability, correlation and regression.

Acctg 101 - Fundamentals of Accounting This is a three-unit course intended teach students the different principles employedin accounting. Basic accounting concepts are emphasized in order to help the students incomputing for accounts relevant in business and in GNP accounting.


D. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Comp 101 - Computer Literacy This course offers an overview of basic computer concepts. It includes a brief historyof computing, introduction to the computer system components such as the hardware andsoftware, applications of computers and number systems. It also includes extensivehands-on learning of the Windows environment, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft OfficeExcel and Microsoft Office PowerPoint.Comp 102 - Computer Applications in Business and Economics This course deals with the management and computation of research data usingcomputer program such as excel and statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS),STATA, Eviews and others.

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E. NATURAL SCIENCES

Nat Sci 101 - Biological Science This course deals with molecular, cellular biology, origin of life, and classification of livingthings, out of which biological principles and concepts are built. The various life activities orprocesses necessary to maintain human and other organisms in its specific environment areincluded. The course also deals with introductory genetics and interactions of organisms to itsenvironment

Nat Sci 102 - Physical Science This course is with a general education orientation designed to help the student under-stand and interpret his physical environment. The course consists of a study of importanttopics in astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics.

Nat Sci 103 - Environmental ScienceThis course deals with the nature of the science of environment, its impact on technology andsociety as well as the influence of technological breakthroughs and social conditions onscientific development.

F. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND NSTP

P.E 101 - Physical Fitness Physical fitness tackles and covers every essential aspect concerning different physicalactivities. It helps nurture the students’ knowledge and skills in physical development throughparticipation in various exercises and related physical activities in order to attain the highestlevel of fitness, as the main goal of Physical Education

P.E 102 - Rhythmic Activities, Folk and Social Dancing This course deals with the mastery and correct execution of the basic dance steps andrhythm that would facilitate the easy way and faster learning of more complex rhythmicmovements in all forms of dances.

P.E 103 - Individual and Dual Sports It deals with the study of different individual, dual sports and recreational games. It furtherincludes the history, equipment and materials rules and regulations, basic officiating andcoaching and offer recreational games. A mini-class tournament is a part of the learningexperiences of the students in this course.

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P.E 104 - Team Sports This course deals with the acquisition of basic concepts and skills necessary inperforming team sports particularly volleyball and basketball. It includes the history,general principles, equipment, basic skills, rules regulation and prevention, lead up gamesand officiating. It also focuses on the development of desirable social attitudes and moreharmonious relationships with both teammates and opponents.

NSTP 1 CWTS/ROTC/LTS This course includes programs and activities contributory to the welfare and thebetterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its facilitiesespecially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship,safety, recreation and morals of the citizenry

NSTP 1 CWTS/ROTC/LTSThis course is designed to demonstrate skills and knowledge acquired in CWTS-1 byimplementing the projects in activities suited to the needs and problems of the Community.

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Econ 111 - Economic Analysis This course covers basic economic theories and principles both Microeconomics andMacroeconomics which are supported not only by theory but with the use of charts, tables,and graphs for a more intellectual analysis on topics like price and output determinationand national income.

Econ 112 - Advanced Microeconomics The course deals with advanced economic analysis of price theory, consumer behavior,output determination, distribution and other microeconomic theories with emphasis onmathematical approach in the application of some of economic variables.

Econ 113 - Advanced Macroeconomics The course focuses on national income accounting and its components and the basicmacroeconomic concepts and variables like inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetarypolicies, and others. It tries to explain how different economic agents as a whole respondto changes in the economic environment.

Econ 114 - Mathematical Economics� The course applies mathematical methods such as algebra, differential and integralcalculus, financial mathematics, matrices, and linear programming to represent economictheories and analyze economic problems modelled in economics. It approaches mathe-matics as a way of demonstrating relationships and formalizing concepts in economicanalysis that has relation with price, demand, supply, cost, wage rate, investment,national income and consumption.

Econ 115 - Policy and Structure of Philippine Economy� This course will expose the students to the study and analysis of different economicpolicies and practices and how these are formulated, tested, applied, monitored andevaluated in pursuance of the attainment of national development in a rapidly globalizingenvironmentEcon 116 - Introduction to Econometrics The course uses the tools of statistics as applied to research and economics. It isdesigned to present various statistical concepts or methods that would describe andinterpret data to come up with a decision through forecasting or predictions and giveempirical content to economic relations for use a standard measure of business andeconomic performance.

II. ECONOMICS SUBJECTS

A. CORE SUBJECTS

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Econ 117 - Economic Development The course concerns with the concepts, theories, principles, problems and policies ofeconomic development of developed, developing and less-developed countries. It examinesa wide range of critical and relevant issues on economic growth, poverty, inequality,population, urbanization, health, education, agriculture, environment, foreign trade andinvestment, foreign aid and fiscal policy.

Econ 118 - International Economics This course is concerned with the patterns and consequences of economic transactionsand interactions among the inhabitants of different countries with an emphasis oninternational trade theories, trade and macroeconomic policies, balance of trade, interna-tional finance and other essential international economic issues like multinational enter-prises, trade organizations, economic integration and globalization.

Econ 119A - Economic Research I This course provides an overview of research frontiers in economics and relates themto real world events by dealing with various types of investigative techniques currentlyemployed in economics. The main objective is to construct a quality research proposalrelated to the field of economics

Econ 119B - Economic Research II� This course is the continuation of Economic Research I and is the proper venue throughwhich the students may present the result of their actual research work in the form of athesis or a feasibility study. Students are expected to defend their thesis before a panelof examiners prior to the end of the semester.

Econ 122 - Special Topics in Economic Statistics The course concentrates on the application of statistical and mathematical methods,techniques and applications in the analysis of economic data. It covers a variety of topicssuch as nature of regression analysis, simple and multiple linear regression, dummyvariables, multicollinearity, heterocedasticity, autocorrelation and econometric modellingand makes extensive use of econometric software packages as tools of quantitative andstatistical analysis.

B. ELECTIVES

Econ 121 - Project Development, Management and Evaluation This course aims to teach students on how to successfully plan, manage and deliverproject. Moreover, they will also learn how to implement project management processes,develop leadership skills and have the ability to respond to the real-world circumstancesof complex challenges throughout the project cycle.

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Econ 123 - Economics of Money and Banking This course is a theoretical and practical perspective of the monetary and credit systemand banks in the Philippine environment; central & commercial banking institutions’behavior and policies; financial development and markets and the interaction of these withthe domestic & external sectors of the economy.

Econ 124 - Agribusiness Management This course deals with the fundamentals of managing agribusiness ventures. It isconcerned also with the management of problems and opportunities of agribusinessfirms and related industries especially on the integrative arrangements that relate todecisions and operations of agribusiness firms and major commodity systems.

Econ 125 - Labor Economics This course concerns with the study of functioning and dynamics of the market forlabor. It is an economic analysis of how workers, firms and the government interact inshaping the outcomes in the labor market including demand and supply of labor, employ-ment, wage structure and earnings, distribution of income, human capital, labor marketdiscrimination, labor unions, labor mobility, migration and unemployment.

Econ 126 - History of Economic Thought� This course deals with the economic theories, ideologies and concepts of thinkers andeconomists who formulated them. It is a study of the major figures and trends in thehistory of economic ideas, how these ideas were formulated, utilized and transmitted, thecharacter and scope of economic ideas in their relationship to other areas of humanexperience and study.

Econ 127 - Real Estate Economics This course uses economic theories to analyze microeconomic and macroeconomicfactors that shape and influence markets dynamics for real property particularly in thePhilippines. It also covers a wide range of topics including real estate values, real estatetrends, real estate ownership, real estate finance, taxation and investment.

Econ 128 - Economics of Cooperatives This course equips the students with the practical knowledge of cooperatives, a typeof organization that creates both social and economic value. It concerns with the philoso-phy, objectives, principles, types and practices of cooperatives and its role in nationaldevelopment through people empowerment.

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Econ 129 - Managerial Economics The course is concerned with the application of economic principles and methodologies toanalyze business problems and create rational key managerial decisions within a firm ororganization. It enables the students to approach managerial decision problems usingeconomic reasoning.

Econ 130 - Health Economics This course is designed to provide comprehensive understanding of economics of healthand health care. It applies economic analysis to understand how healthcare market works,determine the value of health, analyze demand, cost and production for health care anddeals with problems concerning the health care sector/industry and health policy issuesfrom an economic perspective.

Econ 131 - Entrepreneurship and Environmental Economics This course applies deals with natural resources and environmental issues from aneconomics perspective. The course covers concepts like cost benefit analysis and economicvaluation and energy economics, including oil, natural gas, and electricity markets andexplores issues of policy design from an efficiency perspective including renewable's policy,transportation policies, and climate change policies. It examines environmental issues relatedto trade, development, public finance, and competitive strategy

C. PRACTICUM

Econ 120 - Practicum The course is designed to expose students into the actual working environment, which isessential for the application of knowledge and skills learned in the program. This provides thestudents the opportunities to have a hands-on way to gain practical work experience, explorecareer interests, and help them build professional networks, facilitate professional development

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