BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

Balanga Campus
COURSE SYLLABUS
SECOND SEMESTER AY 2018 - 2019

COURSE INFORMATION
Program: BACHELOR OF SECONDARY (ENGLISH )
Course Code: SSCI 111B
Course Title: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS WITH TAXATION AND AGRARIAN REFORM
Course Description: The course presents a general background of economics, the interaction of its various elements and its effect in general to people’s lives. It also includes a
general background of the laws of taxation and land reform.
Credit Unit: 3 UNITS
Pre-requisite: NONE
Co-requisite: NONE
Schedule 10:30 – 12:00, MW, Rm. D-130
Term & Academic Year 2nd Semester, AY 2018-2019
University Vision A leading university in the Philippines recognized by its proactive contribution to sustainable development through equitable and inclusive programs and
services by 2030
(Nangungunang pamantasan sa Pilipinas na kinikilala sa maagap nap ag aambag sa Pagpapanatiling Pag-unlad sa pamamagitan ng mga karampatan at
pinagsamang program at serbisyo at sa taong 2030)

University Mission To develop competitive graduates and empowered community members by providing relevant, innovative and transformative knowledge, research, extension
and production programs and services through progressive enhancements of its human resources capabilities and institutional mechanisms.
(Makalinang ng mga magsipagtapos na nakikipagtagisan at sa mga mamamayang pinalakas sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng program at serbisyong
pangkaalaman, pananaliksik, ekstensyon at produksyon na may katuturan, makabago at transpormatibo gamit ang progresibong pagpapahusay ng mga kawani at
institusyunoal na mekanismo.)

Quality Policy Bataan Peninsula State University commits itself to providing only the best to its stakeholders by:
Building a culture of quality in all core functions of the University
Providing responsive, relevant, innovative and transformative academic, research, extension and production, services to all stakeholders
Sustaining the University’s nationally and internationally recognized standards through adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements and continual

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improvement of its quality management

Upholding transparency in governance through participatory policy-making and developmental-planning

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:
PO-001 - Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor)
PO-002 - Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
PO-003 - Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)
PO-004 - Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
PO-005 - Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
PO-006 - Participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects. (CMO 46, series of 2012)
PO-007 - Acquire the competencies to support “national, regional and local development plans. (RA 7722)
PO -008 - Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological, and political contexts
PO-009 - Demonstrate mastery of subject/discipline
PO-010 - Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environments
PO-011 - Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners
PO-012 - Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant and sustainable educational practices
PO-013 - Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes
PO-014 - Practice professional and ethical standards sensitive to the local and global realities
PO-015 - Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities
PO-016 - Possess broad knowledge of language and literature for effective learning
PO-017 - Use English as glocal language in a multilingual context as it applies to the teaching of language and literature
PO-018 - Acquire extensive reading background in language, literature, and allied fields
PO-019 - Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication
PO-020 - Shows competence in employing innovative language and literature teaching approaches, methodologies, ad strategies
PO-021 - Use technology in facilitating language learning and teaching
PO-022 - Inspire students and colleagues to lead relevant and transformative changes to improve learning and teaching language and literature
PO-023 - Display skills and abilities to be a reflective and research-oriented language and literature teacher

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COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Course Outcome Program Outcomes

After completion of the course, the students
001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023
should be able to :
Develop an “economic thought
process” that considers human actions
and interactions from the perspective
CO1 of choices being made by individuals L P P P O O O O P O O O P P P O O P O P O P
O
who continually compare expected
benefits and costs (or “pros” and
“cons”).
Use graphical models, logical
argument, and written communication
CO2 to explain basic market outcomes and L P P P O L L O P O O O P L L O O O P O O O P
to analyze real-world policy
alternatives.
Explain the role of government in the
CO3 economy, including taxing, spending, L P P P O O L O P O O P P L L O O O P O P O O
regulating and producing.
Apply advanced microeconomic and
macroeconomic theories to explain the
behavior of individuals, businesses,
CO4 and industries in market-based systems L P P L O O L O P O O P P P O O O O P O P O P
and the challenges of developing
economies.

Correlating Course Outcome and Program Outcome

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(Lecture/Theory-Based Courses) (Health-Related/Shop/Laboratory Courses)

L Learned in the course I Introduce the skills in the course
P Practiced in the course P Practice skills in the course with supervision
O Not yet learned or practiced but there's an opportunity to exist D Demonstrate skills in the course without supervision

LEARNING PLAN
In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learners will go through this learning plan:

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) Textbook Teaching Instructional

Course Assessment Time
Week Skills Attitudes Topics Learning Resources
Outcomes Knowledge References Tools/Tasks Frame
Activities (TLA)
Determine Explain university Develop I. Overview of the
ways to mission, vision, understanding of Course
Week 1 achieve the goals and the university’s Mission and Vision
Discussion
Day 1 mission of the objectives VM and the of the University Syllabus
Orientation 1.5 hour
CO5 university. academic unit’s Syllabus of the BPSU Code
GO Course
Course Requirement
Classroom Policies
Explain the basic Appreciate the II. Basic Economic Lecture Handouts Graded 3hrs
Week 1 CO1, Understand principles of reasons why study Principles Bermudez, Neil Class Discussion Textbook Recitation
Day 2 CO2, basic economic economics and Economics A. What is C. (2015) Assignment
CO3 terms; their application Economics Economics with Open forum Seatwork
Week 2 in the real-world B. Why Study Carp and Written
Day1 Understand setting Economics? Taxation Exam
basic C. Basic Terms in
principles of Economics Pagoso,
economics D. The Ten Cristobal, et. al.
Principles of (2008)
Economics Fundamentals of

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Economics with
Taxation and
AR: (A Modern
Approach)

McEachern,
William A.
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.
Understand Illustrate how the Appreciate the
Week 2 basic economic problem of contributions of Bermudez, Neil
Day 2 processes. scarcity leads to different C. (2015)
III. The Economic
Comprehend fundamental economic Economics with
System
the processes problems that systems and Carp and
of production, economic; sectors in the Taxation
A.The Three Basic
distribution development
Economic
and national Pagoso,
Problems Graded
consumption. economy. Cristobal, et. al.
B.The Economic Lecture Recitation
CO 1, (2008)
System Class Discussion
CO2 Fundamentals of Handouts 1.5
C.Capitalism, Assignment Seatwork
CO3, Economics with Textbook hours
Communism and Open forum Written
CO4 Taxation and
Socialism Problem Solving Exam
AR: (A Modern
D.The Circular
Approach)
Flow of Economy
E. Production
McEachern,
Possibility
William A.
Frontier
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.

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To interpret To explain the

To identify the graphs that show role of demand Bermudez, Neil
different the movement of and supply in the C. (2015)
factors quantity supplied price of the Economics with
affecting and quantity product and Carp and
demand and demanded, the service. Taxation
supply of the surplus and IV. Elements of
commodity. shortage of Demand and supply Pagoso, Lectures
commodities in Cristobal, et. al. Recitation Quizzes
Textbook
relation to change A. The Law of (2008) Assignment Recitations
CO1 handouts,
in price. Demand Fundamentals of Problem Solving Seatwork
Week 3 CO2, newspaper 3hours
B. The Law of Economics with Graphical Graph
Day 1 & 2 CO4 articles
Supply Taxation and Analysis Activity
C. The Equilibrium AR: (A Modern
Condition Approach)

McEachern,
William A.
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.
to classify the To learn to Understand and V. Elasticity of Lectures Textbook Quizzes 3 hours
Week 4 different types compute the appreciate how Demand and Supply Bermudez, Neil Recitation materials: Recitations
Day 1 & 2 CO1, of demand price, cross, and price of goods C. (2015) Assignment handouts Graph
CO2, elasticity. income elasticity. and services is A. The Price Economics with Problem Solving newspaper Activity
CO4 determined. Elasticity of Carp and Graphical articles Seatwork
Demand Taxation Analysis
B. The Income
Elasticity of Pagoso,
Demand Cristobal, et. al.
C. The Price (2008)
Elasticity of Fundamentals of

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Economics with
Taxation and
AR: (A Modern
Approach)
Supply
McEachern,
William A.
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.
To learn to To learn to To internalize the
distinguish compute marginal concept of Law of Bermudez, Neil
marginal utility utility and draw Diminishing C. (2015)
from total the movement of Marginal Utility. Economics with
utility. MU and TU Carp and
curves. Taxation
VI. The Basis of
Choice: Utility Pagoso,
Cristobal, et. al. Lectures Quizzes
A. Law of Marginal (2008) Recitations Recitations
Utility Fundamentals of Problem Solving Handouts Graph
Week 5 CO1,
B. Relationship of Economics with Graphical Textbook Activity
Day 1 & 2 CO2,
Total and Taxation and Analysis Seatwork
CO4
Marginal Utility AR: (A Modern
3 hours
C. Cardinal and Approach)
Ordinal Utility
McEachern,
William A.
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.

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To To learn to Recognize the

comprehend compute total and value of efficient Bermudez, Neil
the concept of per unit (average utilization of C. (2015)
Law of and marginal) resources like Economics with
diminishing product. time, money and VII. The Production Carp and
Returns. To learn the material goods. Function Taxation
To identify the relationships of
stages of total, average, and A. The Production Pagoso,
diminishing marginal product. Function Defined Cristobal, et. al. Lectures Lectures
returns. B. The Total (2008) Recitations Recitations
Product and Fundamentals of Reports Problem
Week 6
CO1, Marginal Product Economics with Problem solving Handouts Solving
Day 1 & 2 3hours
CO2, C. Law of Taxation and Graphical Textbook Graphical
CO4 Diminishing AR: (A Modern Analysis Analysis
Returns Approach)
D. The Stages of
Production McEachern,
William A.
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.
CO1 To classify the To learn to draw Recognize the VIII. Economic Lectures Handouts Lectures
Week 7 CO2 different types the graph for total value of Analysis of Cost Bermudez, Neil Recitations Textbook Recitations 3hours
Day 1 & 2 CO4 of economic and per unit costs. maximizing C. (2015) Reports Problem
costs. resources such as A. Production Cost Economics with Problem solving Solving
time and effort to Functions Carp and Graphical Graphical
Understand the be more efficient B. Total Costs Taxation Analysis Analysis
relationships of in achieving one’s Curves (Total,
per unit costs goal Fixed, and Pagoso,
from the total Variable Costs) Cristobal, et. al.
costs. C. Per Unit Costs (2008)
Curves (average Fundamentals of

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Differentiate Economics with

short-run Taxation and
condition and AR: (A Modern
long-run Approach)
condition. and marginal
costs) McEachern,
William A.
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.
Explain how To show how Appreciate the
price and firm behaviour is value of goods Bermudez, Neil
production is affected by the and services C. (2015)
determined in structure of based on market Economics with
each market markets it structures. Carp and
structures operates in. IX. Market Taxation
Structures and Firm
To demonstrate Behaviour Pagoso,
the welfare effects A. The Perfectly Cristobal, et. al. Graded
Lectures
Week 8 of firm behaviour Competitive (2008) Recitation
Recitations materials:
Day 1 & 2 in different Market Model Fundamentals of
Problem Solving handouts
CO1 markets. B. Imperfect Economics with Seatwork
Graphical Video Clips 4.5
Week 9 CO2 Markets Taxation and Written
Analysis hours
Day 1 CO4 C. Monopoly AR: (A Modern Exam
D. Monopolistic Approach)
Competition and
E. Oligopoly McEachern,
William A.
(2006).
Economics: A
Contemporary
Introduction.

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Week 9 Midterm 1.5

Day 2 Examination hours
To discuss the Evaluate the Recognize the
circular flow of conrtibutions of value of savings Bermudez, Neil
economy each sector in the and investments C. (2015)
which economy for the growth of Economics with
X. Measuring the
basically the economy Carp and
National economy
explains how Taxation
A. The Circular
CO1 economy Lectures
Flow Lectures materials:
CO2 performs Pagoso, Recitations
B. Gross National Recitations handouts
Week 10 CO3 explain how Cristobal, et. al. Problem 3 hours
Product & Gross Problem Solving newspaper
Day 1 & 2 CO4 the national (2008) Solving
Domestic articles
economy is Fundamentals of
Product
measured by Economics with
C. Real GDP vs
GNP and GDP Taxation and
Nominal GDP
differentiate AR: (A Modern
Real GNP Approach)
from Nominal
GNP
To identify the Learn how to Appreciate the XI. Business Cycle, Bermudez, Neil Lectures Textbook Group
Week 11 CO1 phases of compute inflation value of work as a Unemployment and C. (2015) Recitations materials: Reporting
Day 1 & 2 CO2 business cycle, and significant factor Inflation Economics with Reports handouts 4.5
CO3 types of unemployment in the growth of A. Business Cycle Carp and newspaper Seatwork hours
Week 12 CO4 unemployment rate the national B. Unemployment Taxation articles Written
Day 1 and their economy C. Inflation Exam
relation to Pagoso,
inflation Cristobal, et. al.
(2008)
To compare Fundamentals of
the benefits of Economics with
Inflation and Taxation and
Deflation AR: (A Modern
Approach)

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Explain the To explain the Bermudez, Neil

Fiscal policies functions of the Recognize and C. (2015)
adopted by the fiscal policy in appreciate the Economics with
National stabilizing the policies of the of Carp and
Government in economy and in the national Taxation Group
Week 13 managing its distributing government in Textbook Reporting
Lectures
Day 2 CO1 budget wealth to the managing Pagoso, materials:
XII. Fiscal Policy of Recitations
CO2 people country’s Cristobal, et. al. handouts Seatwork
the Philippines Reports
CO3 resources (2008) newspaper Written 3 hours
Week 14 CO4 Fundamentals of articles Exam
Day 1 Economics with
Taxation and
AR: (A Modern
Approach)

To describe the Bermudez, Neil

role of Banko To discuss the Value the role of C. (2015)
Central as the monetary tools banks and the Economics with
central that aim to central bank in Carp and
monetary improve the promoting Taxation
CO1 authority and economy economic growth XIII. Monetary Textbook
Week 14 Lectures
CO2 policy director Policy and the Pagoso, materials:
Day 2 Recitations
CO3 Central Bank of the Cristobal, et. al. handouts 3 hours
Reports
CO4 Philippines (2008) newspaper
Week 15
Fundamentals of articles
Day 1
Economics with
Taxation and
AR: (A Modern
Approach)

To understand To realize the XIV. General Bermudez, Neil Lectures Textbook Group 3 hours
Week 15 basic concepts Discuss the value of taxation Principles of C. (2015) Recitations materials: Reporting

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of taxation. importance of in the sustenance Taxation

taxation and the of our A. Taxation
To identify role of the government. B. Nature of Economics with
different kinds government in Taxation Carp and
of taxes. economic and C. Taxation Taxation
social Distinguished
To development from other Pagoso,
Day 2 CO1 Powers of the
comprehend Cristobal, et. al. Problem Solving handouts
CO3 State Seatwork
the inherent (2008) newspaper
Week 16 CO4 D. D. Limitation on Written
limitations and Fundamentals of articles
Day 1 the Powers of Exam
other Economics with
limitations set Taxation Taxation and
by our AR: (A Modern
Constitution to Approach)
the power of
Taxation.

To be familiar Learn how to Develop a sense XV. Double Bermudez, Neil Lectures Textbook Group
Week 16 CO1 with the basic compute income of nationalism by Taxation and Tax C. (2015) Recitations materials: Reporting
Day 2 CO3 components in tax being productive Exemptions Economics with handouts
CO4 a tax system and good member A. Kinds of Double Carp and newspaper Seatwork
like exemption of society by Exemptions Taxation articles Written 3 hours
Week 17 and avoidance. fulfilling one’s B. Kinds of Tax Exam
Day 1 To understand duty to the state. Exemptions Pagoso,
Income C. Income Taxation Cristobal, et. al.
Taxation and (2008)
its processes. Fundamentals of
To realize the Economics with
importance and Taxation and
necessity of AR: (A Modern
land reform as Approach)
means of
pursuing social

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justice.
Discuss the Apprciate and XVI. Land Reform
To understand importance learn to practive A. Agrarian Reform Bermudez, Neil
land reform by agrarian reform the value of in the C. (2015)
looking at its efforts of the social justice Philippines Economics with
bases in Philippine B. Procedure of Carp and
economic, Government in Land Taxation
Group
socio-cultural the promotion of Acquisition
Lectures Reporting
Week 17 and moral social justice C. Government Pagoso,
CO1 Recitations Textbooks,
Day 1 aspects. Agencies Cristobal, et. al.
CO2 Hand outs Seatwork
Involved in the (2008)
CO3 Written 3 hours
Week 18 Implementation Fundamentals of
Exam
Day 1 of Carp Economics with
D. Economic, Taxation and
Socio-cultural AR: (A Modern
Biblical, Moral, Approach)
Legal, and
Political Aspects
Week 18 FINAL
Day 2 EXAMINATION

MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)

As evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, students are required to do and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The rubrics for these outputs are provided.
Performance Target Course Outcomes it
Required Output Represents Due Date
85% of the students in the class
A week before the final
MCO Business Proposal / Corporate Profile will pass CO1, CO3, CO5
exam

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT FOR MCO

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Business Plan Rubric 

Poor /Lacking Info Sufficient Proficient Advanced Total
 
1 pts 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts (N/A)
Introductory Total
Elements  Introductory elements were Introductory elements were included Introductory elements were included and Introductory elements were included and
Table of Contents omitted and/or contained but contained errors.  completed correctly, including an executive completed correctly, including a detailed
Executive Summary errors.  summary.  executive summary that thoroughly
summarizes the business. 
Business An overview of the company An overview of the company is An overview of the company is provided An overview of the company is provided Total
Description  is not provided.  provided but is lacking significant which includes a large portion but not all of which includes information regarding the
Brief description of pieces of the requested information.  the requested information.  reason for starting, basic activity, company
the Business (or focus, goods and/or services provided,
Idea) primary customers, and location. 
Industry Analysis  Provides largely incomplete Provides somewhat complete Provides fairly complete information Provides complete information regarding Total
information regarding information regarding industry size regarding industry size and maturity, industry size and maturity, opportunities &
industry size and maturity, and maturity, opportunities & threats opportunities & threats in the industry, threats in the industry, overall outlook for
opportunities & threats in the in the industry, overall outlook for the overall outlook for the industry, major the industry, major competitors. Explains
industry, overall outlook for industry, major competitors. Explains competitors. Explains how proposed how proposed product/service is distinct
the industry, major how proposed product/service is product/service is distinct from others.  from others. 
competitors. Explains how distinct from others. 
proposed product/service is
distinct from others. 
Mission Mission statement is not Mission statement is included and Mission statement is clear, and describes Mission statement is clear, concise, and Total
Statement  included.  describes the purpose of the business. the purpose of the business. Core values are describes the purpose of the business. Core
Core values are included but do not included and reflect an understanding of the values are included and reflect an
reflect an understanding of the fundamental beliefs regarding the understanding of the fundamental beliefs
fundamental beliefs regarding the appropriate manner in which to conduct regarding the appropriate manner in which
appropriate manner in which to company activities.  to conduct company activities. 
conduct company activities. 

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Management Plan  No form of business Form of business ownership was Form of business ownership was chosen Form of business ownership was chosen, Total
SP, partnership, ownership was included in chosen. and defined. Some explanation of how defined, and reasoning was given for the
corporation the plan. No explanation of how things will be things will be accomplished.  choice of ownership. Thorough explanation
ownership Permits/licenses/certifications done.  of how things will be accomplished. 
Qualifications of omitted. No explanation of
MGT team & methods of doing things. 
comp. pkg.
Explanation of how
things will be done.
Product &/or Product/Service mix was Product/Service mix was partially Product/Service mix was clearly discussed Product/Service mix was clearly discussed Total
Services  partially discussed or some discussed and seemed to lack a and included a complete line of and included a complete line of
Identify and was omitted. Explanation of complete line of product/service product/service offerings. Explanation of product/service offerings and included
describe all how your products will be offerings. Explanation of how your how your products will be competitive was reasoning for the selection. Includes
products/Services, competitive is missing.  products will be competitive was unclear.  explanation of how your products will be
explain how your missing.  competitive. 
products will be
competitive.
Marketing  Marketing of the business Marketing of the business was Marketing of the business was discussed Marketing of the business was thoroughly Total
Who are your was partially discussed but partially discussed including some but including the identification of the target discussed including the identification of the
customers, where lacked mention of any not all of the following: identification market and how they will be reached, target market and how they will be
are they,what do specific information.  of the target market and how they will customer needs and product characteristics, reached, customer needs and product
they want? be reached, customer needs and pricing, distribution, promotions.  characteristics, pricing, distribution,
What is your product characteristics, pricing, promotion. 
marketing mix (4 distribution, promotions. 
p's).
Financial No start-up cost reports were Some start-up cost reports were Start-up cost reports included.  Financing strategies and concepts were Total
Management  included.  included.  discussed. Detailed start-up cost reports
Start-up Costs included. 
Writing Skills  Mechanics errors on every Fair number of mechanics errors. Occasional mechanics errors. Writing style No writing mechanics errors; writing style Total
page. Writing style lacks Writing style sometimes lacks clarity is easy for reader to follow.  is easy for reader to follow. 

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clarity to the point of not for reader. 

being understandable. 

OTHER COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Aside from the major course outputs, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
 Individual/ Group Report
 Individual/Group Performance
 Short Examination
 Assignments

GRADING SYSTEM
The following shall be used as basis for giving grades:

Midterm Grade Final Grade

Class Standing 70% Class Standing 70%
Quizzes Quizzes
Written/Oral Reports Written/Oral Reports
Assignment Assignment
Individual Report/ Individual Report/
Group interaction for Group interaction for
Case Analysis Business Proposal
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The Term Grade will be computed based on the 70-30 policy (70% class standing + 30% term exam)
The Final Grade will be computed based on the 50-50 policy (50% of the Midterm + 50% of the tentative Final Grade).

REFERENCES
Bermudez, Neil Catlyn. Economics with Carp and Taxation: Micro and Macro Approaches. Mandaluyong City: JNPM Design and Printing. 2015.
Clayton, Gary E. Economics: Principles and Practices. New York: McGraw Hill. Retrieved January 30, 2018 at https://economicsfccblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/
economics-principles-and-practices1.pdf.
Dang, Michelle. Economics. Retrieved January 30, 2018 at https://sites.google.com/a/hbuhsd.edu/msdanghistory/economics/lecture-notes
Gabay, Bon Kristoffer G., Remotin, Roberto et. al. Economics Concepts and principles with Agrarian Reform and Taxation 2nd ed. Manila: Rex Book Store. 2012.
Pagoso,
McEachern, William A. Economics: A Contemporary Introduction. US: Thompson South-Western. 2006

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SECOND SEMESTER AY 2018 - 2019

COURSE POLICIES AND STANDARDS

Attendance Policy
1. Regular school attendance is important to student’s academic achievement therefore students are expected to attend and be on time for all sessions for which they are registered.
2. Absence due to illness may be excused, a certificate from his attending physician or parent should be submitted by the student to the Dean of the college who shall issue an excuse slip if
the absence is found reasonable. Being excused does not exclude students from the work covered during the absences.
3. Students whose absences are due to participation in intercollegiate functions and other co-curricular activities arranged by the college will be excused from class attendance but not from
the responsibility for the work that they may miss during their absence for approved functions.
4. Student, who has been absent for seven or more days in a grading period without excused letter approved by the Dean of the College will be dropped from the roll.
5. Time lost by late enrollment shall be considered as time lost by absence. A student who is late for more than 15 minutes shall not be admitted to the class.

Make-up Policy

1. It is the responsibility of each student to recover material when she/he is absent. Absences due to illness or family emergency will be excused with a signed note from a parent. It is the
student’s responsibility to make-up any tests missed because of an excused absence the day they return to school (5 days if a medical certificate is enclosed). There will be NO make-
up tests for excused absences.

Homework and exercises / writing assignments/special projects

1. All homework and projects must be submitted on time. Late submission will get corresponding deductions (5 points deduction each day)
2. Written reports should follow a prescribed format (computerized, font size-12, font style- arial, long bond paper, with the top and bottom margin of 1”, left 1 ½” and right margin 1”)
3. Projects are assigned at least 2 weeks in advance. Any project that extend to more than one day tardiness will not be accepted and will be graded 5.0.

Examination(Formative and Summative)

Quiz will be given after each topic discussion. No make-up tests are allowed for missed quizzes except for valid reason/ supported with evidences.

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Balanga Campus
COURSE SYLLABUS
SECOND SEMESTER AY 2018 - 2019

Classroom Regulations 7. Do your own work.

1. Respect other people’s opinion and property. 8. Submit the tasks on time.
2. Come to class on time. 9. Cheating, copying or sharing assignments will not be tolerated.
3. Bring required materials everyday unless you are otherwise directed. 10. Attendance will be monitored regularly.
4. Observe entrance and exit policy (advance readings) 11. Wearing of your uniform is required.
5. Keep your books, classroom and homework in good conditions. 12. It is a matter of courtesy and being considerate to everyone in class to turn
6. Observe classroom cleanliness and orderliness. off all cellular phones during class hours
13. Always speak the English language

Prepared by:
Contact Information
RONALD Q. QUINTO
email address ronquinto@yahoo.com.ph
Associate Prof 1 FB Account Ronald Quinto
Consultation Hours MWF 90:00- 10:00 AM

Peer Reviewed by: (Please specify here the select members of the cluster.)
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
(Please specify the title/degree of the faculty, if necessary)
Endorsed by: Approved by:

JOB D. PAGUIO LOURDES S. SANTOS, Ed. D.

Cluster Head, Social Science Dean, College of Education

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Date Approved

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Balanga Campus
COURSE SYLLABUS
SECOND SEMESTER AY 2018 - 2019

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