MAPÚA UNIVERSITY

School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering

VISION

Mapúa shall be among the best universities in the world.

MISSION

a.) The Institute shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the
attributes that will make them globally competitive.
b.) The Institute shall engage in economically viable research, development and innovation.
c.) The Institute shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

a b c
i. Undertaken, singly or in teams, projects that show ability to solve
complex engineering problems; √ √ √
ii. Had substantial involvement in projects that take into
consideration safety, health, environmental concerns and the
public welfare, partly through adherence to required codes and √ √ √
laws;
iii. Demonstrated professional success via promotions and/or
positions of increasing responsibility; √ √ √
iv. Demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of
an advanced degree, professional development/continuing
educational courses, or industrial training courses; √ √ √
v. Exhibited professional behavior and attitude in engineering
practice; and √ √ √
vi. Initiated and implemented actions toward the improvement of
engineering practice. √ √ √

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: CEM 114

2. Course Title: Macro Economics

3. Pre-requisite: CEM 111

4. Co-requisite: None

5. Credit/Class schedule: 3 unit; 4.5 hrs per week

6. Course Description:
It is the study of aggregate economic behavior. The National Income
Determination such as the GNP and GDP. The income of different
sectors such as government, households, construction, agriculture, and
mining, etc. Prices and Inflation as well as Labor and Employment are
studied. It also emphasizes the factors affecting the growth and
development of the economy.

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 7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1 2 3 4 5 6
a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
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engineering
b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
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and interpret data
c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
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environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
d. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams      
e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems     
f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility    
g. Ability to communicate effectively      
h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in the global and societal context      

i. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long

    
learning
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues    
k. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice     

l. Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management

principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects     
and in multidisciplinary environments

8. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

A student completing this course
should at the minimum be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l
1. Choose a significant topic which
is timely and of current issue and D D D D D D
clearly delimited.
2. Apply the most appropriate
research methodology with the
design clear and in accordance with D D D D D D D
the scientific method of research.
3. Prepare a report carefully
following acceptable format and
mechanics with adequate D D D D D D
documentation properly done.
4. Analyze carefully and interpret
correctly adequate valid and
D D D D D D D D D
reliable data which has been
treated statistically.
5. Answer specific question raised
at the beginning of the
D D D D D D D D D
investigation, with the logical and
valid outcome of the study.

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 6. Make recommendation based on
the findings and conclusion whether
they are feasible, practical, or
D D D D D D D D D
attainable or may need an action to
remedy the unfavorable condition
observed.
7. Write and present a thesis
D D D D D
proposal for a research case.

10. Course Coverage :

WEEK COURSE OUTCOMES TOPIC TLA AT

Orientation
 Course objectives and
 Journal Writing
expected output
 Group and
 Course policies
1 Explanation & Individual
 Mission/Vision/ Core
Class Discussion Interaction
Values of MIT
 Chapter 1 : Introduction
to Macro Economics
 Economic Resources
 Types of Economic
 Classroom
System
Exercises
Chapter 2: The Circular
 Recitation and
2 Course Outcome 1 Flow of Economic Lecture / Discussion
Discussion
Activity Problem Solving
 The Multiplier Effect
 Inflows and Outflows

 Chapter 3:
Intr4oduction to
Demand and Supply  Classroom
 Non Price determinants Exercises
3 Course Outcome 2 Lecture / Discussion
of demand and supply  QUIZ #1
Problem Solving
 Market Equilibrium
 Elasticities of Demand
and Supply
 Chapter 4: National
Income Accounting
 GNP Accounting:  Classroom
Income Approach Lecture / Discussion Exercises
4 Course Outcome 3
 Other concepts of
National Income  Journal Writing
Accounting
 Current versus real GNP
 Chapter 5: Consumption Lecture / Discussion  Classroom
and Savings Problem Exercises
5 Course Outcomes 4,5
 Chapter 6: The Solving  QUIZ #2
Investment Function
 Chapter 7 : National
Income Determination
 Classroom
 The Consumption Lecture / Discussion
6 Course Outcome 5 Exercises
Function Problem Solving
 The Savings Function
 The MPC and MPS
 Chapter 8 : Labor and
Employment  Classroom
Lecture / Discussion
7 Course Outcomes 5,6  Areas of labor problems Exercises Journal
Problem Solving
 Classical Theory Writing
 Keynesian Theory

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  Chapter 9 : Inflation  Classroom
 Cost push inflation Online Lecture / Exercises
8 Course Outcomes 6  The Phillips Curve Discussion  QUIZ #3
 The meaning of the (Online)
index
Chapter 10 : Money and  Classroom
Lecture / Discussion
9 - 10 Course Outcomes 6,7 Monetary Policies Exercises
Chapter 11 : Fiscal Policy
11 Course Outcomes 1-7 Final Exam Written Exaqm  Journal Writing

11. Lifelong-Opportunities:
Students can apply the knowledge gained from classroom discussion into actual industry practice and
improve on their technical and personal competencies.

12. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

Engineering topics 75 %
General education component 25 %

13. Textbook : Introductory Macroeconomics

By: Pagoso, Dinio and Villasis
Revised Edition

14. Course Evaluation

The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 70% final grade average from the following:
AVE. QUIZZES 60%
Homework/Seatwork 10%
Attendance 5%
Final Exam 25%
TOTAL 100%

14.1 Additional requirement of the course:

a. Honesty and punctuality in the submission of required course works;
b. Attendance to all class meetings of not less than 80% of the total required number of meetings
per term;

70.0
Average Below 73.3- 76.7- 80.0- 83.3- 86.7- 90.0- 93.3- Above
–
(%) 70 76.6 79.9 83.2 86.6 89.9 93.2 96.6 96.7
73.2
Final
5.00 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00
grade

15. Other References:

All Textbook in Macroeconomics

16. Course Materials Made Available:

Course goals and instructional objectives
Course schedule for lectures and exams
End of course self-assessment report

17. Prepared By:

Construction Engineering

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