PG DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS & RESEARCH CENTRE
SANATANA DHARMA COLLEGE, ALAPPUZHA
BA ECONOMICS
Semester I Core Course I EC 1141 Introductory Microeconomics
Course objective: To develop a conceptual foundation and analytical methods used in Microeconomics
Semester II Core II EC 1241 Intermediate Microeconomics
Course Objective The course intends to give basic understanding of Micro Economics (Module I: Markets for Factor inputs
Semester III Foundation Course II EC 1321 Informatics for Applied Econometrics
Course Description This course introduces a plethora of online resources which will help students improve their teaching-learning experience. The students will also be able to utilize these web resources to enhance their career and academics. The course also provides an exposition to econometric concepts and techniques. This is to enable the students to conduct and criticize empirical studies in economics and related fields. It covers estimation and diagnostic testing of simple regression
Semester III Core III EC 1341 Introductory Macroeconomics
Course Objective This course offers a short introduction to Macroeconomics. After introducing the multiplier and the Keynesian theory of income determination, the course further introduces the student
Semester IV Core IV EC 1441 Mathematical Methods for Economics
Corse Objective The key objective of this paper is to provide the students an insight into the importance of mathematical methods in Economics and also to familiarize them with the basic mathematical techniques
Semester IV Core V EC 1442 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Course Objective To introduce students to the micro foundations of macroeconomics, inflation and unemployment, economic growth and fiscal and monetary policies in an open economy of Trade
Semester V Core VI .EC 1541 Methodology and Perspectives of Social Science
Course Objective: The course intends to familiarize the students with the broad contours of Social Sciences, specifically Economics and its methodologies, tools and analysis procedures. The course also aims to create an enthusiasm among students, incorporating various concepts .and issues in economics
Semester V Core VII EC 1542 Statistical Methods for Economics
Course Objective The course is intended to familiarize the students with statistical tools and techniques and enable .them to apply these tools in Economics
Semester V Core IX EC1544 Economic Growth and Development
Course Objectives To ensure that students begin to understand basic concepts of Economic Growth
Semester V Core X EC1545 International Economics
Objective of the Course: To understand the basic concepts and theories of international trade and enable students to have a basic understanding of the emerging trends, issues and policies in the .field of international economic system
Semester V Open Course EC1551.1 Introductory Economics
Objectives of the course The purpose of this introductory economics course is to enable a student from the non economics background to gain an understanding and an appreciation of the nature and significance of 24 economic activities, conditions, institutions and Indian economy. Economics is a course that enlightens all students, but is especially significant to those who plan to pursue careers in .business Learning outcome of the course It is expected that on completion of the course, a student will have a working knowledge of the economic system in which he/she is able to make his/her living. Also it will help the student to .apply economic reasoning to the analysis of selected contemporary economic problems
Semester V Open Course EC1551.2 Human Resource Management
IObjective of the Course Keeping in view the broad objective of an open course in providing the basis for life enrichment and career orientation, a course in Human Resource Management is offered.. The course is aimed 26 at providing basis for understanding the significance of human resource in the growth of our .economy and society and to learn the ways for integrating HRM strategies in organisations
Semester VI Core Course EC1641 Indian Economy
Course Objective The course intends to provide an understanding about growth process in Indian economy, sectoral aspects of the economy by focusing agriculture, industry and service sectors, relations of .India with external sector and economic reforms
Semester VI Core Course XII EC1642 Banking and Finance
Course Objective The course intends to familiarize the students with the basic concepts in Banking and Finance and develop a comprehensive knowledge on the role of banks in the operation of an economy. It also enables them to know the operation of the Indian Financial System and activities in the .financial markets ((20 Hrs Module 1:Nature and role of Financial System Structure of Financial system – Financial institutions, Financial markets,
Semester VI Core Course XII EC1643 Public Economics
Objectives of the course :The course is aimed at a. Introducing the subject matter and scope of public economics, role of government, types of ;market failures and the concept of public good .b. Providing a general understanding on the basic fiscal policy instruments c. Generating awareness on public economics in India, with special focus on budgetary system .and fiscal federalism :Learning outcomes It is expected that this course would connect students to the basic concepts, components and processes of public economics .This would impart the skills essential for understanding and analysing the fiscal policy instruments and budgetary process in India. Students would develop 34 an interest in unraveling the fiscal issues of India. The basic orientation would mould public .policy makers and analysts of the future
Semester VI Core Course EC 1644 Environmental Economics and Disaster Management
Course Objective: The course intends to create environmental awareness among students and .provide exposure to disaster management
VI ELECTIVE COURSE EC1661.1 KERALA ECONOMY
Course Objective To understand the structural changes, Sector-wise contribution and features of the Kerala Economy since the formation of the state and enable the students to have a basic . understanding of the emerging trends and issues of Kerala Economy al and Modern Industries in Kerala, Small Scale Industries and its prospects.
Semester VI
ELECTIVE COURSE EC.1655.3 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
Course Objective Econometrics intends to integrate economic theory, statistics, mathematics and real-world data. It is a useful tool that allows estimating the magnitude and strength of the relationships that exist between various sets of variables. Econometrics has much practical application in modern world, .not only as an academic endeavour, but also in the government and private sectors This course introduces students to simple and multiple regression methods
Semester VI
ELECTIVE COURSE 44 EC 1661.4 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
The course intends to familiarize the students with the broad contours of Social Sciences, specifically Economics. The course also aims to create an enthusiasm among students regarding .the origin and evolution of different schools of thought in Economics
EC 1645 Project
As part of the requirements for BA Programme , every student must do a project either individually or as a group under the supervision of a teacher. The project is expected to equip the student to identify an issue or topic and conduct the study in a systematic and scientific way. Students will get the opportunity to apply various tools they have learned and present the report .in a structured manner Guidelines Project work may be done individually or as a group (Maximum 5 students). The topic . work : The project Work shall contain the following .6 An Acknowledgement of the student and declaration certificate of the Supervising . teacher Introduction and Review of literature Methodology Analysis .Conclusions and Suggestions if any .Bibliography Evaluation Indicators .7 % – 10 Introduction and Review of Literature – 20% Methodology – 40% Analysis % – 20 Conclusions and Suggestions if any. – 10% Bibliography. Study Tour A compulsory study tour is recommended as part of the paper entitled Economic growth and Development in the fifth semester. A report of the tour should be submitted to the head of the .Department after the completion of the tour Complementary
I EC 1131 FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMIC THEORY
Course Objective .The main objective is to provide a basic understanding of economic concepts and theories
Complementary III EC 1231 MONEY AND BANKING
Course Objective The course intends to provide a basic understanding about the nature and significance of .money and banking in the functioning of an economy.
Complementary V EC 1331 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND PUBLIC ECONOMICS
Course Objective The course inculcates the students about the significance of public finance in the context of increasing role of Government. It also provides the basic theoretical framework of budgetary .mechanism in India, State activities and various aspects of International Trade
Complementary VII EC 1431 INDIAN ECONOMY SINCE INDEPENDENCE
Course Objective The general objective of the course is to provide basic understanding of the Indian economy and it will familiarises the students about the various concepts of National Income and create awareness about the significance of agriculture, industry and service sector in the Economy