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OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE SYLLABUS IN

ES6 – Engineering Economics
Date: August 07, 2023

I. School 1st Semester, SY 2023-2024

Year/Semester
II. University Vision: A globally-recognized green research University committed to excellent service to the nation.
Mission: Foster excellence, holistic and inclusive education attuned to the demands of a diverse world towards the formation
of productive and value-laden lives.
Goal: Uphold the tradition of excellence in instruction, research, extension and production geared towards a strong
academe-industry interface for societal development.
Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Excellence, Commitment
Institutional Outcomes:
A. A Professional who is morally upright, socially responsible and globally employable
B. A Leader and Innovator who inspires others and is committed to social transformation and national
development
C. An Environmental Advocate committed to research, extension and production initiatives
III. College/Campus College of Engineering and Architecture/Main Campus
IV. Program/Degree Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
V. Program Outcomes The students of the program shall have the ability to:
A. apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems; P
B. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; P
C. design a system, component, or process to meet the desired needs within realistic constraints in accordance I
with standards;
D. identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems; P
E. communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large; I
F. understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal P
context;
G. use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice; D

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H. know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to P
manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment; (CMO 92, 2017, Sec. 6.2.d and 6.2.I)
I. understand at least one field of civil engineering practice P
J. participate in the generation of new knowledge through research, extension and development projects; D
K. support local, regional and national development plans along with education, environment, socio-economic, I
health, gender and development, science and technology; and
L. preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage. I
I – Introduced P – Practiced D – Demonstrated
VI. Course Code/Title ES6 – Engineering Economics
VII. Course Description This course is designed for undergraduate engineering students with emphasis on the major concepts and techniques of
engineering economic analysis that are needed in the decision-making process. This course includes the concepts of the time
value of money and equivalence; basic economic study methods; analysis of alternatives using net present value and internal
rate of return, depreciation, taxes, and inflation; decisions under certainty; decisions recognizing risk; and decisions admitting
uncertainty.
VIII. Course Credit 3 units
IX. Prerequisite 2nd Year Standing
X. Contact Hours 3 hours per week (54 hours/semester)
XI. Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students shall be able to:
Cos Description A B C D E F G H I J K L
Understand the basic concepts and terminology used
CO1 2 2 2 3 3 2
in engineering economics.
Apply the concepts of cash flows, time value of money
CO2 in evaluation of investments and projects in real-life 3 1 1 3 2 2 3 3
scenarios.
Identify the impacts of depreciation, inflation, taxation
CO3 and other economic factors on feasibility of real-life 2 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 1
projects.
Apply suitable engineering economy techniques and
CO4 1 2 2 3 2 2 3 1 2
major principles of economic analysis for decision

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making among alternative courses of action in

engineering.
Understand the different techniques and methods of
CO5 2 2 1 2 2 3 2
sensitivity analysis and expected-value decisions.
Recognize the economic impact of engineering
CO6 solutions to choose the most financially prudent 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2
decisions in everyday life.
1 – CO has minor contribution to PO 2 – CO has moderate contribution to the PO 3 – CO has major contribution to the PO

XII. Course Outline/Learning Plan

Textbooks/ Teaching and Instructional Time
Desired Learning Course Content/ Assessment
Pos Cos References Learning Activities Resources/ Table
Outcomes Subject Matter Tasks
(TLAs) Materials (Hours)
A 1 At the end of the chapter, A - Introduction to Blank, L. T. & • Face to Face • Individual • Learning 7.5
B 6 the student shall be able Engineering Tarquin, A. Class – Lecture and Activities Module
C to: Economics (2019). Enginee Discussion • Group • Laptop,
D 1. Discuss the basic 1. Introduction ring Economy • Learning Exercises Activities Projectors
E concepts and 2. The Rational (8th Edition). (Individual or Group) • Recitation and
F principles of Decision-Making Boston: Whiteboard
G Engineering Process McGraw-Hill • Activity/
H Economy 3. Economic Decisions Publishing. Workbook
I 2. Familiarize with the and Predicting the
J Rational Decision- Future
Making Process and 4. Business Organization
its application. 5. Law of Supply and
3. Familiarize with the Demand
different types of
Newnan, D. G.
et al. (2019).

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business organization 6. Economic Engineering

in the industry. Environment and Economic
4. Discuss the Market Structures Analysis (12th
advantages/disadvant Edition). New
ages of business York: Oxford
organization. University
5. Understand and Press.
apply fundamental
concepts and use the
terminology of
engineering
economics.
A 1 At the end of the chapter, B – The Cost of Money Blank, L. T. & • Face to Face • Individual • Learning 9
B 2 the student shall be able and Time Value Tarquin, A. Class – Lecture and Activities Module
C to: Equivalence (2019). Discussion • Group • Laptop,
D
1. Define the effect of
1. Interest: The Cost of • Learning Exercises Activities Projectors
F
time and interest in
Money (Individual or Group) • Recitation and
G 2. Cash Flow Diagram Whiteboard
the value of money.
H
2. Define the concept
3. Simple Interest Newnan, D. G. • Activity/
I
of cash flow.
4. Compound Interest et al. (2019). • Workbook
5. Continuous
3. Draw a cash flow
Compounding Interest
diagram.
6. Nominal and Effective
4. Familiarize with the
Annual Interest Rates
different types of
7. Inflation
interest.
5. Familiarize with the
different type of
factors affecting
time value
equivalence

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6. Understand the
concept of inflation
and its effect to our
economy.

A 1 At the end of the chapter, C – Annuity, Uniform Blank, L. T. & • Face to Face • Individual • Learning 9
B 2 the student shall be able Gradient Series and Tarquin, A. Class – Lecture and Activities Module
C to: Bonds (2019). Discussion • Group • Laptop,
D
1. Familiarize with the
1. Ordinary Annuity • Learning Exercises Activities Projectors
F
different types of
2. Deferred Annuity (Individual or Group) • Recitation and
G 3. Annuity Due Whiteboard
annuities as well as its
H
applications.
4. Perpetuity Newnan, D. G. • Activity/
I
2. Familiarize with the
5. Continuous et al. (2019). • Workbook
Compounding
different terminologies
Annuity
used in annuity.
6. Uniform Gradient
3. Define the difference
Series
of nominal and
7. Bonds
effective annual
interest rates.

MID-TERM EXAMINATION 1.5

TOTAL 27

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Textbooks/ Teaching and Instructional Time

Desired Learning Course Content/ Assessment
Pos COs References Learning Activities Resources/ Table
Outcomes Subject Matter Tasks
(TLAs) Materials (Hours)
A 4 At the end of the chapter, D – Methods of Blank, L. T. & • Face to Face • Individual • Learning Module 10.5
B 6 the student shall be able Depreciation Tarquin, A. Class – Lecture and Activities • Laptop,
C to: 1. Straight Line Method (2019). Discussion • Group Projectors and
D
1. Discuss the basic
2. Sinking Fund • Learning Exercises Activities Whiteboard
F
concepts and
Method (Individual or Group) • Recitation • Activity/
G
applications of
3. Declining Balance • Workbook
H Method Newnan, D. G.
depreciation methods.
I 4. Double Declining et al. (2019).
2. Understand the impact
J Balance Method
on profits by using
5. Sum-of-Year’s Digit
different depreciation
Method
methods.
A 4 At the end of the chapter, E – Breakeven and Blank, L. T. & • Face to Face • Individual • Learning Module 6
B 6 the student shall be able Payback Analysis Tarquin, A. Class – Lecture and Activities • Laptop,
C to: 1. Concept of (2019). Discussion • Group Projectors and
D
1. Discuss the basic
Breakeven Analysis • Learning Exercises Activities Whiteboard
F
concepts and
2. Breakeven Analysis (Individual or Group) • Recitation • Activity/
G
applications of
Problems • Workbook
H 3. Payback Analysis Newnan, D. G.
breakeven analysis.
I et al. (2019).
2. Construct a breakeven
J
analysis graph.

A 4 At the end of the chapter, F – Comparison of Blank, L. T. & • Face to Face • Individual • Learning Module 9
B 5 the student shall be able Alternatives Tarquin, A. Class – Lecture and Activities • Laptop,
C to: 1. Present Worth (2019). Discussion • Group Projectors and
D
1. Analyze the criteria
Method • Learning Exercises Activities Whiteboard
F
needed in decision
2. Annual Cost Method (Individual or Group) • Recitation • Activity/

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G making using different 3. Capitalized Cost • Workbook

H alternatives Method Newnan, D. G.
I comparison. 4. Rate of Return et al. (2019).
J 2. Evaluate different (ROR) Method
products, scenario, 5. Benefit / Cost Ratio
and investment Analysis
options in terms of
economic stability and
profitability.
FINAL EXAMINATION 1.5
TOTAL 27

XIII. Suggested A. Panneerselvam, R. (2014). Engineering Economics. New Dehli, India: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Readings and B. Sullivan, W. G., Wicks, E. M., & Koelling, C. P. (2015). Engineering Economy. London, United Kingdom: Pearson
References Publishing.
C. Chadderton, R. A. (2015). Purposeful Engineering Economics. New York, United States: Springer Publishing.
D. Park, C. S. (2015). Fundamentals of Engineering Economics. New York, United States: Springer Publishing.
E. Cassimatis, P. (2013). A Concise Introduction to Engineering Economics. London, United Kingdom: Routledge Publishing.
XIV. Course A. Long Quizzes
Requirements B. Individual /Group Exercises
C. Midterm Examination/Final Examination
D. Class Attendance
XV. Course Policies A. Students with reasonable absences from the class either face-to-face or online classes will be given consideration for the missed
quizzes/examinations upon presentation of duly signed excuse letter.
B. Students who incurred more than 20% of the required number of hours shall be dropped from the rolls.
C. Submission of projects (hard and soft copies) shall be on or before the due date and through the platform agreed upon by the
students and the faculty. Late submission will earn a grade of 3.0. Failure of students to submit the given requirements or
inadequate submissions shall marked INC.
D. Cheating and plagiarism are strictly prohibited. Students caught doing these acts shall be dealt with in accordance with the
provisions in the Student Handbook.

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E. Cell phone use during face-to-face classes strictly prohibited specially during major exams.
F. Wearing of appropriate or decent clothing and ID shall be implemented during classes.
G. Students are always required to bring their Vaccination Card in school premises.
XVI. Grading System
(Per Board Mid-Term Examination 30%
Resolution No. 3, Quizzes 30%
4,& 5, S. 2016) Performance 40%
TOTAL 100%

Final Examination 30%

Quizzes 30%
Performance 40%
TOTAL 100%
Distribution of Weight for the Overall/Final Grade
Mid-Term Grade 50%
Tentative 50%
XVII. Consultation
8am - 12pm – Wednesday / Faculty Office, College of Engineering and Architecture
Time/Venue

Prepared by:

ENGR. KARL KENNETH S. ARAOJO

Instructor 1
Date: ___________________

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Reviewed by: Approved:

ENGR. RICHMONILYN A. SALVADOR ENGR. PEDRO R. ARCILLA JR.

Department Chairperson Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture
Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________

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