DEPARTEMENT OF ECONOMICS
Establishment: 1966-12-15
Intake Capacity: 60

Courses Offered

BA IN ECONOMICS

Total No. of Teaching Faculty: 6
Total No. of Classrooms with size in sq. meter: 04
Total No. of Laboratories with size in sq. meter: NA
No. of ICT Equipments Available: 5
No. of Books in College Library: 450
No. of Books in Departmental Library: 250
Teaching Plan for All Courses

INTRODUCTION

About the Department
The economics department of the college is one of the oldest departments created in the same year as the college was founded. Since its inception, the Department of Economics has drawn a sizable number of students, and Late S.N.Das, the founder principal of the college had taken a major role in this attractiveness by taking a routine class as he belonged to economics discipline. The department always encourage students to be well versed and familiar with modern teaching learning aids. Students are motivated to contribute to societal enrichment and environmentally friendly behaviour.
Department involves in following activities:
Participation in Blood donation camp
NSS, sports activities
Essay writing & Debate competitions
Involvement in group discussions & seminars
Presentation by students on Union and State budgets every year
Students edit and publish wall Magazine (Economic Mirror) periodically.
Educational tour and visit to various research organizations and educational institutions in the country every year

VISION

Vision:
The department’s endeavour is toward creating a society founded on quality education, the quest for perfection, a secular outlook and yearning for moral values.
Mission:
Mission of the department is to produce an environment that
I. Produce graduate which are competitive globally.
II. Support innate potentiality and all-round development of students
III. Enables the students to take part in Nation Building.
IV. Encourage the students to contribute to the advancement of humanity.
V. Disseminate information beyond academics.
VI. Gives students a sense of the cutting -edge education and foster environmental awareness.

MISSION

Mission:
Mission of the department is to produce an environment that
I. Produce graduate which are competitive globally.
II. Support innate potentiality and all-round development of students
III. Enables the students to take part in Nation Building.
IV. Encourage the students to contribute to the advancement of humanity.
V. Disseminate information beyond academics.
VI. Gives students a sense of the cutting -edge education and foster environmental awareness.

PROGRAMME OUTCOME

Program Outcomes (POs)

“Program Outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know and able to perform or attain by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behavior that students acquire through the programme.” (EAC Manual 2007). Program outcome may be set as follows:
• Knowledge of the subject
• Ability to analyze problems
• Designing new theories or formulating new ideas
• Investigating into real life issues
• Application of modern tools and theories
• Application of knowledge for the development of the society
• Environmental sustainability
• Human values and Ethics
• Individuality and team work/personality development
• Communication Skill
• Life Long Learning/Life skill education
• Plus a minimum of two and a maximum of 4 Program outcomes (These are the Program Specific Outcomes)
Accordingly, we can define the program outcomes of a program as under:
Name of the Program: B.A./ B.Sc in Economics


POs Description:
PO1 Develop competence and adaptability of the students to face global competition

PO2 Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

PO3 Demonstrate the ability to act with informed awareness of concerns, care about equity in national development, and engage in civic life through volunteering

PO4 Contributing towards formation of human values and ethics
understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them

PO5 Providing with the knowledge of environmental sustainability

PO6 Develop the capacity for independent, lifelong learning in the context of socio-technical transformations

PO7 Develop effective communication skill and personality development

PO8 Contributing toward social capital formation

PO9 Develop critical thinking power of the student to handle real life problems

PO10 Development of leadership quality

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

Program Specific Outcomes
• At least two and a maximum of four (Decided by the Department)
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO1 Development of Entrepreneurial skill among students

PSO2 Knowledge of economic and best use of resources.

PSO3 Promotion of self study which enhance the ability to observe accurately and objectively.

COURSE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

In order to identify course outcome, course objectives are addressed keeping in mind different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Course Outcomes (COs)
Paper: ECO-HC-1016: Introductory Microeconomics
The course outcomes are as follows:

CO1 Remember Definition of economics, Economic theories, conditions for optimization,

CO2 Understand Applications of economic laws, market structures

CO3 Apply To enable students to develop real life economic model

CO4 Analyze Use of theoretical knowledge to analyse consumers /producers behaviour

CO5 Evaluate Select appropriate technique for project evaluation/BCA/Shut down costs etc
.
CO6 Create and develop new models, convert real life problems to some economic models and accordingly solve it.

ECO-HC-1026: MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ECONOMICS–I

CO1 This paper is expected to familiarize the students with certain concepts of mathematics like Function, Calculus,
Differential and Difference equation, Matrix and Determinant, etc. which are of enormous use in almost all branches of economics in the changed scenario today.

CO2 This will remove unnecessary panic about mathematics and build up mathematical preparation of the students.

ECO-HC-2016: Introductory Macro Economics
CO1 The main objectives of this course is to introduce the students to the basic concept of Macro economics.

CO2 The students will be able to know the preliminary concept of National Income and related aggregate associated with it, methods of National Income calculation.

CO3 Students will be able to explore the concept of supply of money and demand for money, inflation and its social cost as well as different tools of monetary policy.

CO4 This course will also help the students to know about the different between open economy and closed economy and IS-LM models.

ECO-HC-2026: MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ECONOMICS – II
CO1 This paper is expected to help students in acquiring mathematical skills they need in order to read the less technical literature and so to function properly as economists or as business analysts in the contemporary world.

CO2 This will provide a better formal intuitive insight into the economic problems and promote their understanding in a systematic and consistent form.

ECO-HC-3016: INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
CO1 The course is prepared to provide a sound training in microeconomic theory to formally analyze the behavior of individual agents.

CO2 As students are introduced to quantitative techniques in the previous semesters, the course utilizes the mathematical tools to facilitate understanding of the basic concepts.

CO3 This course highlights on the behaviour of the consumer and the producer and also covers the behaviour of a competitive firm.


ECO-HC-3026: INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS – I
CO1 This course enables students to grasps the basic concepts of Aggregate demand and aggregate Supply along with its practical application.

CO2 The contents in the course cover topics like Inflation, Unemployment and Expectations, which bears a great importance in understanding the macroeconomic scenario of an economy.

CO3 The course exposes the students with the Short run Open economy models and its application in the sphere of International trading sphere.

ECO-HC-3036: STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ECONOMICS
CO1 This paper is expected to introduce the students with the subject Statistics was once known as the science of kings, but now it has gained ground in almost every branch of human knowledge.

CO2 Statistics and its application (covered herein) would enable students to comprehend statistical techniques that can be applied to various economic problems to find solutions.

CO3 Going through the units like probability and probability distribution, students would be made equipped for entering into studying hypothesis testing and inference drawing

ECO-SE-3014: Data collection and Presentation
CO1 It will enable students to understand what is data and how numerous data are collected and how these are used for project and research works.

CO2 It also helps students to present data more explicitly with the use of softwares like Excel, SPSS etc.

CO3 The paper enables to apply fundamental tools for project preparation and how it could be carried on for proper analysis.

CO4 As research and extensions are the integrals of higher education, the paper helps students to understand basics of statistics and its application in research.

ECO-HG-3016: Principles of Macroeconomics I

CO1 This course introduces students to the basic concepts in Macroeconomics.
Macroeconomics deals with the aggregate economy.
CO2 In this course the students are introduced to the definition, measurement of the macroeconomic variables like GDP, consumption, savings, investment and balance of payments.

CO3 The course also discusses various theories of determining GDP in the short run.

ECO-HC-4016: Intermediate Macro Economics 2
CO1 Knowledge of different growth models and technological progress.

CO2 Use the micro-foundations in the macro economics, different consumption hypothesis, investment and demand for money.

CO3 Application of monetary policy and fiscal policy instruments in solving real economic problems like inflation and deflation.

CO4 Concept about classical, neo-classical, Keynesian and neo-keynesian thoughts.

ECO-HC-4026: INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS – II
CO1 The course is designed to make students learn about economic growth with help of various theories.

CO2 In this course, the students are introduced to the concepts and theories of consumption and Investment along with the concept of technical progress.

CO3 It also provides the micro-foundations to the various aggregative concepts used in the previous course.

ECO-HC-4036 Introductory Econometrics
CO1 This paper helps to understand the applied aspects of economic theories with the uses of mathematical statistics and mathematical economics.

CO2 It enables the readers to understand how economic phenomenon is measured and how these can be validated in real world framework.

CO3 Enables prediction and estimation of unknown economic phenomena with known information through regression analysis.

CO4 This paper also highlights various aspects of econometric models under presupposed assumptions and under conditions of violation of assumptions and its consequences and corrections.

ECO-SE-4014: Data Analysis. The course outcome is as follows:
CO1The course enables students to familiar with basic statistical software viz. Excel, SPSS etc.

CO2 Besides manual calculations, through this course students will learn about practical calculations by the use of software.

CO3 Course will introduce students with important data sources and will be trained to use statistical software.

ECO-HG-4016: Principles of Macroeconomics–II
CO1 It analyses various theories of determination of National Income in greater detail. It also introduces students to concept of inflation, its relationship with unemployment and some basic concepts in an open economy.

CO2 This paper helps the student to know the theoretical concept and about application of IS-LM curve in policy making of government.

CO3 This helps the student to know the concept of inflation and the link of it with unemployment during short and long run period of time.

CO4 This part of paper helps the student to understand the conceptual knowledge of balance of payment and calculation of it.

ECO-HC-5016: INDIAN ECONOMY-I

CO1 This course reviews major trends in economic indicators and policy debates in India in the post-Independence period, with particular emphasis on paradigm shifts and turning points. Given the rapid changes taking place in India, the reading list will have to be updated annually.

CO2 This paper deals with topics like demographic trends and issues; education; health and malnutrition

CO3 Students through this paper will get acquaintance with trends and policies in poverty; inequality and unemployment.

CO4 This part of paper impart the knowledge of international comparison of Indian economy with China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Vietnam

ECO-HC-5026: Development Econimics-1
CO1 It helps to know about the alternative conceptions of development and their justification.

CO2 The course proceeds to aggregate models of growth and cross-national comparison of the growth experience that can help evaluate these models.

CO3 The course designed in a way which helps to know about the concept of poverty and inequality and connections between growth and inequalities are explored.

CO4 It enables students to know about the political institutions to growth, the role of the state in economic development and the informational and incentive problems that effect state governance.

ECO-HE-5026: MONEY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS

CO1 This course acquaints students to the theory and functioning of the monetary and financial aspects of the economy.

CO2 The content highlights the organization, structure and role of financial markets and institutions.

CO3 The paper also discusses about interest rates, monetary management and instruments of monetary control.

CO4 The course exposes students with the Financial and banking sector reforms and monetary policy with special reference to Indian Economy.

ECO-HE-5036: PUBLIC FINANCE
CO1 This course is a non-technical overview of government finances with special reference to India

CO2 It will look into the efficiency and equity aspects of taxation of the centre, states and the local governments and the issues of fiscal federalism and decentralization in India.

CO3 The course will be useful for students aiming towards careers in the government sector, policy analysis, business and journalism.


ECO-HC-6016: INDIAN ECONOMY-II
CO1 This course examines sector-specific polices and their impact in shaping trends in key economic indicators in India.

CO2 It highlights major policy debates and evaluates the Indian empirical evidence.

CO3 It gives an idea about the rapid changes taking place in the country.

CO4 It helps the student to know the concept of fiscal Policy, trade and investment policy, financial and monetary policies and labour regulation of India.

CO5 This part of paper deals with the policies and performances of Indian economy and its growth, productivity, agrarian structure and technology, capital formation, trade, pricing and procurement.

ECO-HC-6026: Development Economics-II
CO1 It enables students to know about the demographic concept and their evaluation during the process of development.

CO2 It discusses about the structure of markets and the problems of enforcement experienced in poor countries.

CO3 The course enables students to study about the governance of community and international organizations.

CO4 It discusses about the environment and sustainable development.

CO5 The course reflects on the role of globalization and increased international dependence on the process of development.

ECO-HE-6016: Environmental Economics
CO1 Course designed in a way to give an idea to students that how environmental problems are caused directly and indirectly by economic activities.

CO2 It will enable students to understand how various economic principles are applied to environmental questions and their management through various economic institutions, economic incentives and other instruments and policies.

CO3 Economic implications of Environmental policy are also addressed as well as valuation of environmental quality.

ECO-HE-6026: International Economics
CO1 Introduction about international trade and its scope as well as an overview of world trade.

CO2 Develops a systematic exposition of models of international trade and they provides the basis of international trade and its consequences.

CO3 Concept of tariff and quota and their effects. A comparative study between force trade and protection.

CO4 Concept of different types of exchange rates, international monetary system, gold standard etc.

CO5 An analytical account of the causes and consequences of the rapid expansion of international financial flows and financial crisis.

ECO-1104C: Introductory Economics-I

CO1 The Course introduces the students to the first course in economics from the perspective of individual decision making as consumers, producers and basics of Macroeconomics.

CO2 The students will learn basic principles of Micro and Macro Economics, Market Mechanism and learning the basics of National Income Accounting.

Introductory Economics

CO1 This course aims to develop the simple conceptual frameworks which will enable students to understand and comments upon real economic issues like the basic economic problems, demand, supply, GDP and their inter-linkages and also simple ideas of public finance

CO2 It will also allow them to evaluate economic policies in terms of coherent logical structure.

Basic Elements of Economics

CO1 Understand and critically evaluate the various measures of development

CO2 Use and apply the relevant statistical tools to systematically examine any given economic phenomenon

CO3 Describe and analyse the Indian economy in terms of its income and demographic features

CO4 Understand the functioning of a financial system

CO5 Relate and analyse the current events of the global and national economy

Intermediate Economics

CO1 Develop broad conceptual framework to enable students to understand contents on real economic issues

CO2 Use and apply the concepts like consumer behavior and producer behavior

CO3 Understand the concepts like money, inflation employment and international trade.

MECHANISM FOR CONTINUOUS INTERNAL EVALUATION(CIE)

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE): As an affiliated institution of Gauhati University, evaluation norms of the university are followed by the departments. The university has adopted major reform in evaluation by introducing Credit based grading system from the academic year 2016-17 and the institute has adopted the same. The college has adopted a method of assessing the academic performance of the students on a continuous basis. Continuous assessment in theory subjects:
There shall be 20% marks for internal assessment and 80% marks for end semester examinations.
For internal assessment, the department stipulated the following components as per the guideline of the parent university:
i) Sessional Examinations
ii) Home Assignments/Seminar/Group Discussion
iii) Class Attendance
iv) Laboratory Practical and field work wherever necessary.
The department follows the University\'s guidelines for the aforementioned fixed components, but in addition, as a reformative measure to strengthen the internal assessment and evaluation process, it has established or added the following new components/parameters at its own level.
i) MCQ based Exams
ii) Quiz programme on the respective course
iii) Class tests/on the-spot tests and oral tests.
iv) Viva-voce for Project works.
v) Micro Teaching
vi) Self-assessment by group of students (one group assessing the performance of another group).
vi) Setting of sessional examination question papers following the pattern of end semester examination to the extent possible.