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Tribhuvan university BCA BCA Curriculum Applied Economics

Applied Economics - Syllabus

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Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Applied Economics course () within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's BCA department. Aligned with the BCA Curriculum, this course (CAEC353) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 80 + 20 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.

This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.


Course Description

This course of Applied Economics consists of the introduction to economic theories and application. It consists of theory of demand and supply, theory of consumer's behavior, theory of production, cost and revenue curves, theory of product pricing and factor pricing as well as contemporary macroeconomics like national income accounting, money banking and international trade with reference to Nepal.

Course Objective

This course of Applied Economics aims to enhance understanding of the economic theories and application to develop skills of students in personal and professional decision making related to business, IT and management.

Units

Key Topics

  • Introduction to E-commerce
    IN-1

    Overview of E-commerce and its significance in the digital age.

  • E-business vs E-commerce
    IN-2

    Understanding the differences between E-business and E-commerce.

  • Features of E-commerce
    IN-3

    Key characteristics and benefits of E-commerce.

Key Topics

  • E-payment System
    EL-1

    Overview of electronic payment systems, including their types and applications in e-commerce.

  • Online Credit Card Transaction
    EL-2

    The process and security measures involved in online credit card transactions.

  • Online Stored Value Payment System
    EL-3

    A payment system that stores value electronically, allowing users to make payments online.

  • Digital and Mobile Wallet
    EL-4

    Electronic wallets that store payment information and allow users to make transactions online or through mobile devices.

Key Topics

  • Relational Model Concepts
    TH-1

    This topic covers the fundamental concepts of the relational model, including domains, attributes, tuples, and relations, as well as the characteristics of relations.

  • Relational Model Constraints
    TH-2

    This topic explores the different types of constraints in the relational model, including domain constraints, key constraints, and constraints on null values.

  • Relational Database Schemas
    TH-3

    This topic discusses the concept of relational database schemas, including relational database state, entity integrity, referential integrity, and foreign keys.

  • Update Operations and Transactions
    TH-4

    This topic covers update operations, transactions, and how to deal with constraint violations, including insert, delete, and update operations, as well as restrict, cascade, set null, and set default.

  • Basic Relational Algebra Operations
    TH-5

    This topic introduces basic relational algebra operations, including unary operations (select, project, rename) and binary operations (set theory, Cartesian product, join, and outer join).

  • XML Schema
    TH-6

    Defining the structure and constraints of XML documents using XML Schema.

  • Simple and Complex Types
    TH-7

    Understanding simple and complex data types in XML Schema.

  • XSD Attributes
    TH-8

    Using attributes in XML Schema to provide additional information.

  • Default and Fixed Values
    TH-9

    Specifying default and fixed values for elements and attributes in XML Schema.

Key Topics

  • Nature of Internship
    CO-1

    The internship work should be relevant to the field of computer science and information technology, with a minimum duration of 180 hours or ten weeks.

  • Phases of Internship
    CO-2

    The internship evaluation consists of three phases: Proposal Submission, Mid-Term Submission, and Final Submission.

  • Provision of Supervision
    CO-3

    A regular faculty member of the college is assigned as a supervisor to supervise the students throughout the internship period.

  • Provision of Mentorship
    CO-4

    A regular employee of the intern providing organization is assigned as a mentor to guide the students throughout the internship period.

  • Evaluation Scheme
    CO-5

    The evaluation scheme consists of Proposal Defense, Midterm, and Final Defense, with a total of 200 marks.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Matrices
    MA-1

    This topic introduces the concept of matrices, including their definition, notation, and basic operations. It lays the foundation for further study of matrices and their applications.

  • Types of Matrices
    MA-2

    This topic covers the different types of matrices, including square matrices, diagonal matrices, identity matrices, and zero matrices. It explains their properties and characteristics.

  • Equality of Matrices
    MA-3

    This topic defines and explains the concept of equality of matrices, including the conditions for two matrices to be equal and the rules for comparing matrices.

  • Algebra of Matrices
    MA-4

    This topic covers the basic algebraic operations of matrices, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and scalar multiplication. It explains the rules and properties of these operations.

Key Topics

  • Circular Flow of Income and Expenditure
    NA-1

    Understanding the circular flow of income and expenditure in different economic sectors, including two, three, and four sector economies.

  • Concepts of National Income
    NA-2

    Exploring the different concepts of national income, including GDP, NDP, GNP, NNP, national income at factor cost, personal income, disposable personal income, and per capita income.

  • Real and Nominal GDP
    NA-3

    Distinguishing between real and nominal GDP, and understanding the importance of the GDP deflator.

  • Computation of National Income
    NA-4

    Learning the three methods of computing national income: Product, Income, and Expenditure methods, with practical application using Excel.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to E-Governance Models
    MO-1

    Overview of E-Governance models and their significance in digital governance.

  • Broadcasting / Wider Dissemination Model
    MO-2

    A model of E-Governance that focuses on disseminating information to citizens through various channels.

  • Critical Flow Model
    MO-3

    A model that emphasizes the critical flow of information and services between government and citizens.

  • Comparative Analysis Model
    MO-4

    A model that involves comparative analysis of different E-Governance initiatives and their outcomes.

  • Mobilization and Lobbying Model
    MO-5

    A model that focuses on mobilizing citizens and lobbying for their rights through E-Governance initiatives.

Lab works

Practical Works

Excel or other relevant statistical software should be used to compute numerical exercise.