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Economic Valuation
Readings
Techniques to Value Environmental Resources
Basic Concepts of Economic Valuation
Environmental Valuation, Techniques and Applications
Estimating the Cost of Environmental Degradation
Nonmarket Valuation Techniques
Lectures
Lecture 1: Introduction
Lecture 2: Economy vs. Environment
Lecture 3: Analytical Tools
Lecture 4: Externalities
Lecture 5: Economic Efficiency
Lecture 6: Environmental Quality
Lecture 7: Techniques of Valuation
Note: Midterm Examination will be on January 25, 2009 at 2:30-5:30 pm.
Presentation of results of economic valuation study will be on March 22 (Sunday), 2009 at 2:30-5:30pm.
ADVANCED AQUATIC ECOLOGY
Module 1. Basic Concepts
Module 2. Aquatic Ecosystems and Services
Module 3. Influence of Geology and Meteorology in Aquatic Ecosystems
Module 4. Characteristics of Aquatic Ecosystems
Module 5. Special Communities
Module 6. Disturbances to Aquatic Ecosystems
Natural (Ecological Variability, Reproductive Threats)
Anthropogenic (Agricultural Impacts, Climate Change, Atmospheric Impacts, Metals/Mining)
Module 7. Assessment of Aquatic Ecosystem Health
Module 8. Restoration of Degraded Aquatic Ecosystems
Module 9. Mercury Contamination of Aquatic Ecosystem
Module 10. Copper Mining in Balabac
Module 11. Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines: How much spillover do we need?
Module 12. Aquatic Ecosystem Assessment Protocols
Reef Assessment and Macroalgae
Note: Updates were made on the original outline.
Midterm Examination will cover Topics 1-6. Midterm will be on January 24, 2009 at 2:30-5:30 pm.
Final Examination will cover Topics 7-12. The exam will be on March 21, 2009 (Saturday) at 2:30-5:30 pm.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND COMPUTERS
Topic I. Foundations of Management Information Systems
Overview and definition of MIS
Types of information systems (also see categories here)
Computer-based Information Systems
Topic II. Information as a Resource
The need for information by management
The importance and uses of information
Evolution of information system
Topic III. Systems Theory
The importance of feedback and control in management
Topic IV. Information Systems in the Organization
Information processing theories
Dominant Theories on human information processing
Information management in organizations
Topic V. Hardware Used in Management Information Systems
Topic VI. The Internal Workings of the Computer
Computer parts and how they work
Importance of operating systems
Topic VII. Role of Softwares in Information Systems
Understanding software: systems software and applications
Topic VIII. Communication of Data
Communication networks and the internet
Topic IX. Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
Definition of Transaction Processing System and its features
Transaction processing systems compared to other information systems (see illustration of hierarchical relationship)
Some examples of transaction processing systems
Computerized physician order systems
Transaction processing systems and the internet
Topic X. Management Information Systems (MIS)
Personal information management system
Workgroup and Local Area Network
Forms of communication in the organization
Topic XI. Office Information Systems
Definition and purpose of office information system
Workflow defined and case studies (follow the links in the case studies)
Topic XII. Expert Systems
Definition and purpose of expert system
Characteristics of expert systems
The importance of expert systems (follow the content links)
Topic XIII. Decision Support Systems
Definition and purpose of decision-support systems
How computers are used in decision-making and ethical concerns
Characteristics of decision-support systems
Important Dates to Remember
December 6 and 13* - The Computer, Its Parts and Function (Hands-on Activity)
* I will be out on official travel from December 11-13; just keep posted for updates if I can make it back to PSU after the trip.
January 10 - Hands-on activity (The Computer and Its Function) with the 2nd batch of students who were unable to attend the December 6 activity.
January 31 - Modelling software lecture/demonstration
NOTE:
- Please note minor revisions in topic outline. The information provide in the links and materials contained herein are just 'leads' for the student to do more intensive study. The student is therefore advised to read relevant materials (related to links) under particular topics in the outline.
- Midterm Examination coverage will be from Topics I-VI. This will be given on January 24, 2009 at 5:30-8:30 pm.
- Final Examination coverage will be from Topics VII-XIII. The exam will be on March 22 (Sunday), 2009 at 5:30-8:30 pm.
- Presentation of self-devised information system will be on March 14. 2009 (Saturday) starting at 5:30-8:30pm and on March 18 (Wednesday) at 5:30 to 8:30 pm (for those who cannot make it on March 14). Description of the information system must be submitted after the presentation.