Calumet College of St. Joseph

SYLLABUS FOR PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II

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Term: Spring, (022) (January 6 – April 26, 2003)

Course Number: BUS 211a

Instructor: Professor James Fattore

Office: Room #525

Office Phone: (219) 473-4291

E-mail: jfattore@ccsj.edu

Office Hours:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:30a – 10:30a 1:40p – 3:00p	9:30a – 10:30a 1:40p – 3:00p	By Apt	9:30a – 10:30a 1:40p – 3:00p	9:30a – 10:30a 1:40p – 3:00p

Course Time: Tuesdays and Fridays 12:10 – 1:40p Room: 208

Course Description: This course serves as an introduction to microeconomics. It includes such topics as the theory of consumer demand, economics of the firm, price theory, market structures, the pricing and employment of resources, and income distribution. Microeconomics theory is applied to various fields including labor market, welfare, economic development, and international economics at the discretion of the instructor.

Prerequisite: MTH 160 (or equivalent) concurrent registration, or consent of program director.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

1. Understand the range of approaches to economic theory. Goals include illustrating the usefulness of economic analysis and the development of the skills of economic reasoning.

2. Understand economic principles essential to understanding the basic economizing problem, specific economic issues and policy alternatives for dealing with them.

Management Program Goals: The Management Program offers a B.S., an A.S., and a Certificate in Management. The Management Program is designed to help students develop skills, knowledge, and values related to becoming competent managers and successful candidates for entry into graduate school.

Management Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will:

1. Demonstrate master of the theories, principles and practices of management and have developed the ability to use qualitative, quantitative and information technology tools for effective decision-making;

2. Be able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner;

3. Have developed a general understanding and appreciation of the role of business and management in the local, national, and world economies;

4. Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in Management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

Textbooks: Economics, 15^th edition 2002, By: McConnell & Brue, McGraw-Hill

Assessment:

Exams (four exams) 70% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 30% of grade

100% of grade

Class Policy for Assignments:

1. Title of periodical and date

2. Name of author, if any

3. Summary of high points

4. Critical evaluation

A to A-	100-90
B+ to A-	89-80
C+ to C-	79-70
D+ to D-	69-60
F	Below 60

Grading Scale:

Class Policy on Attendance:

1. Attendance is taken each class period.

2. Students are permitted to miss the equivalent of six (6) classroom contact hours without questions.

3. The missing of the seventh (7) contact hour elicits a warning to the student that any more absences may result in the lowering of the final grade by at least one letter grade, and/or the student will be required to complete an additional assignment (s) for the course of study.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices:

q When class begins all electronic devices are to be turned off or made silent.

NOTE: CAPS, HATS AND BANDANAS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS UNLESS MEDICAL REASONS WARRANT SUCH WEAR. NO EATING IN CLASS.

Course Outline:

1/7 – 1/10	Chapter 20
1/14 – 1/17	Chapters 21-22
1/21 – 1/24	Chapter 23
1/28 – 1/31	Chapter 24	Periodical Report
2/04 – 2/07	Chapter 25	Test I: Chapters 20-24
2/11 – 2/14	Chapters 26-27
2/18 – 2/21	Chapters 28-29	Periodical Report
2/25 – 2/28	Chapters 30-31	Test II: Chapters 25-29
3/4 – 3/07	Chapters 32-33
3/11 – 3/14	Chapters 34-35	Test III: Chapters 30-34
3/18 – 3/21	Chapters 36-37
3/25 – 3/28	Chapter 38
3/01 – 4/04	Chapter 39	Periodical Report
4/8 – 4/11	Chapter 40	Test IV: Chapters 35-40
4/14 – 4/26	Final Exam Week
*NOTE: Test dates will be announced one week in advance.

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2002/2003)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

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