SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL ECONOMICS

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Term: Fall, 2003-2004 (031) (September 2 – December 12)

Course Number: ECN 150a

Instructor: Professor James Fattore

Office: Room #525

Office Phone: (219) 473-4291

E-mail: jfattore@ccsj.edu

Office Hours:

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

Course Time: Tuesdays and Fridays 10:30a – 12:00noon Room: 208

Course Description: This course introduces a range of approaches to economic theory. The basic principles of both microeconomics, and macroeconomics are covered, together with alternative approaches to economic analysis and policy.

Note: Students may not receive credit for both ECN 150 and ECN 210. ECN 150 does not fulfill the prerequisite requirements for ECN 211.

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.

Textbooks: Understanding Economics Today, 7th edition, Edited by: Walton & Wykoff, Irwin, 2001

Assessment:

Exams (four exams) 70% of grade

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

100% of grade

Class Policy for Assignments:

1. Students will be expected to bring their case solutions to the class discussions.

Reading assignments should be completed before attendance in class.

2. Written assignments will not be accepted after the date due.

3. Only unsatisfactory case solutions will be returned.

4. Cases must be TYPED or WRITTEN IN INK on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper.

Typed cases must be double-spaced and typed only on one side of the paper.

5. Books for a book report should be approved by the instructor.

6. Although office hours are posted, the instructor will be available for individual or group counseling at ANYTIME upon request.

7. If for any reason you decide to withdraw from the course, write a letter of explanation to the Registrar so that a “W” and not an “F” will appear on your school records.

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:

9/2 – 9/5	Chapter 1
9/9 – 9/12	Chapter 2
9/16 – 9/19	Chapter 3	Periodical Report
9/23 – 9/26	Chapter 4	Test I: Chapters 1-4
9/30 – 10/3	Chapter 5
10/7 – 10/10	Chapter 6	Periodical Report
10/14 – 10/17	Chapter 7
10/21 – 10/24	Chapters 8-9	Test II: Chapters 5-8
10/28 – 10/31	Chapters 10-11
11/4 – 11/7	Chapters 12-13	Test III: Chapters 9-12
11/11 – 11/14	Chapters 14-15	Periodical Report
11/18 – 11/21	Chapters 16-17
11/25 – 11/28	Chapters 18-19	Test IV: Chapters 13-16
12/2 – 12/5	Chapter 20	Periodical Report
12/8 – 12/13	Final Exam Week	Test V: Chapters 17-20
*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.

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

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. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal 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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