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SYLLABUS FOR PRINCIPLES
OF ECONOMICS II
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Term: Spring, 2003-2004 (032)
Course Number: ECN 211-X
Instructor: Terry Ferrari
Office: Classroom before class or as arranged
Office Phone: 312-322-5479 or 800-333-0894,
extension 5479
E-mail: Terry.R.Ferrari@chi.frb.org
Office
Hours: One hour before class or as
arranged
Instructor
Background: B.A., English, Augustana (IL) College; M.B.A., Accounting, Loyola
University Chicago. 1976 – 1981: Ford
Motor Company; 1981 – 1982: G.D. Searle Pharmaceuticals; 1982 – Present:
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Course Time: 7:00 – 10:00
Course
Description: Introduce students to a range of microeconomic theories and
concepts.
Prerequisites: See CCSJ course catalogue.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in
this course will: 1) identify and understand the workings of product and
resource markets; 2) analyze government and current economic problems; 3)
develop an awareness of world economic issues; 4) apply economic analysis; and
5) understand the theories behind economic reasoning.
Textbooks: Economic
Principles, Problems, and Policies, 15th Edition (2002) by
McConnell and Brue
Learning Strategies:
Students
are expected to attend classes and participate in class discussions. Weekly written homework assignments are to
be completed. A special module will
take place on February 5 that will allow the class some hands-on experience
with one of the key principles.
Assessment: Students will be required to take six
short answer/essay tests and submit a short written project. Tests will be weighted based on length and
class performance. The project will
reflect an average of the tests taken. Extra credit exercises are available.
Class Policy
for Assignments: Students are
expected to complete all assigned tasks.
Class Policy on
Attendance: Students are
expected to attend classes. If
possible, absences should be discussed in advance. If absences are not anticipated, students should contact the
instructor for make-up work.
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices: Out of respect for other
students, please mute cell phones. If
it is absolutely necessary to conduct a conversation or follow up on a page,
please leave the room to do so.
Course Outline:
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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Jan 15 |
Chapters
20-21: Demand/Supply and Consumers |
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Jan 22 |
Chapters
22-23: Production Costs and Pure Competition |
Jan 29 |
Chapter 24:
Pure Monopoly TEST on
Chapters 20 - 22 |
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Feb 05 |
Chapter
25: Monopolistic Competition and
Oligopoly |
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Feb 12 |
Chapters
26-27: Technology and Resource
Demands |
Feb 19 |
Chapter
28: Wages TEST on Chapters 23 - 26 |
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Feb 26 |
Chapters
29-30: Rents and Interest; Government
and Market Failure |
Mar 04 |
Chapter
31: Public Choice and Taxation TEST on
Chapters 27 - 29 |
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Mar 11 |
Chapters
32-33: Antitrust and Agriculture |
Mar 18 |
Chapter
34: Income Inequality and
Poverty TEST
on Chapters 30 - 33 |
Mar 25 |
Chapters
35-36: Labor Markets and Health Care PROJECT DUE |
Apr 01 |
Chapter
37: International Trade TEST on Chapters 34 - 36 |
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Apr 08 * |
No class –
Maundy Thursday |
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Apr 15 * |
Chapters
38-39: Exchange Rates and Economics
of Developing Countries |
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Apr 22 |
TEST on
Chapters 37 - 39 |
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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