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SYLLABUS FOR PRINCIPLES
OF ECONOMICS I
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Term:
Fall 2005 (051)
Course Number: ECN 210-X
Instructor:
Terry Ferrari
Office:
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,
Course Time:
Course Description: Introduce students to a range of macroeconomic theories and
concepts, such as national and world aggregates, money and banking, and
problems and controversies. Illustrate
the usefulness of economic analysis and the development of economic reasoning.
Prerequisites: See CCSJ
course catalogue.
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will: 1) define basic economic laws and
principles; 2) understand the role of business and government in the national
and world economies; 3) understand the theories behind economic reasoning; 4)
develop an awareness of world economic issues; and 5) apply these concepts to
situations that require economic analysis.
Textbooks: Economic Principles, Problems,
and Policies, 16th Edition (2005) by
McConnell and Brue
Learning Strategies: Students are expected to stay current with reading assignments and
participate in class discussions. Weekly
written homework assignments are to be completed. Students are encouraged to bring to class
articles from the current media that are relevant to class topics.
Assessment: Students will
be required to take six short answer/essay tests. Tests will be weighted based on length and
class performance. Extra credit
exercises are available.
Class Policy for
Assignments: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Any problems meeting these deadlines should
be discussed with the instructor so that alternative arrangements can be made.
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
as soon as possible 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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Sep 01 |
Chapter 1: Introductory Material |
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Sep 08 |
Chapters 2 - 3: Economizing Problems and Markets |
Sep 15 |
Chapters 4 - 5: The Market System and the |
Sep 22 |
No class |
Sep 29
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Chapters 6 - 7: The U. S.
Economy and Measuring Outputs |
Oct 06 |
Chapter 8: Unemployment
and Inflation TEST on
Chapters 4 - 6 |
Oct 13
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Chapters 9 - 10: Economic
Relationships and Aggregate Expenditures |
Oct 20 |
Chapter 11: Aggregate
Demand and Supply TEST on Chapters 7
- 9 |
Oct 27
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Chapters 12 - 13: Fiscal
Policy; The Federal Reserve |
Nov 03 |
Chapters 13 - 14: The Fed and Money Creation TEST on Chapters 10 – 12 |
Nov 10
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Chapters 15 - 16:
Monetary Policy and Aggregate Supply |
Nov 17 |
Chapter 17: Economic Growth, Deficits/Surpluses TEST on Chapters 13 - 15 |
Nov 24
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No class – Thanksgiving Day |
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Dec 01 |
Chapters 18 - 19: Public
Debt and Theory and Policy Disputes |
Dec 08 |
TEST on Chapters 16 - 19 |
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Citation Guidelines:
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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
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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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