SYLLABUS FOR  -  Principles of Economics II

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Term:                    Spring 2006 

Course Number: ECN 211A

Instructor:           Wanda Foster, Assistant Professor

                                Program Director, Healthcare Management  

Office:                   Room 512

Office Phone:     1(219) 473-4266

E-mail:                 wfoster@ccsj.edu

Office Hours:     Mondays; 9 – 2

                                Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 9 - Noon

                                Fridays; 2 - 4 

 

Instructor Background:

                Education-            M.B.A., DePaul University

                                                B.S. - Biology, Purdue University

 

                Certifications -      American Society of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Faculty Member

                                               

                Experience -         Director, Healthcare Management Program, Calumet College

                                                Twenty years of experience in clinical healthcare and healthcare management.

                                                Research interests; the transition of clinicians into managers

 

Course Time:     Tuesdays and Fridays; 12:10 – 1:40 p.m.

 

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 the labor market, welfare, economic development, and international economics at the discretion of the instructor.

 

“We are to provide an atmosphere of God’s love by the way we walk, talk, and treat each other.  This is a vital part of our mission as a Christian college.”  (Brother Gabriel, 4/98)

 

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

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

 

1.                   Students will 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.                   Students will 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 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 the mastery of theories, principles and practices of management and have developed the ability to use qualitative 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, particular questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

 

Textbooks:  Economics, 16th Ed., 2005, McConnell & Brue, McGraw-Hill, www.mcconnell16.com.

 

Assessment:

 

Exams (4)                                                             60% of grade

Quizzes  (10)                                                        10% of grade

Assignments (5)                                                   10% of grade

Participation                                                         20% of grade

 

Grading Scale:

 

Grade

Points

A

100-92

A-

91-90

B+

89-88

B

87-82

B-

81-80

C+

79-78

C

77-72

C-

71-70

D+

69-68

D

67-62

D-

61-60

F

59 and below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Policy on Assignments:

1.       Late assignments may only be accepted with the consent of the instructor.

2.       Format for periodic reports:

a.       Title and date of periodic

b.       Name of author

c.       Summary of major issues

d.       Critical evaluation

 

 

 

 

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.       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 Tardiness:

Students need to be prepared to begin class on time and remain for the duration.  Tardiness and early releases impair learning and causes distractions to other students and the instructor.  Discuss unusual circumstances with the instructor.

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices:

Due to the disruptive nature of electronic devices, it is requested that they be deactivated or silenced during class.  When class begins, all electronic devices are to be turned off or made silent.

 

Course Outline:

                                                                                               

Class Dates:      

Topics/Assignments:

Week 1:        Tues, Jan. 10, 2006

                      Fri.,   Jan. 13

Review, Chapter 20

Chapter 20, Indiana Article

Week 2:        Tues,  Jan. 17

                      Fri.     Jan. 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 3:        Tues:  Jan. 24

                      Fri.     Jan. 27

Chapter 23, Website Assignment (20 pts)

Chapter 23, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 4:        Tues. Jan. 31

                      Fri.    Feb.  3

Chapter 24, Periodical report (20 pts)

Chapter 24, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 5:       Tues. Feb.   7

                     Fri.    Feb. 10

Chapter 25, Test 1 - Review

Test 1(Chaps. 20 - 24, 100 pts)

Week 6:       Tues. Feb. 14

                     Fri.    Feb. 17

Review Test 1, Chapter 26

Chapter 27, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 7:       Tues. Feb. 20

                     Fri.    Feb. 23

Chapter 28, Periodical report (20 pts)

Chapter 29, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 8:       Tues. Feb. 28

                     Fri.    Mar.  3

Chapter 30, Test 2 – Review

Test 2 (Chaps. 25 – 29, 100 pts)

Week 9:       Tues. Mar.  7

                     Fri.    Mar.10

Review Test 2, Chapter 31

Chapter 32, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 10:     Tues. Mar. 14

                     Fri.    Mar. 17

Chapter 33, Periodical report (20 pts)

Chapter 34, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 11:     Tues. Mar. 21

                     Fri.    Mar. 24

Chapter 35, Test 3 – Review

Test 3 (Chaps. 30 – 34, 100 pts)

Week 12:     Tues. Mar. 28

                     Fri.    Mar. 31

Review Test 3, Chapter 36

Chapter 37, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 13:     Tues. Apr.  4

                     Fri.    Apr.  7

Chapter 38, Periodical report (20 pts)

Chapter 39, Quiz (10 pts)

Week 14:     Tues. Apr. 11

Chapter 40, Test 4 - Review

Week 15:      Final Exam Week

Test 4 (100 pts)

Extra credit due

 

 

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 more can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.  All papers more than five (5) pages in length will be required to be submitted electronically and will be screened.

 

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).  Guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.

  

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

Please refer to the Student Handbook for the withdrawal policy.  After the last day for class changes has passed, 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 of faxed to the College number, 1(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).