SYLLABUS FOR INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ECONOMICS

 

Term: Fall, 1999 (991) August 30 – December 11, 1999

Course Number: ECN 150 – Introduction to General Economics

Instructor: Professor James Fattore

Office: Room #525

Office Phone: (219) 473-4291

E-mail: jfattore@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: (optional)

Office Hours:

M T W R F

9:30-10:30 9:30-10:30 By Apt 9:30-10:30 9:30-10:30

1:45-2:45 1:45-2:45 1:45-2:45 1:45-2:45

Course Time: Monday and Thursday 12:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

Course Description:

This course introduces a range of approaches to economic theory. The basic principles of both micro-economics, as well as macro-economics are covered, together with alternative approaches to economic analysis.

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

Prerequisites:

None

Textbooks: Understanding Economics Today – 6th Edition

By Walton & Wykoff, Irwin, 1997

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.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines 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. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

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).

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

      3. without any 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.

General Conduct of Course:

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

Reading assignments should be completed before attendance in class.
    1. Written case reports will not be accepted after the date due.
    2. Only unsatisfactory case solutions are returned.
    3. 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.
    4. Books for a book report should be approved by the instructor.
    5. Although office hours are posted, the instructor will be available for individual or group counseling at ANYTIME upon request.
    6. 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.

Course Objectives:

Students in this course will:

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.

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 70 % of grade

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

 

Grading Scale:

A: 92-100 A-: B+: B: 80-89 B-: C+:

C: 70-79 C-: D+: D: 60-69 D-: F: Below 60

Class Assignments:

Class Date Topic-Assignment

08/30-09/02 Chapter 1

09/06-09/09 Chapter 2

09/13-09/16 Chapter 3 Periodical Report

09/20-09/23 Chapter 4 Test I – Chapters 1-4

09/27-09/30 Chapter 5

10/04-10/07 Chapter 6 Periodical Report

10/11-10/14 Chapter 7

10/18-10/21 Chapters 8&9 Test II – Chapters 5-8

10/25-10/28 Chapters 10&11

11/01-11/04 Chapters 12&13 Test III – Chapters 9-12

11/08-11/11 Chapters 14&15

11/15-11/18 Chapters 16&17

11/22-11/25 Chapters 18&19 Test IV – Chapters 13-16

11/29-12/02 Chapter 20 Periodical Report

12/06-12/11 FINAL EXAM Test V – Chapters 17-20

*NOTE: Test dates will be announced one week in advance.

Test I Chapters 1-4 Test III Chapters 9-12

Test II Chapters 5-8 Test IV Chapters 13-16 Test V Chapters 17-20

 

 

 

 

 

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