SYLLABUS FOR PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II

Course Number: ECN211A

Instructor: Mr. James Fattore

Office: Room # 525

Office Phone: 219-473-4291

E-mail: jfattore@ccsj.edu

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: Tuesday, Friday 12:10-1:40 P.M.

Course Description: This course serves as an introduction to micro-economics. 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. Micro-economics theory is applied to various fields including labor market, welfare, economic development, and international economics at the discretion of the instructor.

Prerequisites: MTH 160 (or equivalent), ECO 210, or consent of program director.

Textbooks: ECONOMICS, 14^th Edition, 1999

By: McConnell & Brue, McGraw-Hill

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.

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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).

1. Attendance is taken each class period.

1. Students are permitted to miss the equivalent of six (6) classroom contact hours without any questions.
2. 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.

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 case reports will not be accepted after the date due.
3. Only unsatisfactory case solutions are returned.
4. Cases must be TYPED or WRITTEN IN INK on 8 1/2 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.

Management Program Goals: The Management Program offers a B.S., A.S., and a Certificate in Management. 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 schools.

Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will:

1. Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management and the ability to

apply qualitative and quantitative 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,

Students in this course will:

Understand economic principles essential to understanding the basic economizing problem, specific economics issues, and policy alternatives available for dealing with them.

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

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

A: 100-92 A-: B+: B: 91-80 B-: C+:

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

1. Title of periodical and date
2. Name of author, if any
3. Summary of high points
4. Critical evaluation

01/11-01/14 Chapter 20

01/18-01/21 Chapters 21 & 22

01/25-01/28 Chapter 23 Periodical Report

02/01-02/04 Chapter 24

02/08-02/11 Chapter 25 Test I – Chapters 20-25

02/15-02/18 Chapters 26 & 27

02/22-02/25 Chapters 28 & 29 Periodical Report

02/29-03/03 Chapters 30 & 31 Test II – Chapters 25-29

03/07-03/10 Chapters 32 & 33

03/14-03/17 Chapters 34 & 35

03/21-03/24 Chapters 36 & 37 Test III – Chapters 30-34

03/28-03/31 Chapter 38

04/04-04/07 Chapter 39

04/11 Chapter 40 Periodical Report

04/13 FINAL EXAM Chapters 35-40

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