SYLLABUS
AND COURSE SCHEDULES
COURSE NAME: Econ
20 Introductory Economics
INSTRUCTOR:
Martha
Stuffler,
Instructor Webpage:
http://faculty.ivc.edu/mstuffler
Online Video
Orientation:
http://faculty.ivc.edu/mstuffler/orientation
Instructor Email:
mstuffler@ivc.edu or mstuffler@sbcglobal.net
(please put your last name and your course, Intro or Econ 20, in the
“Subject” line of your email)
Office Telephone:
(949) 451-5759
Office:
B262A
(Upstairs in the B200 Building, in the faculty offices near the elevator)
Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursdays
Wednesdays
No office hours during the summer term
IVC home page with
access to MySite: http://www.ivc.edu
IVC Campus Map:
http://www.ivc.edu/maps/pages/campus_map.aspx
NOTE:
2009 semester
Course Sites: http://www.coursecompass.com
and http://www.myeconlab.com
Pearson Education
Technical Support: For quickest response
call 1-800-677-6337
(Monday–Friday
Web
site: http://247.support.pearsoned.com/
Email: http://247.support.pearsoned.com/email/index.asp
Pearson
Education Tutor Services:
At no cost for MyEconLab CourseCompass users, one-to-
one
tutoring with up to 3 contacts per evening, call 1-800-877-3016
or
visit
http://www.prenhall.com/tutorcenter/economicstutorcenter/
COURSE
IDs and COURSE SCHEDULES: (Scroll to the end of this document
to view your
course
schedule)
Fall 16 week—stufflerXXXXX
Spring 16 week--stufflerXXXXX
Fall 12 week—stufflerXXXXX
Spring 8 week—stufflerXXXXX
Fall 8 week—stuffler82082
Summer 12 week—stufflerXXXXX
SYLLABUS CONTENTS:
(Click on the links
below to go to a specific topic)
Getting
Started and Orientation
My
name is Martha Stuffler and I will be your instructor for this course. I
am very excited to have the opportunity to use the Internet to teach this class.
While I spent many years in the private sector, I have been teaching since 1989
and online since 2005 and have personally completed eight online courses so I
understand the challenges of an online course.
If you wish to read my biography, it is on my webpage which also contains
articles related to economic issues and other online resources.
In
order to best meet the varied needs of online students, my course design allows
you to work at your own pace and provides much flexibility.
There are two important course deadlines, one for quizzes and one for
exams. These deadlines are discussed
in this syllabus and shown in your course schedule which are the last pages of
this syllabus.
Online
learning requires dedication, motivation, independent learning and time
management skills. The best advice
that I can give to ensure your success is to keep up with the recommended
course schedule which are the last pages of this syllabus.
I wish you a rewarding and successful online course experience.
The
following is a list of basic requirements you need in order to be successful in
this online course. In addition to the items listed below, you should be
familiar with using the Internet, and retrieving and sending email documents.
You should also have a working knowledge of your computer’s basic operating
system.
Textbook:
For Fall 2009: Survey
of Economics,
3rd
Edition by O’Sullivan, Sheffrin, and Perez, 2008,
published by Prentice Hall.
For Spring 2010: Survey of Economics,
4th
Edition by O’Sullivan, Sheffrin, and Perez, 2010,
published by Prentice Hall.
Access to MyEconLab in
Course Compass (MEL-CC):
If you purchase a new textbook from the IVC Bookstore, it will include an
access code for MEL-CC. Although
you only use your access code for the initial registration,
please keep your access code handy in case you need to reference it again.
Redeeming the access code gives you unlimited use of the resources
that contain the reading materials and the interactive multimedia components
required for this course. If the
textbook you purchase, does not come with the MEL-CC access code, then you may
purchase access to MEL-CC online directly from Pearson Education.
You
may purchase a new textbook with the MyEconLab-Course Compass (MEL-CC) access
code at the IVC bookstore in-person or online at www.ivc.edu/bookstore.
If you purchase a used copy of the textbook, you will need to purchase
the MEL-CC access online directly from Pearson Education at
http://myeconlab.com.
There are many options for purchasing the textbook and access from the
IVC Bookstore or directly at http://myeconlab.com/awtitles/index.shtml
from Pearson Education. Given the
high cost of textbooks, I have listed some of these options below with their
approximate prices effective
MEL-CC
access (available online at www.myeconlab.com)
= $45
MEL-CC
access and eText (available online at www.myeconlab.com)
= $80
MEL-CC
access, eText and traditional textbook (www.ivc.edu/bookstore
or
www.myeconlab.com) = $140
This course
requires you to have access to MEL-CC and the textbook--electronic or printed
version is fine. The eText is the
same as the printed textbook. If you
purchase a new test from the IVC Bookstore you should be able to resell that
textbook at a discounted price. Please
do not email to ask me which option you should purchase, the choice is yours.
Calculator:
You will need a basic non-programmable calculator for this course.
Computer:
You may use any computer
capable of accessing the Internet.
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Click
on Browser
Check to
make sure that you have the required components for the course.
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You
will need the PowerPoint Viewer, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader which
you may install from this site. You
do not need the TestGen Plug-in. |
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Click
on System
Requirements or the link on the first page of the Browser Check to
review what you need. |
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Internet
connection:
Cable/DSL, T1, or other high-speed for multimedia content; 56k modem
(minimum) for tutorials, homework, and testing |
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Memory:
64 MB RAM minimum |
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Monitor
resolution:
1024 x 768 |
On
This course, designed for non-economic and
non-business majors, provides a survey of both micro and macroeconomic
principles and provides a foundation for Economics 1 and 2. Microeconomic
areas of emphasis include scarcity, markets, supply and demand, industrial
organization, and marginal analysis used for decision making by individuals and
firms. Macroeconomic areas of
emphasis include national income accounts, money and monetary policy, economics
stabilization policies, economics growth, and international trade and finance.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1.
Define the economic problem of scarcity and explain how it relates to the
concepts of choice and maximization.
2.
Read, analyze and interpret economic graphical models.
3.
Use supply and demand model for price and quantity determination in a
market system.
4.
Apply marginal analysis to the decision-making process of individuals and
firms in both perfectly competitive and imperfectly competitive markets.
5.
Define, describe and evaluate the effects of fiscal policies on the
economy using the aggregate demand/aggregate supply model.
6.
Examine the role of international trade based on comparative advantage on
the domestic economy.
7.
Describe the process of money creation and ways in which monetary policy
affects the economy.
8.
Measure and identify the determinants of economic growth.
9.
Develop an awareness of economics as it relates to every day life.
Classes
start on the first Monday of the semester or term. For course purposes,
each week will begin on Monday at
On-campus
Exam 1
100
points
On-campus
Exam 2
100
points
Six
Online Quizzes:
Online Quiz 1 13 points
Online
Quiz 2 22 points
Online Quiz 3 15 points
Online Quiz 4 16 points
Online Quiz 5 19 points
Online Quiz 6 15 points
100 points
Total
Points 300
points = 100.00%
At
any point during the course, you may calculate your overall percentage earned by
taking the total points you have earned to date divided by the sum of the total
possible points for those quizzes and/or tests you have completed.
Your
final course grade is based on the percent you earn of the 300 total points.
A (90% or higher)
B (80% but less than 90%)
C
(70% but less than 80%)
D
(60% but less than 70%)
F
(Less than 60% or for cases of academic dishonesty)
If
you are one or two points, not percent, away from the next higher letter grade,
you will earn that higher letter grade. Students
taking this class for Credit/No Credit should receive 70% or more of the total
possible points to obtain credit for the class.
The
instructor retains graded materials for 90 days after grades have been posted.
If you wish to review these materials, you must contact the instructor before
this date.
Each
exam will contain about 10 points of extra credit.
Do not ask me which question(s) are for extra credit, they are no
specific extra credit questions. There
will just be at least 110 possible points on each exam.
You are to answer all questions on each exam.
Please do not email me to ask me for more extra credit or for another
assignment to do for extra points. There
will be no other extra credit or extra assignments given.
The
total points you earn on each exam will include these extra credit points and
your points on MyEconLab will show the total points you earn out of about 110
possible points. Please to do not
email and ask me if your score included the extra credit points; they are
included. You must do your best work
on the six online quizzes and the two on-campus exams because they are the only
sources of points for this course.
There
will be six online quizzes with each typically covering the two preceding
chapters which may be accessed using the Online Quizzes link in CourseCompass.
The course schedule shows the recommended completion date for each quiz.
In preparation for the first exam, you should complete the first 3 online
quizzes prior to taking that first exam. You
may use your books and notes for these online quizzes.
These quizzes are not timed to allow you all the time you need to earn
the highest possible points. Make
sure to allow plenty of time for each one of the online quizzes, because these
scores represent 1/3 of your course grade. You
are allowed only one attempt at each quiz and must finish each quiz once you
have started.
All
online quiz questions come from the Study Plan.
If you have successfully completed these the Study Plan, you should do
very well on the online graded quizzes. Completing
the Study Plan prior to the online quizzes will also give you experience using
the Graphing Tools. Make sure you
are skilled with the Graphing Tools before you attempt a graded online quiz.
Follow the graphing instructions carefully and use the tools in the order
given in the instructions. You must
be very precise with these Graphing Tools to earn the online quiz points.
CAUTION:
Although the quiz questions are shown one at a time, please be aware that
you may backtrack to a previous question or skip forward to the next question by
using the scroll bar at the bottom of the quiz. Do not use the back button
on your browser, or you will be locked out of the quiz.
Your quizzes are automatically scored and you will be able to view your
grade immediately upon completion.
Once
you have completed an online quiz, you may review your results by clicking on
MyEconLab Scores, then click review for the appropriate quiz.
You should review your results to learn areas that require more study and
to double check the computer scoring. If
you feel that you did the graphs
correctly and completed the instructions in the correct order, but were scored
incorrectly, please email me with the specific question numbers that you would
like me to recheck. I will do so and
make any necessary adjustments.
While
you may complete the online quizzes whenever you wish, all online quizzes
must be completed no later than the course deadline. This deadline is
given in the course schedule and you will be reminded about this deadline often
in course announcements. There
are no exceptions to this course deadline for any reason.
You
are cautioned not to wait until the last few minutes on the deadline date
because there are many unforeseen events that may prevent you from finishing by
the required deadline causing you to lose valuable points. These
unforeseen events range from power failures, to Course Compass system locking
you out of the quiz, to failure of your computer or software. Please try
to keep on schedule to gain the benefit from these assessments and to avoid
getting behind in the course.
You
are on your honor to take each online quiz by yourself and keep the quiz
information to yourself. Sharing online quiz information with other
individuals is considered cheating and could cause you to fail the class.
Exams
are application-oriented and in-depth and may use multiple choice, short-answer,
essay, and graphical analysis based on textbook material and if assigned,
outside readings. You will not be able to use your books or notes for
these exams, but exam reviews outline key concepts to be tested and
describe essay question(s), if any.
There
are two exams for this course which must be completed on-campus.
You will have two opportunities to complete each exam.
Your course schedule shows these dates, times and the classroom that will
be used for the exams.
You
must bring a photo ID, a Scantron form 882, a calculator, a number two pencil
and an eraser to each exam. If you do not show a picture ID, you will not
be allowed to complete the exam.
I
do not give make-up exams for any reason. However, if you cannot come to
campus or do not wish to complete the exams on the dates and times shown on the
course schedule, I am happy to provide an alternative.
You
may use the
If
you complete an exam at the
You
may choose to complete your two exams on the regularly schedules dates shown on
your course schedule or at the
1. Announcements
are used to communicate general updates, assignments, changes and due
dates for assignments, quizzes and
exams.
2. Browser
Check will make sure you have the correct version of the required components for
the course.
3.
Economic News contains news about current economic events which you may
wish to read.
4.
Email instructor allows you to send me an email.
5.
Exam Reviews outline key concepts to be tested and describe essay
questions, if any.
6.
MyEconLab Scores allow you to check your points to date in the course and
review your
online quizzes.
7.
Online Quizzes links you to your graded quizzes in MyEconLab.
8.
Student Blog allows you to post a message and communicate with your
classmates.
9.
complimentary access to Pearson
Tutor Services, Study Help, Graphing Tools to create your
own graphs, and MyEconLab Help
Guide.
10.
Study Plan links you to MyEconLab Chapter Problems, Review Quizzes,
Sample Tests and
and Online Quizzes.
11.
Syllabus with Course Schedule on the last page(s).
12.
Textbook Resources contain Multimedia Library to review chapter
animations and videos; Notetaker
which has printable PowerPoint lectures; Chapter Summary; electronic Study Guide
with many practice exercises; Economics in the News; and if you purchased, the
eText with the complete chapter of the textbook online.
Refer to the Course Schedule for the assigned chapter, click on
Textbook Resources, and then the specific folder for that chapter to access the
online learning resources for that chapter. The
assignment for each chapter is the same.
1.
Preview the chapter by reading the Chapter Summary, and then read the
assigned chapter from the eText or from your printed copy of the text. You
should also go through the Power Point slide presentation in Notetaker for your
chapter. This may be done, at your
discretion, either before or after you read the chapter.
2.
As you go through the chapter, you should click on the Study Plan, then
the chapter to complete the Study Plan exercises for each section of the
chapter. The Study Plan items cover
the most important topics in the chapter. Make sure that you understand these
concepts. Check your answers to see
where you need more study. It is
important that you become comfortable with these questions because economics is
application-oriented, not merely memorization.
It is also critical that you have practice with the graphing tools using
them in the order shown in the instructions, and that you are able to use them
with precision so that you do not lose points on the graded online quizzes.
Note: the eStudy Guide also presents learning objectives, applications
and problems, some
of which are quite challenging to
help you master the course material. I consider your
use of the eStudy Guide optional,
but it is recommended if you want more practice.
3.
After you have read the chapter and completed the Study Plan, you should
review the additional problems at the end of the chapter that were not available
in the Study Plan. At the end of
every chapter, there are exercises for each section.
I recommend that you look over those problems to reinforce your learning.
Answers for those questions may be accessed from Textbook Resources, then
click on Solutions Manual.
4.
Now you are ready to complete the Sample Test for the chapter.
Click on Study Plan, then sample test at the top of the page.
There is a sample test for each chapter to give you practice applying the
concepts. For the most challenging chapters, there are two sample tests to help
you prepare for your graded assessments. You
will receive immediate feedback as you complete these sample tests. Your sample
test result will highlight any areas you need to review. When you are able to
complete the sample test with at least 75% accuracy, you are ready to move on to
the next chapter.
5.
You have six graded online quizzes to complete for this course with about
two chapters per quiz. Make sure to check the Course Schedule (last pages of
your course syllabus) so that you know the recommended dates for each online
quiz. When assigned, from CourseCompass, click on Online Quizzes and complete
each online quiz in a timely manner as shown on the Course Schedule. After
completion of each quiz, review your results to determine where you may need
more study to prepare for the exams.
6. If you have
questions about the course, the Student Blog is a good place to post those
questions and discuss course material with your classmates. The Student Blog is
accessed by clicking Student Blog then you may start a new thread to post your
item. This process allows you
to communicate with classmates as you would in a traditional classroom
environment.
You may also contact Pearson Tutor Services up to
three times per evening. To
register, call toll free 1-800-877-3016 or click
on
Remember, you are expected to login to the course at a minimum of
twice per week. Online courses move swiftly and if you miss too many days, you
may find yourself lost. Please try to keep up with the weekly assignments and
complete the online quizzes by the recommended date.
To
succeed in this course, you should complete these steps:
1.
Login to coursecompass.com often (a minimum of twice a week), read any
announcements posted by me and review the course schedule for the assigned
material for that week. If you have
not logged in recently, click on View All to read any announcements you may have
missed.
2.
Pick out specific days and times that you can schedule time to study.
Try not to rely on a computer at work where you might not be able to
consistently login during business hours.
3.
Read the Chapter Summary to gain the overall concepts under review,
review the Power Point slides, then read each chapter section utilizing graphs
and analytical tools, and review terms. Carefully
look at each graph and each illustration to reinforce concepts presented.
Complete the Study Plan as you go through the chapter.
It is important that you read through each discussion before you attempt
the Study Plan.
4.
If you are having difficulties with the material, go to the Student Blog
and post a question for your classmates. Remember to check back to the
Blog to review responses to your question.
5.
Another option if you are having difficulties with the material is to
contact Pearson Education Tutor Center to get one-to-one
tutoring in economics at no cost for MEL-CC users.
You can register using either the Access Code you used to register for
the course or your login name and password. Once you register, you can contact
the tutor center up to three times per evening. To
register, call toll free 1-800-877-3016 or click
on
6.
When you are confident that you understand the material, complete the
sample test in MyEconLab for the assigned chapter. Your sample test result
will highlight any areas you need to review. When you are able to complete
the sample tests with at least 75% accuracy, you are ready to move on to the
next chapter.
7.
When assigned, click on Online Quizzes and complete each Online Quiz in a
timely manner as shown on the Course Schedule.
After completion of the quiz, review your results to determine where you
may need more study to prepare for the exams.
8.
Before each on-campus exam, go through the exam review to make sure you
emphasize the material that will be on your exam and to prepare for essay
question(s). The first exam
typically contains at least one essay question.
9.
Be patient! It takes time and
practice to master economic principles. You will find this course material
demanding and challenging to learn regardless if it is taught in a traditional
classroom or in the distance education modality.
10.
Remember, even though you are not driving to campus to take this course, you
still need to dedicate at least the same amount of time required in a
traditional classroom setting. For
a three unit 16 week course, you should expect to put in an average of 9 hours
per week. For a 3 unit 8 week online
course, you should expect to put in an average of 18 hours per week.
For a 3 unit 12 week online course, you should expect to put in an
average of 13.5 hours per week. Or
course, the advantage you have with an online course is that you can schedule
your time to meet your needs.
If
you follow the steps shown in this syllabus and complete the course material by
the dates shown on the course schedule, you should have a successful experience
taking this online course. Online courses are very different from
face-to-face (traditional) classes. Students who are successful in taking
online courses are highly organized, self-motivated and excellent time managers
who are able to stay on schedule and are able to catch up if they get behind.
Getting
Started and Orientation
Before
you can get started, we need to get some basics out of the way. I am
listing the steps that you need to complete below.
1.
Learn how to access MySite from the
Then enter your PIN number. This number was either assigned to you
or you picked the number when you registered. If the number was assigned,
it will be the last four digits of your social security number. If you
picked the number, only you will know it.
If you have forgotten your number, you will have to personally contact
Admissions and Records to get your PIN. It may require that you to come to
campus with picture identification.
2.
Take a tour of MySite that will familiarize you with the MySite
interface.
3.
Verify your
4.
Forward your
5.
Click on Video
Orientation or go to my webpage, click on online courses, then video
orientation, watch the video orientation and complete the 8 steps shown at the
end of the video (these steps are listed here).
6.
Use your access code to register for MyEconLab Course Compass for your
online course or purchase access online (See Registering for MyEconLab in Course
Compass below).
7.
Enter your course at www.coursecompass.com
and run the Browser Check and check the system requirements.
These installations will ensure that the MyEconLab contents will run
properly on your computer. Tour your
course by clicking on the links shown on the left side of your course to become
familiar with your course design at www.coursecompass.com.
8.
Send me an email to let me know that you understand the course
requirements, have completed the steps to get started and are able to login to
the course.
Registering
for MyEconLab in CourseCompass:
To
access your course, you will need to complete a one-time registration and
enrollment process, after which you’ll be able to access your course for the
rest of the semester.
If
you purchased a new textbook, it may have come with an access code that you can
use to register. If you do not have an access code, you can purchase access
online with a major credit card.
To
register for your online course, you will need to have the following information
on hand:
1.
MyEconLab Access Code, if you have one
2.
Your Course ID (shown on the first page of this syllabus)
3.
Valid email address
1.
Go to www.coursecompass.com
2.
Click on Register as a Student
3.
Follow the simple online instructions—you will either register with the
access code or purchase access with a major credit card. You
must register using the same name as shown on your official IVC student records.
4.
After you have registered and enrolled, you will be ready to login to
your MyEconLab CourseCompass economics course.
1.
Go to www.coursecompass.com
and click the Log In button for returning users.
2.
Enter the Login name and Password you created during registration.
3.
You will be taken to your My CourseCompass page which lists any courses
you are taking.
4.
Click my name (Stuffler, like muffler) to begin using your online course.
If
you have trouble registering or logging in, contact Pearson Education Customer
Technical Support. You will
typically get a faster result from a telephone call rather than an email.
Phone: 1-800-677-6337 Staff are available to troubleshoot
your technical issue during
these hours
(Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET; Sundays
to12:00 a.m. ET).
Web site: http://247.support.pearsoned.com/
Email: http://247.support.pearsoned.com/email/index.asp
Online
etiquette is extremely important. We must show respect to one another at
all times. Rudeness and disrespect will not be tolerated in this course.
Please recognize that communication is rather “flat” online where we cannot
see and hear each other. So be cautious when using sarcasm or negative
statements. Familiarize yourself with “smileys” or other online icons
that show emotion, so that you lessen the risk of offending the person with whom
you are trying to communicate. Whenever possible, give constructive
criticism and treat others the way you would like to be treated.
The communications within this class should stay within it. Like
any class, we are a community and we need to treat each other with respect.
Given
that you have made an informed choice to enroll for this course, you should
allocate adequate time each week for reading the course materials, working with
the online resources, and completing the online quizzes. You will be
responsible for keeping up to date with all assignments and assessments.
You should be respectful of your fellow students and your instructor at all
times. Online courses take at least as much time to complete successfully
as traditional courses so please plan accordingly. Recall, for a three
unit 16 week course, you should expect to put in an average of 9 hours per week.
For a 3 unit 8 week course, you should expect to put in an average of 18
hours per week. For a 3 unit 12 week
course, you should expect to put in an average of 13.5 hours per week.
Remember,
you are solely responsible for the completion of the course requirements.
Each assignment, computer activity, quiz and exam is your task to complete in a
responsible and timely manner.
The instructor does not drop students from the course. If you decide to
drop the course, it is your responsibility to drop the course through Admissions
and Records. Deadlines for dropping courses are shown in the class
schedule. Any student who does not complete the course and does not drop
the course will earn the grade of "F".
Other
than the two on-campus exams, there are no live class discussions scheduled for
this course. However, I will be available during my office hours. Please
refer to the first page of this syllabus for times and methods for contacting
me.
As
your instructor, I will give you the respect that I ask you to give to me and
the other members of this class. I
will follow the course schedule as shown in this syllabus. If any changes
are required I will announce them well in advance to give you time to adjust.
I will do my best to help you be successful in this course.
You can count on my availability during office hours, and you have the
right to expect prompt responses to your questions, comments, and requests. I
try to check my email at least once a day, but remember I am busy teaching on
campus on Tuesdays and Thursday. I
will grade your work with accuracy and in a timely manner.
I will double check the exam scoring for any erasures to ensure the
accuracy of your exam score. If
there is a highly missed question, I will dump that question and give each
student credit for an extra correct question (regardless whether or not they
missed the dumped question). After
an exam, I will post your score ASAP to your MyEconLab grade record.
In this distance learning course, you will receive at least the same
attention and care you would find in a traditional class.
Honesty
and integrity are very important in higher education. This standard
pertains to what is created as well as, to what is spoken or written. To
claim to have created something that is not entirely your own work is a
violation of academic and personal integrity.
Cheating is the unauthorized giving or receiving of information in
examinations, quizzes, assignments or other exercises. If someone else
takes online quizzes in your name, this is also considered cheating and will
result in the student earning an “F” in the course and the instructor filing
a report with the Dean of Students. Students
should read and understand this syllabus, the criteria for Academic Dishonesty
discussed here, and review the Student Code of Conduct in the IVC class
schedule.
If
you can't connect to the Internet, call your Internet service provider.
If
your computer crashes, either call the computer manufacturer or the business
from whom you bought the computer.
Contact
Pearson Education Customer Technical Support for problems registering or logging
in, accessing your course, or for any other system problems.
You will typically get a faster result from a telephone call rather than
an email.
Phone: 1-800-677-6337 Staff are available
to troubleshoot your technical issue during these hours (Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET; Sundays 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. ET).
Web site: http://247.support.pearsoned.com/
Email: http://247.support.pearsoned.com/email/index.asp
If
you cannot login and participate in class because of technical problems for over
48 hours, please email me.
This
course requires you to have a computer, an Internet service provider and
Internet access. If for any reason you lose the use of any of these
resources, it is your responsibility to find another source so that you are able
to complete the requirements of this course. If it should become
necessary,
Good
luck and have a great experience
in
your online economics course!
Fall 2009 2nd 8 Week Introductory Economics Course Schedule*
|
Date/Week |
Quiz
or Exam |
Assignment |
|
October
19 |
|
Read
Syllabus, watch video orientation, and complete the 8 steps to get
started Chapter
1: What is Economics? and
APPENDIX |
|
October
22 |
|
Chapter
2: The Key Principles of
Economics |
|
October
25 |
√ |
ONLINE
QUIZ 1: Chapters 1 and 2 |
|
October
26 |
|
Chapter
3: Demand, Supply and Market
Equilibrium |
|
October
29 |
|
Chapter
5: Production, Technology
and Cost |
|
November
1 |
√ |
ONLINE
QUIZ 2: Chapters 3 and 5 |
|
November
2 |
|
Chapter
6: Perfect Competition
(Sections
6.5, 6.6 and 6.7 are optional) |
|
November
5 |
|
Chapter
7: Monopoly and Price
Discrimination |
|
November
8 |
√ |
ONLINE
QUIZ 3: Chapters 6 and 7 |
|
November
9 |
|
Chapter
8: Market Entry,
Monopolistic Competition, and Oligopoly |
|
November
13, Friday and November 14, Saturday |
√ |
ON
CAMPUS EXAM 1: Chapters 1-3
and 5-8 |
|
November
16 |
|
Chapter
11: Measuring a Nation’s
Production and Income |
|
November
19 |
|
Chapter 12: Unemployment
and Inflation |
|
November
22 |
√ |
ONLINE
QUIZ 4: Chapters 11 and 12 |
|
November
23 |
|
Chapter
13: Why Do Economies Grow? |
|
November
25 |
|
Chapter 14: Aggregate
Demand and Aggregate Supply |
|
November
29 |
√ |
ONLINE
QUIZ 5: Chapters 13 and 14 |
|
November
30 |
|
Chapter 15: Fiscal
Policy |
|
December
3 |
|
Chapter 16: Money
and the Banking System |
|
December
6 |
√ |
ONLINE
QUIZ 6: Chapters 15 and 16 |
|
December
7 |
|
Chapter 18: International
Trade and Finance |
|
DECEMBER
10 QUIZ
DEADLINE |
√ |
ONLINE
QUIZZES 1 THROUGH 6 MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY NO LATER THAN NO
EXCEPTIONS FOR ANY REASON |
|
December
11 Friday and December 12, Saturday |
√ |
ON
CAMPUS EXAM 2: Chapters 11-16, and 18 |
|
December
12 EXAM
DEADLINE |
√ |
BOTH ON-CAMPUS EXAMS MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY NO
LATER THAN NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ANY REASON |
*
Instructor reserves the right to modify or change any item on the
course syllabus or this
schedule to satisfy the class needs.
√
Important assessment dates.