ECONOMICS 100 Online Jose L. Esteban
Tentative Course Syllabus
ONLINE COURSES: Require lots of self-discipline and time management. Check these links: http://www.webct.com/oriented/ViewContent?contentID=876620&communityID=866&categoryID=-1&sIndex=0
http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/StudentProfile.asp
It has been shown that the most successful online students tend to share the following characteristics:
Self-motivation/self-starter
Good organization and time-management skills
Somewhat familiar with computers and the Internet
Resourceful and actively seek answers and solutions to questions and problems
TEXT: Essentials of Economics by S. Brue and C McConnell. Study Guide for thetextbook is recommended. The software we use at Palomar is called Blackboard. Online classes info: http://www.palomar.edu/pconline/howitworks/ you must also enroll in Aplia (aplia.com)
OBJECTIVES: Introduction to basic economics theory with an emphasis on how economics affects our daily lives.
TEACHING METHOD: Each week you will read the assigned textbook chapters listed below, and then carefully read the material in the Assignments section of Blackboard for week 1, 2, and so on. You will also need to complete the coursework assignments listed in Aplia. There will be online quizzes almost weekly! You must check your email and the Discussion Board in Blackboard at least three times per week since assignments will be sent and/or posted often. Interaction online with other students enrolled and with me will be a major source of information for all of us. You must participate in these weekly sessions as part of your grade.
OFFICE HOURS: On campus M 11-12 and TTH 9-11am or by appointment. Office location: P17-D Phone: 744-1150 extension 2421 e-mail: mailto: Economics Department extension - 2412. Time management
OUTLINE
WEEK 1 / Economics and Choices / Read Chapter 12 / Market System / Read Chapter 2
3 / Supply and Demand / Read Chapter 3 / QUIZ NO. 1
WEEK 4 / Elasticities Tutorial / Read Chapter 4
5 / Market failure / Read Chapter 5
6 / Profits $$$$$$ Unit Total Costs / Read Chapter 6 / TEST NO. 1
WEEK 7 / Perfect Competition / Read Chapter 7
8 / Monopoly / Read Chapter 8
9 / Imperfect Competition / Read Chapter 9 / QUIZ NO. 2
WEEK 10 / Labor Markets & Poverty / Read Chapter 10 & 11
11 / Unemployment and inflation / Read Chapter 12
12 / Aggregate Supply & Demand / Read Chapter 13 / TEST NO. 2
13 / Fiscal Policy and National Debt / Read Chapter 14
WEEK 14 / Money and Banking / Read Chapter 15
15 / Monetary Policy / Read Chapter 16 / QUIZ NO. 3
16 / International Trade / Read Chapter 18
WEEK 17 / FINAL EXAM / December 14-18
GRADING POLICY
TWO TESTS / 200 points10 CHAPTER QUIZZES / 200 Points
3 LONG QUIZZES - 50 POINTS EACH / 150 points
VARIOUS PROJECTS AND APLIA / 250 points
FINAL TEST / 150 points
TOTAL / 950 points
Notes: All tests are cumulative and are made up of multiple choice and/or essay questions. No make-ups are possible unless an emergency occurs. If you have a problem, please see me or call me. Homework assignments will be randomly collected via email for extra points.
· Drop deadline is October 14th, after this date AUTOMATIC F!
To get a grade of A/Credit you need 90% of the total points
· To get a grade of B/Credit you need 80% of the total points
· To get a grade of C/Credit you need 70% of the total points
· To get a grade of D/No Credit you need 60% of the total points
· To get a grade of F/No Credit you would be under 60% of the points
SUGGESTIONS
To do well in class I suggest you do the following:
a) Finish your reading assignment before going to Blackboard and take notes about the information you gather. You will discover that you needto read the material over a couple of times before it makes sense. Go to Assignments and do the homework listed, post any questions you may have under that chapter and check your answers with the ones posted. Go to aplia.com and do the homework - post questions in Blackboard.
b) Make sure you post questions in the Discussion Board about the material in the book or homework you do not understand. Bring up current events for discussion. Economics is a very current topic.
c) Your class participation on the Discussion Board is CRITICAL!
d) You are in this class because you chose to be here. Make it a rewarding and interesting experience for you. Economics is a challenging subject, and by the same token, an interesting one. In order for you to learn, you will have to work at it. HAVE FUN!!!