ECONOMICS (ECON) 101: Principles of Economics: Macro

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1 COURSE NUMBER: ECONOMICS (ECON) 101: Principles of Economics: Macro Fall 2017 Instructor: Heather Micelli MEETING TIME: Mondays and Wednesdays: 12:45 pm - 2:10 pm ROOM NUMBER: MD TEXT: Principles of Macroeconomics. McConnell, Brue, and Flynn (earlier editions are acceptable) CONTACT INFORMATION Please feel free to me with any questions you may have at hmicelli@palomar.edu. Please be sure to include your name and which class you are in when you send the . CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: Descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the economy of the United States. Emphasizes national income, problems of inflation and unemployment, the role of government, specifically fiscal and monetary policies, money and banking, economic growth, and analysis of global issues. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the course the student will: Critically examine the economic significance in real-world applications. Organize and analyze data in graphs and exhibit understanding of the relationships of variables in writing. Recognize and articulate the connections between politics and the economy. Use theories of Comparative Advantage to evaluate global trade. PARTICIPATION Participation in this course is expected. Students should be prepared to work as part of a group in class, participate in discussions, and present material to the class. HOMEWORK Homework will consist of on-line, multiple-choice assignments for each topic that is covered in class. Students will be able to complete each assignment twice to maximize chances of success (the highest score from the two attempts will be recorded in the gradebook). The assignments are intended to prepare students for the exams, so every effort should be made to completely understand each question. Each assignment will be due by midnight on the date listed on the class schedule.

2 QUIZZES There will be weekly in-class quizzes to ensure students don t fall behind on the material. PROJECTS Students will be assigned a short project for each of the first several chapters we cover in class. The projects will vary depending on the topic being covered, but are meant to reinforce the ideas discussed in class and provide students with the opportunity to do some basic research to increase their understanding. I ask that students use PowerPoint to prepare short presentations of their projects. PowerPoint is available on campus, so please be sure to make time to complete your work on campus if you do not have access to PowerPoint at home. EXAMS There will be 2 tests and a final in this class. The tests will consist of short answer questions and problems. The dates of the exams and the chapters that will be covered on each are listed on the class schedule. All exams are required and no make-up exams will be given. If a test is missed, the weight for the test will be added to the final exam. **Bring a calculator to class on exam days CELL PHONE CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED! CANVAS I will be using Canvas to post information and grades for this class. Please check your grades regularly. Talk to me before or after class if you need help with Canvas. GRADES Coursework will be assigned the following percentages: Assessment Percentage In-Class Work 15% Homework 10% Projects 5% Quizzes 20% Test 1 15% Test 2 15% Final 20% Total 100% INCOMPLETE GRADE Students seeking an Incomplete grade must consult with me no later than the week prior to finals. Incompletes will only be considered for unforeseeable, emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term, and only upon agreement of conditions for completing coursework. PASS/NO PASS GRADING OPTION (for graded classes) You have the option to choose Pass/No Pass grading for this class. If you choose this option, you must submit a Petition for Pass/No Pass to Admissions & Records. This option for grading is nonreversible once selected. The petition form is available online, or from Admissions & Records. Students planning to transfer should consult with a

3 counselor before opting for Pass/No Pass to ensure this option is accepted by their intended transfer institutions. Check the Palomar College catalog or schedule for more detailed information. SPECIAL NEEDS Palomar College is committed to providing its students with access to education. If you have documented special needs that affects your learning or performance on exams or papers, you will need to contact the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) at or the office of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator within the first week of class. Please also self-identify yourself to me within the first two weeks, so I can also work with you. ACADEMIC HONESTY As part of academic honesty at Palomar College, students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty and to refrain from any action which is dishonest or unethical. In all academic exercises, examinations, papers, & reports, students are expected to submit their own work. The use of ideas of others is always to be indicated through an acceptable form of citation. Please note that I take extremely seriously the college s policy on the need for academic honesty in all your work. Please see the section on Academic Standards & Policies. LIBRARY RESOURCES The Palomar College faculty librarians assist students with their research questions, whether academic or personal. Students may obtain assistance from librarians either oneon-one at the reference desk, through class orientations, group workshops, individual appointments, or online. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of library resources. More information regarding the library may be found at their webpage. COLLEGE SUPPORT SERVICES The Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) and the Writing Center (WC) assist students by providing individual and group tutoring, WC drop-ins, learning communities, self-help materials, and student success workshops. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coming to class having already read the appropriate week s material. 2. Knowing the submission dates for all assignments, exams, etc. 3. Regularly checking the appropriate accounts for class and personal messages from the professor. 4. Regularly checking grades on Blackboard for errors. ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS POLICY 1. Class attendance is required. A sign-in sheet is sent around every class. 2. Students are expected to attend every class meeting, arrive on time, and stay throughout the class period.

4 3. Student preparation and active class participation are key elements needed to fulfill the objectives of the course. To get the most benefit from this class, students need to participate consistently and regularly. Excessive absences, tardiness and lack of participation will cause you to miss information and activities, which can reflect negatively on your grade. The instructor reserves the right to drop students for excessive absences and lack of participation on the part of the student. Excessive absence is defined as missing 20% or more of the class hours or meetings (in this class 8 hours), either consecutively or not. Students with extenuating circumstances and the ability to make up missing coursework must contact the instructor beforehand in order to request possible extension of allowable absences. The instructor s decision is final. Students who stop attending are still responsible for processing the drop in SURF. CLASS CONDUCT 1. Please at all times observe appropriate class behavior and common courtesy. a. No personal chit-chat (talking, passing notes, responding to phones, etc.). b. No inappropriate behavior (sleeping, text messaging, doing other class work, etc.). 2. In order to ensure compliance with class policies (e.g., responding to messages, submitting assignments, complying with other class policies) students may be banned from using laptops, etc. if they violate appropriate usage. IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION I hope that at all times you will feel comfortable to ask questions and add whatever thoughts or opinions you might have about the topic at hand. I want to have a fun and free atmosphere where we can all engage in an open dialogue. Please feel free to contact me any time during the semester if you have any questions or problems relating to the class.

5 Week Day Date Topic Chapter Due 1 Monday 21-Aug Intro Wednesday 23-Aug Supply and Demand 3 2 Monday 28-Aug Supply and Demand 3 Wednesday 30-Aug Supply and Demand 3 3 Monday 4-Sep Holiday Wednesday 6-Sep GDP 7 Supply and Demand Project 4 Monday 11-Sep GDP 7 Wednesday 13-Sep GDP 7 5 Monday 18-Sep Growth 8 Wednesday 20-Sep Growth 8 6 Monday 25-Sep Growth 8 Wednesday 27-Sep Unemployment 9 GDP and Growth Project 7 Monday 2-Oct Unemployment 9 Wednesday 4-Oct CPI 9 8 Monday 9-Oct CPI 9 Unemployment Project Wednesday 11-Oct Review HW for Above Chapters 9 Monday 16-Oct Test 1 Wednesday 18-Oct ADAS Monday 23-Oct ADAS 12 Wednesday 25-Oct ADAS Monday 30-Oct Fiscal Policy 13 Wednesday 1-Nov Fiscal Policy Monday 6-Nov Deficits and Debt 13 Wednesday 8-Nov Deficits and Debt Monday 13-Nov Money and Banking 14 Wednesday 15-Nov Money Creation 15 Debt Project 14 Monday 20-Nov Holiday Wednesday 22-Nov Holiday 15 Monday 27-Nov Monetary Policy 16 Wednesday 29-Nov Monetary Policy Monday 4-Dec Review HW for Above Chapters Wednesday 6-Dec Test 2 17 Monday 11-Dec Review Wednesday 13-Dec Final Exam