Economics 2302 Northeast College FALL 2015 SEPTEMBER 21 TH DECEMBER 13 TH, 2015 ECON 2302-0013 (Microeconomics) CRN: 75300 Your CRN 75300 http://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-paye-crn-75300-hcc-econ-2302-fall-sept21stdec-13th-2015 Northline Center - Room 320 3 hour lecture course / 48 hours per semester/ 16 weeks Instructor: Lawrence N. Paye, Sr. Instructor Contact Information: Office 713-718-2450 Cell 281-536-7293 (Preferred No.) Email lawrence.paye@hccs.edu Office location and hours: Room No. 310 in Northline (By appointment) Although office hours will be purposely scheduled around the instructor s class time, students are encouraged to meet with the instructor during mutually convenient times. Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to come by my office anytime during these hours. Required Text: The Economy Today 13e MvGraw-Hill Connect Economics Bradley R. Schiller With Cynthia Hill & Sherri Wall. Custom version for HCCS 2301 & 2302 Caution Take this page with you to the bookstore to ensure you are purchasing the correct text material.
This text comes in a discounted loose-leaf form with a McGraw-Hill Connect Economics Access Card. McGraw Connect Economics is your online homework management program that is required for this course. Do not toss or lose this card as it becomes a receipt that you have already paid for the lab and homework called McGraw Hill Connect Economics You will also have several other options: 1. Purchase ebook and McGraw Hill Connect Economics from publisher 2. Purchase loose-leaf direct from the publisher which will have a lower price (delivery will come within the week) and the McGraw Hill Connect Economics. The bookstore s cost is over $170.00. I would recommend you go through McGraw Hill Connect Economics and purchase the book for considerably less It should arrive within a week. And most students are money savvy and purchase the book on line also for a considerable less amount. Just make sure you are purchasing the correct edition. Go to: URL http://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-paye-crn-75300-hcc-econ-2302-fallsept21st-dec-13th-2015 : and go to Then click on register now. Enter a valid email address. To register, you have 2 options and you can enter under 21 days free trial. Option 1: Enter the 16 digit Registration Code that came with your textbook. Click Submit. Option 2: Click Buy Online and pay online. NOTE: You may click Start Free Trial to obtain access to your course for 3 weeks prior to entering a registration code or purchasing online. When you are ready (or after your 3 week trial expires), you may login to Connect and click My Account at the very top right of the screen to extend your account ECON 2301/2302 Principles of Economics The required textbook for this course is: Principles of Economics (Schiller) 14 th ed ISBN: 9781259707223 FYI: This package has been customized to provide you with the greatest value for this course.
The custom book is bundled with Connect to help you succeed in this course and is also mandatory for assignment submittal. If you purchase the required items separately, you will likely end up paying more than you will for this bundle. $130 list $132 net Connect (Includes ebook and homework access only, no print book) *optional $40 loose leaf print upgrade All-Digital Solution Purchase Online (obtain Connect section URL from your instructor) Package: Loose-Leaf textbook w/connect 14 th ed ISBN 9781259707223 Print & Digital Solution Available at Bookstores On Campus & Off Campus For the DE: SEPT. 21ST DEC. 13TH, 2015 class For the class, it is http://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-paye-crn-75300-hcc-econ-2302-fallsept21st-dec-13th-2015 This is considered to be a computer enhanced class; therefore, you must have access to a computer. Caution: Technical Issues Students are expected to maintain a state of technical compliance, including (but not limited to): up-to-date software as required by the instructor, a stable internet connected browser when using on-line assignments. The instructor is not required to give consideration for lost/missing/unacceptable work stemming from technical noncompliance and/or end-user technical issues. TECHNICAL PROBLEM: 1-800-331-5094 FOR HELP 24/7 Other materials: A calculator and a suggested tape recorder. Also, each student should be prepared with notebook paper and pen or pencil. NOTE: Students who do
not bring paper, pens and/or pencils and calculators to class and do not use them during the class period, will be penalized one point for each day. Suggestion: You may transfer your notes onto index cards to be used for your exams. Cell phones may not be used to substitute for calculators. Anyone using a cell phone, including the ear devices, must leave the class and shall be counted absent for the day. They are to be placed off the desk and/or in the school bag. Laptops and/or epads are not allowed in the classroom. Course Description This course emphasizes macroeconomics analysis of forces determining levels of income, prices, employment, and economic growth, explanation of economic terms and institutions, and consideration of current problems Prerequisites Even though there are no prerequisites for this course, all students must have a firm understanding of writing and math skills. Course Goal The student will be able to critically analyze material related to the functioning of overall economy, develop a framework within which to examine evaluations of and/or proposed modifications to the economy and use economic analysis utilizing critical thinking to develop well-reasoned judgments on economic and related policy matters as well as utilizing individual though processes. Through this process the student will utilize already acquired verbally, written, mathematically, computer and public speaking skills Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge concerning business cycles 2.Demonstrate knowledge of concepts dealing with monetary and fiscal policy 3.Explain how to manipulate the aggregate supply/aggregate demand model of the macro economy 4.Explain unemployment and inflation data and how that data is computed. 5. Manipulate the basic supply and demand concepts. SUPPORT: Technical Support (forgotten password, wrong code, etc), please contact McGraw-Hill Education Customer Experience Group at (800) 331-5094. Please be sure to get your case number for future reference if you call the CXG line. FAQs: http://www.connectstudentsuccess.com/
Learning objectives The student is to develop a basic understanding of the methods and subject matter of economics within the framework of a market economy, macroeconomic theory to include national income accounting, determination of the level of output, employment, price indices and economic growth. Also, develop the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on macroeconomic outcomes and the relationship between domestic economic activities and transactions with the result of the world. As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge concerning the field of economics, modeling good teaching strategies, and organizing and monitoring students that allow you to connect the information that you learn in this course to the real world. As a student wanting to learn about the field of economics, it is your responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom activities, attend class, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world involving economics As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective, you will spend some class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will want to contribute to these discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate information from your text and other assigned readings. HCC Policy Statement - ADA Services to Students with Disabilities Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Kim Ingram at 713-718-8420 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office. HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty : includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students test paper; Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test; Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization; Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered; Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. Plagiarism means the appropriation of another s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one s own written work offered for credit. Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook) HCC Policy Statements Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor will not drop you for excessive absences, but you will be given an Fx. (Refer to the HCC Student Handbook for further clarification of this grade). If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is discussed in class is important for your career, students may be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours of instruction. The six hours of class time would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early. You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have lost the class. Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class. Class attendance equals class success.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy If you decide that you need to withdraw from this class, the deadline is March 29. In the past, you had to request to be dropped by an instructor or counselor, but now you have the ability to drop yourself online by logging into your HCC Student Center: https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languagecd=eng If you are undecided, you can always discuss your academic performance with me or contact counselors about other resources to help you succeed. Your success is very important. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. to stay in class and improve your academic performance. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Again, this semester s date is November 2. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time (excluding weekends and holidays) when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade. Repeat Course Fee The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Classroom Behavior As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor. Important: Laptops and/or epads are not allowed in the classroom. Use of recording devices and camera phones, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations Instructor Requirements As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures Description of any special projects or assignments Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required To be successful in this class, it is the student s responsibility to: Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities Read and comprehend the textbook Complete the required assignments and exams: Ask for help when there is a question or problem Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments Grading Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that will improve your performance.
Grading Scale 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 = F Grading Percentages Chapter quizzes 10% Exam # 1 15% Exam # 2 15% Exam # 3 15% Exam # 4 15% LearnSmart Assignments 5% Final Exam 30% Total 105% 500 Points NO ZERO GRADE FOR ANY ASSIGNMENTS WILL EVER BE DROP PERIOD. THE INSTRUCTOR MAY DECIDE TO DROP 1 EXAM GRADE OR QUIZZES GRADES IN ORDER TO HELP STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR GRADE FOR COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES AND EXAMS ONLY. NO EXCEPTION. FALL 2015 CALENDAR---------------------------------------------------------------ECON 2301 REQUIRED READING TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE CLASS END DECEMBER 13 TH, 2015 DATE: SEPT. 21 th, 2015 SEPT. 21 th, 2015 SEPT. 21th, 2015 Chapter SEPT. 27th, 2015 SEPT. 28ST, 2015 SEPT. 29RD, 2015 TOPIC: Introduction 1: Economics: The Core Issues Working with Graph (SUPPLY & DEMAND) Chapter 2: The U. S. Economy: A Global View Chapter 3: Supply and Demand SEPT. 30TH, 2015 Exam #1: REVIEW CH. 1-3 OCT. 1ST, 2015 Exam #1: Ch. 1-3
OCT.2RD, 2015 OCT. 5 th, 2015 OCT. 7T h, 2015 Chapter 4: The Public Sector Chapter 5: CHAPTER 19THTH: CONSUMER CHOICE Chapter 6: CHAPTER 2OTH: ELASTICITY OCT. 12TH, 2015 Exam #2: REVIEW CH. 4-6 OCT. 15TH, 2015 Exam #2 Ch. 4-6 OCT. 16TH, 2015 OCT. 20TH, 2015 OCT. 25TH, 2015 OCT. 28TH, 2015 NOV. 2ND, 2015 Chapter 21ST: BUSINESSES & THE COSTS OF PRODUCTION Chapter 22ND: PURE COMPETITION Chapter 23RD: PURE MONOPOLY & MONOPOLISTIC COMPETITION AND OLIGOPOLY Exam #3: REVIEW CH. 21-23RD Exam # 3 CH. 21-23RD NOV. 3RD, 2015 Ch. 24 NOV. 7 2015 CH. 24 CONTINUATION NOV. 13 TH, 2015 CH. 25 NOV. 20 RD, 2015 CH. 25 CONTINUATION NOV. 23RD, 2015 CH. 26 NOV. 25TH, 2015 CH. 25 CONTINUATION NOV. 28 TH, 2015 EXAM # 4 REVIEW CH. 24-26 NOV. 29 TH, 2015 EXAM # 4 CH. 24-26 DEC. 4 TH, 2015 DEC. 5TH, 2015 DEC. 6 TH, 2015 NOV. 26 TH, 2015 FINAL EXAM PREPARATION FINAL EXAM REVIEW PREPARATION FINAL EXAM REVIEW TERM PAPER DUE
DECEMBER 8-9TH, 2015 FINAL EXAM Any other assignments are extra credit and students are advised to take advantage of these assignments in order to increase their grade point average in the class. The instructor does not grade on a curve. Examinations Exams will contain multiple choices, true and false; fill in the blanks, short answers and essays. There will be four (2) exams three exams and one final exam which will cover material from the entire semester. All questions must be answered on the question sheets. Additional notebook paper on examinations will not be accepted. The essays are assigned the day before the exam and must be typed and double spaced. Graphs are accepted on graph paper. Absences from Examinations Absence from a test results in the absent person receiving 0 (zero) points on that test because all quizzes and exams are set with due dates. There are no make-up examinations or retake examinations. Only under extenuating circumstances is a student excused from the examination. Then his/her final examination grade shall be applied for the missing examination grade. The student must communicate with the instructor. No communication will still prevail because a zero for that missed examination has been enter into the grade book. Students more than 10 minutes late for an exam are not allowed to take the exam and shall be considered absent. Research Paper Upon adequate completion of course objectives, the student will be prepared to perform for this research paper. This research paper will entertain student s perspective on Eminent Domain. Please write a 5 page papers, cover page, table of contents, the body, two conclusions (one conclusion cover the Eminent Domain and the other is your personal opinion of Eminent Domain). Due 11/20/2015 MLA STYLE Late Assignments Late assignments are not accepted so don t even ask! They are due at the beginning of the class period. Students who arrive late on the date of the assignments these assignments are not accepted. Absence from a class becomes the student s
responsibility to contact a classmate or the instructor if an extra credit assignment had been assigned. Tardiness Students arriving late for class must inform the instructor after class, otherwise student shall be considered absent. Communication prior to tardiness or absence will still result the student being tardy or absent. NOTE: Students continually leaving early will not be tolerated by the instructor and will be considered absent for that day. Students who have arrived late twice will be considered one absence. Miscellaneous Do not call the instructor or college if there are any questions regarding the grades. Please make arrangements with the instructor for the following school session. Students wishing to leave early during any class period must place themselves close to the exit door so not to disrupt the class. Other than leaving for emergency purposes, once students leave the classroom without permission, they are no longer allowed in the classroom for that class period and will be considered absent for that period. If a student must leave this semester earlier than the final examination date, the grades earned for this semester will be averaged. Students must consult the HCC calendar. If HCC conflicts with other colleges, universities or other personal or professional schedules, students are advised not to enroll in HCC classes or commit to other responsibilities. Some students will be able to explain principles with an average time commitment; whereas, others will be required to invest more time. Normally, at least two hours of outside class time is required for each hour within the classroom. If 9 hours weekly are not devoted to the class, the grade will be jeopardized. Instructor Evaluations They are to be done one line and will no longer be performed in the classroom. They are called EGLS3. More information will be published later. MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED FOR SPRING REGISTRATION Texas Senate Bill 1107 passed in May 2011, requires that new HCC students and former HCC students returning after an absence of at least one fall or spring semester who are under the age of 30 are required to present a physician-signed certificate showing they have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. Beginning with Spring registration, November 7, students will have to satisfy this requirement prior to enrollment. For more information and a list of exemptions please go to http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/admissions-registration-center/new-student-general-admissions-steps/submit-meningitis-documentation PLEASE SIGN UP FOR NORTHEAST COLLEGE SOCIAL SCICE CLUB.
THE CLUB WILL HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER February, 2015 AND OTHER SPEAKERS FOR MARCH 2015 AND APRIL 2015 TO BE NAME LATER. GUESS SPEAKERS NAMES AND DATE WILL BE PUBLISH THROUGH HCCS WEBSITE AND POSTER WILL BE POSTED ON ALL NORTHEAST CAMPUSES. TUTORIAL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PINEMONT CAMPUS ON MW FROM (TBA) AND ON TTH AT NORTHLINE CAMPUS FROM: 11:00-4:OO PM TTH http://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-paye-crn-75300-hcc-econ-2302-fall-sept21stdec-13th-2015