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Course PoliciesPlagiarismAcademic HonestyEmail/Phone CommunicationCourse RequirementsHomeworkMidterm ExamClass ParticipationFinal ExamSan Joaquin Delta CollegePrinciples of Economics 1A (Macro) (3units)Monday through Thursday 10:30am to 12:40pmPrerequisite: Reading Level IIJune 9, 2008 Through July 18, 2008Last Drop No Penalty Date 6/18/2008Last Drop Date 7/8/2008Stockton Campus (Room: Cunningham 119)Instructor: Rick SwansonPhone: (209) 476-9004Email: [email protected] Text: McConnell, Campbell R. and Stanley R. Brue, Economics, 17th Edition McGraw Hill Book Co., New York, 2008Course Description: This course parallels introductory courses in economics in universities and four-year colleges, and is appropriate for both the A.A. degree and for transfer units. It is recommended for majors in economics, business, political science or other social sciences. Macroeconomics explores economics at an aggregate level: The focus is on the functioning and influencing of entire economies, rather then individual participants such as households, firms and markets. This course examines economic issues facing our nation as a whole, and emphasizes suchsubjects as national income accounting, business cycles, employment theory, and the relationships between production, employment, and income. Other topics include fiscal and monetary policy, public debt, the money supply, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international trade.Learning OutcomesGenerally, this course will prepare you to do the following:1. Understanding the terminology of economics2. Understanding the underlying causes of inflation and recession3. Understanding the business cycle and the application of Keynesian tools to influencethe business cycle4. Understanding the creation of money and interest rate determinationCourse PoliciesAttendanceAttendance at each class meeting is expected. If you know in advance that you will be absent from a class, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor prior to the class. In all circumstances students are responsible for all materials covered in every class session.You are also expected to be on time for all classes. Tardiness or failure to attend a full session may be penalized. It is important for you to be present to participate in discussionof the topics covered in this class. You should plan to complete all reading assignments before each class session. Your participation is a critical ingredient for learning. PlagiarismStudents are to be cognizant of – and in compliance with the Delta College plagiarism policy at all times during Principles of Economics 1A.Academic HonestyAcademic honesty is the failure to maintain academic integrity. It includes both cheating and plagiarism. In response to cases of academic dishonesty, I reserve the right to award zero points for a course requirement or “F” for a course grade.Email/Phone CommunicationPhone and email communication will serve as my office hours in this course, and I encourage you to call or email me with any questions or comments you might have as theclass progresses.Course RequirementsHomeworkThere will be daily homework assignments. Assignments will consist of a variety of exercises, problems, and short essays. Homework is due the next class meeting after it is assigned. No credit will be given for work that is not turned in on time.Midterm ExamThe midterm will be given at the beginning of class. The test will cover the material fromchapters (1 through 8). Exams cannot be taken late unless arrangements have been made in advance. A makeup paper will be assigned in allowable cases.Class ParticipationStudents are expected to participate in class discussions and students must be well prepared for each class.Final ExamThe final exam will be comprehensive, but it will focus on the material covered after the midterm. Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to make any necessary adjustments in the operation of the course that in his professional judgment are warranted to better meet the needs of the student.Student Evaluation--- Grades will be based on 1,000 possible points. The points will be distributed in the following manner:Class Participation 150 pointsHomework Assignments 250 pointsMidterm Exam 300 pointsFinal Exam 300 points 1,000 pointsScale For Final Grade Your grade is based on the percentage of the 1,000 points you achieve. The conversions to letter grades are as follows:A 921+ C 721-779 A- 900-920 C- 700-720B+ 880-899 D+ 680-699 B 821-879 D 621-679B- 800-820 D- 600-620 C+ 780-799 F 0-599Class Schedule(The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the class schedule.)Session Focus Reading6/9 Introduction Chapters 1 and 26/10 Demand and Supply Chapter 36/11 Demand and Supply Chapter 36/12 The Economy Pub/Private sectors Chapter 46/16 The U.S. Economy/Global Economy Chapter 56/17 Measuring Output/Nat. Income Chapter 66/18 Measuring Output/Nat. Income Chapter 66/19 Economic Growth and Instability Chapter 76/23 Economic Growth and Instability Chapter 76/24 Basic Macroecon Relationships Chapter 86/25 Review For Midterm Chapters 1-86/26 Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-8)6/30 The Aggregate Expenditure Model Chapter 97/1 Aggregate Demand/Supply Chapter 107/2 Fiscal Policy Chapter 117/3 Fiscal Policy Chapter 117/7 Money and Bank ing Chapter 127/8 Money and Banking Chapter 127/9 Money Creation Chapter 137/10 Int. Rates/Monetary Policy Chapter 147/14 Int. Rates/Monetary Policy Chapter 147/15 Aggregate Supply/Econ. Growth Chapters 15,167/16 Review For Final Exam7/17 Final


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