COURSE SYLLABUS Instructor: Michael J. Paterra, [email protected] Course Title: MACROECONOMIC PRINCIPLES - ECN 211 Section Number: 20347 (3 credits) Dates: January 19 – May 9, 2011 Time: M W, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Location: GCN A, Room 105 Course Description A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis is on basic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration is given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation, and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: none. This course satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences in the MCCD AGEC-A, AGEC-B, and AGEC-S. Recommendations: Eligibility for ENG 101 and Mat 122 Textbook Foundations of Macroeconomics, Robin Bade and Michael Parkin, Addison Wesley, Boston, Mass, Second Custom Edition for Glendale Community College. Attendance Policy 1. Each student is expected to attend all class sessions. More than three absences may result in a lower grade. Three tardy will count as one absence. 2. Class will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. 3. Students should complete the weekly assignments before class and attend class prepared with questions and answers. Course Objectives 1. Define basic terms and concepts such as supply, demand, marginal analysis, and economic systems Work with graphs to express relationships among economic variables 2. Develop a Comprehensive Model of the US Economy in the Global Economy 3. Learn the various theories that have been proposed to achieve desired macroeconomic objectives: full employment, stable prices, and economic growth. 4. Develop a model of the economy for explaining and predicting the consequences of certain economic choices and events. Grading Policy All student final grades will be determined according to the following distribution: 90% Average of exam scores 10% Attendance Final grades will be reported as follows: A (90 -100%), B (89 - 80%), C (79 - 70%), D (69 - 60%), F (below 60%). Students may obtain their final grade by clicking Online Student Services at www.my.maricopa.edu Student Rights and Responsibilities The class will be conducted according to the policies set out in the GCC Student Handbook. Any student may be removed from the classroom for disciplinary reasons as defined in the Student Conduct Code; namely, for any conduct which is harmful, disruptive to or interferes with the educational process.Extra Credit It is possible to add a maximum of 15 points to total test points before averaging by undertaking a one double-spaced 3-5-page report on a microeconomic topic, using 3 cited references. The 3 references must be cited in the body of the paper. Make-up Exams It is possible to add a maximum of 15 points to total test points before averaging by undertaking a one double-spaced 3-5-page report on a microeconomic topic, using 3 cited references. The 3 references must be cited in the body of the paper. Disability Statement If you have a disability that may have some impact on your performance in this class and for which you may require accommodations, you need to notify the Disability Services and Resources Office, located in Testing and Disability Services, TDS Building, room 100, (623-435-3080). Taping Policy Your instructor is, by law, afforded copyright protection. Students have permission to audio tape class lectures in order to preparing for exams. No other taping or use is permitted without the written permission of the instructor. Supplemental Instruction The Ten Study Skills are available from your instructor. Weekly Assignments (tentative): Course content may vary from this outline to meet the needs of this particular group. M W Jan 19 Introduction and Chapter 1 24 - 26 Chapters 2 Feb 31- Feb 2 Chapter 3 7 - Chapter 4 14 - 16 EXAM 1, Chapters 5 and 6 21 - 23 Monday, Presidents Day Recess, Chapters 6 and 7 Mar 28 - Mar 2 Chapters 8 and 9 7 - 9 Chapters 10 and 14 14 - 16 Spring Break Recess 21 - 23 Chapters 14 and 15 28 - 30 EXAM 2, Chapter 11 Apr 4 - 6 Chapter 12 11 - 13 Chapters 13 and 16 18 - 20 EXAM 3, Chapter 17 25 - 27 Chapter 18, Extra Credit Due May 2 - 4 Chapter 20 9 FINAL EXAM, No make-up exam availableCOURSE SYLLABUS Instructor: Michael J. Paterra [email protected] Course Title: MACROECONOMIC PRINCIPLES - ECN 211 Section Number: 20153 (3 credits) Dates: January 19 - May 11, 2011 Time: W, 7:10 – 9:55 p.m. Location: GCC, Room CL 15 Course Description A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis is on basic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration is given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation, and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: none. This course satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences in the MCCD AGEC-A, AGEC-B, and AGEC-S. Recommendations: Eligibility for ENG 101 and Mat 122 Textbook Foundations of Macroeconomics, Robin Bade and Michael Parkin, Addison Wesley, Boston, Mass, Second Custom Edition for Glendale Community College. Attendance Policy 1. Each student is expected to attend all class sessions. More than two absences may result in a lower grade. Three tardy will count as one absence. 2. Class will begin promptly at 7:10 p.m. 3. Students should complete the weekly assignments before class and attend class prepared with questions and answers. Course Objectives 1. Define basic terms and concepts such as supply, demand, marginal analysis, and economic systems Work with graphs to express relationships among economic variables 2. Develop a Comprehensive Model of the US Economy in the Global Economy 3. Learn the various theories that have been proposed to achieve desired macroeconomic objectives: full employment, stable prices, and economic growth. 4. Develop a model of the economy for explaining and predicting the consequences of certain economic choices and events. Grading Policy All student final grades will be determined according to the following distribution: 90% Average of exam scores 10% Attendance Final grades will be reported as follows: A (90 -100%), B (89 - 80%), C (79 - 70%), D (69 - 60%), F (below 60%). Students may obtain their final grade by clicking Online Student Services at www.gc.maricopa.edu or telephone: 480.731.8255 Student