GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Fall Semester 2011 Course Number: ECN 211 Course Name: Principles of Macroeconomics Section: 17081 Faculty Member: Dr. Albert H. Chavez Location: CL15 Telephone: 623-556-2383 Times/Day of Week: Monday & Thursday 7:10-9:50pm Dates: August 25th – December 15th , 2011 (16 weeks) Accessibility: after class Fax: none Phone and email E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Course Description: This course introduces fundamental economic theory in macroeconomics. Economic principles are studied and their application and impacts on all aspects of life are analyzed and discussed. Topics covered include: supply and demand theory, unemployment, inflation, federal reserve system, monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites to Course: none Required Textbook(s): Macroeconomics: A third edition for Glendale Community College, 2009, Robin Bade and Michael Parkins. Supplemental Materials: The Wall Street Journal The Investor’s Business Daily Financial Times New York Times www.mckinseyquarterly.com www.economist.com www.forbes.com Instructor’s Pledge: I will do my best to guide you through the textbook and help you master the concepts you need to learn in order to fulfill your economic requirement. I want you to succeed. You must also make a commitment. You must do the readings, complete all assignments and actively participate in the class discussions as well as attend class. In addition, take time to read the Wall Street Journal and/or any business publications and apply what you have learned. By sharing your knowledge, the magic of learning will take place.2 Any other economic and/or business published documents Teaching/Learning Philosophy: Adopting John Dewey’s (1916) motto learning by doing, this course will give students the opportunity to practice what they have learned by writing, speaking and practicing their insights into economic theory. In addition, learn how to think rather than what to think by actively participating in class discussions. Writing in accordance to APA (6th edition) standards will highly be regarded. Course Competencies (objectives): At the conclusion of this course, the student will have Accomplish the following learning objectives and will be able to: 1) Analyze, discuss and apply micro economic principles, problem and practices to current events as well as decision-making practices. Competency Assessment: 3 Exams 300 points 3 Problems Sets 75 (25 x 3) points Economic Analysis: 1 Analysis 100 points Economic Presentation/Outline 150 (100 Presentation and 50 Outline)points Class Participation/Weekly Quizzes 75 points Economic Notebook/Vocabulary 75 (25 x 3) points (No Partial Credit will be awarded for incomplete assignments in this course) . Total Possible Points: 775 Classroom Policies: Attendance and Participation: If the student must be absent from class, the student must notify the Instructor in advance. Participation points can not be made up in future weeks. It is the responsibility of the student to acquire materials and notes from another student. The faculty will not review materials for those not present in class during class time. Therefore an appointment is necessary. Late homework may be penalized by 10% per day from the assignment total score. It is recommended not to miss the exam as well as the final exam. A comprehensive exam may be taken the last week to replace any miss exam. Turn-Off your cell phones off during class time and on exams, otherwise 15 points during class time ( participation points) and 30 points on exam(s) will be deducted. Using a calculator from your cell phone is acceptable during exams. If it becomes necessary for you to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to follow the correct withdraw policy set forth by Glendale Community College. It is recommend to first discuss your options with the instructor. If you choose not to attend class nor complete the requirements of the course the student will receive a failing grade. Changes in Syllabus:3 This syllabus is a plan, not a contract. Changes may occur throughout the course as the syllabus may be subject to improvement(s), however a one week notice will be announced in class. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of announcements made in class. Grading Scale: % Points Grade Grade Points 93 – 100 A 4.00 90 – 92 A- 3.67 87 – 89 B+ 3.33 83 – 86 B 3.00 80 – 82 B- 2.67 77 – 79 C+ 2.33 73 – 76 C 2.00 70 – 72 C- 1.67 67 – 69 D+ 1.33 63 – 66 D 1.00 60 – 62 D- 0.67 < 60 F 0.00 P Pass I Incomplete Your final grade will be in line with MCC policy, that is, an A, B, C, D or F. No pluses or minuses. POLICIES Incomplete: A grade of Incomplete may be given only under extreme circumstances, where an unforeseen situation prevents the student from completing all required assignments by the end of the session. This is a decision made only by the faculty member. Students must initiate the paperwork for the Incomplete by discussing the options with the Instructor. A grade of Incomplete requires a contract and work must be made up as stated in the contract after the course, in which the student was enrolled, or the “I” will revert to an “F” for the course. Anyone requesting an incomplete, keep in mind your grade will be dropped one letter grade down. For example, if your total points earned is 86%, you will be receive a 76% as your final grade. The rational is that you are receiving additional time to complete the assignments. Editorial Format for Written Papers: This course prescribes a standard Editorial Format – APA, 6th edition style; APA, 6th edition style will be address in class. Academic Integrity:4 Acts violating