ECON&202
– MACROECONOMICS
(this is a sample, specific years are on file with the school)
INSTRUCTOR: Jean Rodgers
Office Hours: Posted at Room 503 and by appointment
Office Phone: 422-7846
Email: jrodgers@wvc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course
provides an introduction to the principles of macroeconomics. This is the branch of economics that studies
the structure and operation of the U.S. economic system, including
economic institutions, resources, price mechanisms, public finance, economic
fluctuations, national income accounting, macroeconomic theory, fiscal policy,
the banking system, monetary policy, and economic growth.
CLASS HOURS
Class meets
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 12:50 PM.
TEXT AND RESOURCES
ECONMacro
2012-2013 Edition (Macro 3),
by William A. McEachern (Cengage Learning, 2012). Access
to the Internet is required, as is the use of e-mail and ANGEL.
·
Understand
key ideas, concepts and principles related to macroeconomics,
·
Learn
the fundamental economic concepts of scarcity, choice, opportunity costs,
supply and demand, and production possibilities curve;
·
Learn
about gross domestic product (GDP) and related statistics;
·
Learn
the appropriate discretionary monetary and fiscal policies given a set of
economic conditions;
·
Develop
the critical analytical and philosophical framework necessary to reach more
rational and responsible decisions regarding economic matters;
·
Gain
an awareness of the changing international economic environment and
ramifications for the United States; and
·
Communicate
effectively in writing and orally about key ideas and concepts related to macroeconomics.
KEYS
TO SUCCESS
·
Late or missed assignments and exams
earn zero points. The fine print: In the case of an unavoidable emergency, it may be possible for a student - who
takes the initiative to contact the instructor immediately (within hours, not
days) - to earn partial credit.
·
Please
attend class and participate respectfully.
Missing class means missing any associated participation and homework
points. No make-up work is
provided. Plan a consistent time to do
your work and have a backup plan for doing online assignments.
·
Plagiarism
and cheating result in failing the assignment and class, respectively.
·
Assistance
is available at the Student Learning Center.
·
Texting,
talking on the phone, using a computer for purposes other than class
notes/assignments, sleeping, arriving late, leaving early and/or other
disrespectful classroom behaviors will affect your grade.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The College
has support services for students with diagnosed disabilities. If you require academic accommodations,
please provide your “Instructor Correspondence Form” as soon as possible so we
can discuss meeting your needs. You will
have this form after meeting with Vicki Turner, Student Resource Center,
telephone 422-7812. These services are
voluntary and confidential. If you do
not have a documented disability, but believe you may need testing for one,
please see Vicki. Following through on
these services can help you be more successful at WVC. If you have any other special needs, please
see me.
EVALUATION
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IN-CLASS
activities, participation, respect, and readiness (add value)
|
26
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MIDTERM
EXAM:
Children’s Book Report
Adult Book Report/presentation
|
20
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FINAL EXAM
|
30
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ONLINE
DISCUSSIONS/HOMEWORK
|
24
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TOTAL
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100
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The
minimum points for each letter grade are shown below:
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95 A
|
91
A-
|
89
B+
|
84 B
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80 B-
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78 C+
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73 C
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70 C-
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68 D+
|
60
D
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