ECON 2010 – Macroeconomics
Course Syllabus - - Fall 2014 - -
Course Information
Course Description:
This course provides a study of macroeconomic principles in theory and policy that describes how the
economy as a whole grows and changes over time. Major topics include resource scarcity, supply and
demand, gross domestic product, national income, unemployment, inflation, aggregate supply and
aggregate demand, fiscal policy, money and banking, monetary policy, and international economics.
3 hours lecture. RODP Equivalent Course - ECON 2010
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Interpret economic terminology as used in textbooks and various forms of media.
Identify the basic economic problems that all economic societies face.
Explain the roles that prices and markets play in organizing and directing economic activity.
Analyze the forces of supply and demand in the market process.
Discuss income distribution and the determinants of poverty for the U.S. and the rest of the
world.
Measure and interpret the nation’s economic performance using traditional economic
analysis.
Understand the role of money and money growth in the economy.
Describe the framework and functions of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.
Assess the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the U.S. economy.
Prerequisites:
READ 0810, ENGL 0810, Math Competency 5
Course Topics:
This course is designed to follow in order the topic references found in “Testing Procedures” found in
this syllabus. Keep up with the work required and the dates by which you need to complete course
requirements!
Specific Course
Requirements:
-Complete all assignments by deadline on the Syllabus.
-Complete all quizzes/assignments/tests as required.
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required
Textbooks/
Courseware:
Principles of Economics, Timothy Taylor, OpenStax College, March 2014.
The ISBN is 978-1-938168-23-9. A free .pdf file and/or mobile device copy is available from
https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/principles-of-economics/get . You will also need to
register for Sapling Learning (this will be our online homework product). Instructions will be
found in content for D2L. You will have 2 weeks free access to Sapling before you will be
required to purchase it.
Visit the DSCC Bookstore at http://www.dscc.edu/bookstore to purchase your textbook.
Supplementary
Materials:
The Fair Tax Book by Neal Boortz and published by Harper Collins. (ISBN: 0-06-087541-0) Check
internet sources for the best deal.
Software
Requirements:
Not applicable.
Instructor Information
Instructor Name:
Mike Bowen
Instructor Contact
Information:
E-mail: use the elearn (D2L) email system – Preferred (if necessary, [email protected] )
Phone: 286-3363 (ext. 3363)
Office: Eller Bldg., Room 225
To access your instructor’s information online:
Visit www.dscc.edu
1. Click Current Students on the top navigation bar.
2. Click Faculty Profile link located on the left-hand navigation bar.
3. Choose your instructor’s name from the drop-down list.
4. Click the Submit button.
Office Hours/Virtual
Office Hours:
As posted on office door.
To access your instructor’s information online:
Visit www.dscc.edu
1. Click Current Students on the top navigation bar.
2. Click Faculty Profile link located on the left-hand navigation bar.
3. Choose your instructor’s name from the drop-down list.
4. Click the Submit button.
Instructor Response
Time:
I will make every attempt to respond to course email within 24 or 36 hours during the work week,
though it may not be possible in all cases. I will notify you when I will not be able to meet the stated
response time.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
Grading Procedures:
All testing will be completed online. The tests will be multiple choice. The last test, test #5, will be a
comprehensive final exam covering some new material and all of the other material covered from the
first day.
Quiz
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Topic Reference
Introduction to Economics
Demand and Supply
GDP
Unemployment
Inflation
Money, Banking, and the Fed
Aggregate Demand and Supply
Economics Perspectives
Fiscal Policy
Poverty and Global Economics
Final Exam
Comprehensive
Chapter Reference
1, 2
3
19
21
22
27,28
24
25,26
30,31
14, 20, 32
The final grade will be determined as follows:
•
•
•
Quizzes (10), 100 points each = 1000 points
Final Exam = 200 points
Sapling Learning Online Homework (each chapter) for total of 200 points. Your final
percentage grade for all Aplia problems will be the percentage of the 200 points you will be
awarded. For example, if your final percentage grade for Sapling problems is 88, then you will
receive 179 points, which is 88% of 200, toward your grade for this grade area. (completion
dates and further details will be found at the Sapling site where you log in to do your work
Grading Scale:
and read your text)
• Students must do a book report at 200 points (50 points for a chapter review and 150 points
for a book review; specific requirements will be found in content and the dropbox section)
Total class points = 1000 + 200 + 200 + 200 = 1600 points
The grading scale is as follows based on a percentage of 1600 points.
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = Below 60%
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and
Projects:
Pre-test (Completed by Wednesday, 11:30 pm, August 27th)
Before attempting any other assignments, please take the online Pretest by clicking on “Pre-test”
found on either the front page news section of our course or in the content section. Just follow the
directions; to complete this test should only take approximately 10 minutes. Don’t use your book or
notes of any kind. Your score will only be used for my administrative purposes and will not count
toward your course grade. Completion of the Pre-test will be used to confirm your enrollment,
therefore it must be completed by Wednesday, 11:30 pm, August 27th.
Sapling Learning
Sapling problems (on-line) will be assigned for each chapter. Sapling registration instructions are
found in content within D2L. The due dates are listed for each assignment within Sapling. I
encourage you to register for Sapling as soon as possible and navigate the site to become familiar
with due dates and other procedures. The due dates are rigid, so don’t procrastinate. Due dates are
exactly that, but you may begin an assignment as early as you wish.
Book Report
The Book Report project consists of two separate assignments; a chapter review to be completed by
October 3rd and a book review to be completed by November 7th. You will find the instructions for
completing this assignment in the content and dropbox section. This assignment will be submitted
through dropbox in D2L.
Quizzes and other items will be discussed during the first week of class.
Punctuality:
Assignments are due on specific dates as described in class, Sapling web site, or the corresponding
assignment tab (such as content). Failing to complete any assignment during the period specified will
result in a grade of 0 earned for the assignment. Continually arriving for class late will not be
tolerated.
Attendance Policy:
View the DSCC Attendance Policy at http://www.dscc.edu/attendance_policy/.
http://www.dscc.edu/attendance_policy.
Class Participation:
The student should read the textbook material prior to arriving to class and complete Sapling problem
assignments when the lecture portion of the top is complete (date to be made know during class).
Also, students should be prepared to participate in cooperative learning, critical thinking, and
problem solving activities all within a group and/or individual setting.
(Time does not permit a lecture of each chapter from page one until the end. However, I will lecture on
the principle topics included in each unit topic. Therefore, you are expected to read each chapter in its
entirety and be able to discuss topics related to each chapter as they are mentioned in class. Video
recordings of lectures from a prior semester are available in D2L, found in content for each section
and you are encouraged to watch them as often as you need .)
Students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course. For example, students are expected
to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource and check their D2L email frequently for
announcements.
Course Ground Rules
General:
If, for some “highly unusual” reason, you miss taking a quiz during the scheduled time – IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, OR AFTER, THE SCHEDULED QUIZ to explain
your situation. If due to really bizarre circumstances you are allowed to take a make-up test, it must
be taken within one week of the regularly scheduled quiz. All makeup tests will be generated from
randomly selected questions from the testbank that accompanies the text. Any/all other make-up
work must be completed before the last regular day of classes. The DSCC attendance policy will be
followed. Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. Students are expected to conduct themselves
in a professional manner (i.e., no talking with your neighbor during the lecture or while somebody
else is asking a question or discussing a topic). Anyone caught turning in work that he or she did not
do will be treated according to DSCC policy; my desire will be to expel anybody caught cheating from
class with a failing grade. All cell phones, beepers, etc., are to be turned off during class except for
emergency purposes. “Attitude” issues will not be tolerated. Class begins when I enter the room and
ends when I say it ends (no audible book closing and shuffling around before the scheduled time for
the end of class). Regularly check your D2L email for class notifications.
Email:
1. Always include a subject line.
2. Remember that without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong
way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some
cases.
3. Use standard fonts.
4. Do not send large attachments without permission.
5. Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc., should be
avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
6. Respect the privacy of other class members.
Discussions:
You are strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions as they arise.
Web Resources:
You are strongly encouraged to utilize the web resources, such as the tutorial videos from Khan
academy and youtube, found linked in content as part of your learning experience.
Other Important Information
Library Resources
For the DSCC library or help desk visit www.dscc.edu/lrc.
To ask a question about books, interlibrary loans or other LRC information,
call the LRC at 731-286-3361.
For the Tennessee Virtual Library go to www.tn.regentsdegrees.org and click on TBR Virtual Library.
Reporting Fraud,
Waste, or Abuse
Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at http://www.dscc.edu/fraud.
Technical
Assistance/Help
For technical assistance, contact the DSCC Help Desk.
Dyersburg Campus
- (731) 288-7780
Jimmy Naifeh Center (JNC) - (901) 475-3177
Desk:
Gibson County Center (GCC) - (731) 222 -5180
Visit the Help Desk on the web at www.dscc.edu/helpdesk for tutorials and other how to guides.
You may also contact the Help Desk by email at [email protected].
Students With
Disabilities:
Dyersburg State Community College is committed to providing a discrimination free environment for
all students. Students with disabilities are encouraged to inform the College of any assistance they
may need. Please notify the ADA Coordinator at (731) 286-3242.
Syllabus Changes:
From time to time during the semester, it may be necessary to make changes to the material in the
course syllabus. Any necessary changes to the course syllabus will be sent to you by email and posted
within the online course material.
Server Outage
Disclaimer:
The server on which DSCC’s web supported/online courses are hosted will be occasionally unavailable
due to upgrades and/or maintenance. Regularly scheduled outages will occur during the early
morning hours of the second Sunday and third Tuesday of each month. There may also be unplanned
downtime due to failures of one kind or another. Because the server is not located at DSCC, the
College cannot directly correct these situations. You will need to contact your instructor(s) directly to
make accommodations should an unplanned outage prevent you from taking a quiz or submitting an
assignment.
Safety / Security
Dyersburg State makes crime statistic information available to the public through the Annual Security
Report. This report can be found at www.dscc.edu/security.
DSCC has an emergency preparedness plan and periodically conducts tests of this plan. To sign up for
emergency notifications, Login to Rave at https://www.getrave.com/login/DSCC and add your
contact information. Notice: Standard carrier message and data rates may apply
Implementation
date approved by
Instructional
Council:
Provide the date of the semester for which Instructional Council approved implementation of the last
changes to the syllabus (course description and/or learning outcomes).