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OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ECO 201 COURSE SYLLABUS
Spring 2007
Instructor: Joyce Bremer
Email Address: jbremer@oakton.edu
Home Phone: (847) 537-4385
Fax: (847) 635-1987
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00-10:00a.m.(Online)
On Des Plaines Campus by Appointment
Note: Please contact me via e-mail or telephone any time you have any questions, suggestions, or comments. You may also call me at home between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at 847-537-4385.
I.
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name | Credit | Lecture | Lab |
| ECO | 201 | Principles of Economics I | 3 | 3 | 0 |
II. Prerequisite: None
III. Course Description:
This introductory macroeconomics course analyzes fiscal and monetary policies by utilizing modern economic theory. Inflation, taxes, full employment, gross domestic product (GDP), economic growth, money and banking are some of the topics discussed in the course. The student makes extensive use of graphical analysis.
IV. Learning Objectives:
A. The student will develop analytical skills that can be applied to
the solution of a
wide range
of problems including, but not bounded by the economic material of
this course.
B. These skills will include the construction
of a general theory or model explaining
how a
system works. The student will be able to explain this model:
1. orally or
in writing.
2. by depicting
the system graphically.
3. by using
simple algebraic formulas to express his/her ideas.
C. Using the modeling approach, the
student will then analyze the effects of different
policy
decisions on the outputs or goals produced by the system.
D. As applied to the economic systems
under study, the student will understand the
interaction
of different fiscal and monetary policies, and determine their effects
upon basic
economic goals such as full employment, price stability, and growth.
E. In addition to the above objectives,
this course will help students develop the
following General
Education Competencies that have been established by the
College:
1. Define
Problems
2. Construct
Hypotheses
3. Gather,
analyze, and interpret data and information
4. Differentiate
between fact and opinion
5. Communicate
effectively in writing
V. Academic Integrity:
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
VI. Outline of Topics:
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(1/16-1/21) |
The Economic Problem |
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(1/22-1/28) |
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(1/29-2/4) |
Supply and Demand |
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(2/5-2/11) |
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(September 17 - noon - Last day to Withdraw and have course dropped from record; Last day to change to Audit) |
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(2/12-2/18) |
National Income Accounting |
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(2/19-2/25) |
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(10/1 – Incomplete (I) grades from Summer 2006 semester or which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after 10/1 |
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(2/26-3/4) |
Global Growth and Development |
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(3/5-3/11) |
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Post a Response to the Discussion Forum (10/15 – Last day to withdraw with a "W" [no withdrawals after this date]) |
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(3/12-3/18) |
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Catch Up |
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(3/19-3/25) |
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(3/26-4/1) |
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Post a Response to the Discussion Forum (March 11 - noon - Last day to withdraw with a W) |
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(4/2-4/8) |
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(4/9-4/15) |
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(4/16-4/22) |
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(4/23-4/29) |
Stabilization and the World Economy |
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(4/30-5/6) |
(Begin Exam 3) |
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(5/6-5/11) |
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(May 11- Last day of the Spring Semester) |
VII. Methods of Instruction
Read Assigned Material
Online Mini-Lectures
Online Discussion
VIII. Course Practice Required
A. Read and understand
course material to include charts and graphs.
B. Writing clearly
and correctly at a college level.
C. Participation in
online discussion.
D. Mathematics at
the high school algebra level, solving linear equations.
E. Graphic analysis.
IX. Instructional Materials
Required Textbook: Roger Miller, Economics Today,
The Macro View, 13th edition, Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2006.
(Purchase of a new text is required in order to obtain the access code
to MyEconLab)
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
| Exam 1
(Multiple Choice and Essay/Problems) |
75 points |
| Exam 2
(Multiple Choice and Essay/Problems) |
75 points |
| Exam 3
(Multiple Choice and Essay/Problems) |
75 points |
| Project 1 | 75 points |
| Project 2 | 75 points |
| Discussion | 60 points |
| Total Semester Points | 435 points |
Grading Scale used in this class:
| Total Semester Points | Grade |
| 391-435 | A |
| 348-390 | B |
| 304-347 | C |
| 261-303 | D |
| 0-260 | F |
XI. Other Course Information
Submitting Work
Tests: The exams will be available online and must be submitted (via the WebCT e-mail) in one file (preferably as an attachment written in Word) during the week indicated on the Outline of Topics. If an exam is submitted after the last day of the week, the grade will be reduced 5 points for each day it is late. (e.g., If the exam is 2 days late, 10 points will be deducted from the grade.)
Projects: All projects should be e-mailed to me (via the WebCT e-mail), preferably as an attachment written in Word, during the week in which they are assigned. They must be submitted no later than the last day designated in the Outline of Topics. Projects will be evaluated on both content and format, and you will be evaluated on your success at addressing all the pertinent issues in a succinct, well-written format. If a project is submitted late, the grade will be reduced 5 points for each day it is late. (e.g., If the project is 3 days late, 15 points will be deducted from the grade.)
Online Discussion Participation
Your online participation will be evaluated on a quantity and quality
basis. Your comments should advance the discussion, add value and be relevant.
Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-added participation.
Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a comment, please state and
support
your agreement or disagreement. Complete sentences, correct grammar,
punctuation and spelling should be used in all your postings.
Discussions will be active for two weeks.
Initial postings must be made by the end of the assigned
week. Initial postings made after the assigned week will not earn credit.
Responses to classmates' postings can be made either
in the assigned week or the following week. Any postings made after the
second week will not earn credit. You are required to post at least 2 substantive
postings per week.
Discussion forums will be available after the two-week time period,
but any postings made after the second week will not earn credit. I encourage
you to post messages about how the course material relates to your own
experience.
Discussions will be "threaded" and asynchronous. Each week's discussion
is worth a maximum of 5 points (3.5 points for your original response;
1.5 points for your reply to a classmate's posting). No credit will be
received for postings made after the end of the assigned week.
Policies and Expectations
E-Mail Check and Response Policy
I plan to check my e-mail for this course at least once a day. If you
email me before 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, I will try to answer the same day.
If it's after 3:00 p.m. do not expect a response until the next day. I
may respond sooner, but I cannot guarantee it. When you send e-mail, please
use the WebCT e-mail. If you use my Oakton e-mail account, please put the
title of this course (Econ 201) and the topic you are writing about in
the "Subject" line and include your name somewhere in the e-mail.
Student Commitment
You should budget adequate time each week for reading all material
and completing all assignments. You will be responsible for keeping up
to date with all lessons and assignments and participating in the discussions.
Online courses take as much, if not more, time to complete successfully
as traditional courses so please plan accordingly.
You are solely responsible for the preparation and presentation of
your assignments. Each homework assignment, written activity, and test
should be your own work. When working collaboratively, it is acceptable
to ask for criticism and help, but such input should be limited and acknowledged
when appropriate.
Instructor Commitment
As your instructor, I will follow the course outline as detailed in
this syllabus. If any changes are required, I will announce them well in
advance to give you time to adjust. You can count on my availability during
office hours, and you have the right to expect prompt responses to your
questions, comments, and requests. I will grade your work in a timely manner
and return it to you with constructive commentary. In this distance-learning
course, you will receive the same attention and care you would find in
a traditional class.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability,
you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.
To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional
Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course
requirements. The
College will not waive any essential skills or requirements of a course
or degree Program.
Academic Calendar - Spring
2007 Link Here
Last updated January 3, 2007
Send comments to:
jbremer@oakton.edu