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Material Type: Exam; Professor: Walter; Class: Economics of Social Issues *SS; Subject: Economics; University: Dixie State College of Utah; Term: Spring 2009;
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COURSE: ECON 1010 Economics of Social Issues Spring 2009 INSTRUCTOR: Neil Walter email: walter@dixie.edu OFFICE: Hazy #339 Office: 652- Cell: 229- CREDIT: 3 Semester Hours, CIN 20851 CLASS SCHEDULE: Tuesday, Thursday @ 7:30 AM Room 219 TEXT: Issues in Economics Today, Fourth Edition by Robert C. Guell
CORRESPONDANCE: Expect to receive correspondence via blackboard. In the event there is a syllabus change or an announcement that needs to be sent to the class, it will be set posted to blackboard. I will also be posting assignments, answer keys, and course updates periodically to Blackboard as well. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an e-mail. I usually check my e-mail each day, but sometimes when I am not on campus for a couple of days, I may be slow to get to all of my email. The office number is for my office here on campus. To contact me via phone, try my cell or work number. I am fine with text messages—just make sure you tell me who you are.
PLEASE NOTE: The syllabus includes objectives and a schedule for the course. Any changes to the syllabus will be announced in class. The Syllabus is subject to change, and it is extremely likely that it will during the course of the semester. As a student, you may request a revised copy of the syllabus at any time by sending me an e-mail.
COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course helps frame social issues with the context of economic analysis. Many issues locally, nationally, and internationally relate to economic principles. This course will cover basic terms and concepts and provide an opportunity to discuss economic policies.
OBJECTIVES : When the student successfully completes this course he/she will be able to:
ATTENDANCE : Regular Attendance in required for this course. If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to contact a fellow student or me to find out what you missed. Attendance will be taken in class. Even if you know you will be absent for institutional absences, you still must let me know in advance and make arrangements for
materials covered. If you attend 23 of the 24 scheduled lecture days, you will receive a 2.5% bonus added to your final grade.
Reading: In order to remain current with class progress and discussion, you will be required to read the chapters assigned for each lecture. This will enable you to learn the material much better, contribute more to class discussion, and prepare you for any tests and quizzes.
Class assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the day announced and must by typed (except for graphs). Assignments may be turned in late for partial credit. If you are going to be absent/late for a valid reason on the day an assignment is scheduled, please make arrangements to turn in the assignment prior to when the assignment is due. All work must be your own. Plagiarism or cheating in any form will result in no credit for the assignment. All assignments will receive a score of 0, 1, 2 or 3 subject to the following criteria 2 points for turning in the assignment typed, on time, and complete 1 point for getting the answers right.
Articles: Your assignment is to bring an article from the internet, newspaper, or other source that relates to the core theory chapter or the social issue chapter along with less than a 1 page summary that answers the questions on the article cover page. You are graded the same way assignments are graded. Be prepared to discuss your article on an article day. They too must be typed.
TESTS : All tests will be given in the testing center and will be available one day before the scheduled exam day. You must make arrangements with me on or before the last day of class prior to the test to make any other arrangements. As with assignments, plagiarism or cheating in any form will result in no credit for the test.
OFFICE VISITS : Feel free to contact me at any time via phone or e-mail with questions regarding the class. I will return your call or e-mail as soon as possible. Office hours will be posted on my door, although I can be available right after class on most days.
ADA INFORMATION:
If you are a student with a disability or think you might have a disability and would like accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Center at (652-7516). The Disability Resource Center will determine your eligibility for services based upon complete professional documentation. If you are deemed eligible, the Disability Resource Center will further evaluate the effectiveness of your accommodation requests and will authorize reasonable accommodations that are appropriate for your disability. This syllabus is also available in alternative formats.
REBELMAIL EMAIL ACCOUNTS: Important class and college information will be sent to your Rebelmail email account. This information
Date Chapters Topic Assignments/Tests Jan 06 1 & 30 Opportunity Cost/Education Jan 08 1 & 30 Opportunity Cost/Education Read chapters 1 & 30 Jan 13 (^) 1 & 30 Opportunity Cost/Education Assignment 1 Due Jan 15 2 & 18 Supply & Demand/Health Care Read chapter 2 Jan 20 3 & 18 Supply & Demand/Health Care Read chapter 18 Jan 22 4 & 18 Supply & Demand/Health Care Assignment 2 Due/Article 1 Due Jan 27 No Class--Test in Testing Center Test 1 Jan 29 (^) 3 & 13 Elasticity/International Trade Read chapter 2 Feb 03 3 & 13 Elasticity/International Trade Read chapter 13 Feb 05 3 & 13 Elasticity/International Trade Assignment 3 Due Feb 10 (^) 4 & 22 Production, Cost, & Revenue/Crime Read chapter 4 Feb 12 Make-Up Day Feb 17 4 & 22 Production, Cost, & Revenue/Crime Read chapter 22 Feb 19 (^) 4 & 22 Production, Cost, & Revenue/Crime Assignment 4 Due/Article 2 Due Feb 24 No Class--Test in Testing Center Test 2 Feb 26 Make-Up Day Mar 03 5 & 35 Perfect Competition vs Monopoly/Energy Read chapter 5 Mar 05 5 & 35 Perfect Competition vs Monopoly/Energy Read chapter 35 Mar 10 5 & 35 Perfect Competition vs Monopoly/Energy Assignment 5 Due Mar 12 Make-Up Day Mar 17 No Class--Semester Break Mar 19 (^) No Class--Semester Break Mar 24 6 & 25 Macroeconomic Terms/Minimum Wage Read chapter 6 Mar 26 6 & 25 Macroeconomic Terms/Minimum Wage Read chapter 25 Mar 31 (^) 6 & 25 Macroeconomic Terms/Minimum Wage Assignment 6 Due/Article 3 Due Apr 02 No Class--Test in Testing Center Test 3 Apr 07 7 & 17 Interest Rates/Environment Read chapter 7 Apr 09 (^) 7 & 17 Interest Rates/Environment Read chapter 17 Apr 14 7 & 17 Interest Rates/Environment Assignment 7 Due Apr 16 8, 9, & 10 Aggregate S&D/Deficits & National Debt Read Chapter 8 Apr 21 8, 9, & 10 Aggregate S&D/Deficits & National Debt Read Chapter 9 and 10 Apr 23 8, 9, & 10 Aggregate S&D/Defiicts & National Debt Assignment 8 Due/Article 4 Due Final Exam Final Exam (7:00 am - 9:00 am)