{"id":610,"date":"2017-09-12T09:12:40","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T16:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/jesteban\/?page_id=610"},"modified":"2019-08-15T11:11:22","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T18:11:22","slug":"econ-101-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/jesteban\/econ-101-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Econ 101 Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall 2019 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 ECONOMICS 101<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Jose L. Esteban<\/a><\/p>\n

Principles of Macroeconomics<\/u>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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TEXT: Macroeconomics<\/u> 21 edition by C. McConnell, S. Brue and S. Flynn. Canvas\/Connect software is also <\/strong> required.<\/strong> Package at school bookstore is best deal!<\/strong><\/p>\n

TEACHING METHOD:<\/strong> Each week you will read the assigned textbook chapters listed below, then go to Canvas\/Connect<\/strong> and complete the work for the week.\u00a0 You will also need to complete the in-class work. Interaction with other students enrolled and with me will be a major source of information for all of us.<\/p>\n

OBJECTIVES:<\/strong> Introduction to basic economics theory with an emphasis on how Economics affects our daily lives and preparation for upper division courses.<\/p>\n

Successful Students: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Will be able to: (1) assess the impact of current events using market analysis, (2) explain how market based economies evolve, (3) explain the role of competition and the role of the government in market based economies, and (4) offer various policy options to alter the state of the economy. These items represent a partial list of Student Learning Outcomes.<\/p>\n

OFFICE HOURS:<\/strong> M 10-11, T 11-12, W 12:35-1 or by appointment. Office location: MD-379 Phone: 744-1150 extension 2421 e-mail: jesteban@palomar.edu\u00a0 <\/a>Economics Department extension – 2412.\u00a0 Time management<\/a><\/p>\n

TENTATIVE OUTLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
WEEK 1<\/td>\nIntroduction to Economics<\/td>\nRead Chapters 1 and 2<\/td>\nPPC<\/a> CANVAS\/Connect<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 2<\/td>\nSupply and Demand Analysis<\/td>\nRead Chapter 3<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 3<\/td>\nIntroduction to Macroeconomics<\/td>\nRead Chapter 6<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 4<\/td>\nNational Accounting<\/td>\nRead Chapter 7<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 5<\/td>\nEconomic growth<\/td>\nRead Chapter 8<\/td>\n TEST NO. 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 6<\/td>\nBusiness cycles<\/td>\nRead Chapter 9<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 7<\/td>\nMacroeconomic relationships<\/td>\nRead Chapter 10<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 8<\/td>\nAggregate Expenditure Model<\/td>\nRead Chapter 11<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 9<\/td>\nAggregate Supply and Demand<\/td>\nRead Chapter 12<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 10<\/td>\nFiscal Policy and the deficit<\/a><\/td>\nRead Chapter 13<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 11<\/td>\nMoney and Banking<\/td>\nRead Chapter 14<\/td>\n TEST NO. 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 12<\/td>\nMoney and Banking – continued<\/td>\nRead Chapter 15<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 13<\/td>\nMonetary Policy<\/td>\nRead Chapter 16<\/td>\n\u00a0CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 14<\/td>\nMore AD and AS<\/td>\nRead Chapter 18<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 15<\/td>\nInternational Trade<\/td>\nRead Chapter 20<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 16<\/td>\nInternational Finance<\/td>\nRead Chapter 21<\/td>\n CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 17<\/td>\n FINAL EXAM<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Last day of class<\/td>\nDecember 11<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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GRADING POLICY<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FIRST TEST<\/td>\n100 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SECOND TEST<\/td>\n100 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ONLINE WORK – Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n200 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VARIOUS PROJECTS\/HOMEWORK \u00a0 \u00a0 – Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n200 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FINAL TEST<\/td>\n150 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>\n750 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Notes: All tests are cumulative and are made up of multiple choice and\/or essay questions. No make-ups are possible unless an emergency occurs. If you have a problem, please see me or call me. Homework assignments will be randomly collected for extra points. Please turn off your cell phone – if it rings I will confiscate phone until next class! \u00a0 No exceptions! Please abide student conduct – http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/home\/student-discipline\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong> Your computer may crash twice per semester \ud83d\ude42 \u2013 after that no resets for quizzes\/exams! \u00a0 This means you may miss 2 online assignments without penalty!<\/strong><\/p>\n