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Spring 2020 \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 Online<\/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\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Principles of Macroeconomics\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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TEXT: Macroeconomics 21 edition by C. McConnell, S. Brue and S. Flynn. Canvas\/Connect software is also required. 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 check your email often for other work assigned.\u00a0 We will cover almost 2 chapters per week \u2013 don\u2019t fall behind!<\/strong><\/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: <\/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: W<\/strong> 11-12, TTH 9-9:30, T 12:35-1:00 or by appointment. Office location: MD-379 Phone: 744-1150 extension 2421 e-mail: jesteban@palomar.edu\u00a0 <\/a><\/u>Economics Department extension \u2013 2412.\u00a0 Time management\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/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\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/u> CANVAS\/Connect<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 2<\/td>\nSupply and Demand Analysis<\/td>\nRead Chapter 3<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nIntroduction to Macroeconomics<\/td>\nRead Chapter 6<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 3<\/td>\nNational Accounting<\/td>\nRead Chapter 7<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEconomic growth<\/td>\nRead Chapter 8<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 4<\/td>\nBusiness cycles<\/td>\nRead Chapter 9<\/td>\nTEST NO. 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMacroeconomic relationships<\/td>\nRead Chapter 10<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 5<\/td>\nAggregate Expenditure Model<\/td>\nRead Chapter 11<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAggregate Supply and Demand<\/td>\nRead Chapter 12<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 6<\/td>\nFiscal Policy and the deficit\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/td>\nRead Chapter 13<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMoney and Banking<\/td>\nRead Chapter 14<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 7<\/td>\nMoney and Banking \u2013 continued<\/td>\nRead Chapter 15<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMonetary Policy<\/td>\nRead Chapter 16<\/td>\n\u00a0CANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WEEK 8<\/td>\nInternational Trade<\/td>\nRead Chapter 20<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nInternational Finance<\/td>\nRead Chapter 21<\/td>\nCANVAS\/Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFINAL EXAM<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Last day of class<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\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
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ONLINE WORK \u2013 Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n200 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VARIOUS PROJECTS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2013 Connect<\/strong><\/td>\n100 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FINAL TEST<\/td>\n150 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>\n550 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Notes: All tests are cumulative and are made up of multiple choice questions. No make-ups are possible unless an emergency occurs. If you have a problem, please see me or call me. Please abide by student conduct \u2013 http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/home\/student-discipline\/\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<\/span><\/a><\/u> \u00a0 Your computer may crash twice per semester\u00a0 \u2013 after that no resets for quizzes\/exams! \u00a0 This means you may miss 3 online assignments without penalty!<\/strong><\/p>\n