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Syllabus ECN 212

Instructor: Basil Al Hashimi

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syllabus module 1 module 2 module 3 module 4 module 5

Welcome to Microeconomic Principles 212. I strongly recommend you take time to read this entire syllabus before you begin. Doing this will give you an overall perspective of the material as well as allow you time to plan for assignments, reading and tests.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Selected issues are examined.

Prerequisites: None.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

"Microeconomics," 7th Edition, by Boyes/Melvin

You may purchase this book at the Mesa Community College Bookstore.

Also, lecture notes are provided for each module, found online under "Module 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5." These notes may be useful for you as you read your text and to study for your final examination. You may access them at the course site modules.

COURSE Objectives:

Student will be able to define and apply supply and demand to current microeconomic issues.
Student will be able to define and apply economic analysis to current microeconomic issues.
Student will be able to distinguish between positive and normative economics.
Student will be able to define cost theory and give examples how firms today identify and solve economic problems.
Student will be able to define production theory and give examples of how outcome is affected in today's market.
Student will be able to identify market structures and give examples of how firms react within their systems.
Student will be able to identify labor market factors.
Student will be able to identify price theory and factors related to price elasticities of supply and demand.
Student will become proficient with current computer technology applications in communication and research through use of the Internet and electronic forum as it relates to researching examples of the above theories and factors.

COURSE ACTIVITIES:

Text: "Microeconomics, 7TH Edition" by Boyes/Melvin
Course handouts
Course correspondence
Analysis of periodicals
Analysis of a book dealing with microeconomic issues
Access to current periodicals and the USA Today
Use of the electronic forum, including the Internet

COURSE PROCEDURE:

A) You will need to read through the materials very carefully so that you will be ready to produce assignments in time to meet your deadlines.

B) The final exam (there is only one exam) will be multiple choice and will be administered at Mesa Community College at the end of this course ( If you are unable to come on that specific day, an option will be available to take it at the testing center).

DUE DATES

Will be determined based on the class schedule.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES:

The following student activities will result in the final course grade:

There are five modules. A paper, 2-3 pages in length, is due at the end of every Module. Each paper is worth 50 points for a total of 250 points.
Article Analysis is due with each module and worth 10 points for a total of 50 points (one page paper).
Discussion Questions
Final exam 200 points.

This total is a possible of 600 points. Percentages of the total and points are given below:

Grade Points:

A 540-600 90-100%
B 480-539 80-89%
C 420-479 70-79%
D 360-419 60-69%
F 359 or less anything below 60%
W Withdrawal

* Note: An (I), or Incomplete, will not be issued for this Internet class. NOTE: Consult the college catalog for deadlines and requirements. The instructor reserves the right to change the course content, outline, exam dates or periodical due dates. The college catalogue is incorporated into the syllabus; all conditions of the MCC college catalogue shall apply to this class.

NOTES ON GRADES:

-A grade of "D" does not transfer to most four year institutions, but is a passing grade at this level.

A grading scale is administered equally to all students in the course. Each student has an equal opportunity to receive a grade based upon the merit of their work completed.

Keep track of your points throughout the semester. That way you will know exactly where you stand.

Credit/No Credit option is not available.

There are no extra-credit assignments for this class. The scheduled assignments and exams are sufficient to test your understanding of the material presented in the course.

Every student is expected to produce his/her original, independent, work. Any student whose work indicates a violation of the MCCCD Academic Misconduct Policy (cheating, plagiarism) can expect penalties as specified in the Student Handbook. NOTE: Course content may vary from this outline to meet the needs of the student. The date of the exam is subject to change.

READING ASSIGNMENTS:

You are expected to complete all reading assignments.

EXAMINATIONS:

The exam will be available on Aplia. The final exam asks you to apply the concepts, terms and ideas related to chapters 1-21. Final exam will be a comprehensive multiple choice exam. In order to pass the course you must pass the final exam with a "D" or 60% or more.

PAPER INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF A PERIODICAL AND MODULE DISCUSSION(60 points each):

A total of five papers are due, one to be submitted with each module assignment. Each paper should be 3-4 pages in length, module paper 3 pages, and article paper one page. The article selected should be current and from the Internet. Please use a different article for each critique. The article should be related to the chapters covered by the Module. Each critique will contain all of the following:

Brief summary of the article.
The purpose of the article and how is related to microeconomic issue.
Your analysis.
Your evaluation and recommendation.

Discussion Questions(100 points):

I will post questions for each module on the web board and you need to respond with one page answer for each question. Also, you could engage in discussing these questions with other students. Your response should be between 300-500 words on the webboard for each question. An application of the microeconomic concepts you learned from this class.

SENDING AND KEEPING A COPY OF YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

e- mail address: hashimi@mail.mc.maricopa.edu

Phone number: (480)654-7715

Students are responsible for keeping a copy of all assignments. Please save your assignments on the computer or xerox a copy for your files.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:

You are expected to complete assignments as the schedule indicates. Any assignment that is late will lose 10% of the total possible each day. Students are encourage to submit their assignments early. All assignments are to be in MLA format.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

The instructor is willing to make any reasonable accommodations for students with limitations due to disabilities, including learning disabilities. Please discuss it with me. Students should also notify Student Services if they have any special needs.

NOTE REGARDING WITHDRAWAL:

There are two kinds of withdrawal: student initiated withdrawal, and instructor initiated withdrawal.

The last day for student initiated withdrawal is listed in the college schedule. After this date students may ask instructors to withdraw them, until the last day for instructor initiated withdrawal, which is also listed in the college catalog.

Failing to submit assignments and maintain steady progress will result in withdrawal by your instructor.

COURSE PURPOSE: NOTE TO STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT YOUR ELIGIBLITY TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID BY FINISHING THIS COURSE ON TIME.

...AND FINALLY, GETTING STARTED

Your requirements for this course are to complete each of the five modules, submit a book analysis and take the final exam. For a successful start, it is recommended that you:

Access your module materials off of this site, in the menu under Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. File the materials in a 3-ring binder, manila files, folder, or whatever works best for you.

Learn how to transmit your assignments.

Read assigned chapters in your textbook.

Do assignments and periodical analysis.

Discuss any problems with your instructor.

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS:

You may find it useful to schedule about 9 hours per week of study per week. You may find it effective to break up your study time into segments of study- activity-study and so on. It is important that you keep a calendar and schedule visible at all times.

In addition to scheduling your time, find a place to study. Find what kind of lighting works best for you. Noise level tolerance is also individual.

Finally, have all materials that you need organized. An organizing folder or system is important.

STUDY TIPS:

When reading your textbook, don't let your mind wander. Actively underline, highlight, take notes, think about what you are reading. You may wish to put key words or concepts on index cards, making flash cards for convenient use.

If you cannot concentrate, do something else for a while and make a commitment to come back to your study material. Sometimes it is helpful to schedule 15 minute blocks of study time to give yourself an incentive to focus.

It is important to relate concepts to current events and your life. Read papers and other periodicals with these concepts in mind. Watch news and special programs with these concepts in mind. You will find this course giving you a base and structure upon which you can continue to build your knowledge throughout your life.

Finally, have fun with this course. I have a passion for economics which I hope to share with you. Economics and the Internet are an integral part of our lives. With the background you will gain from this course, I'm sure you'll have a whole new perspective from which to view the news and events which affect your lives.

Please contact me if I can help you in any way on our adventure in macroeconomics course on the Internet. I'm interested in your thoughts and ideas as we go through this together.

Basil Al Hashimi

Please be sure to visit each of the following links:

syllabus module 1 module 2 module 3 module 4 module 5

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