Jose L. Esteban ECONOMICS 102 Fall 2010
TEXT: Micro 2 Econ by W. A. McEachern. Student edition plus Aplia software access. Each week you will read the assigned textbook chapters listed below, do the homework and then do work in Aplia. We will have in-class work as well.
OBJECTIVES: First, to give you some insight about the basic theories of economics when dealing with the different aspects of cost for distinct market structures and second, to prepare you for upper division courses in Economics.
OFFICE HOURS: MW 8:20-9:20, TTH 11-12:20 or by appointment. Office location: P17-D Phone: 744-1150 extension 2421 e-mail: jesteban@palomar.edu Economics Department extension - 2412. Time management
TENTATIVE OUTLINE
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WEEK 1 |
Introduction to Economics |
Read Chapters 1 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 2 |
Production Possibilities |
Read Chapter 2 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 3 |
Decision makers -Supply and Demand |
Read Chapter 3 and 4 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 4 |
Elasticity |
Read Chapter 5 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 5 |
Consumer Behavior and Costs of Production |
Read Chapter 6 and 7 |
TEST NO. 1 |
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WEEK 6 |
Perfect Competition |
Read Chapter 8 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 7 |
The Theory of Monopoly |
Read Chapters 9 and 10 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 8 |
Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition |
Read Chapter 10 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 9 |
Resource and Labor Markets |
Read Chapter 11and 12 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 10 |
Regulation |
Read Chapter 15 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 11 |
Public goods |
Read Chapter 16 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 12 |
Externalities |
Read Chapter 17 |
TEST NO. 2 |
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WEEK 13 |
Poverty |
Read Chapter 18 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 14 |
International Trade |
Read Chapter 19 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 15 |
International Finance |
Read Chapter 20 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 16 |
Developing Economies |
Read Chapter 21 |
Aplia homework/quiz |
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WEEK 17 |
Final Exam |
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December
13-18 |
GRADING POLICY
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FIRST TEST |
100 points |
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SECOND TEST |
100 Points |
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ONLINE QUIZZES/Aplia |
150 points |
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VARIOUS PROJECTS/Aplia |
200 points |
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FINAL TEST |
150 points |
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TOTAL |
700 points |
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. Drop deadline is October 16th, after this date
AUTOMATIC F!
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To get a grade of A/Credit you need 90% of the total points |
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To get a grade of B/Credit you need 80% of the total points |
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To get a grade of C/Credit you need 70% of the total points |
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To get a grade of D/No Credit you need 60% of the total points |
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To get a grade of F/No Credit you would be under 60% of the points |
SUGGESTIONS
To do well in class I suggest you do the following:
a) Finish your reading assignment before class and take notes about the information you gather. You will discover that you need to read the material over a couple of times before it makes sense.
b) Make sure you ask questions in class about the material you do not understand. Bring up current events for discussion. Economics is a very current topic.
c) Your class attendance is CRITICAL! Projects/worksheets completed in class for valuable points will happen often!
d) You are in this class because you chose to be here. Make it a rewarding and interesting experience for you.
Economics is a challenging subject, and by the same token, an interesting one. In order for you to learn, you will have to work at it. HAVE FUN!