Jose L. Esteban ECONOMICS
102 Spring 2012
TEXT: Micro 3 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 distinct market structures and second, to prepare
you for upper division courses in Economics.
Successful Students:
Will be able to: (1) assess the impact of
current events using market analysis, (2) explain how and why individual
markets have evolved (3) identify the role of competition and the role of the
government when competition is lacking, and (4) offer suggestions to correct
for various market failures. These items are a partial list of Student Learning
Outcomes for the course.
OFFICE HOURS: MW 8:30-9:30, TTH 11-12:20 or by appointment. Office location:
MD-379 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
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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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May 12-18 |
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. Cell phones
will be confiscated until next class
– no exceptions! Drop deadline is March 10th, 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 a very interesting one. In order for you to learn, you will have to work at
it. HAVE FUN!