ECONOMICS 100                                     Fall 2010                                     Jose L. Esteban

Tentative Course Syllabus

TEXT: Survey of Economics - 7th edition by I. Tucker. Study Guide for the textbook is recommended. We will also use Blackboard.

OBJECTIVES: Introduction to basic economics theory with an emphasis on how economics affects our daily lives. You will learn about your own economics!

TEACHING METHOD: Each week you will read the assigned textbook chapters listed below, do the homework and then do the work in Blackboard.  We will have in-class work as well.

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

OUTLINE

WEEK 1	Introduction to Economics PPC	Read Chapters 1-2
2	Demand & Supply Analysis	Read Chapter 3
3	Consumer Demand	Read Chapter 4
WEEK 4	Supply Decisions  Tutorial	Read Chapter 5
5	Profits   $$$$$$  Unit Total Costs	Read Chapter 6
6	Perfect Competition & Monopoly	Read Chapter 7	TEST NO. 1
WEEK 7	Imperfect Competition	Read Chapter 7 cont.
8	Labor Markets	Read Chapter 8
9	Regulation	Read Chapter 9
WEEK 10	Business Cycles	Read Chapter 10
11	Aggregate Supply and Demand	Read Chapter 11
12	Fiscal Policy & National Debt	Read Chapter 12	TEST NO. 2
13	Money and Banking	Read Chapter 13
WEEK 14	Monetary Policy	Read Chapter 14
15	Economic Growth	Read Chapter 15
16	International Trade	Read Chapter 17
WEEK 17	FINAL EXAM		May 15-21

GRADING POLICY

FIRST TEST	100 points
SECOND TEST	100 Points
ONLINE QUIZZES -	150 points
VARIOUS PROJECTS AND PARTICIPATION	250 points
FINAL TEST	150 points
TOTAL	750 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 March 13th, after this date AUTOMATIC F!
  To get a grade of A/Credit you need 90% of the total points
• To get a grade of B/Credit you need 80% of the total points
• To get a grade of C/Credit you need 70% of the total points
• To get a grade of D/No Credit you need 60% of the total points

· 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 coming to 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. Make sure you do the homework listed, ask any questions you may have – remember this is your learning experience! 

b) Make sure you ask questions in class about the material in the book or homework you do not understand. Bring up current events for discussion.  Economics is a very current topic.

c) Your class participation is CRITICAL!

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!!!