SAMPLE SYLLABUS ---   ONLINE COURSE

 

MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Jeff Florea 

OFFICE:  245 John H. Gray Building
TELEPHONE:  270-824-8687
E-mail:  jeffm.florea@kctcs.edu

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

The study of the allocation of scarce resources from the viewpoint of individual economic units. Topics include household and firm behavior, competitive pricing of goods and resources, and monopoly power.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

Upon the completion the student can:

 

  1. Demonstrate the role of economics in society by applying economic principles and concepts to current events.

 

  1. Demonstrate and understanding of the role of government in market behaviors.

 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the circular flow of resources and products in an economy.

 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of how markets work using supply and demand analysis.

 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different models of consumer and producer decision making.

 

  1. Identify characteristics of the different market structures.

 

  1. Compute price and output in different market structures.

 

  1. Determine the causes of and the remedies for market failures and inequalities.

 

General Education Competencies:

 

I.    Communicate Effectively

 

1.        Read with comprehension.

a.       Students will demonstrate their ability to read with comprehension by taking quizzes and doing summaries.

2.        Write clearly using Standard English.

a.       Students will demonstrate their ability to write clearly using Standard English by writing answers to essay questions and answering homework questions.

 

II.     Think Critically

 

1.          Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.

a.       Students will demonstrate their ability by discussing topics from other disciplines through discussion forums and answering essay questions. 

2.          Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.

a.       Students will demonstrate their ability by answering essay questions and analyzing and interpreting topics by answering homework questions.

3.          Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem.

a.       Students will demonstrate their ability by using mathematics to solve problems on exams and quizzes.

 

III.   Learn Independently

 

1.   Make choices upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas.

                   a.  Students will demonstrate their ability by answering essay questions and answering homework questions. 

 

IV.  Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments

 

  1. Develop an awareness of self as an individual member of a multicultural global community.

a.       Students will demonstrate their ability by reading articles and answering homework questions. 

 

 

WRITING:

 

To communicate effectively using standard written English.
Students will be required to submit written assignments.

 

All faculty are expected to call attention to and penalize for errors in English usage and require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards.

 

 

ETHICS/VALUES:

 

To demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in making value choices.  Cheating and/or plagiarism on homework, quizzes, writing assignments, and tests will not be allowed.  Students may find the KCTCS student code of conduct at: www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm.

REQUIRED BOOKS:

 

Principles of Microeconomics, 4th edition by N. Gregory Mankiw

WebTutor---Online Course Only

 

RECOMMENDED: 

 

Study Guide to Accompany Principles of Microeconomics

 

 

SCHEDULE OF COURSE:

 

The class will cover approximately three chapters per week.  This is a general schedule and may vary a little depending on the subject.  This is a six week course and you will be required to do a lot reading in a short amount of time. 

 

EXAMS:

 

There will be two regular exams and one final exam.  All exams will be a combination of multiple choice questions, true/false, problems, and essay questions.    

 

QUIZZES:

 

Quizzes will be given for each chapter. 

 

CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS:

 

You will be required to submit an assignment each week.

 

ADA STATEMENT:  If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resources Coordinator.  Contact Valerie Wolfe, Disabilities Resource Coordinator, Room 112 LRC, 270-824-1708. 

GRADING:

 

2 Regular Exams                                   670 points         (335 points each)
Final Exam                                            350 points                                            

Quizzes                                                 340 points

Chapter Assignments                             340 points

                                                            1700 points

 

Minimum grades based on a percentage of total points are:

                                                90 - 100 =A      1530 - 1700 points
                                                80 -  89 = B      1360 - 1529 points
                                                70 -  79 = C      1190 - 1359 points
                                                60 -  69 = D      1020 - 1189 points
                                                 0  -  59 = E        0    - 1019 points

 

GRADE I:

 

The grade I means that part of the course remains undone.  It shall be given only when there is reasonable possibility that a passing grade will result from completion of the work.  The instructor shall not give an I grade when the reason for completeness is unsatisfactory to the instructor.

 

ATTENDANCE:

 

Attendance does not count in calculating your grade and is not taken; however, it is important that you be diligent in keeping up with the material

 

LATE WORK POLICY:

 

Late work must be approved.

 

MAKE-UP POLICY:

 

Make-up exams will not be allowed.  If the exam is missed with a valid excuse (as determined by the instructor) the exam’s value will be added to the final exam.  For example, if you miss an exam with a valid excuse your final will now be worth 685 points. 

 

LIBRARY INFORMATION:

The Madisonville Community College library website can be reached at http://www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/libraries/services.html; it is a good place to look for information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The KCTCS online catalogue can be reached at http://www.kctcs.edu/student/catalog/.

 

Technical Requirements and Help

 

If you are having problems, you may call 1-866-606-1725 for help with questions about login, accounts and accessing courses or go to http://elearning.kctcs.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_4_1.

 

 

Students with Disabilities Policy Statement:

“Students with documented disabilities that require individualized accommodations should do two things: contact the Disability Resource Coordinator at their Home College and inform their instructors. Once the student has contacted the Disability Resource Coordinator at the Home College, that Coordinator will communicate with the student's instructors and/or the Disability Resource Coordinator at the Delivering College in order to coordinate and/or provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations to the student.”