ECONOMICS 2620
MICROECONOMICS
Fall 2011
Room A 208
Section R1527
Monday 6:30-9:30 pm
Bill Waggoner
248-224-6019 Cell
bwaggoner2000@yahoo.com
Class web site: http://occmicroecon.weebly.com
Course Goal: To provide students with an understanding of how our economy operates
and the systems and markets that influence everyday life.
Text: Macroeconomics , by O’Sullivan, Sheffrin, Perez, 7th Edition.
Class Schedule and Reading Assignments:
Date
Chapter
Sept 12
Introduction , Chapter 1
Sept 19
Chapters 2, 3
Sept 26
Chapters 4, 5 Quiz 1 (1-4)
Oct 3
Exam 1 (1-4)
Oct 10
Chapters 6,7
Oct 17
Chapters 8, 9 Quiz 2 (5-8)
Oct 24
Exam 2 (5-8)
Oct 31
Chapters 10,11
Date
Nov 7
Nov 14
Nov 21
Nov 28
Dec 5
Dec 12
Dec 19
Chapter
Chapters 12, 13 Quiz 3 (9-12)
Chapter 14, Exam 3 (9-12)
Chapters 15, 16 Quiz 4 (13-16)
Chapter 17, Exam 4 (13-16)
Chapters 18, 19
Exam 5 (17-19)
Final
Attendance: Attendance will be taken. Perfect attendance will earn you 25 bonus
points.
Exams:
There will be 5 exams worth 100 points each. The tests consist of
multiple choice and true and false questions. The tests have 50 questions
worth 2 points each. We use the 50 question scantron to record your
answers. (Form No. 882-E). 500 points possible.
Homework: Homework is assigned each class. The homework is worth
a total of 200 points.
Quizzes:
There will be 4 quizzes, worth 25 points each. 100 points possible.
Projects:
I will assign 6 current events projects worth 25 points each. 150 points.
Class Participation: Each class will have a class participation assignment. If you miss
class you will not be allowed to make it up. 150 points.
Extra Credit: Hand in Wall Street Journal articles relating to items we discuss in class,
worth 5 points each up to 25 points.
Make Ups:
There will be no make ups for exams, quizzes or homework, except
for medical reasons. I will consider non-medical reasons on an
individual basis but you MUST contact me either by phone or email
AFTER you miss the class and BEFORE the next class.
Grading:
There will be five exams and a final. Each exam is worth 100 points. The
final is worth 150 points.
The grading scale is based on a possible 1000 points. I will drop your
lowest test score if you take the final.
Exams (including final)
Homework
Quizzes
Projects
Class Participation
Extra Credit
Grading Scale:
Points
915-1000
A
900-914
A875-899
B+
815-874
B
800-814
B765-799
C+
715-764
C
700-714
C675-699
D+
600-674
D
0-599
F
550
100
100
150
150
25
1075 total points
Percentage
93-100
90-92
88-89
82-87
80-81
77-79
72-76
70-71
68-69
60-67
0-59
Incomplete: This grade will be given only if an emergency prevents a person from
finishing the class.
Office:
I do not have an office. After class meetings are by appointment. I am
willing to meet with you before or after class. Speak with me to schedule
an appointment.
Phone:
If you need to reach me after class, leave a message on my cell phone,
248-224-6019, or email me at bwaggoner2000@yahoo.com.
Disclaimer:
The instructor reserves the right to change the grading policy or
syllabus at anytime.
ADA:
Students requiring special assistance (including those affected by the Americans with
Disabilities Act) should contact the ACCESS office and inform the instructor of any
special conditions pertaining to their learning.
Royal Oak, ACCESS, Room B151. Phone: 248-246-2480.
FERPA:
Per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), college personnel are not
allowed to release student's personal information to anyone, including other students. If
you have any questions regarding FERPA, please refer to the current College catalog.