University of Houston Department of Economics
SYLLABUS Spring 2016 - tentative
GLOBAL ECONOMIC ISSUES (Essentials of Economics)
ECON 2301-Sec 01 (11608) Tu 0830-1000 CBB120 (Classroom & Bus Bldg)
ECON 2301-Sec 02 (14460) Th 0830-1000 CBB120 (Classroom & Bus Bldg)
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr Ross vanWassenhove
OFC LOC:
220 McElhinney Hall
INSTR WEB PAGE:
http://www.uh.edu/~rsvanwas/teaching/index.html
HOMEWORK WEB PAGES:
http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com
OFC HRS:
1) TT 10:00-11:00 2) before/after class 3) appointment
EMAIL:
rsvanwassenhove@uh.edu
FINAL EXAM
Tue-Thu May 8-10, 242CBB, ID REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant
beadsit@uh.edu TT 2:30-3:30 M203A
Tutoring Center
http://ussc.uh.edu/lss/tutoring.aspx
PREREQUISTES: Math 1310 or equivalent required or consent of instructor. Credit may not be
earned in both ECON 2301 and 2305. Not intended for business administration majors. Economics
majors/minors who earn at least a B+ in ECON 2301 may petition to substitute 2301 for 2305. This
course is a non-technical introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts emphasizing
global economy.
BOOKS/SOFTWARE (see instructions to register on INSTR or HOMEWORK WEB PAGE)
Survey of Economics 6th ed , O’Sullivan, etal; online package containing ebook and PearsonMyLab)
COURSE ID vanwassenhove40729
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED. NO EXTRA CREDIT.
EXAM MAY BE MADE-UP WITH MEDICAL EMERGENCY FORM SIGNED BY THE
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN – may be used once only
GRADING:
ITEM
Portion Method
Online Assignments
36%
various
Term Paper
4%
2pg TurnItIn
Midterm Exam
20%
50 MC
Final Exam - Comprehensive
40%
100 M/C&calc
Final grades are categorized by variance from the class average. Usually, at an undergraduate course
level, near average is typically a C/C+. Below 40% course average is usually a failing F grade.
NOTE: Grades are not negotiable. Discussion over grades will be allowed only in the event of erroneous
posting. Extra credit assignments are not available in this course. It is up to the student to check for applicable
assignments.
See INSTR WEB PAGE above for instructions on reserving a seat for your Midterm and Final Exams.
NO CHILDREN or PETS ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS
NO RECORDING of ANY PART of ANY CLASS IS ALLOWED
COURSE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week of Topic
Jan 17
Course Overview; Textbook Content Overview;
Chapter 1 and Appendix, Chapter 2
Jan 24
Chapter 3 – Demand, Supply, Market Equilibrium
Chapter 4 – Elasticity, A Measure of Responsiveness
Jan 31
Chapter 5 – Production Technology and Cost
Feb 7
Chapter 6 – Perfect Competition
Feb 14
Chapter 7 – Monopoly and Price Discrimination
Feb 21
Chapter 8 – Market Entry, Monopolistic Competition, and Oligopoly
Feb 28
Chapter 9 – Imperfect Competition, External Benefits, and External Costs
Chapter 10 – The Labor Market and the Distribution of Income
Mar 6
Midterm Exam – (242 CBB) – Closed book – Must make reservation at CASA web site –
See Exam schedule on prof’s website
Mar 13
Spring Break
Mar 20
Chapter 11 – Measuring a Nation’s Production and Income
Mar 27
Chapter 12 – Unemployment and Inflation
Chapter 13 – Why Do Economies Grow?
Apr 3
Chapter 14 – Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
Chapter 15 – Fiscal Policy
Apr 10
Chapter 16 – Money and the Banking System
Apr 17
Chapter 17 – Monetary Policy and Inflation
Apr 24
Chapter 18 – International Trade and Finance
May 8
Final Exam – 8-11am –(242 CBB) Comprehensive – Closed Book – Must make reservation
at CASA web site – See Exam schedule on prof’s website
Class schedule may change at any time due to circumstances beyond the control of the instructor.
EMAIL RESPONSE POLICY:
The following emails will not likely receive a response:
● Unless you give me permission, anything about specific grades on exams
● Why you missed class
● Where or when any exam is
● Any item clearly listed in the syllabus
● Assigned final grades, unless you can demonstrate that I made a mistake
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Honesty in completing assignments is essential to the mission of the
university and to the development of the personal integrity of the student. Cheating, plagiarism, or other
kinds of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate sanctions that may
include failing an assignment, failing the class or being suspended or expelled. Examples of academic
dishonesty can be found in the UH Student Handbook.
UH STUDENT DISABILITY POLICY: UH seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all students
with disabilities. UH supports and adheres to all applicable laws with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations to allow an equal educational opportunity to all students. The student is responsible to register
with Disability Support Services and advise your instructor of any disabilities so that appropriate support and
accommodations can be arranged.