CAMERON: SYLLABUS & COURSE OUTLINE
MICROECONOMICS
FALL
2012
REGULAR START {16 weeks Lecture} Econ 2302
Class
Class Title
ECON
2301-2
(26165)
Prin EcoMicroeconomics
(Lecture)
TuTh 11:00AM STF2W106
12:30PM
ECON
2301-10
(26166)
Prin EcoMicroeconomics
(Lecture)
TuTh 12:30PM STF3228
2:00PM
I. Instructor's Name:
Enrolled Days & Times
rooms
Class
Dates
Aug 27,
2012Dec 9,
2012
Aug 27,
2012Dec 9,
2012
PAMELA CAMERON, B.S., M.A., PhD.
II. Brief instructor bio: Welcome to the class! Dr. Cameron is a highly experienced professor, having
taught undergraduate and graduate economics (and statistics) at the University of Oklahoma, the
University of Phoenix and here at HCC. She is also an experienced business person. She was the
President of, and partner in, a well-known Economics consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. area. She
has chosen to teach because of a desire to share that experience, and help her students compete in the
market for the best, and highest paying, jobs. She is only too glad to answer any and all of your
questions. So, please, pull up your chair and enjoy learning about how markets operate, and how those
markets affect you.
Office Hours:
2:30 – 3:30
6:00 - 7:00
6:00 – 7:00
TTH
TTH
MON
Learning HUB room 208
West Loop
room TBD
Learning Hub room 208
Please fill free to ask and I will try my best to accommodate you. It has been my experience that
most students will try to see their instructor either before or after class and this is fine, as long as
I am not rushing off to another class. Or, if none of the above works for you, email me and we
will set up a time. More importantly, please feel free to ask any question at any time during your
class.
Preferred contact method: E-mail: Pamela.Cameron@hccs.edu
AND
Alternate contact method: pjcameron@comcast.net .
75th Percentile Starting Pay: $56,100
Years for 75th Percentile to Reach $100K: 7 to 9
“Economics is more than the study of money. In this discipline, you also learn about history,
sociology and political science -- all of which affect economics at the micro and macro level.
IIa What will a degree in Economics get you?
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According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, "rising demand for economic analysis in
virtually every industry” should result in good job prospects for economists, especially in
management, scientific and technical consulting services. Earners in the 75th percentile can
expect to make $126,000 a year after 10 to 12 years.” http://careerservices.monster.com/yahooarticle/100K-jobs-by-college-major
III. Course Meeting Days, Times and Location: See page 1.
IV. Course's Catalog Description and Prerequisites:
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics*
Prerequisites: Must be placed into
college-level reading and be placed
into MATH 0308 (or higher) and be
placed into ENGL 0310/0349 (or
higher) in writing.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Macroeconomics examines the fundamentals
of the American economy as it relates to
social welfare. Emphasis is on basic concepts
and theories as they affect domestic and
international markets. This course integrates
behavioral social sciences to present solutions
to real world problems. Macroeconomics
includes measurements of GDP, fiscal and
monetary policy. Core Curriculum Course.
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics*
Prerequisites: Must be placed into
college-level reading and be placed
into MATH 0308 (or higher) and be
placed into ENGL 0310/0349 (or
higher) in writing.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Microeconomics examines the fundamentals of
the American economy as it relates to business
and individual welfare. Emphasis is on basic
concepts and theories as they affect domestic
and international markets. Microeconomics
includes cost and production decisions and
discusses the role of competition, monopolies
and oligopolies. Core Curriculum Course.
*Both Micro and Macro are copied from the HCC catalog. You are in a Micro course this
semester.
V. CATE: none apply to this course
Course format is mostly
lecture, with the objectives given below. The instructor will, through lectures from the text,
examples from the news, by working problems on the whiteboard, and other digital and nonVI. FORMAT OF COURSE, OBJECTIVES AND METHODS:
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digital techniques convey the theory and its application. We will discuss current events in class
and you will be responsible for anything which we cover in class.
Main Course Objectives
1. Understand and be able to apply the concepts of supply and demand and market
equilibrium, what causes a change in supply or demand or equilibrium, and be able to
show all this graphically. Be able to draw the supply/demand graphs and use them to
explain what happens to price and output when there is a change is either supply or
demand.
2. Describe and be able to apply the concept of elasticity, particularly the price elasticity
of demand. Be able to use the formulas to calculate elasticity and use the calculated
values to analyze the impact of elasticity on variables such as revenue. Be able to
explain how elasticity effects supply and demand curves.
3. Explain the characteristics of market behavior in both perfectly and imperfectly
competitive firms. You must understand the differences between Perfect Competition
and Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly or Monoply. You should be able to draw and
explain how firms in each of these industries set price and output, and the implications
for efficiency.
`4. Explain and identify production costs and how they behave in the short and long run.
Understand how government attempts to control and prevent monopolistic power
through anti-trust laws and regulation—and be able to describe the results and the
limitations. Includes profit maximization conditions.
5. Understand and explain the theory of consumer behavior including, but not limited to
income contraints, indifference curves, conditions for utility maximization.
VII. ASSOCIATED WEBSITES AND TEXTBOOK:
Textbook: Textbook: Arnold, Roger A. ECONOMICS 10E ISBN-13: 978-0-538-45285-4; ISBN-10:
0-538-45285-4, SOUTH-WESTERN Cengage Learning [ (you can use a3 hole punch version if
available at the bookstore or the hardbound full edition-which covers macro and micro-- or the paperback
splits as long as you also purchase the Aplia). Online purchase from the publisher [South-Western
Cengage Learning, www.cengagebrain.com ] is likely to be more affordable than the same purchase from
the bookstore. ]
On Line Subscription: -APLIA www.cengagebrain.com. This is necessary to complete homework
assignments and to help you, the student, better understand the course material . 20% of your grade
comes from the homework assignments on Aplia. You are given a code to register with Aplia when you
buy the APLIA. You would then use the link provided by the Instructor to get into the class where you
do your homework. Note, you must first register with Aplia, and after you are registered, you can then use
the link provided in the Syllabus . The Syllabus is on the Learning Web, and that link is on the HCC
homepage, right hand side, under “CONNECT”.
Remember this homework system is designed to force students to read the material BEFORE they come
to class and hear the lecture. Thus, some homeworks will be due BEFORE the lecture on that topic.
Please check the website at least twice weekly for homeworks that are due, as they will expire and cannot
be brought back. Repeat: once the homework has expired, it will not be made available again . Caution:
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Although each homework will be available to you for several weeks, Aplia only notifies you when the
homework is about to expire. This does not leave you time to bring your questions to class for help prior
to finalizing the homework.
APLIA: Note from the publisher: “The students can get the book (printed 3 hole version) AND Aplia (2
semester access) for CHEAPER THAN (not ONLY the bookstore) but the cost of APLIA alone. This is a
GREAT savings and CHEAPER than used books and Aplia ! Use the microsite given below.
DIRECT TO STUDENT MICROSITE: http://www.cengagebrain.com/micro/hccecon2301/2302
* Cengage Learning Technical Support - 1-800-354-9706”
Department website: http://learning.swc.hccs.edu/courses/social-behavioral-sciences/economicshomepage/ Please look at the department website for additional useful and fun economics related
websites.
VIII. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK : Arnold, Roger A. ECONOMICS 10E ISBN-13: 978-0-53845285-4; ISBN-10: 0-538-45285-4, SOUTH-WESTERN Cengage Learning
IX. LAB TIMES- This course has no lab, but the APLIA assignments are practical problems
similar to test questions that give the student practice with applications of economics. You, the
student will find them to be very useful.
X. ADA Statement-Any student with a DOCUMENTED disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric,
vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability
Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to
provide ONLY the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have
any questions please contact the counselor, Becky Hauri at 713-718-7909 (Southwest campus) as soon as
possible to make the necessary accommodations. The counselor will inform instructors on the
recommended accommodations. If you still have questions contact Donna Price at 713-718-5165.
The information in this publication will be made available in large print, taped or computerbased format upon request.Should you receive such a request, the office of Disability Support
Services at your college has the expertise and equipment necessary to accommodate it.
HCC CAMPUS CLASSES ONLY:If you have a physical handicap that necessitates assistance during a
building evacuation, contact the instructor on the first day of class and a buddy will be
assigned to you. This buddy along with the instructor and security personnel will assist you in
the unlikely event of a building evacuation.
XI. BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM
1. NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED. You must turn your phones off. No texting, no leaving to take
a call, except in an emergency.
2. If you cannot avoid being tardy, please take the closest available seat.
3. Other: Verbal participation in class is expected. You are expected to have read the
material and be able to answer the instructor’s questions. Being alert and awake for each
class period goes without saying. And, the department cordially asks that you refrain
from inappropriate classroom behavior which includes, but is not limited to: talking in
class, touching or attempting to touch another student, throwing any object at any time,
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interrupting the instructor or another student, being unprepared for class by not bringing
necessary materials to class and snoring.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic
dishonesty are not only violations of the college system and the rules of this class, but are
unethical and unprofessional. Students engaging in any form of academic dishonesty are subject
to immediate dismissal from the program. You are expected to be familiar with the College's
Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog and student handbook. Students are
responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements.
Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a
student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to,
cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
• Copying from another students’ test paper;
• Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
• Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
• Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the
contents of a test that has not been administered;
• Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of
that work in one’s own written work offered for credit. Five or more words copied from ANY
source, must be in quotations and must be cited or it is plagiarism.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work
offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F
in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook).
XII:
BASIC RULE: IF IN DOUBT, PUT IT IN QUOTES AND CITE IT. Avoid the very
appearance of evil. This means avoid those things that even appear to be cheating, Remember, cheating
will get you a zero on any graded assignment. And, it is the prerogative of the instructor to bring the
cheating to the attention of the Dean for further action.
XIII. ATTENDANCE POLICY: HCC policy is that a student MAY be dropped from a course
after 6 class hours (12.5% of the class time ) have been missed. The policy in this class is that
you will be dropped after you miss the fifth (5th) class. If you anticipate any major problems
with attendance, see your instructor immediately and get the situation resolved. Student success
is enhanced by regular class attendance. Each day in the class in important and being in class on
time is critical to achieving success. I want you to succeed in this class and it is important to me,
but it must be important to you as well.
I will take role within the first 10 minutes of class on most days. If you are not in your seat by
the time I have finished taking role, you will be counted absent. Leaving class early without
prior notification will be considered as absent time and will be noted.
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PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE TO DROP
ANY CLASS and email your instructor; or, you may withdraw online. Either way, please send an email to your
instructor. After the drop date, no withdrawls can be given. ALL STUDENTS REMAINING IN THE
CLASS AFTER THE FINAL DROP DATE WILL BE ASSIGNED THE GRADE OF A, B, C, D, F or I. The
XIV. WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
grade of I will only be assigned to a student under extraordinary circumstances. A grade of FX
has been introduced by HCC and, if assigned, has the same effect as an F.
XV. NOTICE: Legislation on Dropping Courses:
Please be aware that students who take a course for the third time or more must now pay
significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. At
HCC this has been an additional $50 per credit hour. Also, the state of Texas has passed a new
law limiting students to no more than six withdrawals throughout their academic career in
obtaining a baccalaureate degree.1 If you are considering course withdrawal because you are
not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your
study habits, reading and writing homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation,
and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Your success depends
on you. If you are considering dropping because you are afraid you are not going to get an A,
then please think it through carefully. Econ is a Core course and the legal changes discussed
above were designed specifically to provide a ‘disincentive’ to drop for that reason.
XVI. GRADING POLICY- Computation of Final Course Grade: Your grade is based on a
total of 1,ooo points. If your total points add up to: 900- 1000 points ,your grade will be A; 800-899
points ,B; 700-799 points , C; and 600-699 points , D. Below 600 points will be an F.
XVII : Tests, Homework (Aplia) and Final Exam: There are 4 equally weighted exams (200 pts.),
and the ‘final’ is one of the four. But the final is different in that 1), it is comprehensive, and 2), it has no
written component. It will likely be an online test. The other 200 points come from your homework.
APLIA: will count 200 points. I will take the best 10 out of 12 homeworks. If you miss a homework
deadline, that is one of the two you get to drop. No makeups will be given for missed deadlines, so stay
tuned to your Aplia website.
1
Texas Legislature has passed the following legislation.
“ (c)
Except as provided under rules adopted under Subsection
(d), an institution of higher education may not permit a student to
drop more than six courses, including any course a transfer student
has dropped at another institution of higher education, under
circumstances described by Subsection (b).
(d) The governing board of an institution of higher
education may adopt a policy under which the maximum number of
courses a student is permitted to drop under circumstances
described by Subsection (b) is less than the maximum number of
courses that a student may drop under Subsection (c).
Senate Bill 1231”
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TESTS will be part written and part multiple choice. Tests 1-3 will have two short answer or written
questions, and approximately 30 multiple choice. The final will be multiple choice only. You may bring
a single, legal sized sheet of paper to each test. You may write anything you wish on that paper. You may
not use your cell phone as a calculator, so if you think you might need one, please bring a standalone
calculator.
APLIA is an online program which provides sample questions (practice) for the student to work.. You
will have 12 homework assignments on Aplia, and I will take the best 10 out of 12. You will have several
weeks to work all but the first couple of homeworks. When these homeworks expire, they will not be
brought back for any reason. You have plenty of time, so do them early. That way if something comes
up, you will have them completed. Also, please note: Alpia notifies you when the homework is about to
expire. If you wait until that time to start your homework, you will not have an opportunity to bring your
questions to class. You may print out any homework question and bring it to class for help before
finalizing your homework. But, not if you leave it until the last minute. I am happy to answer any
question (in class or during office hours)—even if we have not discussed that topic yet.
From the Aplia website: "During this course, to complete certain assignments, you will be required to access a new
website dedicated to students and instructors of economics. To access the website, you need to register for an
account with Aplia at http://econ.aplia.com. In the first week OR TWO of class, YOUR INSTRUCTOR will provide
you with a course key so that you can register.”
Instructions can be found in the Syllabus and separately on my Web page (New Learning Web) . Please register
on the website within 24 hours after the instructor has passed out the course key.
HCC EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED You will most likely receive your course key in an email from me. That means
you must know your HCC email address and password, and you must check it routinely during the semester. If you
do not know your password, you will have to visit the enrollment office. Your HCC address is the one assigned to
you when you registered , unless you have changed it officially. This you can do online.
FINAL There is no ‘final’ in the sense of a separate , heavily weighted, 2-hour exam given
during the so-called Finals Week. We have 4 equally weighted tests, each is designed to be a
one hour exam, but you are given 1 1/2 hours to take each.
XVIII. Course requirements: Other than the basic mathematics and the ability to use the
computer for research and Aplia, there are no additional course requirements. See section IV on
requirements.
.XIX. Student Learning Outcomes: As stated also in section VI.
Main Course Objectives
1. Understand and be able to apply the concepts of supply and demand and market
equilibrium, what causes a change in supply or demand or equilibrium, and be able to
show all this graphically. Be able to draw the supply/demand graphs and use them to
explain what happens to price and output when there is a change is either supply or
demand.
2. Describe and be able to apply the concept of elasticity, particularly the price elasticity
of demand. Be able to use the formulas to calculate elasticity and use the calculated
values to analyze the impact of elasticity on variables such as revenue. Be able to
explain how elasticity effects supply and demand curves.
3. Explain the characteristics of market behavior in both perfectly and imperfectly
competitive firms. You must understand the differences between Perfect Competition
and Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly or Monopoly. You should be able to draw
and explain how firms in each of these industries set price and output, and the
implications for efficiency.
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`4. Explain and identify production costs and how they behave in the short and long run.
Understand how government attempts to control and prevent monopolistic power
through anti-trust laws and regulation—and be able to describe the results and the
limitations. Includes profit maximization conditions.
5. Understand and explain the theory of consumer behavior including, but not limited to
income constraints, indifference curves, conditions for utility maximization.
XX. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Instructional Objectives : to enable my students to meet all of the Objectives described in the
Section above. This includes lecturing and working with students to help them achieve
success by tutoring, mentoring and providing clear lectures and assignments that are
productive.
XXI. MAKE-UP POLICY: Late work is not acceptable. As an adult and a dedicated college
student, it is your responsibility to complete your assignments on time. Make-ups are not
allowed: No make-ups will be given for Homework assignments or tests. Students missing
exams one, two , or three will have exam four count twice. There is no makeup for exam 4.
Be there or lose 200 points.
XXII. COURSE CALENDAR:
Instructional Topics/Tentative Schedule: (see textbook for specific chapter topics)(Note: Instructor
reserves the right to alter this schedule to meet optimal teaching rates for student comprehension,
or for Force Majeure.) It is expected that the chapters be read prior to the class meeting to which those
chapters correspond. The purpose of Aplia is to force students to read the material before they come to
class and hear the lecture on a given topic, as well as to provide sample or practice questions in
preparation of the tests. Always check at least twice a week to see if you have a homework due.
’
FALL 2012
CALENDAR AND Class Schedule
ECON 2301 MACRO ECONOMICS all dates are subject to change
Week/class
Date
1/1
Aug. 27/28
1/2
Aug. 29/30
2/1
Sep. 3 / 4
2/2
5/6
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COMMENTS:
KEY DATES
ACTION
Chapters 1-5 will be covered for test 1 . You are
responsible for the Appendix A to chapter one,but
will not be specifically tested over that Appenx.
`
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3/1
Sep. 10/11
3/2
12/13
4/1
Sep. 17/18
4/2
19/20
review
st
Exam 200 POINTS Chapters 1-5
nd
Exam; 200 POINTS Chapters 20-22
1
test
Sep. 24/25
5/2
26/27
6/1
Oct. 1 / 2
6/2
3/4
7/1
Oct. 8/9
7/2
10/11
8/1
Oct. 15/16
8/2
16/17
9/1
Oct. 22/23
9/2
24/25
10/1
Oct. 29/30
10/2
oct31/nov1
11/1
Nov. 5/6
11/2
7/8
12/1
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review
test
Nov. 12/13 Alternate 3rd
Exam week
2
ap
Exam 3 review
12/2
14/15 Alternate
test date
1114/15
13/1
Nov. 19/20
13/2
21/22
14/1
Nov. 26/27
14/2
28/29
15/1
Dec. 3 / 4
15/2
5/6
16/1
Exam 3 Chapters 23-26
Chapters 31, 34, and 37 if time permits….
Thanksgiving Holiday begins w/ night classes on
Wednesday.
Continue with 31, 34 and 37.
review
test
Finals week No action
ter 16: Sense Organs
Comprehensive Review
hapter 16: Sense Organs
4th Exam 200 points comprehensive.
Exam 4 was the final exam, nothing additional
during Finals Week
You should use the blank boxes to make note of any changes or make comments of your own.
XXIII. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1 You will be graded on your demonstrated understanding of the material. Showing up and
taking the tests is not enough. You must understand the material and be able to apply the
theory to real life situations and hypothetical situations.
2 Start reading chapters now. Bring your questions in to the class and we will discuss them.
Please. . As discussion concerning your assignments will be ongoing during the class, you may
ask questions about the projects any time during the semester. Your questions are welcomed,
and as you are probably not the only student wanting the information, your questions may help
others as well.
3
Repeat: You may bring one notebook sized piece of paper to each test. You can write on
both sides, and put anything you want on that paper. What you can’t do is use your
neighbor or your phone. Any question about whether you are cheating, and I will pick up
the paper and it will automatically be assigned a zero grade. As noted above, Academic
Dishonesty can lead to an F in the course, and will lead to a zero on the assignment.
4
TARDINESS EMPHASIZED: If you must arrive late, please enter quietly and take the
nearest seat available so as to minimize the disruption to the class. Continued disruptions
and you will be withdrawn from the course. See section XIII for more information.
5
I cannot do for one, what I don’t do for all of my students. That would be grossly unfair. So,
please do not ask for special treatment (eg extra credit or make-ups). If you foresee a
problem, come and talk with me or with your counselor.
XXIV. HCC Core Curriculum Statement: "For information regarding HCC's Core Curriculum,
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see P. 46 of the HCC Catalog. For information about HCC's Social Sciences Exemplary
Educational Objectives, see P. 59-60 of the HCC Catalog."
XXV. MENINGITIS : IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED FOR SPRING REGISTRATION
Texas Senate Bill 1107 passed in May 2011, requires that new HCC students and former HCC
students returning after an absence of at least one fall or spring semester who are under the age
of 30 are required to present a physician-signed certificate showing they have been vaccinated
against bacterial meningitis. Beginning with Spring registration, November 7, students will have
to satisfy this requirement prior to enrollment. For more information and a list of exemptions
please go to http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/admissions-registration-center/new-student-generaladmissions-steps/submit-meningitis-documentation.
The new legislation regarding the Meningitis immunization requirement stipulates that the
vaccine must be administered at least 10 days prior to the start of class. Students registering for a
regular term class beginning January 17 must have received the vaccination on or before January
7. Students receiving the vaccine after this Saturday, January 7 will have to enroll in classes for
the second start session.
XXVI. FREE SERVICES! Below is an assortment of links and sources that you may find
helpful.
*FREE TUTORING on campus will begin with second start. I will email you as soon as I
know the time and location. Also, see http://swc2.hccs.edu/e-tutor/ . Online help is also
available. See “FREE PROOFING”.
*FREE PLAGIARISM CHECKS are available online – at HCC askonline, and online
generally (just use your search engine to find one.
*FREE PROOFING of papers is also available at askonline.
www.hccs.askonline.edu.
To use Askonline, log in using your HCC student e-mail account name (W-number)and
password . Those who have never logged into the e-mail system or have not used it in more
than four months should call Customer Support at 713-718-8800 during regular business
hours and request a student e-mail password change. To find your W-number click here.
HCC offers a Password Management System that allows you to change your password at
any time over the Web. Once you have your e-mail account and password information, go
to www.hccs.edu/pm and answer a few security questions. Should you need further
assistance resetting your password, please call Customer Support at 713-718-8800.
For other problems, e-mail us at hccaskonline@hccs.edu and explain the problem
thoroughly. DO NOT send essays or other work to this e-mail address. They will NOT be
tutored.
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Askonline tutoring is offered to all current HCC students who want help with their HCC
assignments. Send all papers as attachments in Word (.doc or .docx) or .rtf format. Tell us
what
the
assignment
is
when
you
submit
work.
Copied-and-pasted papers, with or without attachments, cannot be processed because they
can freeze the system.The estimated turn-around time for essays and papers is 36 - 48
hours. In order to help everyone, we can only look at papers TWICE. After that, you need
to work with what we give you and revise the papers so your teacher is grading your work,
not
ours.
Your
patience
is
appreciated.
To get an e-mail or text message as soon as a tutor has finished working on your paper or
question, click on Enable Alerts in the top right-hand corner to enable this time-saving new
feature.
Often in-person tutoring at one of the HCC campuses is also helpful. Click here for Find-ATutor
Helpful link for library: http://resource.library.tmc.edu/circ/docs/memberregisform.pdf
HELP FOR ONLINE STUDENTS
http://smartipantz.perceptis.com/hccs/content/ ;
Links provided to help student get into their online course, etc.
http://smartipantz.perceptis.com/hccs/Content/ShowContent.aspx?id=154 this one has
pdf files as well as other media to help online students, and links to other help topics
**XXVII. Below is a document which you must print out, FILL IN AND SIGN .
INSTRUCTIONS** Please print this page, fill it in (or you can fill it in, then print), sign it and bring
it to class no later than the fourth class. You will need this in order to take the first test. It simply
ensures that you are on the right path. Although we will go over the Syllabus on day one, some
students will not be in class that day, and others will simply have forgotten. If you have not
familiarized yourself with the Syllabus, there is a chance you will miss important deadlines, not be
able to get into your Aplia homework, etc. Your grade will reflect this. My goal here is to help
ensure that you will do as well as you can, and not suffer because of failure to follow instructions.
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STUDENT’S NAME: ______________________________________________
STUDENT’S ID : __________________________________________________
NAME AND NUMBER OF THE CLASS :_______________________________
TIME AND DAY CLASS MEETS:______________________________________
By signing this document and returning it to the Instructor I certify that I have:
1. downloaded the Class Syllabus from the Learning Web and read the Syllabus in its entirety.
Thus, I take full responsibility for knowing what is expected of me.
[ Go to HCC HOME PAGE, click on Course Syllabi/Faculty CV aka Learning Web
under “CONNECT’
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Student System Sign In
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HCC Email
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Course Syllabi/ Faculty CV or LEARNING WEB
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Online Courses ]
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2. read the instructions, and registered for Aplia.. I understand that Aplia offers a free 2-week
registration if I need time before paying.
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT _________________________________________
DATE OF SIGNATURE
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