Course outline
ECON 1010 A01: Introduction
to Microeconomic Principles
(Fall 2023)
CRN: 11715
Faculty of
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Course Name Course No.: Course Title
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COURSE DETAILS ................................................................................................................................................
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION...............................................................................................................
COURSE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................
COURSE GOALS ..................................................................................................................................................
COURSE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................................
EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES ............................................................................................................................
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Class Communication: .............................................................................................................................. 7
Student Accessibility Services: ................................................................................................................. 7
Recording Synchronous Sessions/Online Lectures ................................................................................. 7
Notice Regarding Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information by the University: ............ 8
COURSE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................ 9
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL .............................................................................................................................. 11
COURSE ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 11
GRADING .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK ................................................................................................................................... 15
ASSIGNMENT EXTENSION AND LATE SUBMISSION POLICY ................................................................................. 15
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ....................................................................................................................................... 16
LEARNER SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................... 19
USING COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL ....................................................................................................................... 23
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Course Name Course No.: Course Title
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COURSE DETAILS
Course Title & Number:
Econ 1010 A01: Introduction to Microeconnomic Principles
Number of Credit Hours
3 Cr Hrs
Class Location:
Class times:
Room 270 Engineering 3 Building (EITC3-270)
11:30 - 12:45 Tuesdays and Thursdays
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor(s) Name &
Preferred Form of Address:
Laura Brown
Professor Brown
Office Location & Hours:
549 Fletcher Argue Building.
Tuesday 4:05 – 5:05 pm or by appointment. Wednesday, 1:30
– 3:00 pm. Also, on Zoom during office hours – I use wait
room if someone is in the office.
Contact:
UM Learn discussion questions and email are my preferred methods of
communication.
UM Learn discussion questions and answers count toward class
participation. Emails do not.
If you send an email, it should be from you UM account and include:
1. Your name – readable in English.
2. Your course Econ 1010 AND section A01
And then, of course, a message.
I tend to reply quickly to emails, and will definitely reply within two
business days. If you do not receive a timely reply, please
a) email again, or
b) send me a message on UM Learn through the discussion group
Sometimes, our email sorter sends a student’s email to its junk
directory or filters it as spam. In those cases, I need to be told so that I
can go dig the email out.
I also like to meet students through zoom. Please use your full name on
zoom.
I am not a morning person, and will likely set up zoom meetings in the
evening for students who need extra help or who simply want to chat
about class, life or current important issues.
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Office Phone No.
Email:
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204-474-9393. Please leave a name and clear message. I rarely answer
the phone, but I check messages.
Laura.Brown@umanitoba.ca
I will try to respond to emails within 24 hours during the week, but this
may stretch to 48 hours depending on volume. Often, email response is
quick.
Note: All email communication must conform to the Communicating
with Students university policy. This means, among other things:
a) Use your University of Manitoba email address for all
communication.
b) Be respectful in all communication.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
U of M Course Calendar Description
This course introduces students to the study of microeconomics. Topics include: demand and
supply, price determination, market structure and resource allocation; the behaviour of
consumers and firms; and market intervention by government. Selected economic topics are
examined such as: welfare programs, environmental regulation, the economics of discrimination,
pay equity, and taxation. Students may not hold credit for ECON 1010 and any of: ECON 1011 or
ECON 1210 or ECON 1211 or ECON 1220 or ECON 1221 or the former ECON 1200 or the former
ECON 1201.
My Course Description
This is an introductory course in microeconomics. We start with the concepts of scarcity, then
learn about demand and supply, including government effects on markets. To ensure balance,
we examine not only taxes in a perfectly competitive markets, but also taxes that correct market
failure, in particular, how taxes can be used to offset inefficiency from pollution. We then move
onto examining behaviour of producers and consumers. How is the supply curve determined?
What is the process of shutting down or entering a market? How is demand determined and
affected? (In preparation for Econ 2010, you can apply the same marginal thinking to supply.)
Note: To ensure you learn the necessary basics, we do not follow the textbook in order for two
modules. Following Chapter 6, we study Chapter 18 (environmental economics) and Chapter 12
(Firm Costs). Then, we turn to Demand (Chapter 7) and, following the order of the textbook
chapters, we consider other theories and approaches in the economist’s toolbox, including
behavioural economics and game theory.
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Course Goals
You will have successfully achieved the goals of this course if you can:
1. Name and discuss the economic concepts underlying every day decision-making,
2. Describe the basic functioning of a market and analyze how specific changes affect the
market.
3. Draw and analyze the types of graphs that are used in much of economic study.
4. Do some calculations to solve a demand and supply model.
5. Calculate quantity demanded, quantity supplied and resulting surplus or shortage at a
given price.
6. Calculate consumer surplus and producer surplus.
7. Identify the underlying elements of demand.
8. Understand that economic interactions are often more complex and can involve strategic
thinking and faulty thinking.
COURSE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
Required Textbook + ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM: Karlan, D., Morduch, J., Startz, Alam, R., &
Wong, A. (2023) Microeconomics: 3rd Canadian Edition. Canada. McGraw-Hill.
With CONNECT – Your assignments will be on McGraw-Hill Connect.
If you do not want to purchase the learning materials, drop the course BEFORE the end of the
registration revision period. If you cannot afford these materials, send me an email with
explanation.
Supplementary readings – any supplementary material will be on UM Learn course website.
Required materials – A computer is needed to complete assignments and tests. You also need
access to a good internet connection.
CONNECT – You MUST purchase Connect as part of textbook package. You can get free 14-day
access when you sign up for Connect. Afterward, payment is required. You should check your
computer and browser to ensure that they work with McGraw Hill Connect. You should use the
preferred browser for Connect.
UM Learn – Please check your computer and browser to ensure that they work with UM Learn.
iClicker Reef – This is free at University of Manitoba and will allow you to answer questions in
class. Please check that your computer (or phone) and browser work with iClicker reef as well.
Crowdmark – This is free at University of Manitoba and will be used for grading exams, assuming
I can learn it fast enough. This is my first year trying to use this system, so please follow any
instructions exactly as it is hard for me to improvise while learning. (And, if I am too slow, you
won’t need it).
Zoom – This is helpful but not necessary. I will hold some office hours on zoom but also in office.
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Why this material?
I chose this textbook because the authors specialize in poverty action and public policy. I hope it
will give you a broad perspective of economics and economic thinking. The book is also really
well-written so I think it will be easier to read than many others I have seen. That said, the 4th
Edition still contains errors that will likely be corrected in future editions. I will inform you of any
errors I have found and correct them in the PowerPoint slides.
I am using the strengths in CONNECT to give you a variety of learning tools. I am using UM Learn
to post notes, and to give us a space to upload and discuss material. I am using iClicker to
facilitate in-class questions and work.
EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES
I EXPECT YOU TO:
Get the textbook and access to CONNECT by the first weekend.
You can get temporary access to the textbook and CONNECT if you are waiting for money to pay.
You need to maintain access. In case of emergency, contact me. If you have a problem of timing
in terms of getting the money for the book, then contact me and I will appeal to the textbook
publisher for an extension of the temporary access. Publishers often prefer to help students than
see them struggle.
Attend classes – and keep up with the work.
Attendance is not compulsory, but tends to be correlated with success. Come to class on time.
Do not leave early unless there is an important reason to do so. If you need to be late or leave
early, email me ahead of time so that I am aware of your special circumstance for that day.
You have several types of assignments each week. I have chosen this approach to encourage you
to stay engaged with the course material, and to give you a number of ways to acquire the skills
you will need if you pursue economics as a field of study.
Assignments are submitted on the due date at the time due whether you have finished them or
not. So, set your own due time two hours ahead of mine.
Tell me if you are having trouble BEFORE it becomes an emergency. If something has already
become an emergency, definitely let me know – missed work will need to be done (with
penalty) so don’t wait too long before making a catch-up plan. (If you let me know too late, my
advice will be to drop the course.)
People face different challenges when trying to work on their classes. Some students work long
hours; some have families that give them little privacy. If you are going to miss a deadline or test
for a good reason, tell me. We can try to work around some issues. It’s easier if I know what is
going on. It is depressing to see people drop the course, fall behind or fail when we might have
worked around the problems if I had known they existed.
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I have created a course with A LOT of assignments and where some low assignment marks are
dropped to give you a better chance at success. That said, you need to set your internal deadlines
ahead of the programmed deadlines so that you can succeed.
Participate, ask questions, communicate with me and other students through discussion
boards.
Be respectful to everyone. This is standard for all interactions. If you aren’t sure whether
something you want to say will seem hurtful, do not say it.
Remember, “that answer could be improved” is better than “you are wrong (again)”.
Class Communication:
You are required to obtain and use your University of Manitoba email account for all
communication between yourself and the university. You should also use it when signing into
Zoom, Connect and iClicker.
All communication must comply with the Electronic Communication with Student Policy:
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/community/electronic_commu
nication_with_students_policy.html.
Get Help as Needed:
Student Accessibility Services (SAS):
Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. mental illness, learning, medical,
hearing, injury-related, visual) are invited to contact SAS to arrange a confidential consultation.
The University of Manitoba is committed to providing an accessible academic community.
Students Accessibility Services (SAS) offers academic accommodation supports and services such
as note-taking, interpreting, assistive technology and exam accommodations.
Student Accessibility Services
520 University Centre
Phone: (204) 474-7423
Email: Student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca
Charge Ahead
The university has created a peer- mentoring and support program for students – particularly
students in large classes like this one.
“The goal of the Charge Ahead Program is to foster perseverance, resilience, and a growth
mindset amongst UM students. After [a] successful pilot during the 2022-2023 academic year,
we are thrilled to announce that our team of highly trained peer mentors will be available to
help all UM students to identify successes and challenges in their academic journeys, to
develop action plans to reach academic and personal successes, and to get connected with
campus resources and supports. They will be available to students for 1-1 consultations, and
they will also offer skills-based workshops to groups of students.”
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More on Responsibilities of Academic Staff with regard to Students (ROASS) is uploaded with
this course outline. Please read it.
Privacy and Copyright:
Sharing Lectures
Students will not be permitted to record lectures.
Please DO NOT SHARE MATERIAL! In particular, do not upload material to public sharing sites.
The copyright for any and all material for the course remain with me and the textbook
publisher. Students may not share ANY material taken from UM Learn, Zoom, or McGraw-Hill
with any other student, person, or site.
Note: If you use an online sharing site, read the Terms of Service. These sites clearly state, at
some point and possibly in tiny print, that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for ensuring that anything
you share is owned by YOU. This means that YOU ARE LIABLE for any material you share.
So, to be clear, publishers are one of the copyright holders and any copyright holder can pursue
you for damages relating to sharing course material in an illegal manner.
To be very clear: DO NOT UPLOAD OR SHARE COURSE NOTES, VIDEOS, QUESTIONS OR
ANSWERS.
Notice Regarding Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information by the
University:
(Only if online learning returns)
This course may be included in a Lecture Capture Project. Your personal information, in the
form of your image, and any questions or answers you pose during lectures, may be collected
under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. Recorded lectures will be used by the
University for the purpose of providing students with access to lecture content via UM Learn.
Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for other purposes, unless permitted by
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions
about the collection of your personal information, contact the Access & Privacy Office (tel. 204474-9462), 233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2.
EXPECTATIONS: YOU CAN EXPECT ME TO:
Present the course material in as clear a manner as I can. Share my enthusiasm for economics
an economic reasoning.
Provide you with many opportunities to ask questions, answer practice questions and interact
with course material.
Respond to emails and discussion posts in a timely manner.
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Set up assignments and tests that align with course content.
Be respectful. Accommodate students where reasonable. This is important. If you are facing
problems, please let me know as soon as you can, and I will try to help – up to a point. I can’t
guarantee I will be able to do anything, but I will try. (I don’t forgive assignments, but look at
grading to see that it provides flexibility. I do spend a lot of time with students who want help
learning.)
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COURSE SCHEDULE
This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor and/or based on the
learning needs of the students but such changes are subject to ROASS.
Basic schedule: See McGraw-Hill Connect for due dates for SmartBook (SB), Assignments and
Role Play (game type assignments). Due dates start Sept. 14.
Date
Sept. 7
- 17
Sept.
18-25
Class Content &
Teaching Strategies
Required
Readings or any
Pre-class
Preparation
Evaluation
Type of Assessment
Due Date
Location
Module 1: Chapter 1
Microeconomics and
Life
Read Chapter 1
SmartBook,
Assignment
Module 2: Chapter 2
Specialization and
Exchange
Read Chapter 2
Specialization and
Exchange
Students should
Review graphing
tools in
appendix
Read Chapter 3
 Important! Ask
me for help or a
zoom meeting as
needed.
SmartBook, Note,
on UM Learn
Assignment and Role and/or Connect
Play
SmartBook,
on UM Learn
Assignment and Role and/or Connect
Play
Notes 4
on UM Learn
and/or Connect
I arrange and adjust Oct. 12
seating for the test.
on McGraw-Hill
Connect site
Notes 1
Sept.
26 Oct. 2
Module 3: Chapter 3
Markets
Oct. 3 11
Module 4: Chapter 4
Elasticity
Read Chapter 4
Oct. 12
Test 1
Ch. 1 - 4
on UM Learn in
Assignments
SmartBook, Note,
on UM Learn
Assignment and Role and/or Connect
Play
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Please wait to be
seated.
Notes 5
Oct. 17
- 22
Oct.
24-30
Module 5: Chapter 5
Efficiency
Module 6: Chapter 6
Government
Intervention
Oct.
Module 7: Chapter 18
31- Nov Externalities
6
Nov.
Break/Study/Catch-up
13-17
WEEK
Nov. 6 - Module 8: Chapter 12
20
Firm Costs
Nov 21
Nov. 23 Test 2: chapters 5, 6
18, possibly 12
Nov.
Module 9: Chapter 7
21-30
Consumer Behaviour
Nov. 27 Module 10: Chapter 8
– Dec 3 Behavioural Economics
Dec. 4 - Module 11: Chapter 9
10
Game Theory and
Strategic Thinking
Final Exam
Read Chapter 5
Read Chapter 6
Read Chapter
18
Read Chapter
12
SmartBook and
Assignment
SmartBook, Note,
Assignment and Role
Play
SmartBook, Note,
Assignment and Role
Play
SmartBook, Note
and Assignment
I arrange and adjust seating for the
test. Please wait to be seated.
Read Chapter 7 SmartBook, Note
and Assignment
Read Chapter 8 SmartBook and
Assignment
Read Chapter 9 SmartBook, Note
and Assignment
Cumulative!
on UM Learn in
Assignments
on McGraw-Hill
Connect
Nov. 23
Notes extra
Dec. 11
Seats assigned by
me.
In exam period
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Voluntary Withdrawal
The last day to drop the class and receive 100% refund is September 19 (before 4:00 pm, I think).
The last day to withdraw with no refund is November 21, 2023.
Students who do not drop the course by the deadline must be assigned a final grade based on
what they have submitted, often this is an F.
Voluntary withdrawal is recorded on your official transcript. If you experience medical problems,
whether physical or mental health issues, you should contact your faculty and investigate
whether you should request an Authorized Withdrawal. Please refer to the Registrar’s Office
web page for more information.
You are responsible for calculating your grade average. If you are struggling, we can discuss your
progress and strategies for improvement prior the withdrawal date. Ideally, you will let me know
as soon as you start struggling so that we can find a way to ensure success.
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COURSE ASSESSMENT
The course marks will be based on five different submissions. Four of these are types of
assignments. One is in-class work and mini-quizzes. The last is a set of tests.
Assignments:
1. SMARTBOOK on McGraw-Hill Connect: These are 20 -45 minute exercises designed to
check your understanding of the concepts in each chapter. The time this assignment takes
depends on how well you understand the question. If you answer the questions correctly
the first time, the time you need to complete the SMARTBOOK questions will be near the
minimum. If you keep making mistakes, it can take quite a while. NOTE: Getting 100% on
the SMARTBOOK is not adequate preparation for tests. These are pretty easy, and
everyone gets 100% if they finish.
Late submissions on SmartBook: Smartbook does not allow late submissions. Therefore,
the late penalty is 100%. You will be graded on the work you have done by the submission
deadline. Because some students will miss a deadline or two, and to accommodate
students who join the course late, only your top 8 gradebook submissions will count
toward your grade.
2. Module (Chapter) Assignments on McGraw-Hill Connect: For each chapter, there is an
assignment. The assignment will consist of 25 - 40 questions, including end of chapter
questions, mathematical questions, graphing questions, and of course, some multiple
choice questions. Student who do assignments independently and do well on the
assignments usually perform well on tests. When you start an assignment, you can save
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your answers and continue to work on the assignment later. DO NOT HIT THE SUBMIT
BUTTON until you have completed the assignment, and are confident that your answers
are correct. DO HIT the SUBMIT button when you have completed the assignment.
You have three attempts at each assignment. In the 2nd attempt, you can change the
answers where you made an error. Correct answers will automatically be locked in.
Late submissions on Module Assignments: There is no late submission permitted on
Module assignments. Because students sometimes forget to press submit when they have
completed their assignment, I have been counselled to have all of the assignments
automatically submitted at the deadline. I have followed this approach. This also allows
me to provide students with complete feedback at the deadline.
Assignments will be submitted automatically at the deadline, with any answers that you
have completed by the deadline graded.
Partly for all students and to accommodate students who join the course late, only the
top eight assignments will count toward your grade.
A piece of advice: Assignments range in difficulty depending on the material you are
learning. So, be sure to do the early assignments on time. They are likely to be the easiest.
Remember, start early!! Also, by the end of term, students sometimes get swamped.
Getting a good schedule working early gives you some freedom to plan your work and set
priorities later in the term.
If students ask, I will make assignments available for study before tests.
3. Role-playing Assignment on McGraw-Hill Connect: These are single-player mini-games.
One example is a game-show environment, where you are a contestant. You answer
questions as part of the game show. There are six Role-playing scenarios on McGraw-Hill
Connect that are relevant to our course. Marks are based on correct answers as you work
through the questions. You can later use these scenarios to study for tests and exams.
These are due on the due date. There are no options for late submissions in these roleplaying assignments.
The top 5 Role-playing Assignments will be included in the course grade. You have two
attempts at each game. There are no options for managing late penalties for this
assignment on McGraw-Hill Connect. Therefore, I am again using the policy of dropping
low grades for this task.
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Participation:
You can earn grades for participation either in class or through online discussion.
If you don’t come to class a lot, you should participate in the class discussion forum. Ask and
answer questions. This also earns participation grades.
You earn full marks for participation by posting at least 10 times on the class discussion forum
(questions and/or answers/comments – must be respectful and more than one line – also, spread
throughout the course) OR
coming to class and answering iClicker questions for 14 classes, OR a combination of both.
You can earn both positive and NEGATIVE grades in participation.
I will give you practice questions to do in class. In almost all cases, you will get marks just for
providing an answer to questions, right or wrong. I will be using iClicker for these questions.
If you come to class late or leave early, you will earn negative participation grades. There is a
penalty of -0.1 per minute of late arrival, starting THREE minutest after the official class start
time. (Anyone late will need to sign in even if arriving late). This means that arriving 13 minutes
late once loses you 1 of your 2 possible participation grades. The minimum participation grade
possible is MINUS 5 (-5).
If you need to leave early, you must advise me ahead of time by email. If you have not, you
will lose 0.3 for each minute that you leave early.
Class is not a drop-in or hang-out. It is a session with a distinct start and end time. If you
participate in class, you come at the start and leave at the end. While common courtesy to
classmates should enforce this, it is not always sufficient. So, I add an incentive to be on time,
and a disincentive for lateness.
Summary:
There are only 2 points for coming to class the entire term.
You can also earn those points through respectful discussion on UM Learn.
If you miss class, you earn 0 for that day, unless you email me with an explanation.
If you arrive late, you earn NEGATIVE points.
So, yes: My preference is for students to stay away rather than disturb the class by wandering
in 10 or 15 minutes late.
(And for your planning – come to school early, traffic is not a good reason to arrive late. If you
take a bus, take an earlier bus and do some homework on campus. The library has a great
setup.)
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TESTS:
There will be two term tests and a final exam. The final test will be in the final exam period. The
time of the final exam is not flexible. Students have the right to appeal grades. See the ROASS
document for information on appeals, academic integrity and student advocacy.
Test 1: Modules 1 – 4  Chapters 1 – 4  Students usually do very well on this test.
Test 2: Modules 5 – 7  Chapters 5, 6 and 18, possibly 12  Grades sag here, don’t get
overconfident after test 1.
Final exam: All modules, with more emphasis on chapters not previously covered.
Grading
Weights:
Notes:
5% *
SMARTBOOK:
8% *
Assignments:
12 % *
Role Playing:
5%
Test 1:
16 % (Chap. 1, 2, 3, 4)
Test 2:
16 % (Chap. 5, 6, 18, possibly 12)
Final exam:
36 % All Chapters!
Class participation:
2 % (up to) Class participation and/or discussion participation on UM
Learn.
* The top eight marks each will be included in the final grade for notes, SMARTBOOK and
Assignments. Students must upload at least 8 Notes submissions.
*** If you miss a term test, you must write a make-up test, which will be scheduled between
one to two weeks following the test. For the final exam, a make-up exam will need to be
scheduled through the Registrar’s office. To write a missed final, apply through your Faculty.
Letter Grade
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
Percentage out of 100
93-100
83-92
77-82
71-76
65-70
60-64
50-59
Less than 50
Grade Point Range
4.25-4.5
3.75-4.24
3.25-3.74
2.75-3.24
2.25-2.74
2.0-2.24
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
0
Final Grade Point
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Assignment Feedback
There is minimal feedback on the Notes submissions. My graders will examine a random sample,
but basically, if you submit by the deadline, you get the mark. Be sure to submit notes for THIS
COURSE and for the week’s work.
For the work completed on Connect, feedback is provided according to their programs.
SmartBook – You get feedback as you work. If you answer correctly, it tells you. If you answer
incorrectly, it tells you the correct answer and provides you with the option to read the relevant
part of the chapter. For this assignment, the cost of not knowing the answer is the time it will
take to complete.
Assignments – Feedback is provided following 2nd submission or at the deadline.
Role play online games – Feedback is provided as you proceed.
NOTE: I take the best grade for assignments. The program will report the average to you.
Tests – Marks will be provided within two weeks, but hopefully sooner, depending on whether a
make-up test is needed.
Assignment Extension and Late Submission Policy
Late submission policies are listed in the assignment descriptions above. They can be summarized
as:
No late submission accepted for Connect Assignments, Role-Playing and SmartBook, In
lieu of permitting late submissions, I count only the top 8 Assignments and SmartBook
submissions and the top 5 Role-Playing submissions.
For the Notes upload into UM Learn under Assessments  Assignments, there is a 50%
late penalty applied after the due date. Students must submit 8 entries on time to achieve
100% on this part of the course.
Note: The Assignment due dates and times on Connect are controlled by a computer program.
Therefore, they are strict. They are based on the internal clock in the Connect system. If your
clock differs, the Connect time is the one that matters. You should try to complete your work
well ahead of time in order to avoid losing marks due to last-minute power outages or other
technical difficulties.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Each student in this course is expected to abide by the University of Manitoba Academic Integrity
principles.
1) Always remember to reference the work of others that you have used.
2) You are required to complete your assignments independently unless otherwise
specified. If you are encouraged to work in a team, ensure that your project complies with
the academic integrity regulations.
a. In my class, you can ask and answer questions on the class discussion board with
reference to the assignments. I will often answer these.
b. Do not simply post the answer to a question.
c. Do provide guidance on how to approach a problem or steps in completing a
problem.
d. I do not mind if most students get 100% on assignments. Assignments are
formative. They should help you perform well on the tests and exams.
3) You must do your own work during tests and exams.
a. Bring identification to each test.
b. DO NOT help anyone else writing the exam,
c. DO NOT seek help from any person through any means, including online,
d. DO NOT have a cell phone on during any test or exam. If you have a watch that
can access the internet, remove it for the test.
e. DO NOT cut and paste any notes or material from the course or other source.
4) Don’t use ChatGBT for this course. (More detail provided if we need to test online at any
point.)
Inappropriate collaborative behaviour and violation of other Academic Integrity principles, will
lead to the serious disciplinary action. Visit the Academic Calendar, Student Advocacy, and
Academic Integrity web pages for more information and support.
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Faculty of Arts Academic Integrity / Misconduct Statement
Academic integrity is the commitment to upholding the values of honesty, trust,
fairness, respect, responsibility and courage in all scholarly activities (International
Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI), 2013). Academic misconduct is any violation
of the principles of academic integrity.
Students should acquaint themselves with the University’s Student Discipline Bylaw
and related Procedures on academic misconduct (see Section 2.2.1) found in the
Academic Calendar. Ignorance of the regulations and policies relating to academic
misconduct is not a valid excuse for violating them.
The Faculty of Arts and The University of Manitoba regard acts of academic
misconduct in course work and final exams as serious offences and may assess a
variety of penalties depending on the nature of the infraction.
Acts of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
· Plagiarism
· Duplicate submission
· Cheating on quizzes, tests, and exams, including possession of unauthorized
materials such as cell phones, smart watches, PDAs, MP3 units, or electronic
translators
· Inappropriate Collaboration
· Academic Fraud
· Personation
· Unauthorized content generation, including the use of automated text generators
such as ChatGPT and paraphrase tools such as Grammarly, where these are prohibited
by the instructor of a course
The following is a list of common penalties that may be applied in accordance with
the University of Manitoba’s Student Discipline By-Law, depending on the nature of
the infraction:
· Requirement to resubmit the assessment
· A grade of zero on the assignment or quiz/test/exam
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· Disciplinary notation attached to final grade
· Comment on student record
· Failure in the course
· Suspension from taking courses offered by a particular faculty or school for a period
of one year
· Expulsion from the university
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LEARNER SUPPORT
The University provides a number of learner supports. You should take advantage of these
supports. They are free while you are at the university. These same supports are much more
expensive outside of school.
Section (a): Two important supports are the Academic Learning Centre, and Libraries. Librarians
can be very helpful when you are researching a topic or looking for data. and other supports as
may be appropriate:
Learning Support and Writing
The Academic Learning Centre (ALC) offers services that may be helpful to you throughout
your academic program. Through the ALC, you can meet with a learning specialist to discuss
concerns such as time management, learning strategies, and test-taking strategies. The
ALC also offers peer supported study groups called Supplemental Instruction (SI) for certain
courses that students have typically found difficult. In these study groups, students have
opportunities to ask questions, compare notes, discuss content, solve practice problems,
and develop new study strategies in a group-learning format.
You can also meet one-to-one with a writing tutor who can give you feedback at any stage
of the writing process, whether you are just beginning to work on a written assignment or
already have a draft. If you are interested in meeting with a writing tutor, reserve your
appointment two to three days in advance of the time you would like to meet. Also, plan to
meet with a writing tutor a few days before your paper is due so that you have time to work
with the tutor’s feedback.
These Academic Learning Centre services are free for U of M students. For more
information, please visit the Academic Learning Centre website at:
http://umanitoba.ca/student/academiclearning/
You can also contact the Academic Learning Centre by calling 204-480-1481 or by visiting
205 Tier Building.
University of Manitoba Libraries (UML)
As the primary contact for all research needs, your liaison librarian can play a vital role
when completing academic papers and assignments. Liaisons can answer questions about
managing citations, or locating appropriate resources, and will address any other concerns
you may have, regarding the research process. Liaisons can be contacted by email or
phone, and are also available to meet with you in-person. A complete list of liaison
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librarians can be found by subject: http://bit.ly/WcEbA1 or name: http://bit.ly/1tJ0bB4. In
addition, general library assistance is provided in person at 19 University Libraries, located
on both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses, as well as in many Winnipeg hospitals.
For a listing of all libraries, please consult the following: http://bit.ly/1sXe6RA. When
working remotely, students can also receive help online, via the Ask-a-Librarian chat found
on the Libraries’ homepage:www.umanitoba.ca/libraries.
Section (b): (repeated from above) NEWS FLASH!! We at universities overuse our brains.
Surprise! The most common health problems encountered at the university is mental health.
Personally, my only health leave from the university in 25 years was due to a mental health
issue. Yes, mental health is health, and mental illness is illness. So, do not be shy to seek help if
you find yourself among the many people who have a problem. Use the following supports:
Student Counselling Centre
Contact SCC if you are concerned about any aspect of your mental health, including
anxiety, stress, or depression, or for help with relationships or other life concerns. SCC
offers crisis services as well as individual, couple, and group counselling. Student
Counselling Centre: http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/index.html
474 University Centre or S207 Medical Services
(204) 474-8592
Student Support Case Management
Contact the Student Support Case Management team if you are concerned about
yourself or another student and don’t know where to turn. SSCM helps connect
students with on and off campus resources, provides safety planning, and offers other
supports, including consultation, educational workshops, and referral to the threat
assessment team.
Student Support Intake Assistant http://umanitoba.ca/student/casemanager/index.html
520 University Centre
(204) 474-7423
University Health Service (UHS)
Contact UHS for any medical concerns, including mental health problems. UHS offers a
full range of medical services to students, including psychiatric consultation.
University Health Service http://umanitoba.ca/student/health/
104 University Centre, Fort Garry Campus
(204) 474-8411 (Business hours or after hours/urgent calls)
Health and Wellness
Contact our Health and Wellness Educator if you are interested in peer support from
Healthy U or information on a broad range of health topics, including physical and
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mental health concerns, alcohol and substance use harms, and sexual assault.
Health and Wellness Educator https://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/welcomeabout.html
britt.harvey@umanitoba.ca
Live Well @ UofM
For comprehensive information about the full range of health and wellness resources
available on campus, visit the Live Well @ UofM site:
http://umanitoba.ca/student/livewell/index.html
Section (c): A notice with respect to copyright:
All students are required to respect copyright as per Canada’s Copyright Act. Staff and
students play a key role in the University’s copyright compliance as we balance user
rights for educational purposes with the rights of content creators from around the
world. The Copyright Office provides copyright resources and support for all members of
the University of Manitoba community. Visit http://umanitoba.ca/copyright for more
information.
Section (d): University and Unit policies, procedures, and supplemental information available
on-line:
Your rights and responsibilities
As a student of the University of Manitoba you have rights and responsibilities. It is
important for you to know what you can expect from the University as a student and to
understand what the University expects from you. Become familiar with the policies and
procedures of the University and the regulations that are specific to your faculty, college
or school.
The Academic Calendar http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/academiccalendar.html is
one important source of information. View the sections University Policies and Procedures
and General Academic Regulations.
While all of the information contained in these two sections is important, the following
information is highlighted.
•
If you have questions about your grades, talk to your instructor. There is a process
for term work and final grade appeals. Note that you have the right to access your
final examination scripts. See the Registrar’s Office website for more information
including appeal deadline dates and the appeal form
http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/
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You are expected to view the General Academic Regulation section within the
Academic Calendar and specifically read the Academic Integrity regulation.
Consult the course syllabus or ask your instructor for additional information about
demonstrating academic integrity in your academic work. Visit the Academic
Integrity Site for tools and support http://umanitoba.ca/academicintegrity/ View
the Student Academic Misconduct procedure for more information.
• The University is committed to a respectful work and learning environment. You
have the right to be treated with respect and you are expected conduct yourself in
an appropriate respectful manner. Policies governing behavior include the:
Respectful Work and Learning Environment
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/community/230.h
tml
Student Discipline
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/student
_discipline.html and,
Violent or Threatening Behaviour
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/community/669.h
tml
•
If you experience Sexual Assault or know a member of the University community
who has, it is important to know there is a policy that provides information about
the supports available to those who disclose and outlines a process for reporting.
The Sexual Assault policy may be found at:
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/community/230.h
tml More information and resources can be found by reviewing the Sexual Assault
site http://umanitoba.ca/student/sexual-assault/
•
For information about rights and responsibilities regarding Intellectual Property
view the policy
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/media/Intellectual_Property_Policy__2013_10_01.pdf
For information on regulations that are specific to your academic program, read the
section in the Academic Calendar and on the respective faculty/college/school web site
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/
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Contact an Academic Advisor within our faculty/college or school for questions about
your academic program and regulations http://umanitoba.ca/academic-advisors/
Student Advocacy
Contact Student Advocacy if you want to know more about your rights and
responsibilities as a student, have questions about policies and procedures, and/or want
support in dealing with academic or discipline concerns.
http://umanitoba.ca/student/advocacy/
520 University Centre
204 474 7423
student_advocacy@umanitoba.ca
Using Copyrighted Material
Please respect copyright. We will use copyrighted content in this course. I have ensured that
the content I use is appropriately acknowledged and is copied in accordance with copyright
laws and university guidelines. Copyrighted works, including those created by me, are made
available for private study and research and must not be distributed in any format without
permission. Do not upload copyrighted works to a learning management system (such as UM
Learn), or any website, unless an exception to the Copyright Act applies or written permission
has been confirmed. For more information, see the University’s Copyright Office website at
http://umanitoba.ca/copyright/ or contact um_copyright@umanitoba.ca.
Note: Course materials (both paper and digital) are for the student’s private study and should
not be shared.
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