ECONOMICS 100 Online
Jose L. Esteban
Tentative Course Syllabus
ONLINE COURSES: Require lots of self-discipline and time management. Check these
links:
http://www.webct.com/oriented/ViewContent?contentID=876620&communityID=866&cate
goryID=-1&sIndex=0
http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/StudentProfile.asp
It has been shown that the most successful online students tend to share the following
characteristics:
Self-motivation/self-starter
Good organization and time-management skills
Somewhat familiar with computers and the Internet
Resourceful and actively seek answers and solutions to questions and problems
TEXT: Essentials of Economics by S. Brue and C McConnell. Study Guide for
the textbook is recommended. The software we use at Palomar is called Blackboard. Online
classes info: http://www.palomar.edu/pconline/howitworks/ you must also enroll
in Aplia (aplia.com)
OBJECTIVES: Introduction to basic economics theory with an emphasis on how economics
affects our daily lives.
TEACHING METHOD: Each week you will read the assigned textbook chapters listed below,
and then carefully read the material in the Assignments section of Blackboard for week 1, 2, and
so on. You will also need to complete the coursework assignments listed in Aplia. There will be
online quizzes almost weekly! You must check your email and the Discussion Board in
Blackboard at least three times per week since assignments will be sent and/or posted often.
Interaction online with other students enrolled and with me will be a major source of information
for all of us. You must participate in these weekly sessions as part of your grade.
OFFICE HOURS: On campus M 11-12 and TTH 9-11am or by appointment. Office location:
P17-D Phone: 744-1150 extension 2421 e-mail: mailto:jesteban@palomar.edu Economics
Department extension - 2412. Time management
OUTLINE
WEEK 1
Economics and Choices
Read Chapter 1
2
Market System
Read Chapter 2
3
Supply and Demand
Read Chapter 3
WEEK 4
Elasticities Tutorial
Read Chapter 4
Market failure
Read Chapter 5
5
QUIZ NO. 1
Profits $$$$$$ Unit Total
Costs
Read Chapter 6
Perfect Competition
Read Chapter 7
8
Monopoly
Read Chapter 8
9
Imperfect Competition
Read Chapter 9
6
WEEK 7
WEEK 10 Labor Markets & Poverty
QUIZ NO. 2
Read Chapter 10 & 11
11
Unemployment and inflation
12
Aggregate Supply & Demand Read Chapter 13
13
Fiscal Policy and National Debt Read Chapter 14
WEEK 14 Money and Banking
TEST NO. 1
Read Chapter 12
TEST NO. 2
Read Chapter 15
15
Monetary Policy
Read Chapter 16
16
International Trade
Read Chapter 18
QUIZ NO. 3
WEEK 17 FINAL EXAM
December 14-18
GRADING POLICY
TWO TESTS
200 points
10 CHAPTER QUIZZES
200 Points
3 LONG QUIZZES - 50 POINTS EACH
150 points
VARIOUS PROJECTS AND APLIA
250 points
FINAL TEST
150 points
TOTAL
950 points
Notes: All tests are cumulative and are made up of multiple choice and/or essay questions. No
make-ups are possible unless an emergency occurs. If you have a problem, please see me or call
me. Homework assignments will be randomly collected via email for extra points.
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Drop deadline is October 14th, after this date AUTOMATIC F!
To get a grade of A/Credit you need 90% of the total points
To get a grade of B/Credit you need 80% of the total points
To get a grade of C/Credit you need 70% of the total points
To get a grade of D/No Credit you need 60% of the total points
To get a grade of F/No Credit you would be under 60% of the points
SUGGESTIONS
To do well in class I suggest you do the following:
a) Finish your reading assignment before going to Blackboard and take notes about the
information you gather. You will discover that you need to read the material over a
couple of times before it makes sense. Go to Assignments and do the homework listed,
post any questions you may have under that chapter and check your answers with the
ones posted. Go to aplia.com and do the homework - post questions in Blackboard.
b) Make sure you post questions in the Discussion Board about the material in the book or
homework you do not understand. Bring up current events for discussion. Economics is a
very current topic.
c) Your class participation on the Discussion Board is CRITICAL!
d) You are in this class because you chose to be here. Make it a rewarding and interesting
experience for you. Economics is a challenging subject, and by the same token, an
interesting one. In order for you to learn, you will have to work at it. HAVE FUN!!!