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Missouri University of Science & Technology
Department of Economics
ECONOMICS 1200-Principles of Macroeconomics
THIS SYLLABUS CAN NOT BE PROVIDED TO ANYONE ELSE IN ANY
FORMAT UNLESS THE INSTRUCTOR OF THE COURSE HAS
APPROVED IT.
Instructor: Bonnie J. Bachman, PhD
Semester: Summer 2015
Mode: Online Asynchronous
Room: N/A
Section: 1D
Course Number: 72749
Office Location: G9 Harris Hall
Office Phone: 573-341-4976
Email: bachmanb@mst.edu
Web Location: http://econ.mst.edu
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (Noon – 1:30 pm). Drop by or email for an
appointment.
Image at top of page:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2013/01/New-Centre-for-Macroeconomics-launched-at-LSE.aspx
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description: (3 credit hours)
A study of alternative strategies for managing the U.S. economy within a global environment, to
attain the goals of full employment, stability, and growth.
Extended Description:
Welcome to the world of macroeconomics -- a world that you will be involved with your whole
life. The goal of the course is that you will be able to participate in the conversation involving
macroeconomics. The course will allow you to become knowledgeable of, and able to critically
think about, the major macroeconomic issues such as jobs, recessions, economic growth,
inflation, monetary policy, fiscal policy, budget deficits, the national debt, and international
trade/ international finance if time permits.
Learning Materials:
Required Resources (2 resources: 1 book and 1 online resource)
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2.
Principles of Macroeconomics, L. Coppock and D. Mateer, Norton, 2014. All books
come with ebook access and code.
Choices: soft bound copy or e-book.
Norton SmartWork with ebook access
To register for online resources, you will need the registration code from your book and the
course key code. Look at Bb for course key code.
Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students can expect to:
Understand and be able to use the language of macroeconomics.
Articulate how the aggregate economy operates.
Discuss the role of government in the economic system.
Demonstrate ability to communicate the basic methodology and models used in
macroeconomics and their applications to real-world situations.
Demonstrate comprehension of fiscal and monetary policy.
Course Format: The class is an online asynchronous course. You may work at your own pace.
All concept quizzes will be administered online through Norton and all exams will be
administered on Blackboard (Bb).
The instructor does not accept assignments by email unless specified. Assignments must be
posted on Bb.
Blackboard:
If you are having problems accessing or need assistance with Bb, please contact the Help Desk at
573-341- HELP or go to the Library HELP DESK. You can also submit an online
Help Request at http://help.mst.edu. Please contact your instructor immediately if there is an
issue with posting assignments or taking quizzes/exams.
Norton Website:
All Concept Quizzes (for each assigned chapter) are to be completed on the Norton SmartWork
website.
Get
started
by
going
to
http://books.wwnorton.com/books/nortonsmartwork.aspx?id=4294985960.
Homework
assignments will also be available on Norton’s website as a study resource for exams. Do not
contact
your
instructor
first,
contact
Norton
help
desk
at
http://books.wwnorton.com/books/techsupport.aspx?mid=106&tid=4296213609.
COURSE POLICIES AND GRADING
Grading Policy:
Your grade will consist of the following:
Category
Online participation ( points vary @ 13 chapters) (Concept
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810
Per Cent
23.8
2
Quizzes)
Exams (6 exams)
TOTAL POSSIBLE
2600
3410
76.2
100
The grading scale used for undergraduate students is:
A = 90%+
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%
Concept Quizzes (Norton Website):
Concept Quizzes (Interactive Homework) are assigned for each chapter. Questions vary in
number of points from 21-75. There are a total of 13 chapters and you can, while in the session,
work each problem to your satisfaction.
Chapter
#
Questions
# Points
30
37
49
58
37
34
45
38
52
43
49
40
36
31
53
63
95
41
42
84
85
67
54
60
60
75
810
1
2
3
6
7
8
11
13
15
16
17
18
19
Total
75%
Threshold to
Receive 100%
Credit
24
40
47
71
31
31
63
64
59
40
45
45
56
Completion Date
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
By July 28
Homework Assignments (Norton Website):
Homework Assignments (Interactive Homework) are available for practice before each exam.
Questions are the same or similar to the concept quizzes. No scores will be used for grading
purposes, they are a resource for improving your learning.
Exam Schedule (Blackboard):
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Exam
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Chapters
Due Date (by midnight)
Points
1, 2 and 3
6, 7 and 8
11 and 13
15 and 16
17 and 18
19
Opens June 8; Closes July 28
Opens June 8; Closes July 28
Opens June 8; Closes July 28
Opens June 8; Closes July 28
Opens June 8; Closes July 28
Opens June 8; Closes July 28
600
600
400
400
400
200
2600
Special Needs:
If you have a documented disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this course, you
are strongly encouraged to meet with me early in the semester. You will need to request that the
Disability Services staff send (or bring to class) a letter verifying your disability and specifying
the accommodation you will need before I can arrange your accommodation. Disability Support
Services is located in 204 Norwood Hall. Their phone number is 573-341-4211 and their email
is dss@mst.edu.
Appeals Policy:
If you believe that you deserve partial credit, or want me to re-grade, you must contact me within
three days after the assignment has been graded and returned.
Academic
Dishonesty:
http://registrar.mst.edu/academicregs/index.html
Your reputation is built on your integrity and the excellence you demonstrate. All students in this
class are expected to comply with the ethical standards of S&T. The Student Academic
Regulations
handbook
(http://registrar.mst.edu/media/administrative/registrar/documents/academic_reg2010-2012.pdf)
describes the student standard of conduct relative to the System's Collected Rules and
Regulations (section 200.010) and offers descriptions of academic dishonesty including cheating,
plagiarism, or sabotage. Additional guidance for faculty, including the University’s Academic
Dishonesty
Procedures,
is
available
on-line
at
http://ugs.mst.edu
and
http://ugs.mst.edu/media/administrative/ugs/documents/Academic_Dishonesty_Process.pdf
Incidences of Academic Dishonesty will typically result in zero grades for the respective course
components, notification of the student's advisor, the student's department chair, and the campus
undergraduate studies office, and further academic sanctions may be imposed as well in accordance
with the regulations. Note that those who allow others to copy their work are just as guilty of
plagiarism and will be treated in the same manner.
Academic Alert System: http://academicalert.mst.edu/
The University is committed to the success of its students by providing an environment
conductive to teaching and learning. To ensure that every student takes full advantage of the
educational opportunities and support programs on campus, the University has implemented an
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Academic Alert System, a web-based application. The purpose of the System is to improve the
overall academic success of students by:
1. Improving communication between students, instructors, and advisors;
2. Reducing the time required for students to be informed of their academic status;
3. Informing students of actions they need to perform in order to meet the academic
requirements in the courses they are taking.
To assist you, an academic alert will be issued for students who are not meeting academic course
requirements through poor performance. When an alert is initiated, an email is immediately sent
to the instructor, student, and advisor. You are encouraged to respond quickly to all academic
alerts, e.g., you are expected to meet with your instructor to discuss the issues and develop a plan
for improvement.
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