Spring 2020                          ECONOMICS 101 Online                                   Jose L. Esteban (Links to an external site.)

Principles of Macroeconomics 

TEXT: Macroeconomics 21 edition by C. McConnell, S. Brue and S. Flynn. Canvas/Connect software is also required. Package at school bookstore is best deal!

TEACHING METHOD: Each week you will read the assigned textbook chapters listed below, then go to Canvas/Connect and complete the work for the week.  You will also need to check your email often for other work assigned.  We will cover almost 2 chapters per week – don’t fall behind!

OBJECTIVES: Introduction to basic economics theory with an emphasis on how Economics affects our daily lives and preparation for upper division courses.

Successful Students:

Will be able to: (1) assess the impact of current events using market analysis, (2) explain how market based economies evolve, (3) explain the role of competition and the role of the government in market based economies, and (4) offer various policy options to alter the state of the economy. These items represent a partial list of Student Learning Outcomes.

OFFICE HOURS: W 11-12, TTH 9-9:30, T 12:35-1:00 or by appointment. Office location: MD-379 Phone: 744-1150 extension 2421 e-mail: jesteban@palomar.edu  Economics Department extension – 2412.  Time management (Links to an external site.)

TENTATIVE OUTLINE

GRADING POLICY

Notes: All tests are cumulative and are made up of multiple choice questions. No make-ups are possible unless an emergency occurs. If you have a problem, please see me or call me. Please abide by student conduct – http://www.palomar.edu/studentlifeandleadership/home/student-discipline/ (Links to an external site.)   Your computer may crash twice per semester  – after that no resets for quizzes/exams!   This means you may miss 3 online assignments without penalty!

• Drop deadline is listed in Eservices- 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:

Most important is that you check your email often (Canvas has a feature where you may forward your email to other addresses).
a) Finish your reading assignment before doing online work 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 Canvas/Connect and do the work!
b) Make sure you post questions in the Discussion Board about the material you do not understand. Bring up current events for discussion.     Economics is a very current topic.
c) It  is CRITICAL that you keep up with the deadlines!
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!!!