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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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Course Prefix & Number:
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ECON2301
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Section Number:
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342
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Semester/Year:
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SP 2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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McConnell, Brue & Flynn. Principles, Problems & Policies
(ebook with Connect Plus with Learn Smart)
McGraw Hill 21st edition
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1260148769 / 9781260148763
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MCCONNELL
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GEN COMBO LOOSELEAF MACROECONOMICS; CONNECT ACCESS CARD
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21
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2018
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03/07/2017
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1259915689 / 9781259915680
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MCCONNELL
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Connect Access Card for Macroeconomics
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Yvonne Kirshey
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 313
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282 ext 6537
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E-mail Address:
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ykirshey@nctc.edu
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Teaching Schedule:
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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12:30 pm
– 1:50 pm
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**12:55 pm
– 2:20 pm**
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12:30 pm
– 1:50 pm
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**12:55 pm
– 2:20 pm**
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2 pm - 3:20 pm |
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Online 341,
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342,
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343
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** Note that all of these classes are Corinth Rm 264 except the Dual credit Steele Accelerated high school
Office Hours:
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9 am – 11 am
Online
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10 am - 12 pm Rm 313 COR
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1 pm – 5 pm online
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3:30 - 4:30 pm Rm 313 COR
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3:30 – 4:30 pm Online/d.c.
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3:30 – 4:30 pm
Rm 313 COR
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3:30 – 4:30 pm Online/d.c.
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Online/d.c. – designated for dual credit class
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I will answer emails within 24 hours.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain the role of scarcity, specialization, opportunity cost, and cost/benefit analysis in economic decision-making.
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Identify the determinants of supply and demand; demonstrate the impact of shifts in both market supply and demand curves on equilibrium price and output.
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Define and measure national income and rates of unemployment and inflation
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Identify the phases of the business cycle and the problems caused by cyclical fluctuations in the market economy.
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Define money and the money supply; describe the process of money creation by the banking system and the role of the central bank.
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Construct the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model of the macro economy and use it to illustrate macroeconomic problems and potential monetary and fiscal policy solutions.
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Explain the mechanics and institutions of international trade and their impact on the macro economy.
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Define economic growth and identify sources of economic growth.
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
See Canvas for all important dates – the Calendar tool is especially useful for planning purposes
A = 89.5% + B = 79.5% to 89.49% C= 69.5% to 79.49% D= 59.5% to 69.49% F= below 59.5%
No other rounding or grade adjustments
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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13 of 14
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Learnsmart/HW/Quiz
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10/25/15
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14
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Discussion boards
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10
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3 of 4
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Exams
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35
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1
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Project
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5
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy: Don’t miss class, your attendance goes into your class participation grade.
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___Apr. 5th____________.
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DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
Government/Political Science
X Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Academic Dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course. You are not to give any person (which includes parents, spouses, friends, etc) access to your Canvas account at any time during the semester. If you do, you are putting the integrity of the course work completed in question. Do not ask someone to email me on your behalf in Canvas. If you have an emergency and cannot contact me yourself, it is best to have an alternative person contact me on my office phone 972-841-9438 or my NCTC email address:_ykirshey@nctc.edu. Again, do not give anyone access to your Canvas account. Any student who cheats on any course material (exams, assignment, assessment tests, projects) will immediately fail the course and academic dishonesty papers will be filed with the Dean and VP of Instruction.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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1525 W. California St., Gainesville, Texas
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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