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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: ECON-2301 (Section: 2E, CRN: 92419) Principles of Macroeconomics |
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| Instructor | Brian Lynch | ||||||||
| lynchb@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | 4099846418 | ||||||||
| Office | - Room: | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office hours: monday through thursday, from 9.30 to 10.30. Virtual Hours also available.upon request. | ||||||||
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| Description | 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. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Title: Microeconomics | 3rd edition Publisher: OpenStax Textbook Options
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| Additional Materials/Resources | You will need to purchase only 3 scantrons. If you do take any quizzes, they will be online | ||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Core Objectives |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Description of Topic Welcome to Economics Choice in a World of Scarcity Demand and Supply The Macroeconomic Perspective Economic Growth Unemployment Inflation The International Trade and Capital Flows Money and Banking Monetary Policy and Bank Regulations Exchange Rates and International Capital Flows Government Budgets and Fiscal Policy Macroeconomic Policy Around the World International Trade |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
This is a rough outline of what we are going to do. It will change a little bit, based on what I think is BEST FOR THE CLASS.
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| Final Exam Date | December 12, 2024 - 8:0 AM Through December 12, 2024 - 9:15 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
This is a rough approximation of your grade breakdown. As I stated earlier, I want to do what is best for the class overall. I want to make the learning experience worthwhile, interactive, and also one that has academic rigor.
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Cell phone usage is allowed in the classroom, but only for academic reasons. That means when i asking questions that require the submission of answers. Any other usage will result in disciplinary measures, including dismissal from the course. No food or drink allowed in the classroom. Water is allowed. In terms of turning work in late, you get 2 extension passes. What that means is that you can miss 2 graded assignments and turn them in after the deadline. You do not have to ask for permission. Once you use both of them, you are out of options. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. Language that is discriminatory, derogatory, sexist, and racist has no place in the classroom, or even anywhere else. We all have our opinions. But they need to be expressed in a respectful manner. If your behavior is described as above, then various disciplinary measures will be implemented. |
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| Attendance Policy | Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing class is not acceptable and can significantly impact your grade. | ||||||||
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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