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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: ECON-2301 (Section: 71, CRN: 91813) Principles of Macroeconomics |
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| Instructor | Brian Lynch | ||||||||
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| Phone | 4099846418 | ||||||||
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| Office Hours | Office hours:In person- 10-11 Monday through Friday Virtual upon request. They will be on Team. I will post in Blackboard during the first week when I will have Team meeting hours. I will post the link on there LocationUmphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: I do have a new office. Do not know the number yet. When i do, i will post it under the announcements |
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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 | None. | ||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Lecture Topics OutlineDescription 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 - 12:1 AM Through December 12, 2024 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| 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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| Instructor Policies |
Response Time Policy Quizzes will be short answer and multiple choice will not be automatically graded. But I guarantee that I will do my best to grade them as quickly as possible. In terms of emailing me, please use the message feature in Blackboard. That is the most efficient way to contact me. If i go longer than 48 hours without replying to your messages, it will be because something unexpected and foreseen has happened a Announcements I will post announcements weekly, usually early in the week. These announcements indicate upcoming due dates and notes important to your success in this course. You should READ these Announcements every week. I also recommend using the BlackBoard app on your phone, with notifications, so that you immediately receive notices of new announcements for this class. Exams You must work alone while taking the exam. Cheating on exams is not acceptable and will be subject to violations of the Academic Dishonesty policy. Quizzes Weekly quizzes will be given covering the chapter studied that week. Dates for quizzes are listed on the Course Calendar and on the Task list. Discussions Research Paper You will be required to submit a formal research paper. The research paper is due on the date listed on the Course Calendar, in the Task List, and on the Research Project page. Required content, proper format, adequate research, and correct citations are required. A grading matrix, outline, and guidelines are provided on the Research Project page. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be subject to violations of academic dishonesty. The opportunity to submit a rough draft to be graded and returned with suggestions is provided. The Research Paper is 15 percent of your final grade. Please note that the research paper is a course requirement. Failure to submit a paper will result in a failing course grade. Use of Instructional Materials Instructional materials, such as PowerPoints and concept videos, may be provided in Blackboard for each chapter. These will be useful in understanding concepts as presented in the chapters. Chat Sessions and Team Sessions It is possible that I may schedule a chat session periodically (if needed) to answer questions. Your attendance/participation is not required and does not count for a grade. If a chat session is conducted, the session will be recorded so that you can view the session at your convenience. Extra Credit That is something that is not going to happen, and if it does, it will not significantly affect your grade Make-Up/Late work So, I have good news for you. Everyone has days where they can't turn in assignments, or forget to turn in assignments. THAT IS WHY I AM LETTING YOU USE WHAT I CALL EXTENSION PASSES. You do not have to email me to ask me if you can use them. They can be used on anything that will be graded (but CANNOT be used for the final exam) So how it works, is you will message me and say you would like to use an extension pass, and i will let you turn in the assignment/quiz late, and you will have the opportunity to get the full points on the assignment. Due Dates All due dates are listed on the Course Calendar – found by clicking on the Calendar Menu button – AND on the Task list – found by clicking on the Tasks menu button. Due dates are also announced in the weekly announcements. Quizzes, exams, assignments, discussion boards, and research papers will NOT be accepted nor reopened Additional Information Incomplete Grades Assigning the grade of incomplete (I) requires prior approval of the Department Chair. An I is assigned only when the deadline for dropping the course has passed, the student is passing the course, and course requirements, including the final examination, cannot be completed because of unavoidable circumstances. To receive an incomplete, a student must be in good standing to pass the class and must have completed most of the course work (75%). Withdrawing from the course It is the responsibility of the student to properly withdraw from the course. The withdraw process will not be initiated by the instructor. Changes in Calendar Instructor reserves the right to change, alter, omit, or add to the tentative course outline and calendar. This course continues to be a work in progress. Assignments, due dates, etc. can and usually do change. Technical/computer/Internet/software/hardware/Blackboard Issues It is the responsibility of the students to ensure that any and all technical/computer/Internet/software/hardware/Blackboard issues are handled in a timely manner and that all tech support personnel are contacted to correct the problems. These issues do not excuse a student from assignments or exams. |
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| Attendance Policy | To be successful in this online course, the student MUST purchase the assigned textbook, or get the free version online. Log into and BlackBoard 4-5 times weekly. Regular, reliable access to BlackBoard via Internet is required for this online course. | ||||||||
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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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