Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: ECON-2301 (Section: 71, CRN: 10387) Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Instructor | Brian Lynch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
lynchb@lamarpa.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office | Student Center - Room: 425 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office Hours | Monday Through Friday 9.30 to 11.30 I will be available wednesday and sunday from 7 to 9 through collaborate in Blackboard for virtual office hours |
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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.
Required Textbook ISBN 9781324034001 Principles of Macroeconomics - With Access by Coppock, Lee 4TH 24 I want students to be able to have access to a hard copy version of the textbook, but also be able to access the homework and study tools that are necessary to succeed in this course. |
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Additional Materials/Resources |
Laptop Computer (with webcam)
Respondus Lockdown Browser (Free Download). The instructions for installing the browser can be found in the Blackboard course page
Help Desk and Support Services |
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Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
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Final Exam Date | May 8, 2025 - 9:0 AM Through May 12, 2025 - 11:59 PM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Inquistive Assignments: Students will complete Inqusitive assignments covering the chapters for the week.The assignments together are worth 10% of the student’s final grade. These assignments are graded for completion and are designed to help you learn the material and prepare for the exams.They will be due Monday or Friday Graded Homework: Students will have graded homework assignment per week covering the chapters covered that week. The homework assignments will be due Monday or Friday and together are worth 20% of the student’s final grade. Writing Assignments: You will have several writing assignment worth 10% of your grade. You will be expected to submit 2 3-5 double-spaces, Times New Roman 12 font pages of your own writing. Exams: Students will take 4 timed exams, each worth 10% of the student’s final grade. Each exam will cover the readings and assignments for a segment of the course—the fourth exam is not cumulative. Discussions: This is a critical thinking component of the course. The discussions will happen in Blackboard and are worth 10 %of your grade. FRED: These assignments involve creating graphs and analyzing the results. They are worth 10 % of your grade. |
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Instructor Policies |
Documented medical needs and emergencies are required if a student is unable to take an exam or complete a graded assignment outside of the grace period. Extra Credit: No extra credit will be offered in this class. Any graded assignment in this class must be written by the student enrolled in the class without any outside help. A first offense will result in a 0 grade for the assignment, and a second offence will result in failure of the course. Ignorance is not a defense
Do not copy from another student, or do you share your work with another student. The first offense will result in a 0 grade for the assignment, and a second offence will result in failure of the course. Ignorance is not a defense.
If you have completed a test and share information with another student, you and that student will receive a zero on the test. A second offence will result in failure of the course. Ignorance is not a defense
Announcements: It is the student's responsibility to check Blackboard for any announcements.
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Attendance Policy |
Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun "attending" and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as "not attending" a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement. Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance. Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected. |
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Additional Information |
Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. Students are responsible for adhering to the Academic Honesty policy found in the Student Handbook.
Any graded assignment in this class must be written by the student enrolled in the class without any outside help.Plagiarism policy will be discussed in detail in class; a first offense will result in a 0 grade for the assignment, and a second offence will result in failure of the course. Ignorance is not a defense Do not copy from another student, or do you share your work with another student. The first offense will result in a 0 grade for
the assignment, and a second offence will result in failure of the course. Ignorance is not a defense.
If you have completed a test and share information with another student, you and that student will receive a zero on the test. A
second offence will result in failure of the course. Ignorance is not a defense
All of your exams will be take online. You will be taking them using the proctoring feature- Respondus Lockdown Browser. You will need a working webcam. You will need to provide proof of id. You will need to make sure that there are no notes/study aids in the vicinity of your test taking. If you do not follow these policies, you will earn a zero on the exam Students should download the Blackboard and Outlook apps to their phone and stay logged into their LSCPA accounts in order to receive proper notifications of assignments and announcements. Technology Help Education Building 1, Room 132.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-7:30pm
Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
Help Desk and Support Services
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Contact the Help Desk for assistance by E-mail HelpDesk@lamarpa.edu or by phone (409) 984-6150 during the following normal business hours:
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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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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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