Charles Hackner - Instructor Welcome to Econ 2301 / 2302 Principles of: Macroeconomics /Microeconomics Charles Hackner - Instructor

Agenda for Today Introductions Syllabus Review and discussion of how to be successful Learning Web A brief introduction to Economics (the story of stuff)

Your Mission Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Macroeconomics / Microeconomics by providing thorough and complete answers to exam questions. Understand how the Economic system works so that you can make the system work for you.

My Mission Support you in achieving your mission.

January 1948 through August 2012

Introductions Please tell us your name What Economics classes have you taken? What is our most important economic problem? What does the “American Dream” mean to you? Where do you get the news? What college did you last attend?

Student Responsibilities Throughout the semester you need to make sure you are officially enrolled in the class. Take care of your business.

Stuff You Need to Know What do you get graded on? 3 essay type exams Example of an essay type answer is available on my LearningWeb I will provide a list of potential questions for each exam I will select 6 questions from the list for the exams How to do well with essay type questions Get started early Work in teams Practice

Stuff You Need to Know How do we make this work? Schedule of topics – in your syllabus You should always know what we are going to talk about and come to class prepared Attendance – it’s important that you be here (hand it out) Take care of your business. Behavior in class Treat people with respect Act like you have good sense Think before you speak to avoid inappropriate comments that could be hurtful to anyone. Electronics Put cell phones on vibrate If you have to take a call, go to the hallway to deal with it It is to your advantage to pay attention in class, not play with your toys Laptops, recorders, etc. are okay

Stuff You Need to Know Key resources for you / how to be successful Come to class prepared Study the material to be covered Anything you don’t understand – look it up Write down the questions and ask the teacher Textbook It’s just one resource – use it, don’t use it, it’s up to you. HCCS Learning Web Notes and other helpful information Hccs.edu, click on Learning Web, type in Hackner, etc The Web Each other Get control of your time Make a schedule and use it Track your progress!!!

Review Sessions Via Skype on Monday and Thursday evening from 6 to 7 PM. Starting Thursday January 17 My Skype name is charles.hackner Please download the FREE Skype software, install it and send me your Skype name via my HCC email, or use Skype to request connection to me. We will use these sessions to answer your questions and to enhance your understanding of the material.

Keys to Success The 5 steps of to achieve Knowledge: Read, Listen, Discuss, Observe, Think

HCC Central Campus Economics Club The richest 1% have a good understanding of how the Economic System works, and they make it work for themselves. The other 99% don’t have a clue, and they get their butts kicked every day. Join the Economics Club and stop getting your butt kicked! The Club http://findingthegotchas.com/

The Learning Web and your Syllabus Start here

The Story of Stuff