Principles of Macroeconomics Carol Stivender “It’s simple economics, son. I don’t understand it at all.” Kyle’s Dad Southpark Principles of Macroeconomics Carol Stivender

Principles of Macroeconomics Wed and Fri,12:30pm – 1:45pm Rowe 130 In the right place? ECON 2101-002 Principles of Macroeconomics Wed and Fri,12:30pm – 1:45pm Rowe 130 Instructor: C. Stivender

How to find me Office: 218B, Friday Building E-mail: costiven@uncc.edu Office Hours: Wed: 11:00am - 12:15pm, 3:30pm - 6:00pm Fri : 11:00am - 12:15pm and by appointment as needed.

How to find me Grad Asst: Name ___, 218A Friday Bldg E-mail: econtutor@uncc.edu   My Website: www.belkcollege.uncc.edu/costiven (see website for test schedule, PowerPoint's, syllabus, etc)

Book information Macroeconomics: 17th Edition McConnell and Brue, authors (Pub, McGraw Hill)

Book information Options: Bookstore MACROECONOMICS W/ HOMEWORK MANAGER New:$90.25 Used:$67.70 (Gray’s Bookstore similar)

2. Online Sellers / Rentals (Amazon, Chegg, etc) Book information Options: 2. Online Sellers / Rentals (Amazon, Chegg, etc) Several available for $20 and up.

3. My former macro students http://members.boardhost.com/macrobooks Book information Options: 3. My former macro students http://members.boardhost.com/macrobooks (Disclaimer: I have NOTHING to do with these transactions.)

Course Description Principles of Economics-Macro Scope and Methodology of Economics as a social science, the measurement of national income, the theory of national income determination, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, and international economics.

Course Policies Academic Integrity HAVE SOME. Don’t cheat, and don’t be complicit in cheating. Bad things happen when you compromise your integrity, academic or otherwise. See university policy.

Course Policies Attendance The most successful students attend, arrive on time and stay the entire class period. Please show some respect if arriving late. I don’t take attendance, so I don’t need (or want) to hear about doctor notes and court dates. If you miss class, DO NOT ask me what you missed. Ask your classmates.

Course Policies Attendance No make-ups for ANY reason. Really. The classroom is the primary source of information. I am under no obligation to email or post information that is announced and discussed in class. And I probably won’t.

Course Policies TESTS There are four regular semester tests and one final exam. The course grade will include your highest FOUR test/exam grades. If you are happy with your grade at the end of four tests, you do not need to take the final exam (#5). If you choose to take the final exam it will replace the lowest score from tests1-4. The optional final exam will replace a MISSED test.

Course Policies HOMEWORK Chapter-specific graded homework quizzes will be on Blackboard (or Moodle). Count as 10% of your final grade. Quizzes for each chapter are due the evening before the test for that chapter. There are 100 total questions.

Final Grade = .90(Test Points/4) + .10(HW score) Course Policies Calculating the grade: Grades will be calculated as follows: (Tests 90%, Homework 10%)  Final Grade = .90(Test Points/4) + .10(HW score)  EXAMPLE: Assume your grades on tests 1-4 are 80, 77, 74 and 84, and you have earned 95 out of a possible 100 homework points.   Final Grade = .90[(80+77+74+84)/4) + .10(95) = .90(78.75) + .10(95) = 80.4, B

Final Exam (Optional), 11:00am – 1:30pm Important Dates Test Schedule: Dates are firm. Chapters will be updated if we get behind. Test Dates Fri, February 5 Test 1 Wed, March 3 Test 2 Wed, April 7 Test 3 Fri, April 30 Test 4 Wed, May 12 Final Exam (Optional), 11:00am – 1:30pm

Important Dates Dates Event January 13 Cancellation for Non-Payment University Closed January 21 Last day to drop, add, change online Last day to file grade replacement form Deadline for May 2010 grad application January 25 Deadline for immunizations March 8-13 SPRING BREAK! March 22 Last day to withdraw from one course with ‘W’ April 2-3 SPRING RECESS! April 12 Last day to withdraw from all courses with ‘W’ May 4 Last day - all classes

Important Phone Numbers In Case of Emergency Campus Police Call: From cell phone 704-687-2200 (go ahead & program into your phone) From campus phone 911 Other Counseling Center 704-687-2105 Dean of Students 704-687-2375 Inclement Weather 704-687-2877

Wrap-Up Complete syllabus Please read the entire syllabus for additional details about class policies, schedule, homework, chapter readings, etc. Syllabus is posted on my website (www.belkcollege.uncc.edu/costiven) and the Belk College website (www.belkcollege.uncc.edu) under “Course Syllabi”, and was provided by email. Questions? Comments? Complaints?