ECO 111 Fall 2010 Instructor - David C. Hills, MAT Instructor - David C. Hills, MAT

Course Details Course ID#: ECO 111; Macroeconomics; 3 credit hours Course ID#: ECO 111; Macroeconomics; 3 credit hours Meeting day/time: Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:50 p.m.; GHS, room 223 Meeting day/time: Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:50 p.m.; GHS, room 223 Instructor: David C. Hills, MAT Instructor: David C. Hills, MAT Office hours: By appointment Office hours: By appointment – – Telephone - cell: Telephone - cell: Text (Required): Brief Principles of Macroeconomics, N. Gregory Mankiw, 5th edition, 2009, Thomson-Southwestern. Text (Required): Brief Principles of Macroeconomics, N. Gregory Mankiw, 5th edition, 2009, Thomson-Southwestern.

Instructor Details Education Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T), Secondary Education Marygrove College, Detroit, MI (1999) Secondary Teaching Certificate (CX), Social Studies, (BD), Speech Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI (1995) Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI (1993) Education Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T), Secondary Education Marygrove College, Detroit, MI (1999) Secondary Teaching Certificate (CX), Social Studies, (BD), Speech Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI (1995) Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI (1993) Marygrove College Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University Marygrove College Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University Certification Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate: Certification Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate: Secondary Education Social Studies – CX Speech Communication - BD

Course Description An introduction to basic macroeconomic concepts and theories and their application to current economic issues. Macroeconomics focuses on the aggregate behavior of households and firms in the economy. Major topics include supply, demand, and the market system; national income determinants; unemployment; inflation; international trade; and fiscal and monetary policy. An introduction to basic macroeconomic concepts and theories and their application to current economic issues. Macroeconomics focuses on the aggregate behavior of households and firms in the economy. Major topics include supply, demand, and the market system; national income determinants; unemployment; inflation; international trade; and fiscal and monetary policy.

Evaluation TENTATIVE Grading Scale will be as follows: TENTATIVE Grading Scale will be as follows: A 93% and up (744 pts. +)C % (560 pts. +) A 93% and up (744 pts. +)C % (560 pts. +) A % (720 pts. +)D+67-69% (536 pts. +) A % (720 pts. +)D+67-69% (536 pts. +) B % (696 pts. +)D 63-66% (504 pts. +) B % (696 pts. +)D 63-66% (504 pts. +) B 83-86% (664 pts. +)D % (480 pts. +) B 83-86% (664 pts. +)D % (480 pts. +) B % (640 pts. +)F 59% or less (479 pts. or less) B % (640 pts. +)F 59% or less (479 pts. or less) C % (616 pts. +) C % (616 pts. +) C 73-76% (584 pts. +) C 73-76% (584 pts. +) Methods of Evaluation: Exams 100 pts.) 400 Quizzes 20 pts.) 200 Homework assignments 50 Attendance (10 per week) 150 Total points possible 800 Percentage grade will be determined by the total points earned out of the total points possible per the above scale. Percentage grade will be determined by the total points earned out of the total points possible per the above scale.

Policies Attendance: 10 points are assigned weekly for attendance; 5 points at the beginning of class and 5 points at the time of dismissal (we will be signing in and out). Tardiness will mean a loss of the initial 5 points if arrival is after class begins. One absence will be allowed with no penalty per the point assignment. Attendance: 10 points are assigned weekly for attendance; 5 points at the beginning of class and 5 points at the time of dismissal (we will be signing in and out). Tardiness will mean a loss of the initial 5 points if arrival is after class begins. One absence will be allowed with no penalty per the point assignment. Quizzes will be taken online on the instructor’s web page; students will be given about one full week to complete each quiz. A password will be given for the students to access the quiz; computers with access to the web are available in the Gaylord University Center – computer lab hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 9pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. You may also access the web page through your own online connection. Quizzes will be taken online on the instructor’s web page; students will be given about one full week to complete each quiz. A password will be given for the students to access the quiz; computers with access to the web are available in the Gaylord University Center – computer lab hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 9pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. You may also access the web page through your own online connection. If there is no school for Gaylord Community Schools due to weather conditions, there will be no class for NCMC at the University Center. If weather conditions deteriorate throughout the afternoon and evening after school has dismissed, please check NCMC web site to see if class is cancelled. If class is cancelled in Petoskey, classes in Gaylord will still meet. If class is canceled for other reasons, it will be posted on the class webpage and posted on the door. If there is no school for Gaylord Community Schools due to weather conditions, there will be no class for NCMC at the University Center. If weather conditions deteriorate throughout the afternoon and evening after school has dismissed, please check NCMC web site to see if class is cancelled. If class is cancelled in Petoskey, classes in Gaylord will still meet. If class is canceled for other reasons, it will be posted on the class webpage and posted on the door. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior approval from Instructor. may be utilized to submit assignments in case of an emergency. The exam dates have been pre-determined and must be taken on the assigned date unless previous arrangements have been made with Instructor. No cheating or plagiarism will be tolerated. No extra credit is available. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior approval from Instructor. may be utilized to submit assignments in case of an emergency. The exam dates have been pre-determined and must be taken on the assigned date unless previous arrangements have been made with Instructor. No cheating or plagiarism will be tolerated. No extra credit is available.

Tentative Schedule Sequence of Instruction: Sequence of Instruction: Week 1 (September 7): Introduction; Chapter 1; Begin Chapter 2 Week 1 (September 7): Introduction; Chapter 1; Begin Chapter 2 Week 2 (September 14): Chapter 2, 3 & 4; Reviewonline quiz before 9/21 Week 2 (September 14): Chapter 2, 3 & 4; Reviewonline quiz before 9/21 Week 3 (September 21): Chapter 3 & 4; Reviewonline quiz before 9/28 Week 3 (September 21): Chapter 3 & 4; Reviewonline quiz before 9/28 Week 4 (September 28): Exam 1; Ch. 1-4 Week 4 (September 28): Exam 1; Ch. 1-4 Week 5 (October 5): Chapter 5; Chapter 6; online quiz before 10/12 Week 5 (October 5): Chapter 5; Chapter 6; online quiz before 10/12 Week 6 (October 12): Chapters 6 & 7online quiz before 10/19 Week 6 (October 12): Chapters 6 & 7online quiz before 10/19 Week 7 (October 19): Chapter 7; Chapter 8online quiz before 10/26 Week 7 (October 19): Chapter 7; Chapter 8online quiz before 10/26 Week 8 (October 26): Exam #2; Ch. 5-8 Week 8 (October 26): Exam #2; Ch. 5-8 Week 9 (November 2): Chapter 9 online quiz before 11/9 Week 9 (November 2): Chapter 9 online quiz before 11/9 Week 10 (November 9): Chapter 10online quiz before 11/16 Week 10 (November 9): Chapter 10online quiz before 11/16 Week 11 (November 16): Chapter 11; Exam #3 Week 11 (November 16): Chapter 11; Exam #3 Week 12 (November 23): Chapter Ch online quiz before 11/30 Week 12 (November 23): Chapter Ch online quiz before 11/30 Week 13 (November 30): Chapter 13-14; Reviewonline quiz before 12/7 Week 13 (November 30): Chapter 13-14; Reviewonline quiz before 12/7 Week 14 (December 7): Chapter 15-16; Reviewonline Exam #4 before 12/14 Week 14 (December 7): Chapter 15-16; Reviewonline Exam #4 before 12/14 Week 15 (December 14): Final Exam Week 15 (December 14): Final Exam

Methods of Instruction Lecture, Discussion, Homework, Projects (blog/chat responses), and Assessments. Lecture, Discussion, Homework, Projects (blog/chat responses), and Assessments. All tests and quizzes will be taken online at the instructors Angel class page (this is new – expect some trial and error). Access will granted via passwords and all are timed (generous amount). All tests and quizzes will be taken online at the instructors Angel class page (this is new – expect some trial and error). Access will granted via passwords and all are timed (generous amount). Quizzes will be taken at your own convenience in about a 6 day window. If you do not have online access you can use one of the University Center Labs: Quizzes will be taken at your own convenience in about a 6 day window. If you do not have online access you can use one of the University Center Labs: Hours: M-F 9:00am – 9:00pm Hours: M-F 9:00am – 9:00pm Sat. 9:00am – 4:00pm Assignments will be periodically given at various class meetings, with some requiring response in the form of an online submission. Assignments will be periodically given at various class meetings, with some requiring response in the form of an online submission.