Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO2013, Section # 15
Summer 2021 (8-weeks)
Online course: Unique online course that require participation in
Live (real-time), Online meetings and lectures with the instructor.
All attendees must be Online and connected to the Internet during
the designated class time Monday and Wednesday 8:00 to 11:00 Zoom
meeting. The Zoom link can be found in MyCourses (course content
page- Zoom meeting link). Internet access required for all course
access.
View the Syllabus Addendum on the SPC website:
https://go.spcollege.edu/Addendum/ , which provides the most
current version of fluid information, such as the academic
calendar.
Welcome to the Summer session of ECO 2013.
INSTRUCTOR
Email:
[email protected] (contact me anytime you
have a question about the course)
Phone: 352-200-9644 (only text, and be sure to include class
name and section number)
Office and Online Chat Hours: I will be available for Zoom
meetings throughout the week, see weekly schedule
below.
Office Location: Clearwater campus room: No in person
meetings
Instructor Web Page:
https://web.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/poteet.stephen
Office Phone Number: 727-712-5851
URL: http://www.spcollege.edu/socialsciences/
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description: This is a course in economic principles
involving the overall operation of the market economy. Particular
attention will be given to the effects of aggregate demand and
aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices.
This course will also examine how the tools of fiscal and monetary
policy may be used in dealing with macroeconomics problems such as
unemployment, inflation and economic fluctuation.
This course partially satisfies the writing requirements, outlined
in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both
ECO2013 and Honors Macroeconomics. 47 contact hours. [3
Credits]
Course Goals:
Major Learning Outcomes
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic tools
needed to understand current macroeconomics theory.
2. The student will develop an understanding of the basis theories
involved in the study of macroeconomics.
3. The student will develop an understanding of the operation of
the market economy.
4. The student will develop an understanding of how economists
measure production.
5. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of
aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output,
employment, and prices.
6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the different
types of fiscal and monetary policy tools used in the United
States.
7. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
accomplishments and limitations of monetary and fiscal
policies.
8. The student will develop skills needed to apply basic
macroeconomics principles.
9. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of
international trade and finance on employment, prices, and
incomes.
10. The student will develop an understanding of personal financial
planning.
11. The student will demonstrate increased ability in
writing.
Course Objectives:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic tools
needed to understand current macroeconomics theory by
a. defining economic terminology,
b. identifying and recalling mathematical formulas used to solve
problems involving basic macroeconomics principles,
c. identifying, illustrating and interpreting graphs,
d. recalling basic math and algebra.
2. The student will develop an understanding of the basis theories
involved in the study of macroeconomics by
a. illustrating economic principles graphically,
b. identifying and explaining these theories.
3. The student will develop an understanding of the operation of
the market economy by determining changes in equilibrium price and
output under market situations.
4. The student will develop an understanding of how economists
measure production by
a. recalling formulas involving national income accounting,
b. solving mathematical problems involving national income
accounting.
5. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of
aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output,
employment, and prices by
a. determining the macroeconomics equilibrium at various levels of
aggregrate demand,
b. describing the individual components of aggregate demand and
aggregate supply.
6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the different
types of fiscal and monetary policy tools used in the United States
by
a. determining the differences between monetary and fiscal
policy,
b. describing the types of monetary and fiscal policy tools.
7. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
accomplishments and limitations of monetary and fiscal policies by
determining what changes will occur in output, employment, incomes,
and prices when certain monetary and fiscal policy tools are
implemented.
8. The student will develop skills needed to apply basic
macroeconomics principles by predicting the theoretical outcome of
changes in various market situations.
9. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of
international trade and finance on employment, prices, and incomes
by calculating or determining changes in these variables under
various economic systems.
10. The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal financial
planning by
a. identifying short-term and long-term personal financial
goals.
b. identifying anticipated and unanticipated income and
expenses.
c. examining components and purposes of a personal net worth
statement
d. developing a personal budget
e. investigating the effects of government actions and economic
conditions on financial planning
f. explaining how economics influences a personal financial
plan.
11. The student will demonstrate increased ability in writing
by
a. research, analysis, outline, evaluation or other types of papers
completed outside of the direct classroom experience,
b. research, analysis, outline, journal, evaluation or other types
of essays completed during the direct classroom experience,
c. any type of expository, evaluative, persuasive or personal
response writing as described in the college publication entitled
"A Resource Manual for Writing Across the Curriculum".
Prerequisites: ENC0020 and REA0002, or EAP1695 or appropriate
score on the Placement Test.
Availability of Course Content: The course will be available
in MyCourses the Friday prior to the class starting to all enrolled
students.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION
Required Textbook:
Title: Foundations of Economics Author: Bade &
Parkin Edition: 9th Edition
Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions Format:
1. eTextbook access + MyEconLab access:
ISBN-13: 9780135897478
You will be able to purchase from the SPC bookstore or directly
from the Pearson website when you sign up for MyLab (if you can it
might be cheaper to buy directly from Pearson; this can be done
when you sign up for MyLab)
2. View the Textbooks site.
Drop Date with a refund: May 21, 2021
Withdrawal Date: June 17, 2021
College closed on: Memorial Day May 31, 2021
Independence Day July 5, 2021
ATTENDANCE
Attendance for this class is recorded for the first and second
weeks of the term, and again at the 60% point of the
semester.
For this class, attendance is defined as: In the first week of
class, you must complete introduction discussion post and syllabus
quiz (must receive 100% score). In the second week of class you
must have an active MyLab account (can’t just be the 2 week free
trial unless you have contacted me with the date you will purchase
the account code) and complete the Get started homework or you will
be dropped from the class. To be considered "present" at the 60%
point of the semester you must have completed the majority of the
first two units, including homework, quizzes, exams and have an
active MyLab account (you cannot have a two-week trial account that
has expired).
GRADING
The grading system by which the student’s coursework will be
assessed are
1) Each Chapter will have a Homework assignment with 10 to 20
questions with unlimited attempts up to the due date.
After the due date, the maximum points earned out of all the
attempts will be recorded. (I will drop lowest (1) homework
grade).
2) Each Chapter will have a Quiz assignment with only two
attempts up to the due date. After the due date, the maximum
points earned out of the two attempts will be recorded (I will drop
lowest (1) quiz grade).
3) Each Unit that consists of four chapters will have a Discussion
worth 20 points that includes a Main Post (minimum 300
words) and a Reply Post (minimum 200 words) and only
1 attempt. This will be manually graded the week after the due
date. Must complete all discussion posts. You will not be able to
reply to other classmates’ posts until you make your main
post.
4) Each Unit that consists of three chapters will have an Exam (40
questions) with only one attempt. Unit Exams are timed (120
minutes), so if you take a break, your exam time will continue to
expire just as it would in an exam you were taking in class.
Whatever points earned will be recorded (I will drop lowest (1)
test grade at the end of the semester).
0% to 59.4%
There is a zero-tolerance policy on late work. Due dates are
to be followed strictly or risk earning zero points after
the due date. You are strongly encouraged to regularly check the
Calendar tab, Schedule of Assignments, and MyLab for due dates or
to work ahead. The only time late work will be accepted is if there
is a documented excuse and you contact me before the assignment is
due.
A temporary incomplete grad ['I'] will be considered only
in documented circumstances that appear, in the judgment
of the instructor, to be extraordinary, catastrophic, completely
unforeseeable, and clearly beyond the student's control, provided
that the student has made satisfactory progress in the course
and completed at least 80% of assignments.
Extra Credit Opportunity - If you complete the Student Survey of
Instruction (SSI) and upload a screenshot to the SSI drop box you
will earn 2% on your overall exam grade. I will notify the class if
more extra credit opportunities arise.
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Attending class is vital to your success, particularly the
first few days of class as you are introduced to the requirements
and topics you will be covering. Therefore, the college limits when
you can add classes. Please check our registration page
regarding when classes can be added. You may drop a
course through Friday of the first day of class and be
eligible for a refund although withdrawing may affect
your financial aid. If you are thinking of withdrawing, please
speak with your instructor first and then a financial aid
counselor: ASK FAS .
Showing up is the first step in ensuring your academic
success. Active participation is the next step - whether
you are in a classroom or taking classes online. Each of your
faculty will give details in the syllabus about
their attendance policies. If you are going to miss a
session, or be offline for any reason, please let your instructor
know in advance. If you don't attend during the first two weeks of
a term you will automatically be withdrawn from the class
and this can cause serious problems if you receive financial
aid. In fact, if you withdraw prior to completing 60% of a class
and receive any form of federal financial aid (grants or loans) you
will be required to repay a portion. So if you are thinking of
withdrawing, please speak with your instructor or a financial aid
counselor ASK FAS .
St. Petersburg College is supported by the state of Florida so it's
important for you to know the state rules that affect
your academics. A student may repeat a course once for which a
grade of "C" or higher has been earned. Retaking the course may be
allowed if it is required in certain circumstances. See the
college procedure .
Your grade point average is used to determine financial
aid eligibility, entrance into certain programs, and warnings,
probation, and suspension. If you repeat a course, at SPC or
another college, only the last attempt will be used in computing
the grade-point average.
SPC Accessibility Services provides accommodations that ensure
equal access for all students. If you need assistance, please reach
out via
https://www.spcollege.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-support-resources/accessibility-services
You may also make an appointment with the Accessibility
Coordinator on your campus or online. Registering with
Accessibility Services is especially important if you are on campus
and will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation.
For contact information, please see the Accessibility
Services website.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
It is important that all of your attention be focused on the
content to be learned so when you are in class you shouldn't be
using your computer, cell phone, and tablet for casual
use, only academic purposes. Any use of these devices
(including texting) for non-academic purposes draws your
attention away from the course work and is therefore subject to
disciplinary action. Whether you are taking a course online,
blended, or in the classroom, you may be required to have
discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class
materials with instructors and classmates online. The learning
management system, MyCourses, will be used for this purpose
and you should complete the Introduction to MyCourses so
that you are comfortable with the system and can complete your
assignments. Whether you are in an online class or a physical
classroom, certain behaviors are expected when you
communicate with your peers and your instructors. You need to
contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting
the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No one has the
right to interfere with the teaching/learning process. Below are
the traits of a successful student. These guidelines pertain
whether your course is online or in the classroom. When
communicating, you should always:
· treat everyone with respect in every communication
· use your professor's proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if you are in
doubt use Mr. or Ms.
· use clear and concise language
· remember that college level communication should use correct
grammar, whether written or spoken. Avoid slang.
· use correct spelling and avoid texting abbreviations
· avoid using the caps lock feature as it can be interpreted as
yelling online
· be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost
in an email or discussion post and, even when spoken, your message
might be misunderstood
· be cautious with personal information (both yours and
others')
When you send an email to your instructor, department chair, dean,
or classmates, you should:
· use a subject line that describes what you are writing
about
· avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open
them
· be clear, concise, and courteous
· sign your message with your name
· use your SPC email account to ensure delivery. Sometime emails
from non-SPC accounts are stopped by the spam filter and the
recipient may not receive it.
Your faculty member will include in the syllabus expectations for
response times on email.
When posting to a discussion board, you should:
· write posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course
material
· take your posts seriously; review and edit your posts before
sending
· be as brief as possible while still making a thorough
comment
· always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another
source
· read all messages in a thread before replying
· avoid repeating someone else's post without adding something of
your own to it
· avoid short, generic replies such as, "I agree." You should
include why you agree or add to the previous point
· always be respectful of others' opinions, even when they differ
from your own
· express any differing opinions in a respectful, non-critical
way
· not make personal or insulting remarks
· be open-minded
The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive
student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete
posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take
disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues. This ensures
that all students in the class have an opportunity to learn. We
expect you to be honest in all of your academic work. By
enrolling at the College, you agree to obey all of the standards
of academic honesty and integrity and you should
understand that failing to observe the rules may result in academic
and disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the
College. As members of the College community, you also have an
ethical obligation to report violations of the SPC academic honesty
policies you may witness. The academic honesty policy and
procedures are available online:
· Cheating
· Bribery
· Misrepresentation
· Conspiracy
· Fabrication
· Collusion
· Improper calculator, computer or online use
Some of your courses may include online material that is protected
by copyright. This means that the work is available for you to
use in your studies but you can't copy and share the materials (
http://www.copyright.gov ). It's your responsibility to be
academically honest in all of your work.
TURNITIN
The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a
tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical
issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service
enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be
strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources,
or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in
the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting
originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. Review
the Turnitin Usage Agreement . Students who do not wish to
submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via
course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of
Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of
sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated
bibliography.
SAFETY AND SECURITY:
We want to make sure that you are comfortable on campus and feel
secure in your learning environment. The SPC campuses are very safe
but you should be aware of your surroundings, just as you are
anytime you are in a public space. In each classroom there is an
Emergency Response Guide to help you during an emergency. It is
also a good idea to be familiar with evacuation routes in buildings
that you use frequently. If you have an emergency, dial 911
immediately. For information on campus safety and security
policies, please call 727-791-2560. More information is also
available on the Campus Safety website.
The college website ( www.spcollege.edu ) is the best source of
information in the event of an emergency. It's possible for
something like a hurricane to disrupt classes on campus; if this
happens there are plans on how to help you continue your education.
You should be comfortable using MyCourses as the learning
management system will be key in communicating with faculty about
course materials and assignments. Make sure you complete the
Introduction to MyCourses so that you are familiar with sending and
receiving emails, participating in discussion posts, navigating
through course materials, and submitting assignments. It is
important to be able to use MyCourses for learning activities if
your campus is closed.
Federal and state law requires a person designated as
a "sexual predator or offender" to register with the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then
required to notify the college if the person attends, or is
employed, by a college or university. You can find out more
information by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or by
visiting http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/ . A list
of sexual offenders or predators registered for classes at SPC is
also available.
In the event of a weather emergency or natural disaster that
prevents students from attending class for a period of time, your
instructor will email you with instructions about how to complete
this course in an online modality. https://spcemergency.com/
TITANS CARE:
As an SPC student it's vital that you know Titans Care. You can
access resources through SPC's Student Assistance Program
(SAP) , a collaborative resource for students with mental health or
general life issues. SAP provides help and education in suicide
prevention, mental health, substance abuse awareness and more. It
is SPC's belief that supporting mental wellness is everyone's
charge and that one loss as a result of substance abuse, mental
illness, or suicide is one too many. If you or a loved one are
considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
STUDENT CONCERNS:
St. Petersburg College wants to make sure that you are able to
receive prompt and fair resolutions to any concerns that
you might have. If you feel that you have had a bad experience with
a college employee, or you have a concern about college facilities,
please bring it to our attention. Begin by speaking directly to the
person responsible for the department; direct conflict resolution
is an important skill to develop and usually brings about the best
results. If you aren't satisfied with the outcome, or are not
comfortable approaching the person directly, you may submit the
information using an online form:
https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/13002/
If you're not able to submit the form online yourself, feel free to
ask a college employee to submit the form on your behalf.
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:
The instructor of this course may require the use of Turnitin.com
as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and
mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the
service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be
strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources,
or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in
the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting
originality. Student retain full copyrights to their works. Review
the Turnitin Usage Agreement.
https://help.turnitin.com/Privacy_and_Security/Privacy_and_Security.htm
Student Survey of Instruction:
The Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) is administered towards the
end of the semester for each course. It is designed to improve the
quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student
responses are confidential and anonymous. The will be used solely
for the purpose of performance improvement.
TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Technical Skills: Specify the minimum technical skills
expected of the learner: general and course-specific learners must
have to succeed in the course.
MyCourses tutorials are available to students new to this LMS and
are located at the beginning of the course. Most features on
MyCourses are accessible on mobile devices, although it is
recommended that you use a computer for quizzes, tests, and essay
assignments.
ACCESSIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY PLAN - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY
The St. Petersburg College website at www.spcollege.edu
is the official source of college information regarding the
status of the institution. Other important information will be
communicated via SPC Alert, local media outlets, and the college
toll-free phone number 866-822-3978. All decisions concerning the
discontinuation of college functions, cancellation of classes, or
cessation of operations rest with the President or his/her
designee. The College realizes that it is possible for a
significant natural disaster to compromise SPC campus facilities
sufficiently to disrupt the delivery of classes on campus/campuses
for an extended period of time, and is planning ways our operations
can continue following such an emergency.
So, in the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes
significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be
provided the opportunity to complete your course work online.
Following the event, please visit the college website for an
announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.
Further, in the event of such a disaster, the instructor will
continue using the Learning Management System (LMS) of MyCourses
for continuation of all required learning and instructional
activities in this course, including the issuing of graded online
assignments and expectation of student completion of those graded
assignments.