(Fall 2008)
ECON 2302
Course Name: Principles of Microeconomics
| Instructor: Nancy Carter |
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| Office: LA 239 (Liberal Arts Building) | |
| Office Hours: 1 p.m. MW and 8 a.m. TR or by appointment | |
| Phone: (903) 988-7576 Fax: (903) 983-8132 |
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| Email: ncarter@kilgore.edu |
Welcome to class!
This course will introduce the principles of fundamental
economics with an emphasis on microeconomics models. This course is
designed to provide the student a basic understanding of microeconomic theory,
including economic analysis techniques.
Because learning is an interactive process, questions and discussion are encouraged. Courtesy and good manners are expected of you at all times. You are expected to check into class at least twice each week and post to the Discussion Board at least once each week.
If you have difficulty with the material, ASK QUESTIONS! Do not assume you will catch on.
*A Chatroom in WebCT has been designated as Office. I will be available there (simply sign on), by phone or face to face.
How to logon:
This online course uses a web-based course management system called WebCT. I highly recommend that you print the instructions for logging on if you have not used WebCT software before.
Your WebCT account will automatically be set up for you during the first week of class. *You do not need to create your own user id!! Directions for accessing your WebCT account are available on the Resources page of this web site.
The Homepage will be used for distribution of assignments, labs, handouts, links to Web-based assignments and databases, quizzes, projects and other information as the semester progresses. I expect students to use the email within WebCT to communicate with me, but in case of emergency please contact by email at ncarter@kilgore.edu or by phone 903-988-7576.
Required Materials:
Textbook: Economics, 17th Edition. McConnell, Brue
Access code that corresponds to textbook. Purchase online or in the KC bookstore. If shopping in the bookstore, be sure to select your book from the Distance Learning section.
Grading Policy:
Participation - 10% Participation grade is based on "attendance" (did you check in each week?) and contributions to the Discussion Board.
Quizzes - 20%
Paper - 10%
Exams - 60%
All exams, including the final will be given equal
weight.
Exams are available for a limited time on WebCT and can only be taken once. If there are reasons you cannot take the exam during the specified time frame, you need to contact me immediately.
Academic Honesty:
Students are expected to uphold the Kilgore College Standard of Conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the work submitted. A student will be guilty of violating the honor code if he:
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Represents the work of another as his own. |
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Uses or obtains unauthorized assistance in completing assignments or tests. |
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Gives unauthorized assistance to other students. |
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Modifies an examination, project, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit. |
Any student violating the honor code may receive a failing grade in this course. While student interaction is encouraged, each student is expected to develop his own solutions to assignments. A student may not under any circumstances use or copy another’s work and represent it as his own.
To complete your orientation for this class:
Send an e-mail message to
ncarter@kilgore.edu
Subject: Orientation complete
Body: My name is <your name> and I have completed the online orientation
for ECON 2302. Choose as appropriate: <I understand the
policies and procedures for completing this course and I understand that I must
purchase a WebCT access code for this course> or <I have the following
question regarding the policies and procedures for completing this course:
(question)
If you need to complete an orientation for another web class, click here: Web List
If you need to begin orientation for a telecourse, click here: Telecourse Orientation
If you have completed the orientation for all of your distance education courses, please complete this short (4 question) survey: Survey
If you need technical assistance after you complete orientation, you may call our distance education support line. It is operational for extended hours at the beginning of the semester. Extended hours are Monday thru Thursday from 11am-7pm, Friday and Saturday from 8am until Noon. Call 903.988.3704 or come by the Woodfin Center on the Kilgore Campus. You can also send an email to: techsupr@kilgore.edu. Be sure to include a description of the problem you are having, your name, and the course you are having trouble with. If you have a general question about your course, please contact your instructor.
Link to Kilgore College's WebCT server: http://disted.kilgore.edu