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Syracuse University Project Advance ECN 203 Syllabus-Fall 2015

Mr. Klein Room 523 Free periods: 1,4,8 [email protected] Phone: 266-3200 x6523 Welcome It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to teach you. I am looking forward to working with you, and excited to teach the SUPA course. I will give you many opportunities to succeed. All you need is the willingness to work and the right attitude.

This packet is for your reference. It contains general information that you need to know for this class. It also serves as a contract between us. Read it thoroughly and keep it in your binder. You may want to refer back to it on occasion. Changes may be made throughout the school year when needed. You will be made aware of these changes in advance.

I am always available for questions and concerns. I have listed my free periods and my e-mail on the front of this packet. Students may stop by or make appointments when they have free time. Students may also e-mail me. Parents are encouraged to contact me with any questions or concerns as well. My phone number and e-mail are listed on the cover for your convenience. You can also find general information and reminders on my school website by following the links at www.wboro.org. It is extremely important that you contact me with concerns or questions as soon as you are aware of them.

I hope that you are all excited to begin the year and continue your academic success!!

For Success It is extremely important that you understand the nature of this course if you are to be successful. This is a COLLEGE COURSE. IT IS NOT A HIGH SCHOOL COURSE BASED ON COLLEGE MATERIAL. One of the objectives and benefits of the SUPA program is that, “students are introduced to the expansive thought and rigorous standards of a college education-helping them become better prepared to thrive in a more demanding academic environment.” It is expected that you are willing and ready to meet this objective. When you walk in to class, you are a college student; treated like one and accountable for your decisions. In order to meet the expectations you must consider the following: 1. BE PROACTIVE AND ORGANIZED! Prioritize and prepare ahead of time. Stay on top of things and keep materials organized. 2. READ the assigned chapters over a series of days. You WILL NOT be successful in this course if you do not do the reading. I WILL NOT spoon feed you the material. 3. COMPLETE ALL OF THE OBJECTIVES for each chapter. They are listed in the Appendix beginning on pg. 305. 4. TAKE NOTES on a daily basis. 5. FORM study groups and work with others. Developing excellent study habits will go a long way. 6. KNOW YOUR ROLE! Accept you responsibilities and meet your obligations. 7. TAKE OWNERSHIP for your actions and decisions. 8. SPEAK with me immediately if you are having any trouble in the course. 9. BE HONEST with yourself. You can only get out what you put in. 10. WORK ETHIC: Your success or failure in this course depends directly on your work ethic. If your idea of success is to complete all assignments to the best of your ability, submit all required work on time, and fulfill your obligations, then your idea of success is accurate! If your actions directly reflect your accurate idea of success, your grade in this course will be satisfactory to superior! If your idea of success is to neglect your studies and the course requirements you have confused the idea of success with the idea of failure. Failure occurs when a student does not complete the required reading, ignores due dates, submits inferior work and does not attend class promptly and regularly. Your work ethic will determine your success or failure in this course!

Classroom Rules This is a college level course. Therefore, expectations and standards are higher. It is assumed that all students are enrolled in this course to learn, challenge themselves, and be successful. Disruptions to a positive, COLLEGIATE learning environment will not be tolerated. There is a time to have fun and a time to work. I trust that you are all mature enough to know the difference. I will be fair and consistent and students will be made aware of my concerns and disapproval of behaviors. Grading Your grade will be calculated based on a total point system as follows (Total of 750 Points):

1. 10 out of 12 Homework Assignments Worth 10 Points Each (100 Points) 2. 5 Exams Worth 50 Points Each (250 Points) 3. 2 Projects/Papers Worth 50 Points Each (100 Points) 4. Midterm Exam Worth 100 Points (100 Points) 5. Final Exam Worth 200 Points (200 Points)  Homework will be given to reinforce learning that takes place in the classroom. On homework that has more than two questions, only two questions, randomly selected, may be graded. Each will be worth half of the total homework point value. Late homework will not be accepted. There will be 12 homework assignments. The highest 10 scores will be counted. Note: I will only grade what I can read when I read it so express yourself and write clearly.  Tests will cover the material from the designated chapters. Tests may contain multiple choice and short answer questions.  Projects are designed to help you understand a specific topic and they allow you the opportunity to make real world connections that will impact you. Term/Research papers may be assigned on a particular topic (in place of a project) to extend your understanding.  A missed midterm or final will count as a zero except under certified extraordinary conditions. No books or notes will be allowed at your desk during the exam, only writing utensils. The midterm and final exams will be given at the scheduled times… NO exceptions (unless there are certified extraordinary conditions). Makeup exams are NEVER given early.  Extra Credit is not available at any point in the course. Do the required work and prepare yourself for exams.  Please note: If you are more concerned about your GPA than you are about learning and owning the material, this course may not be for you. A’s in previous courses do not guarantee A’s in this course. Cell Phones Cells phones will not be tolerated in this classroom. If you have a cell phone it is to be turned off and put away upon entering the classroom. Cell phone violations will result class dismissal. In case of an emergency your parent may call the main office and you will be notified.

Attendance and Participation It is expected that you be in class on a regular basis. You will not be successful if you are not in class. I will not extend more effort towards you, than you extend to yourself. Do not expect me to give up my time because you do not manage yours or do not attend class. Preparation, attendance and participation in each class is expected. It is impossible to engage in the course materials without being in class. Participation involves completing the assigned readings prior to class, listening and taking notes in class, and raising questions and topics for discussion. Participation means active engagement –come to class ready to discuss, analyze and critique the reading.

Missed Work/Late Work Although regular attendance is expected, I understand that certain circumstances lead to unexpected absences. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for getting the material that was missed in class from a fellow student and the “while you were out sheets.” There are no late assignments accepted when you are absent. If you are not in school, assignments are e-mailed to me by 2:20 PM on the day it is due. It is expected that you will be in attendance for every exam. Under extreme circumstances, tests and quizzes may be made up by the date that I set (within 2 days of return). After that they count as a zero (see note under grading section regarding mid-term and final. All work, tests, quizzes, projects, etc… that are not complete by the date that I set is considered late and will not be accepted…NO EXCEPTIONS! Skipping class does not entitle you to “missed work” privileges!

Academic Integrity Academic integrity is expected and required. You must do all of your homework and exams independently. All materials submitted must represent YOUR INDEPENDENT work. If it is determined that you have violated this standard of academic honesty you will receive an F in the course. On exams all work should be totally independent. On homework assignments you are encouraged to work together up to the point at which you commit your thoughts to paper. Do your synthesis independently. Do not give others your notes for preparation of homework. This can lead to answers that are too similar and adverse consequences. Violations of these standards will be reported to the SU Academic Integrity Office.

"At Syracuse University, academic integrity is expected of every community member in all endeavors. Academic integrity includes a commitment to the values of honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and respect. These values are essential to the overall success of an academic society. In addition, each member of the university community has a right to expect the highest standards of academic integrity from all other community members. An individual's academic dishonesty threatens and undermines the central mission of the University. It is unfair to other community members who do not cheat, because it devalues efforts to learn, to teach, and to conduct research. Academic dishonesty interferes with moral and intellectual development, and poisons the atmosphere of open and trusting intellectual discourse. Syracuse University's academic integrity policy and procedures are administered by the Academic Integrity Office in the Division of Academic Affairs, and all schools and colleges." (SU Academic Integrity Office) http://academicintegrity.syr.edu/

Books The text for the course is, Principles of Economics: A Foundation for Understanding the Economy, by Jerry Evensky. Although I will not assign daily reading out of the book, it is assumed that you are reading the chapters as they correspond with classroom material. The books are the property of WCS and should be returned in the same condition that they were assigned. You will be billed for damaged or lost books.

Web site I have a developed a small web site on the W’boro homepage (under high school classrooms...social studies...Mr. Klein). This is only to provide general information and supplement what takes place in the class. On occasion, I will post important notices or needed documents on the site. However, this site is not a substitute for the information that is given in the classroom. Students are responsible for materials, assignments, and instructions given in class. Twitter I have a twitter account to keep students more involved. I will send various reminders via twitter for test, quizzes, projects, and other important information. If you are interested in following my tweets, my account name is @kleinboro. Note Changes may be made to the information listed in this syllabus. Students will be given fair notice regarding changes that are made. Course Timeline *The following dates are approximations and are subject to change. This timeline serves as a guide for reading the text.

MICROECONOMICS 9/8-9/11 Chapter 1-Introduction 9/14-9/21 Chapter 2-Modeling Individual Choice 9/23 Test Chapters 1-2 9/22-10/6 Chapter 3 Independent Choices and Market Coordination 10/7-10/9 Chapter 4 Product Market Demand 10/13-10/16 Chapter 5 Product Market Supply 10/19-10/20 Chapter 6 Representing the Power of the Invisible Hand 10/22-10/23 Test Chapters 3-6 10/21-10/30 Chapter 7 The Factor Market 11/2 Chapter 8 General Competitive Equilibrium 11/3-11/8 Chapter 9 Market Power, Market Failure, and GE 11/9-11/10 Chapter 10 The Microeconomy and the Government 11/12-11/13 Mid-Term Exam 11/13 End of Quarter

MACROECONOMICS 11/16-11/17 Chapter 11 Introduction to Macroeconomics 11/18-11/23 Chapter 12 The Basic Macro Model 11/24 Test Chapters 11-12 11/30-12/1 Chapter 13 Aggregate Demand 12/2-12/9 Chapter 14 Aggregate Supply and Transition to Policy 12/10 Test Chapters 13-14 12/11 Chapter 15 Policy: The Promise and the Problems 12/14-12/23 Chapter 16 Monetary Policy 1/4-1/8 Chapter 17 Fiscal Policy 1/11 Test Chapters 15-18 1/12-1/19 Chapter 18 Trade Policy 1/20-1/22 Chapter 19 Conclusion 1/28-1/29 TBD Final Exam