ECON 2120 - Principles of Economics

ECON 2120-40 Principles of Economics – Micro

This course is an introduction to principles of microeconomics. An analysis of the value and distribution theory, supply and demand including the theory of market structures, and the pricing and allocation of the factors of production, together with market models and general equilibrium analysis and study of the international economy. Emphasis is on tools of economic thinking and the historical development of these tools.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000, Reading 1005, and Math 1050 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: Elisa Queenan

Email: equeenan@taftcollege.edu
Office Hours: Mon – Wed, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Office location: Online, via phone or email
Available Student Contact Hours: Mon – Wed, 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Instructor is available by phone, private message center, or ETUDES chat. Please contact instructor if alternate times are needed.

Units: 3

Class Meets: August 24 to December 17, 2009

Textbooks & Estimated Costs:

Rental Text: Economics Today 14th Ed. Roger LeRoy Miller. Rental price is 20% of the cost of the textbook.
Purchase Text: [recommended] Economics Today: The Micro View Study Guide

Estimated Time Per Week: Students should expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week doing coursework and participating in online discussions/forums.

Special Requirements: The format of the class allows student to have substantial control of their work schedule within the confines of deadlines established by the course syllabus. Students must logon to the course website during the first week of class. All work must be completed and turned in by the due dates set up in the syllabus. Exceptions to the due dates are allowed in certain situations, however students are required to communicate with the instructor as early as possible when these situations arise.

Assignments & Tests: Selected end of textbook chapter problems and weekly quizzes, unit exams and participation in scheduled forums.

Proctored Exams: No, all quizzes and exams are conducted online.

Additional Comments: Because this is a distance-learning course, attendance is not an issue, however turning assignments in regularly is. It is your responsibility to drop the class if you decide you do not want to continue. Deadlines for homework and exams are defined in the syllabus. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.

New to ETUDES: Be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.

ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used in on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.