ECON 1A-70 Principles of Economics - Micro
Econ 1A is the study of the national and international economy with emphasis on determination of national income, employment, price levels, and cyclical movements with special emphasis on fiscal and monetary policy.
- Advisory: Eligibility for English 50, 54 and Math 50 strongly recommended
Course Details
- Instructor: J. Thompson
- Email: jthompson@taftcollege.edu
- Telephone: 661-763-7721
- Fax: 661-763-7816
- Office Hours: M-Th 12 - 1, T 2 3 or by appointment
- Units: 3
- Class Meets: January 28 - May 29, 2008
- Textbooks & Estimated Costs:
- Rental Text: Economics Today 14th Ed. Roger LeRoy Miller. Rental price is 20% of the cost of the textbook.
- Purchase Text: Economics Today: The Micro View Study Guide
- Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 6 hours per week doing coursework.
- Special Requirements: The format of the class allows complete student control of their work schedule within the confines of deadlines established by the course syllabus. Students should contact the instructor during the first week of class. Depending upon circumstances this may be on campus, via e-mail, or telephone. All work should be completed and turned in by the due dates set up in the syllabus. Students may be dropped from the class if they are not making "continuing progress" in the class. "Continuing Progress" is defined as turning in work as scheduled. Work on this class every week. Continuous work is necessary for success! Directions for the course are included in the course syllabus. Students can submit their work via Fax, U.S. postal mail, the LRC on campus, through the TC aides at TCI, or in person.
- Assignments & Tests: Selected end of textbook chapter problems and weekly quizzes
- Proctored Exams: Yes, four Unit Exams. See the Proctor Identification Procedures for directions on how to set up a proctor for approval.
- Additional Comments: Because this is a distance-learning course, attendance is not an issue. Turning assignments in regularly is. Deadline is defined as follows; homework and tests are expected to be completed and in my hands by the due date in course syllabus. It is the responsibility of the student to drop the course. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.
- Course syllabus (pdf file, opens in a new window)
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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.