Information Sources -Textbook: We will be suing a website as the textbook for this class.  The website is www.amosweb.com -We will use the Classroom Performance System (CPS).  Students need to buy a remote (clicker) and register it for use during class. -Wall Street Journal (WSJ).  The WSJ front page and page A2 are the daily WSJ assignments.  Bring the subscription card from the text to class. -Grades and other information will be posted on Blackboard at http://blackboard.missouri.edu or http://courses.missouri.edu -There will be a discussion most Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in 133 Mumford (tentative).

Expectations:   The Student: ♦        Be a LEARNER. ♦        Establish personal learning objectives for the course that extends beyond the bounds of memorizing the material. ♦        Use lectures, classroom participation, and assignments as only part of the resources for achieving personal learning objectives. ♦        Come to class with questions regarding material being discussed and prepared to enter class discussions. ♦        Technology is great when used properly.  Please turn off or do not bring cell phones to class.  A cell phone or other electronic device in sight or going off during a quiz or exam will force us to take the quiz or exam.   ♦        Observe what is going on in the world around you and try to put course material into perspective with what you observe.   The Teacher:      Lead class participants through the learning process.  This will be accomplished by:   ♦        A combination of lectures and class activities that provide the conceptual framework for understanding basic microeconomics. ♦        Responding to student questions regarding any and all aspects of the material covered in the textbook, other reading material, and other topics/issues related to the purpose of the course or application of the material. ♦        Preparing assignments and exams that direct and enhance student learning efforts to achieve course objectives and expand the student’s capacity to think logically and systematically about issues related to course subject matter.   Course Goals:  Economics is about decision-making.  Everything we do, or don't do, requires a decision. Economics provides practical information to help us assess alternatives. The course addresses markets, where mutually beneficial exchange occurs.  We will look at international trade.  We will also look at macroeconomic analysis with aggregate demand and aggregate supply.  This will provide some context to discuss unemployment, inflation and income. Macroeconomic principles function as a way of understanding how a market economy works.  This course focuses on using the tools rather than memorizing the "answer" to a particular problem.  As the decision making environment changes, proper use of economic tools allow us to analyze issues objectively. You should be able to organize alternatives and analyze current situations for an individual or business.  This provides a starting point for effective decision making and better understanding of the world around us. Upon completing this course you should….. 1.  Know how prices are determined 2.  Understand basics of national economies 3.  Be able to explain how economies grow 4.  Use economic thinking tools to analyze a wide array of issues

Academic Dishonesty  Students and faculty should be aware of the University's commitment to prevent academic dishonesty. Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university.  All members of the academic community must be confident that each person's work has been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed, and presented.  Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful.  The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences that range from probation to expulsion.  When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration, consult the course instructor.

Special Needs   If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and need assistance, please notify immediately the Office of Disability Services, A048 Brady Commons, 882-4696 or Jan Dauve.  Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.

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