ECN 4689--Theory & Research
Dr. Ali R. Moshtagh
Department of Economics
2371 Coleman Hall
217-581-2916
OFFICE HOURS: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A capstone course to apply theory in undergraduate research. A written report, oral presentation, and external field examination are required.
Prerequisites: ECN3972, ECN4801, and ECN4802
Required Assignments (70% of Total Points)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The following outlines learning goals primarily acquired in this capstone course. Students learn to
COURSE OUTLINE:
Research Methods: August 23 - October 13
Oral Presentations of Research Projects, December 6 Through 8
Mid Term Exam (15%), October 18, 2016
Final Exam (15%) -- Poster Presentation,
Tentative Date: Wed., November 16, 2016 at 6:30 pm.
Attendance Policy:
It is of utmost importance that you attend class as scheduled on a regular basis. Failure to comply with this policy will be penalized severly. Each unauthorized (unexcused) absence will result in the loss of points equivalent to %4 of the next test points.
REFERENCE BOOK:
Doing Economics: A Guide to Understanding and Carrying Out Economic Research, Steven A. Greenlaw, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
McCloskey, D. N., Economical Writing, Long Grove, IL, Waveland Press, Inc., 2000.
Newbold, P., Carlson, W. L., & Thorne, B., Statistics for Business and Economics, Sixth Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2007.
NOTE 1:
No exam grades will be eliminated. No exams will be made up unless arrangements have been made PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED EXAM DATE. Messages left on my voice mail will not be considered as proper arrangements.
NOTE 2:
Academic integrity - Students are expected to maintain principles of academic integrity and conduct as defined in EIU's Code of Conduct (http://www.eiu.edu/judicial/studentconductcode.hph). Violations will be reported to the Office of Student Standards.
NOTE 3:
Students with disabilities - If you are a student with a documented disability in need of accommodations to fully participate in this class, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS). All accommodations must be approved through OSDS. Please stop by McAfee Gym, Room 1210, or call 217-581-6583.
NOTE 4:
The Student Success Center - Students who are having difficulty achieving their academic goals are encouraged to contact the Student Success Center (http;//www.eiu.edu/~success) for assistance with time management, test taking, note taking, avoiding procrastination, setting goals, and other skills to support academic achievement. The Student Success Center provides individualized consultation.
NOTE 5:
"Each faculty member has the authority to establish the conditions for student cell phone use in his/her classroom. These conditions are at the discretion of the faculty member, but will provide that a university-initiated campus security text message can be received and disseminated to those in the classroom in a timly manner." Eastern position on cell phones in classrooms.
My position on cell phones: there is absolutely NO TEXTING allowed in class, you may NOT hold your cell phones in your hands in class, and you may NOT use your cell phones as calculators during exams.
SPECIAL DATES IN THE FALL TERM 2016 CALENDAR
Classes Begin: August 22, 2016
Last Day to Drop a Course With No Grade: September 2
W for Course Withdrawal Beings: September 3
Labor Day Observance-No Classes: September 5
Mid Term: October 12
Fall Break/No Classes: October 14
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course or University with W: November 4
Thanksgiving Break: November 21 - 25
Last Class Day: December 9
Final Examinations: December 12 - 16
Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 3 p.m.: December 16
Commencement: December 17