Fall 2010
ECN 2802G section 001
Dr. Dao
Principles of Microeconomics
Office: Coleman 2871
Office Phone:581-6329
Office Hours:2:00-3:00
MW; 10:50-11:20 TR
TEXT: Mankiw, Principles of Microeconomics, 5th
edition, South-Western Cengage Learning.
EXAM: Three exams and a Final.Exams consist of objective questions.
EXAM SCHEDULE:
First during the 4th week of classes (Sep. 13-17, 2010)
Second during the 8th week of classes (Oct. 11-15, 2010)
Third during the 12th week of classes (Nov. 8-12, 2010)
Final on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at 2:45 p.m.
QUIZZES:12
quizzes @ 5 points each. There are no make-up quizzes.
COURSE GRADE BREAKDOWN:
First Exam: 20%
Second Exam: 25%
Third Exam: 25%
Quizzes: 10%
Final: 20%
CLASS ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend class.Three unexcused absences may affect final
grade in borderline cases.Two late arrivals
will count as one unexcused absence unless I am notified ahead of time.
NOTE: If you have a documented
disability and wish to receive academic accommodations, please
contact the Coordinator of the
Office of Disability Services (581-6583) as soon as possible.
COURSE OUTLINE
I.
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
Chapter 1: Ten Principles of Economics
Chapter 2: Thinking Like
An Economist
INTRODUCTION TO THE MARKET
SYSTEM
Chapter 4: The Market Forces of Supply and
Demand
II.
Chapter 5: Elasticity and Its Application
Chapter 21: The Theory of Consumer Choice
Chapter 13: The Costs of Production
MARKET STRUCTURES AND PRICING
III. Chapter 14: Firms
in Competitive Markets
Chapter 16: Monopolistic Competition
FACTOR MARKETS
IV. Chapter 18: The Markets
for the Factors of Production
Chapter 19: Earnings and Discrimination
MARKET FAILURE AND PUBLIC POLICY
If time permits: