ECN 2802G section 003
Dr. Dao
Principles of Microeconomics
Office: Coleman 2871
Office Phone:581-6329
Office Hours:1:00-2:00 MW; 10:50-11:30 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 (Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2011)
Second during the 8th week of classes (Feb. 28-Mar. 4, 2011)
Third during the 12th week of classes (Apr. 4-8, 2011)
Final on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 8:00 a.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
II. INTRODUCTION TO THE MARKET SYSTEM
Chapter 5: Elasticity and Its Application
Chapter 21: The Theory of Consumer Choice
Chapter 13: The Costs of Production
III.
MARKET STRUCTURES AND PRICING
Chapter 14: Firms in Competitive Markets
Chapter 16: Monopolistic Competition
IV.
FACTOR MARKETS
Chapter 18: The Markets for the Factors of Production
Chapter 19: Earnings and Discrimination
V.
MARKET
FAILURE AND PUBLIC POLICY
If time permits: