ECN 2802G section 051
Dr. Dao
Principles of Microeconomics
Office: Coleman 287
Office Phone:581-6329
Office Hours:1:00-2:00 MTWR
TEXT: McEachern, Economics: A Contemporary Introduction, Thomson South- Western, 2006.
EXAM: Three exams and a Final.Exams consist of objective questions.
EXAM SCHEDULE:
First during the 1st week of classes (May 18-22, 2009)
Second during the 2nd week of classes (May 26-29, 2009)
Third during the 4th week of classes (Jun. 1-5, 2009)
Final on Friday,
Jun. 12, at 10:00 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: The Art and Science of Economic Analysis
Chapter 2: Some Tools of Economic Analysis
Chapter 4: Demand and Supply Analysis
II. INTRODUCTION
TO THE MARKET SYSTEM
Chapter 5: Elasticity of Demand and Supply
Chapter 6: Consumer Choice and Demand
Chapter 7: Production and Cost in the Firm
III.
MARKET STRUCTURES AND PRICING
Chapter 8: Perfect Competition
Chapter 10: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
IV.
RESOURCE MARKETS
Chapter 12: Labor Markets and Labor Unions
V.
MARKET
FAILURE AND PUBLIC POLICY
If time permits:
Chapter 17: Externalities and the Environment