Spring 2009
ECN 2802G section 007 Dr. Dao
Principles of Microeconomics Office: Coleman 2871
Office Phone: 581-6329
Office Hours: 2:00-3:00 MW
or by appointment
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 5th week of classes (Feb. 9-13, 2009)
Second during the 9th week of classes (Mar. 9-13, 2009)
Third during the 13th week of classes (Apr. 13-17, 2009) Final on Monday,
May 4, at 2:45 p.m.
QUIZZES: 12 weekly 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
Chapter 16: Public Goods and Public Choice
If time permits:
Chapter 17: Externalities and the Environment