COURSE POLICY STATEMENT - ECO 155.08
Fall 2007

COURSE ECO 155 -  Principles of Macroeconomics
Sec 8:  Cheek 102 -TR 9:30 -10:45 AM
 
INSTRUCTOR Dr. Mahua Barari Mitra, Strong 373, 836-5171 (O)
E mail: mahuabarari@missouristate.edu  
OFFICE HOURS MW: 9:30-11:30 AM
TR: 2:50 - 3:20 PM
and by appointment
REQUIRED TEXT Principles of Macroeconomics, 4th Edition, by N. Gregory Mankiw,
Thomson South-Western Publishers, 2007.
RECOMMENDED
READING		 i) The Wall Street Journal
(Note:  For student subscription rates to the Journal, please see the instructor).
ii) Study Guide, Principles of Macroeconomics, 4th Edition, by David R. Hakes,
Thomson South-Western Publishers, 2007.
COURSE OUTLINE &
OBJECTIVE

 

 

 This course will introduce the students to the concepts which are useful in understanding the state of the economy as a whole. That is, we will study the determinants of income, employment and the price level as well as the role and management of money. The effects of government policies on the overall economic performance will be emphasized.  To enhance global awareness, the course will also have an international dimension to it.

Please note that as part of the "Understanding Culture and Society - Social Science Perspective" section of the General Education program, ECO 155 contributes to many of the General Education goals as listed in the following website http://www.missouristate.edu/GeneralEducation/Goals _GenEd.htm
GRADING POLICY The final grade will consist of few quizzes, two midterm and one final exam. However, I will give three midterms and drop the lowest score on these three tests.  I will also drop the lowest quiz score. The exams will be primarily multiple choice type.  The final will be comprehensive in nature.  The breakdown of the grade and the grading scale are listed below.
Grade Breakdown Grading Scale
Quizzes 10% A: 90 - 100
Midterm I 30% B: 80 - 89
Midterm II 30% C: 70 - 79
Final Exam 30% D: 55 - 69
F: Below 55
MAKE-UP POLICY
Given the opportunity to drop the lowest score on midterms and quizzes, I will not schedule make-up exams. 
TEST DATES
Midterm I - Week 5 (September 18 or 20)  - Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and notes
Midterm II - Week 9 (October 16) - Chapters 15, 11, 10 and notes
Midterm III - Week 13 (November 15) - Chapters  16, 17, 20 and notes
Final - Tuesday, Dec. 11, 8:45 -10:45 am - Chapters 21, 12, previous chapters covered in midterms I, II and III   and notes
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is highly recommended. In case of absence, students will be responsible for materials covered in the class.
CELL PHONE POLICY

 

 The use by students of cell phones, pagers, or similar communication devices during scheduled classes is prohibited.  All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent mode and cannot be taken out during class.  At the discretion of the instructor, exception to this policy is possible in special circumstances. You must see the instructor if you wish to request an exception.
 
POLICY ON DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION To request academic accommodations for disability, students must contact Disability Services (http://www.missouristate.edu/disability), Plaster Student Union Suite 405, (417) 836-4192 (voice); (417) 836-6792 (TTY).  Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations.   For accommodation  requests to the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, contact the Director of the Clinic at (417) 836-4787,   (http://psychology.missouristate.edu/ldc)  
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Any student detected participating in any form of academic dishonesty in this course will be subject to sanctions as described in the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, which can be found at http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/22102.htm  (also available at the Reserves Desk Meyer Library).  A case of cheating, plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty by a student in this course may result in a lower course grade, denial of credit on the assignment or examination or even a failing grade for the course.
 
DROPPING A COURSE

It is your responsibility to understand the University’s procedure for dropping a class. If you stop attending this class but do not follow proper procedures for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class.  For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university contact the Office of the Registrar at 836-5520. See Academic Calendars ((http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/acad_cal.html) for deadlines.
 
Nondiscrimination  Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance procedure available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office for Equity and Diversity, Siceluff Hall 296, (417) 836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e., concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your instructor and can also be brought to the attention of your instructor’s Department Head.  
DID YOU KNOW THAT . . . .

Economics graduates enjoy interesting and rewarding careers. Well-known economics graduates include former presidents Reagan, Bush, and Ford, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, CNN owner Ted Turner, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, quarterback John Elway, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Colorado Governor Roy Romer, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, golfer Tiger Woods, political columnist William F. Buckley, and the CEOs of several Fortune 500 corporations. For information about the economics major at Missouri State, please visit:
http://www.missouristate.edu/econ/22839.htm