ECO 120 Summer

Survey of Economics

 15-Module Calendar

Six Initial Steps for Success

Introduction (for first-time distant-learners)

First Block of Study 

Tools for Understanding Global Trade Issues

Second Block of Study   

Tools for Understanding Macroeconomics Issues                                                                                                

Third Block of Study     

Tools for Understanding Microeconomics Issues                                                                                                       

 2.  Table of Links to 15 Modules of Instruction

 3.  PHCC Links                                            

 4.  Information for Summer Session Only                                                                        

 5.   How  Survey of Economics is Graded                                                                                       

 6.   Link to Exams #1, #2, and #3 and to Projects #1, #2, #3, and #4                                  

 7.   How to Request a Proctor                   

 8.   How to Send Me Your Request for Financial Aid Verification      

 9.   Table Explaining How to Use the 4 Columns of Information in the 15-Module Calendar                                

 10.  First Block of Study   (in Summer Survey of Economics)                      

 11.   Second Block of Study  (in Summer Survey of Economics                       

Summer Session begins May 22 with last day of classes Aug 04. 
All work (three exams and four projects) must be in the instructor's hands,
or in the PHCC Learning Resource Center by Saturday, 5 PM Aug 05, 2006.

Survey of Economics is divided into Parts One, Two, and Three

(The entire calendar week that includes July 4th is an academic week for this distance learning course.  So keep on working please!)

Summer Session:
Summer Session begins May 22 with last day of classes Aug 04. 
All work (three exams and four projects) must be in the instructor's hands or in the PHCC Learning Resource Center by Saturday, 5 PM Aug 05, 2006.
 

Where to take Exams:
Exams may be taken at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) where they are on file under your name after course registration ceases.  In the 15-Module Calendar below they are called to  your attention by this symbol:

How to take exams at a location of your choice:
To take exams at a location other than our Learning Resource Center, you need to complete a proctor request form so that our LRC staff will send your exams to the proctored location you request. 

How to complete a Proctor Request Form:
Contact Carol Ford, cford@ph.vccs.edu,  or (276) 656-0227 at our Learning Resource Center  for instructions on how to request a proctor.

You don't need to wait to begin the projects.

Date sent: _______________

Dear Professor Meyer and Dear Staff at the Financial Aid Office,

 1. In  Survey of Economics , I have done the assigned reading in the 15-Module Calendar for each assigned chapter up to and including
Chapter # __________________ called " ____________________________________________."

 2. Regarding my homework, I have completed my Study Guide for this chapter and preceding chapters, beginning with page"________" and ending with page "________"
on this date: "____________________." 

 3. I have taken the pre- and post-study bonus quizzes through Moudle # ___________________, and the results have been posted to BlackBoard.  (See note.)

(Or specify what ever you have done to deserve your financial aid.) ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Please process my request for financial aid.  Thanks very much!

Sincerely,

Name: ________________________________

First Block of Study:

Tools for Understanding Global Economics

Module 1

Assignment

Read and study the chapter whose title is:

Getting Started
and
Appendix:
Making and Using Graphs

Course Objectives

Master these:
Objectives

Examine the PowerPoint Presentation:
 Getting Started - 2004 Slides

Look over these daily class outlines:
"Part 1 & Part 2"
Daily Class Outlines

Part 1

Getting Started
and
Appendix:
Making and Using Graphs

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Economics is concerned with choices made under conditions of limited resources and unlimited wants.

Relationships between variables can be graphed.  Rates of change between the variables (slopes) help economists make predictions.

Module 2

Assignment

Read and study:

The U.S. and Global Economies

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

The U.S. and Global Economies

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 3

Assignment

Read and study:

The Economic Problem

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

The Economic Problem

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 4

Assignment

Read and study:

International Trade

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

International Trade

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 5

Review your text and study guide; then take Exam #1.

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Review Session followed by Exam #1

Part 2

Measure your progress.

Exam #1 has 33 true/false, multiple choice, problems, and short answer questions like those used in class, in your study guide, and in your text.

Second Block of Study:

Tools for Understanding Macroeconomics

Assignment

Read and study:

Demand and Supply

Course Objectives

Objectives

PowerPoint

Part 1

Demand and Supply

Part 2

Chapter Overview

This chapter provides practice  graphing (and understanding) the laws of supply and demand.

Module 7

Assignment

Read and study:

Government Influences on Markets

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Government Influences on Markets

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 8

Assignment

Read and study:

GDP and the Standard of Living

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

GDP and the Standard of Living

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 9

Assignment

Read and study:

Fiscal and Monetary Policy

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Fiscal and Monetary

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 10

Assignment

Review your text and study guide; then take Exam #2.

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Review Session followed by Exam #2

Part 2

Measure your progress.

Exam #2 has 33 true/false, multiple choice, problems, and short answer questions like those used in class, in your study guide, and in your text.

Third Block of Study:

Tools for Understanding Microeconomics

Assignment

Read and study:

Production and Cost

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Production and Cost

Part 2

Chapter Overview

This chapter teaches you about a production function, that is, about how businesses supply products at an identifiable quantity that maximize profits.

Continuous Course Improvement Efforts

In addition to my Course Critiques attached to Exams #1, #2, and #3, PHCC provides distant learners and selective sections of in-class students with an opportunity to evaluate courses during this time frame. 
(1) Distant learners: Distance learners should watch for the link provided by our webmaster.  He generally publishes it as an announcement. 
(2) In-class students: If I have chosen your section, I will bring the necessary entry code to in-class students.
 
Thanks for your suggestions and comments.  They help me to continually improve Survey of Economics for future students!
 - Tom Meyer

Module 12

Assignment

Read and study:

Perfect Competition

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Perfect Competition

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 13

Assignment

Read and study:

Monopoly

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Monopoly

Part 2

Chapter Overview

This chapter concerns itself with showing the reader that in markets with a single seller, output is less, and price is higher than would have resulted under conditions of perfect competition.

Continuous Course Improvement Efforts

In addition to my Course Critiques attached to Exams #1, #2, and #3, PHCC provides distant learners and selective sections of in-class students with an opportunity to evaluate courses during this time frame. 
(1) Distant learners: Distance learners should watch for the link provided by our webmaster.  He generally publishes it as an announcement. 
(2) In-class students: If I have chosen your section, I will bring the necessary entry code to in-class students.
 
Thanks for your suggestions and comments.  They help me to continually improve Survey of Economics for future students!
 - Tom Meyer

Module 14

Assignment

Read and study:

Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly

Course Objectives

ObjectivesMonopolistic Competition and Oligopoly - 2004 Slides

Part 1

Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly

Part 2

Chapter Overview

Module 15

Assignment

Review your text and study guide; then take Exam #3.

Course Objectives

Objectives

Part 1

Review Session followed by Exam #3

Part 2

Deadline

Exam #3 has 33 true/false, multiple choice, problems, and short answer questions like those used in class, in your study guide, and in your text.

Exam #3 is worth 200 of 1000 possible points.

Your Instructor is Watching
                                                            and Waiting for your Results.

 The Final Exam is a Report on WSJ's
centerfold section known as Marketplace.
                                                             

Send the instructor an email when you have turned in your report on the "Rotating Column" of the Wall Street Journal known as "Marketplace."   Throughout the weeks of the semester, the left margin column of the section known as Marketplace contained the following:

Turn in summary and impact statements on two articles from each day of the week that had the greatest effect on your livelihood, career, or family.  (Include the date the article was published.)  Follow instruction 1 through 5 below.

1.  Said differently, you should select two articles from Monday's E-World, two articles from Tuesday's Managing your career, two articles from Wednesday's column, two articles on Personal Technology from Thursday's column, and two from Friday's column known as Health Journal. 

2.  On each article, write two paragraphs. 
-  You should write a "summary" of the article in paragraph #1. 
- You should then write a second "impact" paragraph in which you:
(a.) explain your interest in the article and
(b.) provide an explanation of the benefit you derived by reading the article, in relation to your own livelihood, your career, or your family.

3. Word-process your work using Microsoft Word.  See that each of your paragraphs contains at least four, but not more than ten well written sentences.  Your sentences should condense the main points of each article and show what additional impact the information in these articles had on you. 

4.  Send the completed assignment to the instructor as an attachment to email. 

5.  Include a cover sheet with your name, date, Survey of Economics, and the titles of the ten articles and dates the ten articles were published in the Wall Street Journal like the sample below.

Your ten summary paragraphs and ten impact paragraphs will collectively be awarded up to 100 points remaining in the course, and they constitute your final exam in Survey of Economics.

(Cover Sheet)

Your name

Date

Survey of Economics

Course Homepage,

Instructor Homepage