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Principles
of Economics I
Macroeconomics

Summer 

15 Module Suggested Calendar

(Need to Know menu)


         

Textbook
(Study Guide is
similarly colored)		  

Sample Cover

Supplementary Text

Six Initial Steps for Success
 


Table of Links to 15 Modules of Instruction

Introduction             

First Block of Study     

Coping with Scarcity in America and Abroad                                             

Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5
 First Exam

Second Block of Study      

 The Importance of Free Markets  &  Three Measures:
(1) National Income, (2) Employment and (3) Inflation  
                                 

Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Module 10
Second Exam

Third Block of Study     

Money, the Keynesian Revolution, and
Dampening the Business Cycle through Economic Policy

Module 11 Module 12 Module 13 Module 14 Module 15
Third Exam
Final Exam Issue Paper

PHCC Links

Course Homepage Syllabus Instructor Homepage

BlackBoard5


 

 BlackBoard6
 		 Economic Hotlinks


MyEconLab
 
 Which econ course for me?
Career Planning Hotlinks
Careers in Economics
 		 Finance Hotlinks

One Dozen (or so) Bookmarks
(to items on this webpage)


1.   Introduction           (for first-time distant-learners)                                        

 2.  Introduction          (How to use the Syllabus and 15-Module Calendar)   

 3.   Table of Links to 15 Modules of Instruction    and    PHCC Links                                            

 4.  Summer Session and How It's Graded                                                                         

 5.   How to Request a Proctor                                                                                      

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

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

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

 9.  First Block of Study                                

 10.  Second Block of Study                         

 11.  Third Block of Study                             

 12.  What's happening in Microeconomics?
 

Summer Session and How It's Graded


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.


Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics)
is divided into Part One,  Part Two, and Part Three

 


  Part One:
 "Coping with Scarcity in America and Abroad"

Calendar dates tell you when to complete each step.
Click the underlined links.

Study Date
                             Assignment
Week 1:  May 22 - May 26 1st Step -  Complete Module 1.
Week 2:  May 29 - June 02 2nd Step - Complete Module 2.
Week 3:  June 05 - June 09 3rd Step - Complete Module 3.
Week 4:  June 12 - June 16 4th Step - Complete Module 4
Exam Dates
June 14, 15, 16, or  17

Check your score on Blackboard
after noon on June 20th.

 5th Step - (For 200 points),
take Exam #1 at the LRC
(or by means of a proctor).

6th Step - (For 100 points),
turn in Issue-Paper #1
when you take Exam #1.


 Part Two:
 "The Importance of Free Markets and Three Measures:
 (1) National Income,
 (2) Employment, and
 (3) Inflation"

Calendar dates tell you when to complete each step.
Click the underlined links.

Study Date
                             Assignment
Week 5:  June 19 - June 23 1st Step -  Complete Module 6.
Week 6:  June 26 - June 30 2nd Step - Complete Module 7.
Week 7:  July 03 - July 07 3rd Step - Complete Module 8.
Week 8:  July 10 - July 14 4th Step - Complete Module 9.

Exam Dates
July 12, 13, 14, or 15

Check your score on Blackboard
after noon on July 18th.

 5th Step - (For 200 points), take Exam #2 at the LRC
(or by means of a proctor).

6th Step - (For 100 points), turn in Issue-Paper #2
when you take Exam #2.

 Part Three:
 "Money, the Keynesian Revolution, and
 Dampening the Business Cycle through Economic Policy"

Calendar dates tell you when to complete each step.
Click the underlined links.


Study Date
                             Assignment
Week 9:  July 17-July 21 1st Step -  Complete Module 11.
Week 10:  July 24-July 28 2nd Step - Complete Module 12.
Week 11:  July 31-August 04 3rd Step - Complete Module 13.
  4th Step - Scan Module 14.
Exam Dates
August 02, 03, 04, 05

Check your score on Blackboard
after noon on August 8th.

 5th Step - (For 200 points),
take Exam #3 at the LRC
(or by means of a proctor).

You need only answer the first 25 questions
pertaining to Modules 11, 12, and 13.  
You can earn up to 8 points on each question.

Questions 26-33 pertain to Module 14, which is optional. 
If you answer 26-33, in addition to questions 1-15,
you will earn up to six points per question.

6th Step - (For 100 points), you have a choice:
Either write a fourth issue-paper,
or write three-part essay:

(Part A)
Write a thorough critique of the text, the study guide,
the website, and the electronic methods used in
Principles of Economics I.
  
(Part B)
Let me know what Patrick Henry Community
College can do to help you better master
Principles of Economics I.

(Part C)
Let me know how the study of economics
enriched your understanding of the world around you.


 

Summer Session:


Summer Session begins May 22; last day of classes is Aug 04.

Save electronic copies of any work sent until your grade is posted on BlackBoard.
 
DEADLINE
All work (three exams and four projects)
must be in the instructor's hands
or in the PHCC Learning Resource Center
by Monday, 5 PM August 07, 2006. 

Click and read the penalty for late work.

Where to take your 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 Exams #1, #2, and #3 are called to  your attention by this symbol:

How to request a proctor:
If you complete a proctor form, the LRC staff will send your exams to the proctored location you request.  Contact Carol Ford, cford@ph.vccs.edu  for instructions on how to request a proctor.

 

How many points are in this course.
 

Exam #1 200
Exam #2 200
Exam #3 200
Project #1 100
Project #2 100
Project #3 100
Project #4 100
Total 1,000


How grades are determined:
 

A      >900 points
B 800-899 points
C 700-799 points
D 600-699 points
F       <600 points


Penalty for late work:

24 hours 20%
48 hours 40%
72 hours 80%
>72 hours no grade

 

 

How to Request a Proctor

 

If you complete a proctor request form, the  Learning Resource Center (LRC) staff will send your exams to the proctored location you request. 

Contact Carol Ford, cford@ph.vccs.edu  for instructions on how to request a proctor.
 

Link to Projects #1, #2, #3 and #4


Projects #1, #2, #3, and #4 each earn you up to 100 electronic participation points.
(That's 400 of the 1000 points possible Principles of Economics II.)

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

 

Projects #1, #2, and #3 are based upon The Economics of Public Issues.

Project #1 is a report on Part 1- Foundations of Economic Analysis . 
Project #2 is a report on Part 2 - Supply and Demand. 
Project #3 is a report on Part 3 - Alternative (Non-price) Rationing Systems.
Project 4 is a report on Part 7 - International Trade and Economic Prosperity.

Project #1 is due during Module 5 Part 1.
Project #2 is due during Module 10 Part 1.
Project #3 is due during Module 15 Part 1.
Project #4 is your final exam and is due by the deadline at the bottom of the 15-Module Calendar.
 

 

Your Instructor is watching and waiting for your Project.
Send him an email when you've turned in your Project
   so it can be promptly graded.


 Click this bookmark to get started!

 HOW TO PREPARE

 

 

How To Send Me Your Request for Financial Aid Verification


 
Do you need financial aid verification? 


If so, complete the material in this table and send it to me.

Address a single email to me AND to Financial Aid at PHCC AND yourself using these email addresses and your own separated by a semi-colon (;)

By including all four email addresses, when I use the "reply to all" command, you, me, and the financial aid officers will all receive a copy of my approval or disapproval.
 

 

To:  
  tmeyer@ph.vccs.edu
  njefferson@ph.vccs.edu
  pstultz@ph.vccs.edu
  your email address:  ___________________
 
From:  
  your name:  __________________________
 
Subject:  
  Request for Financial Aid Verification
 


Date sent: _______________



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

 1. In Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics), 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: ________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Here's the evidence of my participation in Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics)

 

(sample "exercise")

 

  Note: Students on financial aid should take the bonus point quizzes to demonstrate continuing participation throughout the course.

 

 

 

 

  I'm watching to see
that I receive your work!

 

Table Explaining How to Use the Four Columns
of Information in the 15-Module Calendar

Column 1
Assignment		 Column 2
 Timeline		 Column 3
 Daily Class Outlines
 		 Column 4
 Chapter Overview
In Column 1 you will find the module number (Module)  and chapter title to a reading assignment.  You should read the chapter and complete the corresponding material in your study guide.

There is a link to the course objectives  (Course Objectives)  from this module's assigned chapter. (These are called Chapter Checkpoints in your text and study guide.)

There may be links to PowerPoint slides
 (PowerPoint) .

Click these links to examine the course objectives and the PowerPoint slides.

The dates during which you should complete each module are listed under the word "Timeline" in
Column 2.

Bonus Points!

You can take pre-study bonus quizzes on most course objectives before you read the text to determine how much you already know.

You can take post-study bonus quizzes after you complete the Lesson Plans and study guide to determine how much improvement your efforts made.

Bonus point quizzes open and close automatically on BlackBoard's Course Information tab the day before Lesson Plan 1 and the day after Lesson Plan 2.

You can see your immediate bonus point(s) being recorded on MyScore in BlackBoard.

Pre and Post-study quiz reminders have this symbol:

"We Can Do It! - Rosie the Riveter" Poster

Timeline also contains a link and suggested starting points for completing Projects 1 through 4, marked by this symbol:

 
 

 

The name of the chapter and links to two daily class outlines called Lesson Plan 1 and Lesson Plan 2 are in Column 3 for each module.

Click these links to examine the daily class outlines.

Every lesson plan has bookmarks to:

Admin/Preview
Class activity;
Summary of Course Objectives
Homework
(Do your study guide!)

 

 Column 4 contains a chapter overview.

 

Introduction (for first-time distant-learners)

First Block of Study  

Coping with Scarcity in America and Abroad

Assignment &
Course Objectives		 Timeline Daily Class Outlines & PowerPoint Slides Chapter Overview

Inroduction - How to use the Quick Links in these modules.

Module 1

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title: "Getting Started
& Appendix"

in your text and study guide.


Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course
Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distant Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 May 22-26, 2006

May 22-26, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 May 22-26, 2006

May 27, 2006

Additional Help

Bonus Points

You can earn up to 1/2 letter grade by completing optional bonus point quizzes.

Bonus point quizzes are found under Course Information tab on BlackBoard.

Pre-study quizzes can be taken on the day before Lesson Plan 1 is scheduled.
(Take them before your read the text.)

Post-study quizzes can be taken on the day after Lesson Plan 2 is scheduled.
(Take them after you've read the text, done the study guide, and completed the Lesson Plans 1 and 2.)

Most (but not all) course objectives have these quizzes created.

Quizzes are only available when scheduled above.  Results are graded immediately and can be seen under MyScores on BlackBoard.

"We Can Do It! - Rosie the Riveter" Poster
 

 

Server Failure

If BlackBoard server fails: (1) use Internet Explorer to link to the instructor home page: http://164.106.143.4/eco and 
(2) then click on the homepage for Principles of Economics I.

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

Getting Started Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

 Chapter Overview

In this chapter you are introduced to:
(1) the subject of making wise choices about using limited resources;
(2) the model building that makes economics a science; and
(3) rational decision-making.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 2

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"The U. S. and Global Economies"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  


 

Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 May 28, 2006

May 29 - June 02, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 May 29 - June 02, 2006

June 03, 2006

Additional Help

Bonus Points

Don't forget the pre- and post-study Bonus points!

"We Can Do It! - Rosie the Riveter" Poster

 

Proctor Requests

If you need a proctor request form, contact:
cford@ph.vccs.edu .

 

            
                    Sample Cover

Have your begun Project #1?
Click this bookmark to get started!
 

                
I'm watching to see that I receive Project #1 on Module 5 Part 1!

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

The U.S. and
Global Economies Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

 Chapter Overview

In this chapter you discover: 
(1) resources available and used,  
(2) changes in the standard of living and cost of living, and (3)economic fluctuations in the USA and the world as a whole.

Module 3 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"The Economic Problem"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:  

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 June 04, 2006

June 05 - 09, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 June 05 - 09, 2006

June 10, 2006

Additional Help
 

If you need help with BlackBoard, send an email to our webmaster: mnelson@ph.vccs.edu .

 

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

The Economics Problem Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

 Chapter Overview

In this chapter you see that the model called the production possibility frontier (PPF):
(1)  shows each country's choices, 
(2) illustrates scarcity and cost, and
(3) through specialization and trade encourages growth through an expansion of the PPF.

Module 4

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"International Trade"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 June 11, 2006

June 12 - 16, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 June 12 - 16, 2006

June 17, 2006


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

International Trade Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

Chapter Overview

Discover how following comparative advantage enables two trading nations to consume beyond their domestic production possibilities!

Module 5 

Assignment

During Lesson Plan Part I,

Turn in :

Presentation #1 (or)
Issue Paper #1

and

Review for Exam #1

_______________

During Lesson Plan Part II

take Exam #1

Course Objectives

Prepare for Exam #1 using these:

Course  Objectives

 

 

 

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table: 

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Lesson Plan
Part I		 June 14, 15, 16, 17, 2006  
Lesson Plan
Part II		 June 14, 15, 16, 17, 2006  

 

Project #1 is due during Module 5 Part I

Be a participant in Team Presentation #1

or

Turn in your 1st issue-paper and reports on issue-papers from two other students.

These requirements are described in the HOW TO PREPARE  link of the syllabus.

 

Daily Class Outlines

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

Presentation #1 or turn-in Issue-Paper #1

followed by
Review Session

 followed by
Exam #1

 

Overview

Measure your progress.

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

Exam #1 is worth 200 of 1000 possible course points.

 

 Second Block of Study

 The Importance of Free Markets
 &
 Three Measures:
(1) National Income, (2) Employment and (3) Inflation 

Assignment &
Course Objectives		 Timeline Daily Class Outlines & PowerPoint Slides Chapter Overview

Module 6 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"Demand and Supply"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students   ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 June 18, 2006

June 19 -  23, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 June 19 -  23, 2006

June 24, 2006

 

Bonus Points

Don't forget the pre- and post-study Bonus points!

"We Can Do It! - Rosie the Riveter" Poster

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

Demand and Supply Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson
Slides

 

 Chapter Overview

Like the blades of a scissors, learn how forces of demand and supply  determine prices and quantities in our markets for goods and services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 7 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title: 
"GDP and the Standard of Living"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning  ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 June 25, 2006

June 26 -  30, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 June 26 -  30, 2006

July 01, 2006

 

 

 
Have you begun Project #2?
Click this bookmark to get started!

                 I'm watching to see that I receive Project #2 on Module 10 Part 1!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

GDP and the Standard
of Living Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

 

 Chapter Overview

Discover how statisticians measure our standard of living through:
(1) total expenditures; and
(2) total income earned; then
(3) learn how these are divided by the GDP deflator to adjust for increases in the  cost of living.

Module 8 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"Jobs and Unemployment"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 
 

 

Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 July 02, 2006

July 03 -  07, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 July 03 -  07, 2006

July 08, 2006

 

 

 


 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

Jobs and Unemployment Lecture

Jobs and Unemployment

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

 

 Chapter Overview

Learn about:
(1) the monthly survey of the labor market status of our population;
(2) trends in the labor market; and
(3) types of unemployment.

Module 9 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"The CPI and the Cost of Living"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 

 

Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 July 09, 2006

July 10 -  14, 2006

Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 July 10 -  14, 2006

July 15, 2006

 

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

The CPI and the
Cost of Living Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

 

 Chapter Overview

Learn how statisticians measure:
(1) price level and inflation;
(2) how to use the price index to convert changing dollar values into real purchasing power.


Module 10

Assignment

During Lesson Plan Part I,

Turn in :

Presentation #2 (or)
Issue Paper #2

and

Review for Exam #2

_______________

During Lesson Plan Part II,

take Exam #2

Course Objectives

Prepare for Exam #2 using these:

Course Objectives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Lesson Plan
Part I		 July 12, 13, 14, 15, 2006  
Lesson Plan
Part II		 July 12, 13, 14, 15, 2006  

 

Project #2 is due during Module 10 Part I

Be a participant in Team Presentation #2

or

Turn in your 2nd issue-paper and reports on issue-papers from two other students.

These requirements are described in the HOW TO PREPARE  link of the syllabus.

 Mr. Meyer is in Europe July 5th - July 14th.

Exam #2 results will be posted to BlackBoard at noon on Wednesday
July 19th

Daily Class Outlines

Lesson Plan
 Part1

Lesson Plan 
Part 2

Review Session

followed by

Exam #2

 

Overview

Measure your progress.

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

Exam #2 is worth 200 of 1000 possible course points.

 

Third Block of Study

 Money, the Keynesian Revolution, and
 Dampening the Business Cycle Through Economic Policy

Assignment &
Course Objectives		 Timeline Daily Class Outlines & PowerPoint Slides Chapter Overview

Module 11 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"Money 
and the Monetary System"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 July 16, 2006

July 17- 21, 2006
Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 July 17- 21, 2006

July 22, 2006

No classes July 04-08, 2005;
Enjoy your 4th of July Holiday week!

Bonus Points

Don't forget the pre- and post-study Bonus points!

"We Can Do It! - Rosie the Riveter" Poster

 

 


 

Have you begun Project #3?
Click this bookmark to get started!

                 I'm watching to see that I receive Project #3 on Module 15 Part 1!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

Money and the Monetary System Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson 
Slides

 

 Chapter Overview

Learn about:
(1) how the money supply is measured and
(2) how making loans expands the money supply.

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 Principles of Economics for future students!
 - Tom Meyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 12 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"Money Creation and Control"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 July 23, 2006

July 24 - 28, 2006
Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 July 24 - 28, 2006

July 29, 2006

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

Money Creation and Control Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson
Slides

 

 Chapter Overview

Discover how changes in 
(1) reserve ratio,
(2) open market purchases and sales of securities, and
(3) the discount rate raise or lower the money supply.

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 Principles of Economics for future students!
 - Tom Meyer

 
 

Module 13

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
Aggregate Expenditure

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 
 

Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 July 30, 2006

July 31 - August 04, 2006
Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 July 31 - August 04, 2006

August 05, 2006

 

 
 

Have you begun Project #4?
Click this bookmark to get started!

                 I'm watching to see that I receive your Final Exam before the deadline at the bottom of the 15-Module Calendar!
(Project #4 is the Final Exam.)

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

Aggregate Expenditure Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson
Slides

Chapter Overview

Learn the unique theory John Maynard Keynes invented to explain the Great Depression so that in the next module you can learn what could be done by government to undue the harm caused.

Module 14 

Assignment

(1) For optional bonus point, take the pre-study quizzes on the day before Lesson Plan 1.

(2) Read & Study:

Chapter Title:
"Fiscal and Monetary Policy Effects"

in your text and study guide.

Course Objectives

(3) Master these:

Course Objectives

(4) For optional bonus points, take the post-study quizzes on the day after Lesson Plan 2.

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201

Due to limited time during the summer term, you need only scan Module 14.  Should you wish to include it in your Exam #3, you will answers questions #1 - #33.

Should you wish to eliminate Module #14 from Exam #3, you will answer only questions #1 - #25.

Pre-study quizzes

Lesson Plan
Part I

 July 30, 2006

July 31 - August 04, 2006
Lesson Plan
Part II

Post-study quizzes

 July 31 - August 04, 2006

August 05, 2006

 

 


 

Daily Class Outlines

Do the homework in the Lesson Plan links.

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

PowerPoint Slides

Read the PowerPoint Chapter Lecture link.

Fiscal and Monetary
Policy Effects
Lecture

Alternate links are enrichment but are not required reading:

Alternate Lesson 1

Alternate Lesson 2

Alternate Lesson
Slides 

 

Chapter Overview

(1) Learn how manipulating government spending, taxes, and transfers can be good fiscal policy.  
(2) Learn how manipulating money supply and interest rates can be good monetary policy.

 

Module 15 

Assignment

During Lesson Plan Part I,

Turn in :

Presentation #3 (or)
Issue Paper #3

and

Review for Exam #3

_______________

During Lesson Plan Part II,

take Exam #3

Course Objectives

Prepare for Exam #3 using these Course Objectives
 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline. 
Click and study the Lesson Plan links in blue on the dates shown in the following table:

Distance Learning Students ECO201
Lesson Plan
Part I		 August 02, 03, 04, 05, 2006  
Lesson Plan
Part II		 August 02, 03, 04, 05, 2006  

 

Project #3 is due during Module 15 Part I

Be a participant in Team Presentation #3

or

Turn in your 3rd issue-paper and reports on issue-papers from two other students.

These requirements are described in the HOW TO PREPARE  link of the syllabus.


 

Daily Class Outlines

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Plan 2

Review Session

followed by

Exam #3

Overview

Measure your progress.

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

Exam #3 is worth 200 of 1000 possible course points.

Module 16

 

 

 

 

The "final exam" is an issue-paper written by each student.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Timeline

Keep up with the timeline.

Be certain your instructor receives your graded work (either electronically or in hard copy) before the Deadline in red and white below:
 

Distance Learning Students  & Day Students ECO201



Reviews of other student issue-papers are not required.		 See that your instructor has possession of your issue-paper by:

Deadline:
 Summer 2006
5 PM  Monday, August 07, 2006

 
  Enjoy the remainder of your summer!

 

Project #4, the Final Exam, is due by the Deadline.

Turn in your issue-paper #4.  Reports on issue-papers from two other students are not required.

A team presentation is NOT an option.

These requirements are described in the HOW TO PREPARE  link of the syllabus.


 

 
 

 

 

 Your Instructor is Watching and Waiting for Your Results.
Send him an email when you have turned in your issue-paper so it can be  promptly graded.

 

 Overview 

Your issue-paper is your final examination.

For guidance, click HOW TO PREPARE

  Microeconomics!

Microeconomics

Take a look at what's coming in Microeconomics!

 

Deadline before which all work must be received by the Instructor

Turn in any remaining remaining requirements set forth in the syllabus to our Learning Resource Center by the DEADLINE in red in this table.

 Best wishes for your success at Patrick Henry !

 

 Thomas Meyer

 
ECO 201 Students

DEADLINE
Last Day to turn in  work for credit:

 Monday
August 07, 2006

To provide ample time for grading, all work in Survey of Economics must be available to me to be graded by 5 PM on this date at the Learning Resource Center at Patrick Henry Community College.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Have a great summer!

 

 Links,
 Policies and
 Guidance to help you be successful  

1 15 - Module Calendar,

Course Homepage,

Instructor Homepage

Numbers to call for help
2 PHCC Links
3 Grades - how this course is graded
4 Proctors - how to request a proctor (for taking exams at locations other than our Learning Resource Center at PHCC)
5 Guidance for Projects 1, 2, 3, and 4
6 Financial Aid Verification - how to send me your request
7 Six Initial Steps for Success (for first-time students)
8 Syllabus,  Meet the Instructor,  BlackBoard, MyEconLab,
Student Affidavit ("I'm read to begin" statement)

 

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