GORDON STATE COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: ECON 2106-E PRINCIPALS OF MICROECONOMICS
SPRING SEMESTER 2015: T/R 11:00AM – 12:15AM IC 116 CRN 316
GENERAL INFORMATION
Instructor: Gary A. Norman
Office: RUSSELL 329
Phone/email: 678/359-5380/gnorman@gordonstate.edu
Office Hours: M/W 1:00PM – 4:00PM RUSSELL 329
T/R
1:00PM – 3:00PM RUSSELL 329 / 6:00PM – 7:00PM HENRY COUNTY
NOTE: Request an appointment by emailing gnorman@gordonstate.edu
TEXT AND OTHER MATERIALS:
COREMICROECONOMICS 3RD ED. CHIANG & STONE, WORTH PUBLISHERS, A MACMILLAN
HIGHER EDUCATION COMPNAY 2014
TEXT WEBSITE www.worthpublishers.com
Economic websites: www.bls.gov Bureau of Labor Statistics
www.federalreserve.gov The Federal Reserve
www.conference-board.org The Conference Board
www.cia.gov The Central Intelligence Agency
COURSE DESCRIPITION:
A class in principles of microeconomics is intended to introduce students to the concepts that
will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market
economy.... The content Includes analysis of supply and demand and pricing, understanding
consumer and producer behavior, application of microeconomics analysis in decision-making,
and the impact of globalization on microeconomics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
An introduction to the concepts and analysis of the structure and performance of the market
economy is the course objective!
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This is a lecturer centered course. Lecture PowerPoint slides provided by the text will be used
to assist in explaining key points., In addition, the relevant economic websites listed above
will be used extensively.
EVALUATION METHODS:
Your final grade will be determined by your performance on exams (3), a writing project, class
participation and a final exam. Other variables such as attendance, completion of reading
assignments, and interest will be considered in a final determination of grades.
Exams/ 3
= 30%
Writing Project
= 20%
Class Participation = 20%
Final Exam
= 30% = 100%
Students are required to track attendance and grades received during the term. A log is
provided for this purpose on my website and will be explained the first day of class. Excessive
absences (over 5) and late to class will result in a grade of c or lower on class participation. A
strategy for success is provided and can be found on my website. Following the strategy will
also be considered as a factor in determining class participation scores.
No make-up exams will be given unless the student has received permission to make up the
exam prior to the scheduled date. Students are required to provide a scantron for exams.
The project will be explained the first day of class. Also, notes are posted on my website
COURSE CALENDAR: WEEK OF:
A strategy for reading, reviewing and preparing for exams is provided on my website. It is
required that students read/study the chapters scheduled prior to the first lecture. And, review
materials posted on my website by chapter is to be completed by the final class period of the
week.
January 5th/week 1
- Course Introduction
January 12th/week 2 - Chapter 1: Exploring Economics & Chapter 2: Production, Economic
Growth, and Trade
January 19th/week 3 - Monday MLK Day – No Classes
Chapter 3: Supply and Demand
January 26th/week 4 - Chapter 4: Markets and Government
Exam #1 Thursday 29th
February 2nd/week 5 - Chapter 5: Elasticity
February 9th/ week 6 - Chapter 6: Consumer Choice and Demand
February 16th/week 7 - Chapter 7: Production and Costs
March 2nd/week 8
- Chapter 8: Perfect Competition
Exam #2 Thursday 5th
March 9th/week 9
- Spring Break
March 16th/week 10 - Chapter 9: Monopoly
March 23rd/week 11 - Chapter 10: Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly and Game Theory
April 6th/week 12
- Chapter 11: The Labor Market
April 13th/week 13
- Chapter 12: Land, Capital Markets, and Innovation
Exam #3 Thursday 17th
April 20th/week 14
- Chapter 13: Externalities and Public
April 27th/week 15
- Last Day of Class Tuesday
May 1 – 6th
- Final Exams
NOTE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS CIRCUMSTANCES MIGHT REQUIRE
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Student with a disability that requires assistance or class accommodations or any
accommodations for testing should contact the Office of Counseling Services. ADA Services if
needed must go through the process of receiving approved accommodations through the
Student Counseling and Disability Services Office, Student Center, Room 212, phone 678/3595585.