EC 1021B-001: Principles of Microeconomics

 

Course Syllabus

Registration

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Prerequisite Note

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Goal of the Course

The goal of this course is to introduce you to the principles of microeconomics. These will enable you to understand and interpret economic events in the world around you in a way that is superior to that of most newspapers, news channels and blogs. It will also make you a better dancer and get you invited to all the best parties. The core unifying element in microeconomics is the attempt to understand the decisions made by individuals, firms, and government `deciders’, and how they interact.

Required resources

MicroEconomics: Canada in the Global Environment, 7th edition, Parkin & Bade, with access kit for MyEconLab.

Access to the internet is required in order to complete the online quizzes from MyEconLab. These will not count toward your course mark, but are a valuable study tool. These quizzes are completed at the www.myeconlab.com website, and access to this website is included with the purchase of the textbook package or can be purchased separately. (The MyEconLab website includes an online version of the textbook.) There are various computer labs at the university.

Method of evaluation

Mid - term test #1 – 25%
Mid - term test #2 – 25%
Exam – 40% (This exam will cover all material taken since the beginning of the course)
Tutorial quizzes – 10% (your mark on the best four of six quizzes will count)

All tests and exams are 2 hours and will consist of multiple choice questions. Results will be emailed to your UWO email address. Your final grade will be available on the Registrar’s website.

You are required to bring to the tests and exams:

  • Current UWO student ID card
  • Pencil
  • Non-programmable calculator (graphing and cell phone calculators are not allowed

Missed Tests

Students should review the attached information and the following regarding missed tests.

If you know in advance that you have a conflict with a mid-term test, you must discuss this with me at least one week before the test date. If your reason for not being able to write the test is approved by me, you will write a make-up test before the regular test date. (Please note that even if you have a conflict with a test in another course, failure to follow this policy will result in a mark of zero if you miss my test.)

If something comes up the day of one of the mid-term tests, then you should email me within 48 hours. You must also see your academic counselor in order for them to review your reason and documentation for missing the test. If both your counselor and I agree that you had a legitimate reason to miss the test (supported by the appropriate documentation) then your mark on the final exam (adjusted for any differences in the means between the missed test and the final exam) will count as your mark for the missed test. If you miss both mid-term tests you will write a make-up test consisting of short answer and essay style questions. Details regarding the University policy on missed tests are at the end of this course outline.

Missed Tutorial Quizzes

There are no make-ups for tutorial quizzes. Any missed quiz will earn a mark of zero.

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