Fall 2014

SYLLABUS Attachment
Including all elements of TCCD Master Syllabus
(Plan of Study)
COURSE NUMBER
ECON 2301 Section Numbers 56405 and 56407
INSTRUCTOR: Jesse Hoyt Hill, Ed.D.
INSTRUCTORs Contact Information.
Office hours are posted on the IRC that accompanies this course. Special appointments to see the
instructor may also be arranged.
Office phone number: 817-515-3616
Office address: ESEE 1337A
E-mail address: Jesse.Hill@TCCD.EDU
COURSE RUBRIC, NUMBER, TITLE, AND DESCRIPTION
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics
Emphasis on the United States economy, the economizing problem, demand-supply theory, national
income accounting, business fluctuations, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. Required for business and
economics majors.
COURSE FOCUS
Students will study the objectives of macroeconomics through a process of exploring content that
includes discovery and analysis of the economic way of thinking, an analysis of demand-supply,
analysis of business fluctuations, and economic theory, and the banking system that will enable students
to meet the criteria of this course by sharing ideas, solving problems, and making decisions. The criteria
that would be constantly visited is the ability of the student to demonstrate, interpret, and
communicate the data and knowledge found through collaborative problem solving, case problem
solving and problem based learning.
TEXT
Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies McConnell, Brue and Flynn, McGraw Hill, 20
th
edition,
2015.
EBook ISBN 978-0-07-766071-0
Loose-leaf ISBN 978-0-07-766089-5
Soft-cover ISBN 978-0-07-766077-2
Hardcover ISBN 978-0-07-802175-6
NOTE: Supplemental material will be provided in the course shell which compares and updates the 19
th

edition(ISBN 978-0-07-351144-3) with the 20
th
edition of the above textbook.
SPECIAL MATERIALS: Access to Microsoft Word
COURSE TYPE Academic Core
Course Goals
Course goals are linked to required Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies, Perspectives,
and Exemplary Educational Objectives as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board. Specific core requirements are linked to the class schedule.
1. The student will measure aggregate economic performance. The student will be able to
a. calculate, given appropriate data, the national income accounts;
b. compute, given appropriate data, real GDP;
c. compute, given appropriate data, a current year index number.
2. The student will evaluate the productive capacity of the economy. The student will be able to
a. analyze aggregate supply;
b. describe resources;
c. identify sources of economic growth.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of income and expenditure approach to
aggregate demand and fiscal policy. The student will be able to
a. explain national income accounting;
b. explain shifts in aggregate demand;
c. distinguish between discretionary and nondiscretionary fiscal policy;
d. describe the impact of fiscal policy tools on economic performance.
4. The student will comprehend the monetary approach to aggregate demand and monetary
policy. The student will be able to
a. explain the money supply;
b. distinguish between discretionary and nondiscretionary monetary policy;
c. describe the impact of monetary policy tools on economic performance.
5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of market failures, externalities, and
government intervention. The student will be able to
a. analyze government intervention;
b. explain market failures;
c. relate government intervention to market failure.
6. The student will evaluate the impact of international trade on the domestic
economy. The student will
be able to
a. explain the basis of trade;
b. list trade barriers;
c. distinguish between comparative advantage and absolute advantage.
Method of Instruction
Various methods will be used to ensure that students have the opportunity to understand the
concepts presented in economics. In this online course, students will be provided with
instruction through the use of online lessons, discussion responses, assignments, and quizzes.
Email Policy
For the first two weeks of the course, I will check my emails from you and respond to these
messages at least once every day. Although I am online most every day there are some days
when I must work offline to fulfill other commitments and stay somewhat sane. Thus, starting
with the Third Week of class, I will only guarantee responses to emails on Friday, Monday &
Wednesday. This policy helps me to keep a balance between my online and offline worlds and I
suggest you adopt some routine or policy that allows you to do the same.
All emails should CONTAIN YOUR NAME in the main text of the message. This is
particularly important for those of you who have email addresses that in no way resemble your
preferred names. Messages should be LIMITED TO A PARAGRAPH in length (No lengthy
novels please, no matter how much you want to vent that's why we have a spouse or dog).
Please note, emails will not routinely be answered over the weekends or on school observed
holidays. Emailed assignments are not accepted because they cannot be added to the gradebook.
Students are strongly advised to check email on a regular basis throughout the duration of this
course. Note: student will need to actually open the assignment, quiz, exam, or discussion board
for exact due date and time. Most but not all assignments, quizzes, exams, and discussion boards
are due Sunday of the week that they are opened, but always check the lesson for the specific day
because holidays and the final exam week may vary the due day. All assignments, quizzes,
exams and discussion boards are due at 5 pm on their due day. You are strongly encouraged to
work early in the week to avoid rushing through assignments, quizzes, exams, and discussion
boards. Never work from your smart phone. Assignments with titles that are too long will not
upload properly and may not be readable or gradable.

ECON 2301 Assignments Schedule 8-25-14 to 12-11-14
WEEK of LESSON(S)
Aug. 25 Lesson 01 Chapter 1, The Economic Problem, Syllabus/ Start Here Quiz,
Discussion Board
Sept. 1 Labor Day Holiday Sept. 1
st
, Lesson 02 Chapter 2, The Market System,
Quiz, Discussion Board, Optional Extra Credit Assignment,
Sept. 8 Lesson 03 Chapter3, Supply and Demand, Quiz, Discussion Board
Sept. 15 Lesson 04 Chapter 18, Private and Public Sector, Quiz
Sept. 22 Lesson 05 Chapter 38, The US in the Global Economy, Quiz, Discussion
Board
Sept. 29 Lesson 06 Chapter 24, Intro to Macroeconomics, Quiz
Oct. 6 Lesson 07 Chapter 25, Gross Domestic Product,
Oct. 13 Lesson 08 Chapter 26, Economic Growth, Mid-term Exam, Discussion
Board
Oct. 20 Lesson 09 Chapter 27, Growth and Instability, Assignment
Oct. 27 Lesson 10 Chapter 28, Basic Macroeconomic Relationships, Quiz,
Discussion Board
Nov. 3 Lesson 11 Chapter 30, Aggregate Demand and Supply, Quiz, Optional
Extra Credit Assignment,
Nov. 10 Lesson 12 Chapter 31, Fiscal Policy, Discussion Board, Assignment
Nov. 15 Drop Date
Nov 17 Lesson 13 Chapter 32, Money and Banking, Assignment
Nov. 24 Lesson 14 Chapters 34 & 37, Monetary Policy, Discussion Board,
Assignment November 27 to November 30 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 1 Lesson 14 Continuation
Dec. 8 Lesson 15 Final Exam (Due 12-10-14)
Important dates:
Class begins August 25th
Labor Day September 1
st

Thanksgiving November 27
th
through November 30th
Drop Date November 15th
Final Exam December 10th
Class ends December 11
th




Online Lessons: Your course will be listed in MYTCC. Each week you will be provided with
an online lesson(s). Open each lesson fully. Please be sure to read the lesson in BlackBoard in
conjunction with reading your textbook. Be sure to open all levels of the lesson for due dates and
upload screens.
Discussion boards: This course will have eight graded discussion questions. Please respond to
the initial question substantively and respond to at least two of your classmates posts. A
substantive post for your initial response will include at least 100 words and may require a
current quality reference.. The response that you provide to your peers post should also be
substantive. Those responses should have at least 50 words. When responding to the question,
please be sure to include an internal citation with the reference included at the end in APA
format. If you include information that is not common knowledge, it should always be
referenced as well. Wikipedia, lists, and blogs are not quality references. Please post early in
the week to maximize discussion. Points may be taken for last minute posts. Late posts are not
accepted.
Exams: This course will consist of two exams. The final exam is not comprehensive. Although
you can use all of your resources, it is a good idea to study for the exam. All of the exams are
timed. You have ninety minutes to complete each exam. Ensure that you are taking the exam or
quiz at a computer that has reliable internet service. A weak wireless connection can cost you
dearly. It is not smart to take an exam/quiz on a smart phone. Exams and quizzes will not be
reset due to computer crashes or internet provider issues. Participating in an online course
assumes you have adequate online access. If you have any concerns about your computer or
internet provider, you are welcome to use the computer labs on any of the five TCC campuses.
Stuff happens, an extra credit assignment is included in each half of the course, and you are
strongly encouraged to complete the extra credit assignments.

Quizzes/Assignments: There will be twelve quizzes or assignments in this course. These will
for the most part be available the first day the lesson is opened and due the following Sunday.
Because nearly a week is given to complete these, there will be no leniency for late work.
Attachments with lengthy titles may not upload and may not be readable or gradable. All
assignments will be completed in Microsoft Word and not zip filed. Again, please do not try to
take a quiz or submit an assignment from a smart phone.

Late Policy: It is very important to submit your work in a timely manner. Because deadlines
are communicated ahead of time, late work will not be accepted.
Students exceeding the time limit on a quiz or an exam will be treated as having completed only
the first 70 percent of their quiz or exam during their allotted time, and their grade will be
adjusted accordingly.
Point Allocation of Grades
Syllabus/ Start Here | 1@ 20 points | 20 points
Discussion Boards|8@10 points each| 80 points
Quizzes/Assignments|12 @ 20 points| 240 points
Exams|2@100 points|200 points
540-486=A 485-432 =B 431-378 =C 377-324 =D Below =F
Your grade in this class is based wholly on the total points scale directly above.
Other Information
Who should be in this course - People who should be in this course are those who value their
autonomy, flexibility and being on the cutting edge of knowledge and technology. They are
curious, willing to share their opinions, and always do the necessary research to make sure that
their contributions are well-grounded in the latest facts and theories. People who will do well in
this online format are explorers by nature and are both organized and disciplined.
Who should not be in this course - People who should not be in this course are those who
prefer more guidance and less exploration. If you have a difficult time focusing, and filtering out
distractions in your daily schedule, you should probably think twice about being in this course. If
you have a hard time with self-discipline and staying on a demanding schedule, you probably
should not be in this course. If you want to just show up for class physically, but not necessarily
mentally, you should definitely not be in this course. And finally, if you have a heavy work
schedule and are taking other classes OR if you are taking this online course because you want
something that will be easier and less demanding of your time than a traditional on-campus class,
you absolutely, for certain, should not be in this class!
Grade Postings Every effort will be made to provide a one week turn around on grade
postings. This means that if an assignment is due on a Sunday, your grade will be posted to the
grade book by the following Sunday.
Tutoring/ Degree Plans Tutoring in Economics is available on the Southeast Campus in the
Business and Technology Advising Room located within the Math Tutoring Center. Degree
plan information is also available at the Business and Technology Advising Center that is open
Monday through Friday.
Attendance - A student in an online course is required to successfully complete the online
course orientation and actively participate in the course as described in the Instructors Course
Requirements (ICRs). Student attendance will be recorded on assignment, quiz, exam, and
discussion board due dates. A student not meeting these requirements will be dropped at the
discretion of the instructor. Students who do not complete their weekly lessons will be
considered absent for attendance purposes.

Feedback Students should always review the comments section of the on-line gradebook.
Comments will for the most part be brief and positive; however, they will also provide an insight
into what is being done correctly and any areas for correction. Should questions arise about a
comment, please contact the instructor for clarification.
If you have any questions regarding this class, contact your instructor. If you cannot get through
to your instructor, you may try the contacts listed below.
Department
Department Business Programs
Department Chair TaMika Steward
Building & Room ESED 2446A
Phone 817-515-3377 Program Office 817-515-3600
Division
Division Business and Technology
Division Chair Martha Machen
Building & Room Bus & Tech Div, ESEE 2112A, 817-515-3621