Click this link to obtain test scores.

Visit this webpage for a schedule of lectures & tests.

The tutor's hours can be found here: http://www.missouristate.edu/econ/courses/tutor.htm

COURSE POLICY STATEMENT

ECO 155-750Principles of Macroeconomics

Fall 2005

INSTRUCTOR                  Tom Wyrick 

OFFICE                              Strong Hall 370

CLASSROOM                   Strong Hall 003

OFFICE PHONE               836-5060 If no answer, leave voice mail.

OFFICE HOURS               MWF 12-1, M 2-4, and by appointment.

E-MAIL                              TLW018F @ SMSU.EDU Contact me with questions.

COURSE WEBSITE         http://home.earthlink.net/~twyrick 

COURSE                            1) Roger Arnold, Macroeconomics (7th edition).  
MATERIALS                     2) Study Guide to accompany Arnold text (optional). 
                                             3) Internet access (strongly recommended). 

TUTOR                               The Economics Department has a tutor for students

                                             in eco 155, available at no charge, in Strong Hall 382.

                                             Tutor hours will be posted at the course website. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

Economics is chiefly a study of human behavior that is motivated by self-interest.  ECO 155 examines the operation of a market economy, the policies used by government to influence specific markets, and factors that influence overall economic conditions. The material may be of greatest use to students pursuing careers in business-related fields or to those wanting to know more about the operation of the U.S. economy.  ECO 155 satisfies one of SMSUxs General Education requirements. 

GRADING

Grades will be determined by scores on five 100-point tests and a 100-point comprehensive final examination. All tests and the final will consist of multiple-choice questions, including questions from the text as well as information discussed in class. The grading scale is A=87%, B=77%, C=67%, D=57%. Extra credit can be earned by submitting 1-2 pages of study notes prior to taking each test. To receive full credit, the study notes must list at least 40 key concepts emphasized in the lecture that you expect will be on the test and then provide a brief definition or description of each concept. (To receive full points, do not turn in your lecture notes or definitions of terms listed at the end of the chapter!) Up to 5 points can be earned on each extra credit assignment, if instructions are carefully followed. There is no term paper.

Regular tests will be held during class time (Monday evenings, 7 p.m.), while optional tests are given on Saturday mornings. Check the schedule for test dates. Except in rare circumstances, these are your only opportunities to take each test!

Missed tests will be handled as follows: If you fail to take a test, your score on that test will equal the % score you receive on the final exam. However, you should contact me whenever possible to explain why you cannot take a test (in person, by e-mail, or voice mail). Perhaps I can offer useful suggestions or other assistance. No make-up tests will be given and no test scores will be dropped from the gradebook. Except in genuine emergencies you must take the final exam when scheduled Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 pm. (Do not make other plans for that time.)  The final exam is comparable in difficulty to other exams, but with more questions.

I donxt provide grades over the phone but post test scores at the course website 3-4 days after each exam. 

If you stop taking scheduled tests, you must formally drop the class to avoid receiving an Fx on your grade card.  The last day to drop a class is December 2, about 10 days before the final exam. Drop deadlines are established by University officials and are not under my control. Please plan accordingly.

COURSE OUTLINE                                    Test (see schedule for dates)

Chapters 1-4                                                                Test 1

Chapters 5-6                                                                Test 2

Chapters 7-8                                                                Test 3

Chapters 9-10                                                              Test 4

Chapters 11-13 (including the handout, Appendix Bx)         Test 5

Chapter 19 (plus chapters 1-10, 11-13)                             Comprehensive final exam

                                                                                 (Monday, Dec. 12)

To gain the most from telecourse lectures, it is recommend that you tape the broadcasts and make frequent use of the VCRxs pause and rewind features. Commit yourself to a viewing schedule. Most students who donxt complete the class have failed to stay current with the lectures and reading.  

THE RULES

Any student detected participating in any form of academic dishonesty will receive zero (0) points on that assignment and be reported to his or her academic dean. Students may review SMSUxs academic integrity policies and procedures at: http://www.smsu.edu/acadaff/AcademicIntegrity.html.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Since this is a telecourse, there is no explicit attendance policy. Your grade in this class will be determined entirely by your scores on hourly tests and the final. 

You may use a calculator during tests, but you may NOT share a calculator with another student.  Also, you may not use a Palm Pilot or other device with a storage capacity which would allow you to access formulas, your notes, or other material covered on the test.

Bring your student ID to ALL tests so that you can confirm your identity when asked.

You may not eat, drink, or smoke in the classroom. 

MAJORING IN ECONOMICS

Economics graduates enjoy interesting and rewarding careers. Well-known economics graduates include former presidents Reagan, Bush, and Ford, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, CNN owner Ted Turner, California governor/terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger, game show host Bob Barker, former pro quarterback John Elway, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OxConnor, Colorado Governor Roy Romer, political columnist William F. Buckley, and the CEOs of several Fortune 500 corporations. For information about the economics major at SMSU, please visit: www.smsu.edu/econ/Brochure/EconBrochure.htm

ONLINE SUPPORT

The Arnold text is supported by a website with, among other things, interactive quizzes to test your understanding of the material.  Visit this website at:
http://www.swlearning.com/economics/arnold/arnold7e/arnold7e.html

You may want to visit the following website for economic data, economic announcements from government agencies, or articles about economic topics : http://www.theshortrun.com/main.html   

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

SMSU is an equal opportunity institution and maintains a grievance procedure available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. The SMSU statement of nondiscrimination can be found at http://www.smsu.edu/human/eoaa.htm.  Concerns about discrimination can also be brought directly to your instructorxs attention and/or to the attention of your instructorxs department head (Strong Hall 351).

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY:  SMSU makes reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Please see the instructor if you need accommodation for a disability. You may also contact the Coordinator of Disability Support Services, PSU 405 (or 836-4192).

POLICY ON DROPPING A COURSE: If you stop attending this class but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class. To drop a class anytime after the first week of classes, you must complete and turn in a drop slip at an authorized registration center (car 320). You do not need your instructorxs (or anyone elsexs) signature on a drop slip. The final day to drop this course is December 2.  

If you are repeating this course, make certain that it is not an INVALID REPEAT. (If this is relevant to your situation, check the SMSU catalog for details about invalid repeats.)