Policies

Supplemental Course Information:

  1. Weighting of components of course grade:

The final grade is based on the following:

  1. Midterm exam 35%
  2. Final exam  35%
  3. Quiz 20%
  4. Attendance, class participation*  10%

*The class participation/attendance (10%) is evaluated as follows: 0 – 2 abs: 100; 3 abs: 85; 4 abs: 75; 5 or more: 50.

GRADING POLICY

All grades will be calculated according to the college grade scale:

Letter Grade   Meaning of Letter Grade        Number Grade
A                     Exceptional                             100-93
A-                    Superior                                  92.9-90
B+                   Very good                               89.9-87
B                     Good                                       86.9-83
B-                    Above Average                       82.9-80
C+                   Slightly Above Average         79.9-77
C                     Average                                   76.9-70
D                     Poor                                         69.9-60
F                      Failure                                     59.9-0

FINAL EXAM DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2018

  1. Policy on Make-up Assignments/Exams:

Students will be allowed to complete a make-up of the midterm exam only if they have a valid excuse for being absent from the exam on the assigned date.

There will be no option to make up the final exam except in the case of a valid/documented absence on the scheduled exam date.

Exams will cover required readings from the text. Students should expect to spend a minimum of 2-3 hours a day of study on the course outside of classroom time. Study groups are highly recommended as a very effective studying and learning method.

Students are strongly encouraged to ask questions about the material, to actively participate in class discussions and to collaborate with other students.

  1. Methods of Instruction:
  • Regular in-class discussion of assigned text and supplemental readings; review of material in short exercises at end of chapters, homework assignments.
  • Question – Answer technique to encourage class participation.
  • Use of visual aids, graphical, arithmetical, and diagrammatical illustrations in the presentation of lessons.
  1. Methods of Student Evaluation:
  • Class Exams – Midterm and Final Exams (Format: Multiple choice and problem set questions).
  • One quiz (30-33 questions approximately) for the first three chapters.
  • Homework assignments and readings for selected chapters.
  • Class attendance and participation.
  1. Course Policies:

In order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and that is not disruptive to others, the following must be observed.

  • 2 absence limit; 2 late = 1 absent. More than two absences will adversely affect your final grade. For this class, there is a maximum of two missed classes during the winter session. Missing any classes requires much effort to “catch up,” since classes only meet once a week and absences are strongly discouraged.
  • Students are expected arrive on time for class; consistent lateness and leaving class early will affect your final grade.
  • Cell phones and text messaging devices must be turned off and put away during class time. They may not be used at all during class time or during exams. These are disruptive to the class and to other students.

 

  1. Advice to Students:

Economic analysis sometimes appears more difficult than it really is because of its use of graphs and algebra, its tendency to abstract from reality by making simplifying assumptions and its overwhelming emphasis on a limited range of human motives. The mathematics skills you need are readily learned or refreshed (see, for example, the appendix to Chapter 1 of your text).

Despite the sometimes dry reasoning and base motives employed in economic analysis, the course will provide you with important skills that are essential in the business world and are very useful in managing your own personal financial affairs.

To do well in the course, you will need to read the text carefully, and work through the assigned exercises, problems and cases consistently each week. Reading economic and business news in current periodicals will help you understand the relevance and importance of what you are learning, as well as helping you apply and reinforcing your understanding of economic principles. The course builds cumulatively, and it is very important not to get behind in your readings and assignments.

Consider getting together a study group with two to three other students. Think about listening to “Marketplace” on National Public Radio (6:30 p.m. on FM 93.9) or watching Nightly Business News (also 6:30 p.m. on Channel 13). Form a study group to debate Paul Krugman’s Op Ed pieces in the New York Times on Mondays and Fridays. Such study groups are a wonderful way to motivate your interest, effort and comprehension and can easily generate “A” level work.

You are welcome to discuss any concerns and questions after class. STUDY HARD AND GOOD LUCK!

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY STATEMENT  

Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion. The complete text of the College policy on Academic Integrity may be found in the catalog.