PILOT PROJECT – FALL 2016

COURSE OUTLINE – as of September 7, 2016

ECONOMICS 1012 A & B & C
INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS
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Instructor: Mrs. Donna Townley Office: C-592 Phone: 329-5113
E-mail: townley@uleth.ca

SECTION A: Class Times: M/W/F 9:00 – 9:50 AM L-1060

B: M/W/F 11:00 – 11:50 AM L-1060
C: T/TH 10:50 – 12:05 PM L-1060

OFFICE HOURS: M/T/W/TH 1:30 – 3:30 PM C-592

ECONOMIC HELP DESK (E-568): Grad Students Hours for Help – TBA
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First Day Advantage:

Building on the success of the U of L's Books-on-Beds and Textbook Reservation programs, the "First Day
Advantage" project is designed to streamline the process of accessing digital resources. Our course will be
participating in this University of Lethbridge pilot project that is designed to improve the student experience
and to study the effects of learning using digital resources, such as e-texts and adaptive learning systems.

The advantages of this program are:

 You will have access to all your course materials on the first day of class.
 Saves money - you receive up your digital resources for this course at a discounted rate.
 Your e-text will not expire at the end of the term.

How will the “First Day Advantage” work for our class?
 The First Day Advantage program grants you a FREE TRIAL PERIOD until Sept. 21, 2016. If you
love it, keep using it! For your convenience, we will simply bill your UofL Student Account for the price
of this item.
 If you have initiated the free trial period by claiming your course materials, and would like to cancel
access, no problem! Simply select “Your Account/Orders” and follow the steps to return this item. Your
access will be cancelled and your student account will not be charged. Please return your item on, or
before Sept. 21, 2016, the end of the free trial period.
 Want a printed text to accompany your digital material? Print upgrades are available at your UofL
Bookstore for a discounted rate if you have purchased First Day Advantage digital material. Please
contact bookstore@uleth.ca for more information.
Please note that the FREE TRIAL PERIOD ends on Sept. 21, 2016 and if you do not return this item on,
or before this date, your student account will be charged for the price of the item.

All the following material needed have been interfaced into the U of L MOODLE:
1. E- Book.
2. E- Study Guide which is now out of print. It is an excellent study tool for students.
3. MYECONLAB, the online software that is linked to your textbook.
COURSE MATERIALS:
Parkin, M. & R. Bade , MACROECONOMICS: Canada in the Global Environment, Pearson, 9th Ed.
Textbook, Study Guide and corresponding MyEconLab.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Daily Checking U of L E-mail Account, as course and due date information is sent via this e-mail.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a background in macroeconomic theory and to prepare
the student to take upper level courses in both theoretical and applied economics. The course will begin with a
review of the economic concepts necessary for an understanding of all subsequent material, and follow with the
major themes in macroeconomics: national accounting, business cycles, unemployment and inflation, aggregate
demand and aggregate supply, fiscal policy, government deficits and debts, the banking system and monetary
policy, etc.

LECTURES:
Class attendance is not mandatory and absences will not factor into the final course grade. However, not all
materials are covered in the textbook; students are strongly encouraged to attend lectures. Missing lectures
WILL NOT be considered a valid excuse for inability to answer any exam question. Each student is
responsible for obtaining the missed lecture notes from someone in class not the instructor.

COURSE CONTENT:

NOTE: ALL COURSE MATERIAL IS POSTED TO MOODLE

Note: This is just a tentative listing of chapters; it may be adjusted with students being advised.
Students are strongly encouraged to read the course materials before attending lectures.
Unless otherwise stated in class, students should read the entire chapter and all appendixes.

TOPICS CHAPTERS TITLE OF TOPICS

1 Ch 1 What is Economics?
2 Ch 1 Appendix (Part A) Graphs
3 Ch 2 The Economic Problem
4 Ch 3 Demand, Supply & Equilibrium
5 Ch 1 Appendix (Part B) Linear Line Equations
Ch 3 Appendix Solving Demand & Supply Equations
6 Ch 20 Measuring GDP
7 Ch 21 Unemployment & Inflation
8 Ch 23 Financial Markets
9 Ch 24 Part A Money, Banking System & Creation of Money
Ch 24 Appendix
10 Ch 24 Part B Money Market
11 Ch 25 Exchange Rates & Balance of Payments
12 Ch 27 Part A Keynesian Model: Fixed Prices
Ch 27 Appendix
13 Ch 27 Part B Keynesian Model: Changes Prices
Ch 26 Aggregate Demand & Supply in SR & LR
14 Ch 28 Inflation Cycles
15 Ch 29 Fiscal Policy
16 Ch 30 Monetary Policy
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MIDTERMS: MOODLE MIDTERM #1: 120 minutes in the Testing Center 20%
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- Tentative Dates: October 3 , 4 , 5 , & 6 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM each day.

MOODLE MIDTERM #2: 120 minutes in the Testing Center 20%

- Tentative Dates: November 14th, 15th, 16th, & 17th from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM each day.

- All Midterms will contain a combination of Multiple Choice, Math Problems, and
Short Answer/Graphical Questions similar to those found in MyEconLab & The
Study Guide which is part of the Textbook Package.

ONLINE WORK: MOODLE QUIZZES {10 Quizzes worth 2% each} 20%

- Each Student will be allowed “3” Attempts to earn the highest mark during the set
time period they are assigned. Due Dates to be announced via E-mail.

- All Moodle Quizzes will contain similar types of questions that will be found in the
midterms and final exam.

ASSIGNMENTS: INDIVIDUAL STUDENT HAND IN ASSIGNMENTS {3} 10%

Assignment #1 – Due: Wednesday, September 28th at 3:00PM at the Economics Office
Assignment #2 – Due: Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:00PM at the Economics Office
Assignment #3 – Due: Monday, December 5th at 3:00 PM at the Economics Office

- All Assignments will contain Math Problems as well as Short Answer Graphical
Questions similar to those found in MyEconLab & The Study Guide which is part of the
Textbook Package.

FINAL EXAM: MOODLE COMPREHENSIVE FINALEXAM: 3 hours+ 30%

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Dates: December 12 , 13 , 14 , & 15 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM each day.

The final will contain a combination of Multiple Choice, Math Problems, and Short
Answer/Graphing Questions…..the same format as the midterms.

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PERFORANCE INCENTIVE BONUS MARKS

1. If your Midterm #2 mark is higher than your Midterm #1 mark, then 1% Bonus in the Course.
2. If your Final Exam Mark is higher than your Midterm #2mark, then 2% Bonus in the Course.

GRADE DETERMINATION:

NOTE: There will be NO CURVING done of any exam grades.

LETTER GRADES ranges will be based on numerical final grades as follows:

A+ 89.5 + B+ 76.5 - 79.4 C+ 66.5 - 69.4 D+ 54.5 - 59.4
A 83.5 - 89.4 B 73.5 - 76.4 C 63.5 - 66.4 D 49.5 - 54.4
A- 79.5 - 83.4 B- 69.5 - 73.4 C- 59.5 - 63.4 F < 49.5
INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIES:
I. CLASSROOM PROTOCOL:

Consumption of FOOD is not permitted during class lectures or Exams, beverages are acceptable.
No formula sheets are allowed during exams or provided by the instructor. See Note on Academic Offences.
Headsets are not permitted during class or lab lectures or exams.
Reading of newspapers is not allowed during class or lab lectures.
Day timers, English Translators; hard copy or computerized are not allowed during exams.
NO CALCUATORS ALLOWED IN THE TEACHING CENTER FOR ANY OF 1012 EXAMS.

II. ABSENCE POLICY (MISSED EXAMS):

If an exam has been missed for any valid reason (and this does happen), you MUST GIVE NOTIFICATION BEFORE
THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE EXAM by e-mailing the Instructor or calling the Economics office at 329-2518. This
is to be followed up with APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION (e.g., a medical certificate that clearly states why you
were unable to write the exam.) Within one week of the exam. Failure to notify the instructor or providing the appropriate
documentation will result in a failing grade on the exam.
NO MAKE UPS WILL BE GIVEN, RATHER:
“If a student is absent from any examination, the weight of that exam will be placed on the balance of exams.”

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE POLICIES:

I. FINAL EXAM:
Students are reminded that the University Calendar, (Part 4: Academic Regulation, Section #9 (j), UNIVERSITY
FINAL EXAM POLICY states,
“Only in extraordinary circumstances may students request to write an equivalent invigilated Final
Examination at other than the scheduled time and place.”
Note: Students are advised that holiday travel plans do not constitute an extraordinary circumstance.

To Request a Final Exam Date Change the Following will be followed:

“Students must contact “ADVISING”{SU060} to make an application for an “I”. The instructor will assign the
grade of “F”. Only Advising may assign or change the grade to an “I”.

II. CLASSROOM RESPECT:

The University Calendar, (Part 4: Academic Regulation, Section #6 (b) on p.78, see below) outlines how
proceedings can be initiated in the case of non-academic offences that interfere with classes. It is all students’
responsibility to read the University Calendar and to be aware of the consequences of such conduct that interferes with
instruction of the class.
b. Disruption: a. Students should maintain the freedoms of others including thought,
beliefs, opinion, expression, peaceful assembly and association.
Behavior contravening or limiting these freedoms constitutes disruption.
b. Student conduct which unduly interferes with instruction including
scheduled lectures, seminars, tutorials or other instructional activities
or with course examinations or other evaluation procedures will also
be considered a disruption.

III. ACADEMIC OFFENCES:

Cheating is a serious academic offence at the University of Lethbridge. It is not taken lightly. “Student Discipline Policy” as
per the University Calendar, (Part 4: Academic Regulations, Section #5 (c), p. 76) clearly advises the instructor and the
student of the consequences of cheating as well as the procedures to follow if found cheating. Each student is advised to read
this section prior to the first exam.