Introduction to Economics Syllabus 1 and 2 Semesters 2010/2011

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Relationship to CE, EE and CS programs objectives and outcomes: This course primarily contributes to CE, EE and CS programs outcomes that develop student abilities to: (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues This course secondarily contributes to CE, EE and CS programs outcomes that develop student abilities to: (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning. Coordinator: Miguel Costa, Senior Instructor Persons who prepared this description: Miguel Costa, May 24, 2010 _________________________________________________________________________
Part B General Course Information and Policies 1nd and 2 nd Semesters Instructor: Mr. Miguel Costa Office: N327B Office Hour: TBA or by appointment Phone: 83974378 Email: mcosta@umac.mo Time/Venue: TBA Assessment: Final assessment will be determined on the basis of: In-class exercises 10 % e-Quizzes 20% Mid-term 20% Mid-term II 20% Final Exam 30% Grading Distribution: Grades are awarded according to the following system: Letter Grades A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F Grade Points 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1 0 Percentage 93-100 88-92 83-87 78-82 73-77 68-72 63-67 58-62 53-57 50-52 Below 50 Scale 19-20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 Below 10 The credit is earned by the achievement of a grade from ‘A’ to ‘D’; ‘F’ carries zero credit. Comment: The objectives of the lectures are to explain and to supplement the text material. Students are responsible for the assigned material whether or not it is covered in the lecture. Students who wish to succeed in this course should read the textbook (chapter related) prior to the lecture, should work all in-class exercises and e- quizzes (homework) and should made use of the material provided at UMMoodle such as examples and extra material. You are encouraged to look at other sources (such as other textbooks, websites, etc.) to complement the lectures and text. Homework Policy: The completion and correction of the in-class exercises and e-quizzes are a powerful learning experience. There will be approximately 6 in-class exercises. There will be approximately 8 e-quizzes. E-quizzes have a period for completion that must be respected. No late submission is accepted. Exams Two mid-term exams and one final exam will be held during the semester. Note The lecture session is an important part of this course and attendance is compulsory. At most 20% absence without leave is allowed. Check UMMoodle (ummoodle.umac.mo) regularly for announcements, e-quizzes and lectures. Report any mistake on your grades within one week after posting. No make-up exam will be given except for CLEAR justification such as medical proof. Cheating and plagiarism are absolutely prohibited by the university.
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