ECON 2302 Spring 2011 (68044) Syllabus
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style='tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoTitle><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>SYLLABUS<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <h2>PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS</h2> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <h3><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>ECON 2302 � CRN 68044<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�</span>(<span class=SpellE>TTh</span> 2:00-4:00)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight: 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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Instructor:<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>�������������������� </span></span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Sophie Haci</span></i></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:1.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>E-Mail:<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>������������������������ </span>Preferred:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span></span><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:1.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>����������������������������������� </span>Alternative:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span></span><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>[email protected]</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:1.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:1.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Dept of Government & Economics website: </span><a href="http://northwest.hccs.edu/northwest/academic-programs/government-economics-criminal-justice"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>http://northwest.hccs.edu/northwest/academic-programs/government-economics-criminal-justice</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>COMMUNICATION:<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>I appreciate your involvement and interest in the class, so feel free to ask questions, verbally or via-e-mail, about the material covered in class or the homework etc. I do not have office hours, but I am available after class or by appointment. E-mail is the best way to contact me.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>I use different website for various purposes:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo23'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>The Learning Web</span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> � Syllabus and Curriculum Vitae.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>To<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>access my <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><u>website</u></b> go through the HCCS Northwest website at </span><a href="http://nwc.hccs.edu/">http://nwc.hccs<span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlt49502123'>.</span>e<span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlt49502093'>d</span>u/</a><![if !supportNestedAnchors]><a name="_Hlt49502093"></a><a name="_Hlt49502123"></a><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'> and then click on <u>Learning Web</u> and then on <u>Find someone on the Learning Web</u>, where you can search for my name<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo23'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Blackboard</span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> � Syllabus and schedule will be posted there as well as <u>homework</u> and <span class=SpellE>Powerpoint</span> presentations.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>I will also use Blackboard to communicate changes to the schedule, assignments or other announcements.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>http://hccs.blackboard.com/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo23'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>My Econ Lab</span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> � This website is associated with your textbook and will contain some <u>homework</u> assignments.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>I also features sample MCQ and problems with support in solving the problems and solutions, and other complementary material.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�� </span>The code to access the class material on <span class=SpellE>MyEconLab</span> is </span><a href="javascript:CourseIDPopup(1089776,%20'XL0N-C1VK-701Y-4L52');" title="Click this link for student course enrollment handout."><span style='font-family:Consolas'>XL0N-C1VK-701Y-4L52</span></a><span class=courseid>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span></span><span class=courseid><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information about how to buy and register for <span class=SpellE>MyEconLab</span> see textbook information below.</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>If you experience difficulties accessing files on the website, please let me know so I can fix the problems.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>I do �live testing�, so glitches may occur.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>If you do not have a personal computer, you can use the computers in the library. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>COURSE DESCRIPTION: <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ECON 2302 is designed to provide students with a framework for the analysis and evaluation of microeconomic issues, and prepare the students for advanced microeconomic studies.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Microeconomics studies the behavior and decision-making process of firms and individuals in a market economy. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ECON 2302 is fully transferable to other colleges and universities.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>TEXTBOOK: <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span class=GramE><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Principles of Economics, 9<sup>th</sup> Ed., Case, Fair and <span class=SpellE>Oster</span>, Prentice Hall, 2009.</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You are required to buy the textbook along with �<span class=SpellE>MyEconLab</span>� which provides helpful material: quizzes, problems with solutions, test samples etc. </span><a href="http://www.myeconlab.com"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>http://www.myeconlab.com</span></a></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The class code with which you can access a personalized study plan is</span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><a href="javascript:CourseIDPopup(1089776,%20'XL0N-C1VK-701Y-4L52');" title="Click this link for student course enrollment handout."><span style='font-family:Consolas'>XL0N-C1VK-701Y-4L52</span></a>. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>For more detailed instructions, go to Blackboard.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You can buy the material directly from the publisher (cheaper than your local college bookstore) with the following options:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo16; tab-stops:center 5.5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span class=SpellE><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>MyEconLab</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'> (2 semesters)<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>����������������������������������������������� </span>$60 (check for prices on website)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo16; tab-stops:center 5.5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span class=SpellE><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>MyEconLab</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'> + E-Text<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>���������������������������������������������������������������� </span>check for prices on website<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo16; tab-stops:center 5.5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span class=SpellE><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>MyEconLab</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'> + Print Companion (same as textbook)<span style='mso-tab-count: 1'>������������������� </span>check for prices on website<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo16; tab-stops:center 5.5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span class=SpellE><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>MyEconLab</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'> + E-Text + Print Companion (same as textbook)<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>����� </span>check for prices on website<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.25in;tab-stops:center 5.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>(<span class=GramE>same</span> package available at your college bookstore)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span class=GramE><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>For more instructions go to Blackboard.</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>http://hccs.blackboard.com/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ACADEMIC HONESTY, PLAGIARISM, COLLUSION:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>HCC policy:</span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>"Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Cheating on a test includes copying from another student's test paper; using, during a test, materials not authorized by the person giving the test; collaborating with another student during a test without authority; knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an <span class=SpellE>unadministered</span> test; or bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>�Plagiarism� means the appropriation of another's work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one's own written work for credit.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>�Collusion� means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit." <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In simplified terms, cheating is:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>(1) taking unchanged passages (or slightly edited) from another person's writing and portraying them as one's own; (2) submitting a paper that includes paraphrases of another person's writing without giving credit; (3) having someone else write your paper for you; (4) copying or using another person's work during in-class writing or testing; (5) the unauthorized use of electronic devices during in-class writing or testing; and (6) violating testing rules. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�</span>Keep in mind also that whether you are cheating or not, not following testing or writing rules properly, such as communicating with your neighbor or using a cell phone during a test will be construed as cheating.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>This is not an exhaustive list of the forms of cheating on written work.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>If you are in doubt, consult your instructor.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>System students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. System officials may assess penalties and/or initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. <u>Consequences for academic dishonesty may include a grade of �0� or �F� on the particular assignment, failure in the course, recommendation for probation or dismissal from the System, and other consequences deemed appropriate by the administration</u>. Students who wish to appeal a final course grade may do so in accordance with procedures set forth in the Student Handbook.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>STUDENT DISCIPLINE:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Adult behavior is expected.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Disruptive behavior/activities which interfere with teaching and/or learning will not be tolerated, and may result in an administrative withdrawal without refund. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Students arriving late and leaving early disrupt the class, therefore if students leave the class early without informing me at the beginning of class, they will be counted absent</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>I expect you to respect your professor and fellow students and behave appropriately.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>DISABILITIES:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Any student with a documented disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Service Office </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>at the<br> respective college at the beginning of each semester.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For questions, contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your college (Northwest ADA Counselor - <span class=SpellE>Mahnaz</span> <span class=SpellE>Kolaini</span> - 713.718.5422). To visit the ADA Web site, log on to </span><a href="http://www.hccs.edu"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.hccs.edu</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> and click Future students, scroll down the page and click on Disability Information.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ATTENDANCE:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Attendance is crucial</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>; statistics show that attendance is very well correlated with grades received in a class; therefore, good attendance will be rewarded as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>0-4 absences:<span style='mso-tab-count: 2'>�������������� </span>50 points<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������� </span>attendance of 80% and more<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>5-7 absences:<span style='mso-tab-count: 2'>�������������� </span>35 points<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������� </span>attendance of 75% to 65% <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>8 or more absences:<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>���� </span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>0 points<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������� </span>attendance of less than 65%<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�</span><u>Drop Policy</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>Students who take a course for the third time or more must now pay <u>significant tuition/fee increases</u> at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. At HCC it is an <u>additional $50 per credit hour</u>. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>Also, the state of Texas has passed <u>a new law</u> limiting new students (as of Fall 2007) to <u>no more than six withdrawals throughout their academic career</u> in obtaining a baccalaureate degree."</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![endif]><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>*** NEW STUDENT WITHDRAWAL POLICY:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span></span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Students are now able to withdraw one or more of their classes online.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You are no longer required to talk to an advisor to withdraw � it is still advisable you do so.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l16 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You are required to provide the following information:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo21'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>A reason for dropping the class<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo21'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Learn about the consequences for dropping a class<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo21'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Acknowledge the implications of withdrawing from a class<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>It is your responsibility to withdraw in the proper time and fashion</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Failure to do so will result in a F.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>However, I will do my best to help you if you are struggling <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>LECTURES:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>I consider PowerPoint presentations to be a good visual teaching tool, and use them extensively.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>I do my best to give appropriate time for students to take notes, and I post the PowerPoint presentations on Blackboard so students can complete their notes if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>I will also use materials from other textbooks and videos.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>All material presented in class is subject to testing and should be treated as such.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>GRADING:<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>������ </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:1.0in 3.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Scale:<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>�������������� </span>90 - 100<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�� </span>= A<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������������������������������� </span>80 - <span class=GramE>89.9<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>=</span> B<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:1.0in 3.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>����������������������� </span>70 - <span class=GramE>79.9<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>=</span> C<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>�������������������������������������� </span>60 - 69.9<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>= D<span style='mso-tab-count: 1'>�� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:1.0in 3.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>����������������������� </span>0 - <span class=GramE>59.9<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>=</span> F<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:2.0in right 3.5in 4.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Weighting:<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>������������������������������� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=539 style='width:323.1pt;margin-left:86.1pt;border-collapse:collapse;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;height:15.0pt'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:none; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Points<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Weight<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'>2 Tests<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> (150pts/test)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>300<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>33%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'>Final<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>200<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>21%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:3;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'>Homework<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>300<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>33%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:4;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span class=SpellE><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>MyEconLab</span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'></td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>40<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:5;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Reading Assignment<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'></td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>100<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:6;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Other Homework<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'></td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>60<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:7;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'></td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Research Project<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'></td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>100<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'></td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:8;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'>Quizzes<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>50<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>5%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:9;height:.2in'> <td width=158 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:94.8pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'>Attendance<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=188 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:112.5pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>50<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>5%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:10;height:.2in'> <td width=346 nowrap colspan=3 valign=bottom style='width:207.3pt;border-top: none;border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-bottom:none;border-right:solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid black .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'>In Class Assignments<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>50<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>5%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:11;height:.2in'> <td width=132 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:79.4pt;border:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=213 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:127.9pt;border: none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:.2in'></td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:12;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;height:.2in'> <td width=132 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:79.4pt;border-top:none; border-left:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'>Total<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=213 nowrap colspan=2 valign=bottom style='width:127.9pt;border-top: none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=75 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.0pt;border:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>950<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=46 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:27.55pt;border-top:none; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=72 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:43.25pt;border-top:none; border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-right-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>100%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <![if !supportMisalignedColumns]> <tr height=0> <td width=132 style='border:none'></td> <td width=26 style='border:none'></td> <td width=188 style='border:none'></td> <td width=75 style='border:none'></td> <td width=46 style='border:none'></td> <td width=72 style='border:none'></td> </tr> <![endif]> </table> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:2.0in right 3.5in 4.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:2.0in right 3.5in 4.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:2'>����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� </span><span style='mso-tab-count:3'>����������������������������������������������� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Tests</span></u><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>There will be 2 tests plus a comprehensive final. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�</span>Each test includes multiple choice (50%), short answers and essay questions (50%). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo19;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>During tests, cell phones cannot be used, you may not leave the classroom, and you may not wear hats or baseball caps.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo19;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Make-ups are discouraged but allowed since unexpected events do occur.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>If you miss a test, contact me <u>immediately</u> so I can make arrangements for you to take a make-up test at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Westgate</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Testing</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. You will need to call the Testing Center (713-718-5906) to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance, and show your student ID when you come take the test.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Avoid missing a test if at all possible. <o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Homework</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>: The homework assignments are worth a total of 300 points and need to be turned in by the due date.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>However, if you are unable to turn in your assignment on time, you will be able to turn it in the next class period, but a 10% penalty will be applied.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>After that, assignments will not be accepted any more.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Assignments can also be e-mailed ([email protected]) and will receive full credit, provided that they have been sent before or on the day that the assignment was due.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Homework will include:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:74.4pt;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo22'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span class=SpellE><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>MyEconLab</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'> assignments � 40 points<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:74.4pt;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo22'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Problems � 60 points<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:74.4pt;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo22'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Reading assignment � 100 points<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:74.4pt;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo22'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family:Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Research Project � 100 points - This project is designed for students to analyze economic principles in the context of a current event or topic<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Please turn in all assignments on <u>clean, loose leaf of paper, no pages ripped out of notebooks</u>. I reserve the right not to grade or to deduct points if the work is really sloppy or unreadable.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Quizzes</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>50 points - A short quiz (usually 2-3 questions) based on the material <u>to be</u> <u>covered</u> that day will be given at the beginning of each lecture (starting the second week of school).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>The questions will mostly test your knowledge of basic economic terms and concepts.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>The purpose of the quizzes is to give you an incentive to read the material before class, to arrive on time, and to learn basic definitions and concepts.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Quizzes cannot be made up. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>�</span>There will be a total of 16 quizzes each worth 5 points but you will be able to drop 6 of them.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Total number of points available:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>50.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>In class assignments</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>50 points - Those assignments are designed to practice on skilled just learned in the classroom in a setting where students can ask questions, access notes and work in a group.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>TEST STRUCTURE:<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You will be tested on 3 levels:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .25in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Definitions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .25in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Concepts and Principles<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l14 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .25in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Applications and Critical Thinking<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td width=407 valign=top style='width:243.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .25in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>A <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>definition</b> is a statement expressing the essential nature of something, or the meaning of a word or word group.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=362 valign=top style='width:216.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Example of a definition question: �What is inflation?�<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td width=407 valign=top style='width:243.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .25in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>A <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>concept</b> is a general idea derived or inferred from specific instances or occurrences, or something formed in the mind, a thought or notion. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .25in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>�<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>A <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>principle</b> is a basic truth, law, or assumption.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td width=362 valign=top style='width:216.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Example of a concept/principle question: �What are the causes of inflation?�<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td width=407 valign=top style='width:243.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l17 level1 lfo3; 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mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Critical thinking skills will help you be successful in college, but also in your personal and professional life.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;mso-border-between:.5pt solid windowtext; mso-padding-between:1.0pt;padding-bottom:1.0pt;mso-padding-bottom-alt:1.0pt; border-bottom:.5pt solid windowtext;mso-border-bottom-alt:.5pt solid windowtext'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>LAPTOPS IN THE CLASSROOM<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Laptops can be wonderful learning tools, but using them in the classroom to take notes turns out to be counterproductive in many cases.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Laptops provide many tempting screens, most of them unrelated to what goes on in the class.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><u>Use them to study, but not to take notes in class</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>EXTRA CREDIT<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Extra credit assignments <u>may</u> be provided as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p> <div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>STUDY TOOLS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Class Presentations</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>: At the end of each chapter, the PowerPoint presentations used in class will be available on Blackboard to help you review.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>The class presentations on the web are not designed to replace lectures and do not exempt you from attending classes, they are simply an additional study tool.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span class=SpellE><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>MyEconLab</span></u></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>This publisher�s website provides very valuable study tools such as the �Study Plans� which allows you to test your knowledge and understanding of concepts, identify the areas where you need to improve and further practice; acting like a virtual tutor.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Use it as much as you can, you will certainly benefit.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Quizzes and test practice are also available<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.MyEconLab.com"><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>http://www.MyEconLab.com</span></a> <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; 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padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>TIPS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Graphs</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Graphs are used extensively in economics; the best way to effectively understand them is to reproduce them.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>While you study, draw the graphs so that you are not in a bind the day of the test.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Active/Passive reading</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>: Make sure you are not just browsing through the material hoping to recognize familiar words and sentences on the test.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Take care of <u>actively reading</u>, make index cards, or use any other strategies that work for you.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Writing</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Correct sentence structure is necessary if you want me to understand your answers, and proper spellings, as well as clear organization, are definite pluses. You will need to organize your arguments in an effective manner when answering short answer and essay questions for the tests.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Closer to the first test date, I will go in further detail on how to proficiently answer an essay question.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Economics is a fascinating subject and I hope you enjoy it this semester.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Good luck.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>HCCS goals and objectives and a class schedule follow.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>CORE CURRICULUM</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-.75in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Social Sciences comprise at least 15 semester hours of each student's core curriculum.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Essential to the learning process in the social sciences disciplines are at least six basic intellectual competencies.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>These include:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-.75in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--READING at the college level, meaning having the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials-books, articles, and documents.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--WRITING at the college level, meaning having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose, adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>This <span class=GramE>includes,</span> not only grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the writing process itself.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--SPEAKING effectively, meaning oral communication in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--LISTENING at the college level, meaning the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--CRITICAL THINKING, embracing methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to the subject matter in order to evaluate arguments, solve problems, and construct alternative strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--COMPUTER LITERACY, meaning having the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>� </span>Students should also be able to evaluate the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of present and future technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-.75in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-.75in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The following are HCCS's stated <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>exemplary educational objectives</b> for its social sciences core.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-.75in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoBlockText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>--To employ the appropriate methods, technologies, and data that social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods, social structures, and cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on the subject of study.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To comprehend the origins and evolution of the U.S. and Texas political systems, with a focus on the growth of political institutions, the constitutions of the U.S. and Texas, federalism, civil liberties, and human rights.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To understand the evolution and current role of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To differentiate and analyze historical evidence (documentary and statistical) and differing points of view.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To recognize and apply reasonable criteria for the acceptability of historical evidence and social research.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To analyze, critically assess, and develop creative solutions to public policy problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To recognize and assume one's responsibility as a citizen in a democratic society by learning to think for oneself, by engaging in public discourse, and by obtaining information through the news media and other appropriate information sources about politics and public policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:-.75in;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:13.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>--To identify and understand differences and commonalties with diverse cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </body> </html>