Develop a capacity for applying these basic concepts to explain the world around us, with particular emphasis on analyzing the economic content of the news, and on the various ways that economics is relevant to our lives. Enhance oral and written communication skills, and analytical capabilities. My responsibility as the professor is to lead and motivate students who are committed to the learning process, and to determine the extent to which students have mastered the material covered in this course. I am expected to be courteous and respectful, to be responsive to student needs, and not to discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual or religious preference. Grades are assigned based on my professional judgement of the quality of your work and are not subject to negotiation.
Students are responsible for their learning outcomes and their performance on all assignments.
Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time, are expected to be active learners who contribute to the classroom discussion, and are expected to be courteous and respectful of others. Please contact me if you have a problem or a conflict relating to the course. The only exception is for serious and compelling reasons, which are limited to documented and serious illness, hospitalization, death in the family, or equally important reasons. Help me to create a friendly, inclusive, and rigorous classroom culture in which everyone is welcome to comment and contribute, and in which diversity is respected. The keys to several previous midterms are on reserve at the library.