Ourse Yllabus: Econ 213

ECON 213 Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
ECON 213
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Free market thought will be evaluated from the Christian perspective. The supply and demand
model is used to analyze microeconomic issues including market structures, government
regulations, labor market, financial market, and international trade.
RATIONALE
This course lays the foundation for a successful understanding of the business environment from
an economic perspective, based on a biblical worldview and the twin concepts of free enterprise
and limited constitutional government.
I.
PREREQUISITES
None
II.
REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES

American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (Current ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Mateer, D., & Coppock, L. (2014). Principles of microeconomics (looseleaf)with access.
New York, NY: W. W. Norton. ISBN: 9780393276626.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research
regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific
personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.
III.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING

A.
Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B.
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.
Please note, the technical skills for this course include:
Creating and submitting files in Microsoft Word
Basic Blackboard navigation skills
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IV.
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A.
Examine microeconomic topics from a biblical worldview. (PLO: 1)
B.
Apply basic economic theory to various modern-day and/or hypothetical situations. (PLOs: 2, 3)
C.
Identify the benefits and costs of free market capitalism. (PLO: 4)

V.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A.
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
B.
Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will
complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.
Discussion Board Forums (4)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is
required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each
thread must be at least 300 words and incorporate at least 2 citations in current APA
format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to the threads of at
least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least 100 words and incorporate at least 1
citation in current APA format. Acceptable sources include periodicals, newspapers,
magazines, and the Bible.
D.
Problem Sets (4)

Each Problem Set contains 4 application questions that require the student to put
what he or she has learned into practice. The student will fill in blanks, draw and
explain graphs, and/or calculate answers to the provided questions.
E.
Quizzes (12)
Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned module/week.
Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiple-choice questions,
and have a 1-hour time limit.
VI.
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES

A
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (4 at 70 pts ea)
Problem Sets
(4 at 60 pts ea)
Quizzes
(12 at 40 pts ea)
Total
10
280
240
480
1010
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Scale
A = 9001010 B = 800899 C = 700799 D = 600699 F = 0599
Late Assignment Policy

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must
contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the
instructor will receive the following deductions:
1.
Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a
10% deduction.
2.
Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20%
deduction.
3.
Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course
will not be accepted.
4.
Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be
reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D
Instructor Feedback and Response Time

Responses to student emails will be provided within 48 hours and assignment
feedback will be given within 1 week from the assignment due date.
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Onlines
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at [email protected] to
make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be
found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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ECON 213 Course Syllabus

REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING

Computer with basic audio/video output equipment

Internet access (broadband recommended)

Please note, the technical skills for this course include:

Creating and submitting files in Microsoft Word

Basic Blackboard navigation skills

ECON 213 Course Syllabus

MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Examine microeconomic topics from a biblical worldview. (PLO: 1)

Identify the benefits and costs of free market capitalism. (PLO: 4)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

Discussion Board Forums (4)

Problem Sets (4)

COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES

ECON 213 Course Syllabus

Late Assignment Policy

Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.

Instructor Feedback and Response Time

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