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TRUMAN COLLEGE
Economics 202 Section C-Summer 2013
MICROECONOMICS
The point of studying economics is so as not to be fooled by economists. Joan Robinson
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. T-R Room 3213 Mr. Jon Corrado
OFFICE HOURS 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. TR Office: 3633 jcorrado@ccc.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Microeconomics is the theory of maximizing profit for a firm or utility for an individual. Topics include Elasticity, Marginal Utility, Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopsony, interest, rent and wages. Macroeconomics and Microeconomics may be taken in any order.

REQUIRED TEXT: Microeconomics, by Colander, 8th ed.
Reading assignments may be given on Blackboard. Also, videos are on Blackboard.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
GRADING SCALE
A = 90-100
B = 75-89
C = 65-74
D = 50-64
F = 0-49

There are 5 hour-long exams. I will drop 1 exam grade (the lowest). If you miss an exam, that will be the one that I drop. There are no make-up exams!! Try very hard not to miss any classes and especially not to miss any exams.
Exams 70%
Quiz/Homework 20%
Attendance 10%

The material covered in the book AND the material covered in lectures will be on the tests.
I will not allow anyone to sign in later than 10 minutes after the class starts.

Exam 1 covers Chapters 1-2-3-4
Exam 2 covers Chapters 5-7-8-9
Exam 3 covers Chapters 10-11-12-13
Exam 4 covers Chapters 14-15-16-17-18
Final Exam covers Chapters 19-20-21-23

Please refer to the student policy manual (student 411) for rules that refer to cheating, plagiarism, and student behavior. You are on notice that I will apply these rules and that booklet is made part of this syllabus. It is your responsibility to read it. Please note that plagiarism or cheating is unacceptable and will be investigated in accordance with the college policy on academic misconduct. At a minimum you will be given a zero on the exam.
Statement on Disability: If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability, you

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