COURSE REQUIREMENTS :

Economics 103 Section B, Spring 2004

Instructor: Norman Aitken

Tu Th 4-5:15, Bartlett 65                                                                      

For this course you will need: 

1. Textbook

The Micro Economy Today, 9th ed., Bradley R. Schiller, McGraw Hill / Irwin, Copyright 2003.  The price of the book is $70.50.  The price includes access to the publisher’s website.  It can be purchased in the Textbook Annex.  

 2. Personal Response System Transmitter

New PRS transmitters cost $36 dollars at the Textbook Annex.  A limited number of used transmitters will also be available at the Textbook Annex for $27.25.  At the end of the semester, the bookstore will buy them back for $18, making the net cost $18 for new transmitters and $9.25 for used transmitters.

 3. Access to a Computer with Web Access (for OWL)

This course requires On-line Web-based Learning System (OWL) quizzes.  You must have access to a personal computer and a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape) in order to take access OWL. If you don’t own a computer you can use one for free, with web access, in the Computer Lab at Learning Support Services on the10th floor of the Library.

 Required Course Activities:

1. Two One-Hour Exams

2. Final Exam

3. Opportunity Cost Essay

4. Stock Report

5. Pre-Class Quizzes in OWL

6. PRS Quizzes in Class

7. Online Interactive Tutorial

8. Online Surveys

See Your Course Grade for more details on required and bonus activities for the course.