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Economics |
Out of State Tuition Fee |
$375.00 |
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Social Studies |
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N/A |
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| Out-of-State Course Status |
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N/A |
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| Course Type |
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Validated |
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| Course Number |
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2102310 |
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| Honors Number |
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2102320 |
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| Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Credit |
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0.5 |
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| Estimated Completion Time |
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1 semester / 18 weeks |
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| Course Description |
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| Learn economic concepts by taking a tour of Econ City; a virtual city in which you will explore how the government, businesses, and even your decisions impact the economy. You will learn what it means to make "values- led" economic decisions and how to make smart economic decisions about your future. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how society organizes its limited resources to satisfy its wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers. |
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| Scope & Sequence |
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Tour
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Econ City Site |
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Keys to the city |
You begin your tour of Econ city by being handed the keys to the city. These keys will provide important information to help you with the rest of your tour. |
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Chamber of Commerce |
The Chamber of Commerce of Econ city provides valuable information to you as you begin the study of economics. This information forms the basis for your understanding of economics. |
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Shopping Mall |
We will stop at the Shopping mall to learn about consumers wants and needs. You will learn more about how prices are determined based on consumer demands and producer's supply. |
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Corporate Headquarters |
At the corporate headquarters you will be learning about how businesses are formed and how they compete. You will also study the implications of using credit. |
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Bank |
The Bank allows us to take a look at how the national government measures the economy. |
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City Hall |
Official visitors to Econ City can be met at the City Hall. Here you will learn about international trade and the different types of economies that exist around the world. |
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Financial Advisor |
The Financial Advisor gives you a chance to create a personal budget. |
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The Airport |
The final stop of our tour of Econ City takes us to the Airport. Before you "fly off" on your own, you will review and take a final exam concerning the information you have learned throughout your tour. |
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| Course Objectives |
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The objectives for this course are to encourage students to think critically about the economic decisions businesses, goverment, and individuals make. In this class, you will analyze your own wants and needs, how people attempt to satisfy their wants and needs, and the consequences of such economic decisions. Special attention will be given to how individuals, businesses, and the government affect our economic decisions as well as the importance values-led decision making. We are confident that you will enjoy the activities and on-line discussions which make up much of our course. |
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| Grading Policy |
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Grades will be based upon the quality of the student submissions, participation in discussions, and the ability to maintain consistent communication with the instructor. The grading scale that is used for this course is as follows:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 or below
All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents or software, and misconduct during a testing situation. Any student cheating on an exam will receive a zero on the exam and may be withdrawn from the class at the instructor's discretion. |
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| Communication / Participation Requirements |
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Only through continuous communication can students be successful in an online course. Within each course the instructor outlines the weekly minimum work requirements. It is essential that the student and instructor maintain regular contact. Failure to complete assignments on a consistent basis will result in students being removed from the course. |
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