What This Document Is
This is a course syllabus for Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 2010) at Western Michigan University, specifically for the Summer II 2010 session. It serves as the official guide outlining the structure, expectations, and policies for the course. It details essential information for students intending to enroll or currently registered in the class. This syllabus provides a foundational understanding of the course’s objectives and how student performance will be evaluated.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is crucial for any student considering or taking this microeconomics course. It’s particularly helpful during the registration period to understand the course workload, required materials, and grading breakdown. Throughout the semester, students should refer to it for important dates, policies regarding assignments and exams, and contact information for the instructor. Understanding the syllabus upfront can significantly contribute to academic success in the course.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides an overview of the course but does *not* contain the actual course content, lecture notes, or detailed explanations of economic principles. It outlines the topics that *will* be covered, but doesn’t delve into the specifics of those topics. It also presents a tentative course schedule, which is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Access to the syllabus does not grant access to the required textbook or supplemental study materials.
What This Document Provides
* Course objectives and a general description of the scope of microeconomic theory.
* Information about the required textbook and associated study guide, including website links.
* Instructor contact information, office hours, and class meeting times/location.
* A tentative course outline, listing the major topics and associated textbook chapters.
* A schedule of planned tests and a comprehensive final examination.
* Details regarding course requirements, including the weighting of tests and the final exam.
* Guidance on how the course materials are intended to be used in conjunction with the textbook and study guide.
