Professor’s Course
Information Sheet
Professor’s
Name: Dr.
V. A. Reilly
Course
Title and Number: Contemporary Economic
Issues – ECON 153/DL
Course
Description:
This introductory course will examine major
economic issues and problems confronting a contemporary society. The focus of
the course will be determined based on current issues of interest.
Office
Location:
Phone
Number: 732-255-0400 ext. 2430
E-Mail
Address: vreilly@ocean.edu
Office
Hours:
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Required
Texts (2) NOT available at OCC Bookstore:
Book
#1
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Authors: Steven
Levitt & Stephen Dubner
Make purchase at
Amazon.com and other online sites
Hardcover ($19.77) ISBN 0-06-1234001 – October 2006
Paperback ($10.87) ISBN 0-06-0731338 – August 2009
Book
#2
The Skinny on Credit Cards
Author: Jim Randall – April 2009
ISBN
978-0-9818935-4-9
Rand Publishing is offering a discounted price
Paperback cost $12.00 (regular $14.50)
Or E-Book cost $9.95 (choose only one)
Make purchase at:
www.theskinnyon.com/student
Promotion
(Discount) Code: Reilly
General
Education Goals:
·
To
develop the ability to become an independent thinker through mathematical,
scientific and philosophical reasoning
·
To
develop the ability to communicate effectively through reading, listening,
speaking, and writing.
·
To
develop the ability to solve problems by collecting, organizing, and evaluating
information.
·
To
develop both the ability and moral sensitivity needed to make informed
judgments concerning ethical issues.
·
To
develop and demonstrate civic and social responsibility.
·
To
foster the curiosity, creativity and desire to become autonomous learners for
life.
Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
At the end of the course,
students will have a basic understanding of the following economic concepts:
·
To
examine major economic issues and problems confronting society today.
·
To
show the student how to apply economics theory to everyday issues.
·
To
introduce the student to the economics of poverty, pollution, education, crime,
professional sports, unemployment, free trade, and social security.
Course
Standards:
·
Students
are expected to be prepared. This preparation includes: reading of the textbook
chapters, reviewing study materials, participating in class discussions,
completing all exams and essay assignments.
·
Student
grades will be calculated based on three online exams, discussion board
postings, and short essay assignments.
Grading
Scale:
A Excellent 90+
B+ Very Good 86
- 89
B Good 80
- 85
C+ Above Average 76 - 79
C Average 70
- 75
D Passing 60
- 69
F Failure below
60
Withdrawal
Policy:
·
Until the OCC cutoff
date, November 10, 2009, any
student wishing to withdraw (Grade = W) may do so for any reason by e‑mailing
a request to the professor. The student must obtain a drop/add form from
Admissions (you can request that Admissions mail it to you if you do not come
to campus). Once completed and signed by the student, it should be mailed to
the professor (at Business Dept.,
·
After the OCC cutoff date to be
named, if a student stops attending or is
administratively withdrawn, a grade of “F” will be assigned.
Academic
and Student Support Services:
Students will find a number of useful and
informative services under Web Links, located on the left side menu of the
course.
Navigational
Assistance:
On the homepage and under Web Links, students will
find a link to the WebCT Student Tutorial. This should provide basic
information to guide you through the course site. Additional information on
technical items can be found by contacting the free 24/7 hotline at
1-866-861-1122.
Minimum
Technical Requirements:
To be successful in this course, students need basic
computer skills especially in using Word Processing software and the Internet.
It is the student’s responsibility to have reliable access to a computer,
either at home, work, or on campus. No
previous knowledge of economics is required for this course as it covers
introductory material.
Internet
Etiquette:
Students will find information on the proper
Internet etiquette under Web Links - Academic Resources – Core Rules of
Netiquette.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is defined as taking the words or ideas of another person without
documenting them. A form of academic theft, the college holds that any instance
of plagiarism may result in a failing grade. Students should refer to the
student handbook (Policy #5180).
Statement
about Civility:
Students
are expected to behave in an appropriate academic manner while on the OCC
campus or utilizing any OCC course sites.
Campus
Resources & Services: Tutoring
is available in the Writing Lab and in the
Disabilities
Statement: If there is any student in this class who has
special needs due to learning disabilities or other kinds of disabilities,
please feel free to discuss this with me or else someone at the
Disclaimer: Reasonable changes to this course outline may
be made exclusive of course requirements, course calendar, and grading
procedures.
Revised:
August 2009 {var}