Welcome

Welcome to ECON 201

To see what you will be doing over the course of the next 10 weeks, click on the word, Modules, in the menu on the left side of the page.   

Begin with the Start Here Module.  

Syllabus: 

• The syllabus provides basic information about course requirements, grading, and a 1  page course schedule. 
• It is in PDF format, so you can download or print it.
• Please note that the textbook for this course is available online Links to an external site. from Open Textbook Library. There is no charge for this textbook.

Discussions (on the menu on left side of the page)

Introductions

Use this discussion topic to get to know your fellow students.  Post a short introduction.  Tell us about yourself.  Are you interested in Economics or just taking a requirement?  Any interesting experiences? 

Questions or Comments about Course Content

Ask questions about Economics or about assignments.  In many cases, other students will have the same questions. And often other students can provide helpful suggestions.

Current Issues

Economics is an interesting topic.  No, really it is.  If you come across an interesting article or website, you might want to share it with students.  Or if you have an opinion you want to express, feel free.  Just remember to be respectful of others’ viewpoints.

Weekly Modules 

Everything in this course is organized by week. Links to all assignments, lecture slides, and homework are grouped together.   You will find a "to-do list" for each week.

Lecture Slides

Each week will have a “lecture” consisting of PowerPoint slides that supplement the ideas presented in your book.

Quizzes

There are weekly quizzes consisting of 15 multiple choice or true/false questions.  You have 2 attempts on each quiz -- highest grade counts.

Homework

There are a total of 6 assignments for the term.  Three assignments before the midterm and three assignments after the midterm.   There are 3 assignments requiring you to look up economic data, 2 assignments on practice with microeconomic concepts and graphs, and 1 video assignment requiring you to write a brief report.

Exams 

There are 2 exams -- a midterm and a final.  Each exam consists of approximately 50 multiple choice or true/false questions.  The exams are taken online through Canvas.  Exams are available for approximately 1 week.   There is a time limit and only 1 attempt is allowed.  

If you are ready to get started, go to Modules on the Course Menu and look at the Module for Week One. 

Hope all of you enjoy the course. Remember, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask.  You may post a question on the Discussion Board, (if it is a question that other students may be interested in).  You may also communicate with me directly by sending me an e-mail using the Canvas Mail feature.  I will typically get back to you with 1 to 2 days.  

(Note:  You may call me Professor Champlin, Dr. Champlin, or "Dell")