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ECON 2302.5U1.11U
Principles of Microeconomics
Summer 2011
TTR 5:00 – 7:15 PM
Room: GR 2.530
Course Website: http://elearning.utdallas.edu/ (eLearning)
Sneha Bakshi
Office: GR 3.314
Office Phone: TBD
Email: s.bakshi@utdallas.edu
Office Hours: TTR 2:00 – 3:00 PM and by appointment
This is an introductory course and does not require you to have taken any courses. However, a basic
knowledge of algebra and use of graphs and diagrams is needed.
Course Description
This course is an introduction to economic reasoning in decision making and problem solving by
examining theories of the behavior of consumers, firms and markets. Topics include the theory of
demand and supply, market structure, resource markets, international interdependence in commodity
markets, and the role of government policy and regulation. The emphasis will be on analytical reasoning
and logical thinking.
The course is designed to train students in the logic of economic reasoning and decision making and to
make them familiar with the approaches of economic modeling and with the use of algebra.
I. Introduction
Fundamental Concepts, Opportunity Cost, Marginal Analysis, and Graphs.
Chapters 1, 2 and Appendix Chapter 2.
H/W #1
V. Analysis of Firms
Types of Industries, and Determinants of Firm Behavior.
Costs and Revenues of Firms, Different Market Structures (Competitive Markets, Monopolies,
etc.) and Price Determination.
Chapters 13, 14, 15 & 16 and Lecture.
H/W #5
Grade Distribution:
Homework Assignments 30%
Exam #1 20%
Exam #2 20%
Exam #3 30%
Homework Assignments will be posted on eLearning. All Homework Assignments and Exams will be
based on the material taught in class. Exams 2 & 3 will not be cumulative.
Evaluation Scale:
>=98 A+ 88-89 B+ 78-79 C+ 68-69 D+ <=59 F
92-97 A 82-87 B 72-77 C 62-67 D
90-91 A- 80-81 B- 70-71 C- 60-61 D-
No make-up exams.
Any absence from an exam that is not excused, will result in a grade of zero. For an absence to be
excused, the student must supply the appropriate documentation and give advance notification. By
advanced notification, the professor must be notified at least a full day (or more) prior to the exam date
if possible. Note well, that notification by email or by phone the night before the exam or on exam day
does not constitute sufficient advanced notification for most cases. For the extreme case where such
advanced notification is not feasible, the student must not only supply the appropriate documentation
for the absence itself, but must also supply the appropriate documentation related to his or her failure
to notify the professor in a timely manner. Excused absences are granted only for medical or family
emergencies (severe personal illness or injury, death of a parent, etc) and since no make-ups are given,
the student’s grade will be determined by adjusting the appropriate weights for the remaining exams or
by giving a final cumulative exam.
The same policy as specified above, also applies to the turning in of assignments when they are due.
Homework is due in class on the assigned date. Late and unexcused homework will not be accepted.
Attendance is not required but is highly recommended for success in the course. Disturbing behavior in
class will NOT be tolerated. You are required to bring your student ID for every Exam.
The University of Texas at Dallas provides a number of policies and procedures designed to provide
students with a safe and supportive learning environment. Brief summaries of the policies and
procedures are provided for you at http://provost.utdallas.edu/home/index.php/syllabus-policies-and-
procedures-text and include information about technical support, field trip policies, off-campus
activities, student conduct and discipline, academic integrity, copyright infringement, email use,
withdrawal from class, student grievance procedures, incomplete grades, access to Disability Services,
and religious holy days.
http://www.utdallas.edu/BusinessAffairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm
http://www.utdallas.edu/judicialaffairs/UTDJudicialAffairs-HOPV.html
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/copypol2.htm
http://www.utdallas.edu/disability/documentation/index.html
These descriptions and Timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.