In this course, you will get a "taste" for the discipline of economics and will learn to think a little bit like an economist. We will explore both macro and micro topics. We will never be required to meet in person, although I encourage you to stop by if you live close to the Alexandria Campus, which is where I am. And, of course!, I am always available through email. The requirements for this course are a computer with internet access, and basic computer skills.

Prerequisite :

• English 013 or equivalent
• Basic math knowledge
• Good reading and writing skills
• Basic knowledge of computer (web browsers and word processors)

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Have an overview of the workings of the American economic system.
• Understand United States' economic issues and policies as related by the news media.
• Become a discerning voter with respect to economic issues and policies. According to our catalog: "Presents a broad overview of economic theory, history, development, and application. Introduces terms, definitions, policies, and philosophies of market economies. Provides some comparison with other economic systems. Includes some degree of exposure to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Lecture 3 hours per week. " Found at http://www.nv.cc.va.us/catalog/cat2000/descript/eco120.htm

Required Texts
The required textbook for this course is:

• Essentials of Economics, 6/e Bradley R Schiller, American University ISBN: 0072877472
• web site: www.mhhe.com/economics/schilleressentials6

Your course grade will be determined by your perfomance on various assignments and exams, according to the following points:

Please keep a personal record of your grades so that you can compute your own course grade.

There are two (2) online proctored exams. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. Testing Centers will NOT let you take an exam if you bring your children.  This is an issue of liability.

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

At all Testing Centers, you will be required to show photo identification to take your examination. This may be an official driver's license, a DMV ID, or a military ID. You will also be required to provide the appropriate Exam Pass found on your course web site or in the Syllabus, and your NovaConnect ID (also called your Student Number and EmplID). To look up your NovaConnect ID before you go to the testing center, go to http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect /.

If you have received a W grade, you must have written permission from your instructor to take exams. Be sure to take this permission with you to the Testing Center to take the exam.

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Campus Learning Resource Centers

This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. 

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

BY EMAIL: kford@nvcc.edu
BY CAMPUS PHONE: (703) 845-6288
BY ELI PHONE: (703) 323-3347

1. Use your web browser to connect to www. nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Log on to your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to your Blackboard account.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk.