Office:  333-C         Hours: MW 7:00 - 8:00 and by appointment
Phone:  6432
Email:  mdkenn@udel.edu
Web page: www.udel.edu/Economics/mdkenn/

Course description

We will endeavor to master the subject matter in the entire text, not necessarily in the order that Mankiw presents it.  Homework assignments will be given to facilitate your learning and aide test preparation.  Classes will consist primarily of a
lecture.  There will be applications, problem solving, and some opportunity for discussion.  You may be called upon to summarize an essay, review the previous lecture notes, or to argue a point.  Bring the text to class.

Tests and Grading

Tests:  You will be tested twice.  The tests will be short answer/problems.  Each test is worth 25 points.  There are no "make-up" tests.  If you miss a test due to a university excused absence we will adjust your grade accordingly.  (for example the weight given to the other test will increase).  In the case of emergency you must contact me as soon as possible and show proof of the emergency.  Few occurrences will excuse you from a scheduled test.

Final:  All economics 151 students take the same final.  It is multiple choice in format. It will count 25 points.

Homework:  HW will be collected five times.  Each HW is worth 8 points.  Your two lowest scores will be dropped.  HW is due when it is collected in class.  You must have the last four digits of your ssn on your HW.  If your HW is more than one page it must be stapled.  If I can not read your work it will not be graded and will count as a drop.
I recommend that you save all your HW.  It will make for a good study guide.  I recommend that you save all graded work in case there is an instructor error with respect to your final grade.
 
 
 

Policies

In the event that you believe a mistake has been made in the grading of any question you may submit an appeal.  Simply present your argument in writing and staple it to your test.  Submit your appeal at the next class meeting.  Avoid submitting frivolous appeals.

You are expected to attend class everyday.  Though attendance is not an explicit part of your grade it will tend to hurt your grade through lower test scores (tests will rely heavily on lecture material and homework assignments) and possibly the loss of points from HW.  In the case of illness or emergency you are still responsible for the material covered.  Check the course web page for assignments.

You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner.  Respect you instructor and extend courtesy to your classmates.  Chronic lateness, eating or talking during lectures and other such behavior is disruptive.  If you fall asleep in class you will be asked to leave.

There will be a zero tolerance policy with regard to cheating.
 
 

Tips
1. As soon as possible after class re-write and organize your notes
2. Do the assigned problems or reading.  Endeavor to understand (as opposed to memorize)

3. Before class review your notes

*Economics is not a spectator sport!  Study with pencil in hand

More Tips
1.  The person who develops good habits will find that the good habits develop him/her
2. Be on "goal" time not "clock" time
3. Know what you are doing and why you are doing it