Introduction 平狄克微观经济英文课件.pptVIP

Introduction Administration Substance Policy Questions Administration who should take this course contacting me answers to administrative questions grading textbooks schedule hints Class participation please give me feedback about speed, sound level, technology, … speaking up in class and sections: comments and questions are always welcome. Along with pop quizzes, active participation will represent 10 percent of your grade Administrative questions ask general administrative questions in class please review description tab on web site Administrative remedies “Ive been sick…” or “My roommate ate my lecture notes” See your GSI “Im very sick - I would like an incomplete” get an incomplete grade requests from either Sproul or Campbell Hall and Dept. of Economics and attach the medical records have me sign it “I have a disability” tell your TA and me bring me the official UC forms Grading - Exams I will write the exams (with the GSI’s help) and determine question point allocations GSI’s grade the exam no make-up exams we will vote on the number and type of exams weighting (if we have 2 midterms): 20% midterm 1 25% midterm 2 35% final exam 10% five problem sets 10% class and section participation, pop quizzes (or approved research project) Textbooks Pindyck Rubinfeld, Microeconomics, 6th Ed. Optional study guide by Pindyck Rubinfeld, 6th Ed Wall Street Journal or Business Section of NY Times Administrative Details Administrative Details Problem sets 5 Problem sets (and answers) posted to course website Approximately one week to complete, graded by your GSI One can submit as “study group” from same GSI (3 or less can form a study group) Hints attendance class/section participation do extra problems (e.g., from the reader or the web site) read two textbooks Fair Warnings e-mail policy (no admin. questions) falling behind exam policy (no make ups) Why be an economist? attract members of the opposite sex (or same, or both, if you prefer) good preparation for graduate s