Constant Tra

Global Economics                                                                  Professor Tra

Econ 190                                                                                    Office: BEH 205D

Summer I 2014                                                        Phone:895-3191

MTWRF 5PM-7:40PM                                           constant.tra@unlv.edu

BEH 103                                                                      Hours: By appointment

Required Text:  Principles of Economics, v.2.0,by Libby Rittenberg and Timothy Tregarthen. Available in eBook format at the UNLV bookstore. For paperback format you must order online at http://students.flatworldknowledge.com.

Course Content: Introduction to the economic organization of global markets. Analysis of international trade and finance, transnational corporations, global economic institutions, economic growth and economic systems.

Grading Procedure:

Three Exams: 20% each (total 60%)

Term paper: 20%

In-class assignments: 20%

Extra-credit: 10%

Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

94% – 100% = A                     77% – 79%   = C+

90% – 93%   = A-                    70% – 76%   = C

87% – 89%   = B+                   60% – 69%   = D

84% – 86%   = B                     Below 60%   = F

80% – 83%   = B-

Term Paper:

Students will be required to write a five-page term paper. The paper will discuss an international financial institution. U.S. institutions are not allowed. The format of the paper must follow the APA guidelines. Also, Wikipedia references will not be accepted. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a failing grade on the term paper.

Classroom attendance:

Students should plan to attend every class if they desire to learn from the course. In-class assignments will be given throughout the duration of the course. There will be no make-ups for such assignments.

Student conduct: Student behavior and language should be respectful at all times toward other classmates and the instructor. Inappropriate behavior will not be accepted in class. A student may be asked to leave the classroom if the instructor considers his/her behavior inappropriate. Inappropriate behavior includes: sleeping, texting (or use of any electronic devices that are not being used with the instructor’s consent), talking without permission of the instructor, leaving the classroom repeatedly, use of profanity, and any other disruptive activity.

Makeup Policy: This is a short semester. Exams cannot be made up.

Preliminary Course Schedule:

UNLV Policies:

Academic Misconduct –Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the campus community; all share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the expectations of the Academic Misconduct Policy and are encouraged when faced with choices to always take the ethical path. Students enrolling in UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV’s function as an educational institution.

An example of academic misconduct is plagiarism. Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of another, from the Internet or any source, without proper citation of the sources. See the Student Academic Misconduct Policy (approved December 9, 2005) located at: http://studentconduct.unlv.edu/misconduct/policy.html.

Copyright – The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The university will neither protect nor defend you nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of fair use laws. Violations of copyright laws could subject you

to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability, as well as disciplinary action under University policies. Additional information can be found at: http://provost.unlv.edu/copyright/statements.html.

Disability Resource Center (DRC) –The Disability Resource Center (DRC) determines accommodations that are “reasonable” in promoting the equal access of a student reporting a disability to the general UNLV learning experience.   In so doing, the DRC also balances instructor and departmental interests in maintaining curricular standards so as to best achieve a fair evaluation standard amongst students being assisted.  In order for the DRC to be effective it must be considered in the dialog between the faculty and the student who is requesting accommodations.  For this reason faculty should only provide students course adjustment after having received an “Academic Accommodation Plan.”  If faculty members have any questions regarding the DRC, they should call a DRC counselor.

UNLV complies with the provisions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  The DRC is located in the Student Services Complex (SSC-A), Room 143, phone (702) 895-0866, fax (702) 895-0651. For additional information, please visit:http://drc.unlv.edu/.

Religious Holidays Policy – Any student missing class quizzes, examinations, or any other class or lab work because of observance of religious holidays shall be given an opportunity during that semester to make up missed work. The make-up will apply to the religious holiday absence only. It shall be the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor no later than the end of the first two weeks of classes, February1, 2013, of his or her intention to participate in religious holidays which do not fall on state holidays or periods of class recess. This policy shall not apply in the event that administering the test or examination at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on the instructor or the university that could not reasonably been avoided. For additional information, please visit: http://catalog.unlv.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=164.

Incomplete Grades – The grade of I – Incomplete – can be granted when a student has satisfactorily completed all course work up to the withdrawal date of that semester/session but for reason(s) beyond the student’s control, and acceptable to the instructor, cannot complete the last part of the course, and the instructor believes that the student can finish the course without repeating it. A student who receives an I is responsible for making up whatever work was lacking at the end of the semester. If course requirements are not completed within the time indicated, a grade of F will be recorded and the GPA will be adjusted accordingly. Students who are fulfilling an Incomplete do not register for the course but make individual arrangements with the instructor who assigned the I grade.

Tutoring –The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides tutoring and academic assistance for all UNLV students taking UNLV courses.  Students are encouraged to stop by the ASC to learn more about subjects offered, tutoring times and other academic resources.  The ASC is located across from the Student Services Complex (SSC). Students may learn more about tutoring services by calling (702) 895-3177 or visiting the tutoring web site at: http://academicsuccess.unlv.edu/tutoring/.

UNLV Writing Center – One-on-one or small group assistance with writing is available free of charge to UNLV students at the Writing Center, located in CDC-3-301. Although walk-in consultations are sometimes available, students with appointments will receive priority assistance. Appointments may be made in person or by calling 895-3908. The student’s Rebel ID Card, a copy of the assignment (if possible), and two copies of any writing to be reviewed are requested for the consultation. More information can be found at: http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/

Rebelmail – By policy, faculty and staff should e-mail students’ Rebelmail accounts only. Rebelmail is UNLV’s official e-mail system for students. It is one of the primary ways students receive official university communication such as information about deadlines, major campus events, and announcements. All UNLV students receive a Rebelmail account after they have been admitted to the university. Students’ e-mail prefixes are listed on class rosters. The suffix is always @unlv.nevada.edu.

Final Examinations – The University requires that final exams given at the end of a course occur at the time and on the day specified in the final exam schedule.  See the schedule at:http://www.unlv.edu/registrar/calendars