Requirements

As members of EC155, you are expected to observe the following ground rules -- and I promise to observe my own. Your performance will be assessed through the following composition of grades

Ground rules for students

These ground rules will help you to achieve excellence in microeconomic reasoning.

1.

Attend and be engaged in all of the regular course meetings.

2.

Read all assignments and materials distributed in class. Study the the assigned readings before each class: the pace will be brisk.

3.

Actively participate in all of the weekly class discussions.

4.

Complete and master the problem sets and writing assignments. If it suits you, establish a study group with some of your colleagues.

5.

Come by Professor Isham's office hours when you have any questions or concerns that cannot be resolved in class.

Ground rules for professor

1.

Lead the regular course meetings so that all students understand the content (and excitement!) of the material. Assure that during these meetings, all students are able to clarify their questions about the material and share their insights about the critical concepts.

2.

Clarify, as required, the required assignments and handouts that are distributed in class.

3.

Design problem sets and written assignments that are directly related to the course material and that are helpful for exam preparation. Assure that the assignments are returned promptly, that their grading criteria are clear, and that solutions are promptly provided.

4.

Write two exams that are challenging but fair. Assure that the exams are returned promptly, that their grading criteria are clear, and that solutions are promptly provided.

5.

Be supportive in resolving all questions and concerns that students express during class or during office hours.

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Composition of Grades

Your grade will be composed of the following components. 'Class participation' includes being actively engaged in the regular give-and-take in class.

1.

Problem sets - 25%

2.

Class participation - 15%

3.

First exam - 25%

4.

Final exam - 35%

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