Overview

Requirements

This is an online course. It is important that you have access to a computer to do your assignments and to be successful in this course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Required Resources

This course uses a low-cost, auto-access Pearson textbook. Read the information in the Textbook Information module to learn how to access your textbook, and how to opt-out of this automatic purchase, if desired.

 The course materials are available in the Course Materials List.

Since this is an online course, it is your responsibility to arrange to use a computer with internet access. The higher the speed of your internet access, the easier the course will be for you to complete. It is also your responsibility to make sure you have the word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software required to complete your assignments.

Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to Student Help: Proctorio in Canvas.

Structure

Course Outcomes

1. Evaluate the health of a national economy.
2. Demonstrate the impact of fiscal policy on the national economy.            
3. Demonstrate the impact of monetary policy on the national economy.            
4. Illustrate the impact of trade policies on the relative health of two or more economies.            

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes.

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. 

*Set your time zone within user preferences so the dates and times for course activities will display correctly for your time zone.

Learning Model

This course uses the BYU-Idaho learning model. Each week you will prepare to learn by reading an introduction to the week's topic. Often these introductions will include a spiritual thought. You will then ponder the topic by reading assigned chapters in your textbook. As you prepare for the weekly discussion, you will listen to a podcast, ponder about what you have learned and reflect on how the podcast relates to what you have been learning in economics. Then you will teach one another through the posts that you write that respond to a question in the discussion questions, and make connections to both the podcast and what you have learned through your readings. Feel free to include additional information that you find in your own research on the topics. Finally, you will prove your understanding through homework assignments and quizzes.

Expectations

Feedback

You can expect to receive grades and feedback within 7 days of the due date for all assignments.

Workload

As this is a 3 credit course, you can expect to spend 9–12 hours each week on this course.

The Use of AI

It is not acceptable to copy your friend's homework, therefore, it is not acceptable to copy and paste from a generative AI. Generative AI programs are designed to give you an answer, even when the AI doesn't know the correct answer and it has been known to give false information. Therefore, while AI may be a good brainstorming resource and can be a good conversationalist, do not use generative AI to complete your homework in this course. Always fact-check anything that a generative AI might provide you and never view it as a shortcut to learning.

Group Work

This course does not require group work, however you will be in a small group to interact on the discussion board.

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate. 

Retries

If your instructor deems that you should have a second attempt on an assignment, your instructor will let you know. In most cases, retries will not be permitted.

Extra Credit

If extra credit is offered, it will be added as fudge points in one of the weekly quizzes and your instructor will explain why that extra credit has been awarded in the Additional Comments section of the quiz with the added fudge points.

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Services Office at 1-208-496–9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Accessibility Services Office.

This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at 1-208-496–9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Student with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.