Course Description: Discover the relationship between Algebra & Economics! By integrating and reinforcing math skills (Intermediate Algebra, MAT 1033) into Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 2013) and exposing current algebra students to relevant application of these skills, students in both courses will be encouraged and motivated to apply the content learned.

Administrative Logistics

• Paired Learning Community (LC) where students co-register for both courses
• Registration System includes note that students must register for both courses
• Retention Specialist monitors course registration to ensure dual enrollment
• These courses are offered back to back in the same classroom:
• ECO 2013 is MWF 9:00 – 9:50 AM
• MAT 1033 is MWF 10:00 – 10:50 AM
• Tentative LC offering: Fall 2007 Term

• Understand how algebra and economics are related
• Plot points on a Cartesian/Rectangular Coordinate System
• Interpret Tables & Graphs
• Calculate the Slope of a Line
• Calculate Percentage
• Create Market Demand & Supply Curves
• Understand how Fiscal & Monetary Policies influence the Economy

Correlation between Math & ECO

Assessment Methods

LC is Web-Enhanced Course

• WebCT modules include
• Online Quizzes
• Discussion Board
• Journal Reflections
• Progress Reports
• Email
• Links to Faculty Web Pages and Class Syllabi
• Aplia Online HW/Tutorial
• Weekly Economics Problem Sets (Practice + Graded)
• ILRN Online HW/Tutorial
• Weekly Algebra Homework Sets

Resources

• Required Textbooks:
• Economics:  Principles, Problems & Policies by McConnell & Brue, 16th edition
• Introductory & Intermediate Algebra with a Review of Basic Mathematics by McKeague, Custom edition
• Online Resources:
• “Hear the ECO in Math” LC in WebCT
• Aplia.com
• ILRN.com