2. This is a preview slide presentation for International Trade, cross listed as IB 4103 or ECON 4103. The purpose of this presentation is to give you an idea of what to expect from this internet course. Introduction

3. Outline 1.How to register for this course 2.Purchasing the textbook 3.The course prerequisites 4.Equipment needs 5.Software needs 6.Downloads required 7.Course requirements 8.Advantages and disadvantages of online courses

4. How to register To register for IB 4103/ECON 4103 for the Fall semester of 2007, you must do two things: 1.Register for Fall semester courses at ASU. You can now register online, provided that you have no holds. 2.Log on to Blackboard 6, the course management system used for this online course. [If everything works as it should, you should already be enrolled in the appropriate Blackboard class.] You do need to make sure that you have activated your digital ID ( http://smail.astate.edu/)Blackboard 6 http://smail.astate.edu

5. As you are well aware, there are occasionally computer glitches. So, be patient and request help if you have difficulties. caveat

6. Purchasing the textbook The textbook for this course is: International Economics 13 th ed., by Thomas A. Pugel, published by McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2007, and Study Guide for Use With International Economics You can purchase this text at the ASU main campus bookstore and they will ship it to you, or You can purchase the book through Campusbooks.com To purchase the book online, you may need the ISBN numbers, which are: 007352302X for the textbook and 0073523038 for the study guide. It is probably also possible to purchase this book at Amazon.com.Campusbooks.com

7. Course Prerequisites You must have previously taken and passed the following classes in order to take this course: ECON 2313 (principles of macroeconomics) ECON 2323 (principles of microeconomics). The following requirements apply to Business majors only: To be eligible to enroll in any upper division courses, business majors must satisfy the following enrollment requirements: (1) Complete 54 hours of GenEd requirements and lower level Business math requirements; (2) complete the following lower level courses: ENG 1003, ENG 1013 and ECON 2113.

8. You will need to own or have access to equipment with the following minimum specifications: A computer capable of running the software required for this course [Most computers sold within the past three or four years should be acceptable.] Browser software [The latest version of Internet Explorer is recommended.] ASU student E-mail address [You absolutely must use your ASU email address.] Printer Speakers and sound capability Equipment Needs

9. Software Needs A reliable high speed internet service is a must! You will need to have Microsoft Office installed on your machine Under the terms of the Microsoft Campus Agreement, ASU students may obtain copies of Microsoft Office and Windows at no charge.Microsoft Campus Agreement Click on this link to obtain your software.obtain your software

10. Free downloads needed You may need to download the following items, if you have not already done so: Macromedia Flash Player Adobe Acrobat Reader

11. Course Requirements You, the student, are asked to complete the assigned readings in the textbook and review the content available at the course website.

12. The course content is mostly formatted using Microsoft Office products, though there is some html (web) content as well. Content Formatting

13. The course requirements include the following (see the course outline for greater detail): three proctored examinations three homework assignments, and quizzes to be taken at the end of each chapter. [The quizzes are timed and administered by computer. So, you will be able to use your notes and your textbook to answer these questions.] Notes: The exams are proctored, but can be taken at ASU- Jonesboro, ASU-Beebe, or at one of the ASU “Degree Centers” at West Memphis, Blytheville, or Forrest City. Requirements (continued)

14. Professor Kesselring will notify you by e-mail of weekly assignments. Typically these assignments will be based on problems at the end of each chapter. You will need to solve these assignments prior to taking the chapter quizzes. Notifications

15. Observations about online learning Profile of the satisfied and successful online learner: A mature, computer-savvy, and motivated individual who is attempting the difficult feat of completing a college degree while carrying substantial work and family responsibilities.

16. þYou can complete virtually all the work required on your home computer. [The obvious exception to this is the proctored examinations.] þ You can access course content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the term. þ The technology facilitates interaction with other students. Students can participate in discussions and chats at their own initiative although I have found these capabilities are rarely used. þYou may send your queries or complaints to the instructor via e- mail. The Positives

17. þThere are no lectures. This puts a greater responsibility on the student to achieve comprehension of the material, material that most students find to be challenging. þThis course is not likely to be ideal for students who need the formal structure of a conventional classroom setting. þIf you have struggled with economics courses in the past, it is probably not be a good idea for you to take this class! The Negatives

18. Final Comments It is absolutely essential that you acquire and use an A.S.U. student email account! Email sent from other accounts will be filtered out as spam! All communications from Professor Kesselring will be sent to your A.S.U. account. This is a university rule over which he has no control!

19. Patience Please make sure to police your ASU email account. Professor Kesselring will regularly send you emails containing assignments. If your mailbox is full, your assignments will not arrive and he will have no way of communicating with you!