Course Details
Course Code: ECON102 Course ID: 3726 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
Introduction to Macroeconomics is a survey course that builds on the topics covered and skills developed in ECON101 (Microeconomics) in order to present a complete picture of the economy. Macroeconomics shows how consumers and markets fit into the overall or aggregated economy and provides a framework to assess government policies. Key topics covered will include economic cycles (growth and recession), economic indicators and measures, and interest rates and money supply.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/29/2022 - 02/03/2023 | 02/06/2023 - 04/02/2023 | February | Winter 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/26/2022 - 03/03/2023 | 03/06/2023 - 04/30/2023 | March | Winter 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/28/2022 - 04/28/2023 | 05/01/2023 - 06/25/2023 | May | Spring 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
CO-1: Discuss the application of macroeconomic theory to business.
CO-2: Define Gross Domestic Product and its impact on business.
CO-3: Define economic growth and describe the determinants of economic growth.
CO-4: Explain the macroeconomic problems faced by business during resources allocation to satisfy societal wants.
CO-5: Examine the economic costs of unemployment and inflation and how it influences business.
CO-6: Identify the processes, tools, and limitations of fiscal policy.
CO-7: Examine the Federal Reserve to stabilize and grow the economy.
CO-8: Examine the impact of international trade on domestic producers.
CO-1: Discuss the application of macroeconomic theory to business.
CO-2: Define Gross Domestic Product and its impact on business.
CO-3: Define economic growth and describe the determinants of economic growth.
CO-4: Explain the macroeconomic problems faced by business during resources allocation to satisfy societal wants.
CO-5: Examine the economic costs of unemployment and inflation and how it influences business.
CO-6: Identify the processes, tools, and limitations of fiscal policy.
CO-7: Examine the Federal Reserve to stabilize and grow the economy.
CO-8: Examine the impact of international trade on domestic producers.
| Book Title: | Principles of Macroeconomics, v. 1.0 - E-book links provided inside the classroom |
| ISBN: | FLATWORLD-MACRO |
| Publication Info: | FlatWorld Knowledge |
| Author: | Rittenberg & Tregarthen |