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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/30/2023 - 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 08/27/2023 | July | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/27/2023 - 09/01/2023 | 09/04/2023 - 10/29/2023 | September | Summer 2023 Session D | 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 |