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 | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/22/21 - 07/30/21 | 08/02/21 - 09/26/21 | Summer 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/29/21 - 09/03/21 | 09/06/21 - 10/31/21 | Summer 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/26/21 - 10/01/21 | 10/04/21 - 11/28/21 | Fall 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
LO1: Discuss the application of macroeconomic theory to business.
LO2: Define Gross Domestic Product and its impact on business.
LO3: Define economic growth and describe the determinants of economic growth.
LO4: Explain the macroeconomic problems faced by business during resources allocation to satisfy societal wants.
LO5: Examine the economic costs of unemployment and inflation and how it influences business.
LO6: Identify the processes, tools, and limitations of fiscal policy.
LO7: Examine the Federal Reserve to stabilize and grow the economy.
LO8: Examine the impact of international trade on domestic producers.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | 18.00 % |
| Quiz 1 | 3.60 % |
| Quiz 2 | 3.60 % |
| Quiz 3 | 3.60 % |
| Quiz 4 | 3.60 % |
| Quiz 5 | 3.60 % |
| Forums | 50.00 % |
| Week 1: Plagiarism & Introductions | 5.56 % |
| Week 1: Discussion1 | 5.56 % |
| Week 2: Discussion 2 | 5.56 % |
| Week 3: Discussion 3 | 5.56 % |
| Week 4: Discussion Post 4 | 5.56 % |
| Week 5: Discussion 5 | 5.56 % |
| Week 6: Discussion 6 | 5.56 % |
| Week 7: Discussion 7 | 5.56 % |
| Week 8 Discussion Forum | 5.56 % |
| Assignment | 32.00 % |
| Week 4: Assignment 1 - Deficit Spending | 16.00 % |
| Week 8: Assignment 2 - Demand-side Policies and the Great Recession of 2008 | 16.00 % |
| 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 |