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ECON102 - Macroeconomics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/19 - 11/01/19 | 11/04/19 - 12/29/19 | Fall 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/24/19 - 11/29/19 | 12/02/19 - 01/26/20 | Fall 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/29/19 - 01/03/20 | 01/06/20 - 03/01/20 | Winter 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/26/19 - 01/31/20 | 02/03/20 - 03/29/20 | Winter 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/30/19 - 02/28/20 | 03/02/20 - 04/26/20 | Winter 2020 Session D | 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 | 6.25 % |
| Week 1: Discussion1 | 6.25 % |
| Week 2: Discussion 2 | 6.25 % |
| Week 3: Discussion 3 | 6.25 % |
| Week 4: Discussion Post 4 | 6.25 % |
| Week 5: Discussion 5 | 6.25 % |
| Week 6: Discussion 6 | 6.25 % |
| Week 7: Discussion 7 | 6.25 % |
| 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
Author: Rittenberg & Tregarthen
Publication Info: FlatWorld Knowledge
ISBN: FLATWORLD-MACRO
| 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 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.