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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
 

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.