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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2023 - 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 - 11/26/2023 | October | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/29/2023 - 11/03/2023 | 11/06/2023 - 12/31/2023 | November | Fall 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/26/2023 - 12/01/2023 | 12/04/2023 - 01/28/2024 | December | Fall 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/31/2023 - 12/29/2023 | 01/01/2024 - 02/25/2024 | January | Winter 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/28/2023 - 02/02/2024 | 02/05/2024 - 03/31/2024 | February | Winter 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/25/2023 - 03/01/2024 | 03/04/2024 - 04/28/2024 | March | Winter 2024 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.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | 50.00% |
| Quiz 1 | 10.00% |
| Quiz 2 | 10.00% |
| Quiz 3 | 10.00% |
| Quiz 4 | 10.00% |
| Quiz 5 | 10.00% |
| Discussions | 30.00% |
| Week 1: Discussion Parts 1 and 2 | 3.75% |
| W2: GDP as a measure of well-being | 3.75% |
| W3: Types of Unemployment | 3.75% |
| W4: Wage-Price Rigidity | 3.75% |
| W5: Paradox of Thrift | 3.75% |
| W6: Objective of Monetary Policy | 3.75% |
| W7: Limits to Long-term Economic Growth | 3.75% |
| W8: Course Reflection | 3.75% |
| Assignment | 10.00% |
| Week 7: Assignment 2 - Demand-side Policies and the Great Recession of 2008 | 10.00% |
| Final Exam | 10.00% |
| Final Exam | 10.00% |