Principles of Macroeconomics Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

ECON-2301-B103 Principles of Macroeconomics

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH-0303, RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and math skills

Course Description

An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Economics by Acemoglu, Laibson, & List – 1E
ISBN: 9780133578263

Access code is a required purchase.

This course will be completed entirely online via MyEconLab. To access the course, you will need to go to pearsonmylab.com and create a new login, or use an existing login. To add the course you will need an access code and the course code. The access code can either be purchased online through the Pearson mylab website, or will come with a copy of the book. I recommend purchasing the access code online and then purchasing a copy of the etext (appx $40). This is your most economical option. 

Whenever you log into pearsonmylab.com and purchase the access code, you will need the instructor code for the class. The instructor code for this class is: payne77565.

Supplies

For this class you will need access to myeconlab.com, access to the course (payne77565), and either an etext or hard copy of the book.

Student Performance

1. Understand an Introduction to Economics in General
2. Understand an Introduction to Macroeconomics
3. Understand Long-Run Growth and Development
4. Understand Equilibrium in the Macroeconomy
5. Understand Short-Run Fluctuations and Macroeconomic Policy
6. Understand Macroeconomics in a Global Economy

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Refer to student rights and responsibilities policy.

All students are expected to behave in a professional manner and respect the integrity of the course. All correspondance between the instructor and other students are expected to be professional.

Grading Criteria

Tests 55%
Quizzes 35%
Writing Assignment 10%

Attendance

The student is required to attend class. They must have a university excused absence to be allowed to makeup work. They are responsible for completing required assignments on time and in a professional manner.

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Additional Information

To be successful at this class it is necessary to keep up with reading the chapters. It is very important to be aware of which chapters are being tested. This course will consist of 3 quizzes, a professional writing assignment, a midterm, and a test. All assignments will be submitted online. It is advised to work ahead in the class to stay on top of the requirements of the class. 

The writing assignment will be submitted via Blackboard or Email, while the other assignments will be submitted via MyEconLab.