| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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| Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
This course is a basic survey of economic principles, concepts and
institutions. The course describes the basic mechanism of the
American economoic system, examines how well the system operates,
shows how to develop economic measuring devices, and outlines
potential policies to keep the economy operating effectively. It
offers some consideration to the development of economic concepts
that treat mainly macro theory.
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| Required Materials: |
Books:
- McConnell. Macroeconomics, 20 ed., McGraw-Hill, 2014. ISBN: 978007766002
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| Supplemental Materials: |
Additional materials may be assigned by the instructor to supplement the required materials. -->
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| Special Requirements: |
None
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Global Learning Outcomes:
GLO 1 Critical Thinking: The student evaluates the validity of
ideas, developing informed opinions or defensible conclusions.
GLO 2 Communication: The student effectively communicates knowledge
and ideas.
GLO 5 Cultural Literacy: The student demonstrates and understanding
of human culture and its diversity.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
See expanded syllabus developed by the instructor for each section
being taught.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus
developed by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity/Title IX Officer at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.
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