District Syllabus
ECO2013
Macroeconomics


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Laboratory Fee: None.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.
Comments:
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.
Required Materials: Books:
  • McConnell. Macroeconomics, 20 ed., McGraw-Hill, 2014. ISBN: 978007766002
Supplemental Materials: -->
Special Requirements: None
Program Learning Outcomes: 
Upon successful completion of this program students will:

  1. Apply financial accounting principles in a business 
environment.

  2. Demonstrate business related computer competencies.

  3. Perform oral/written communication skills as required in 
business/industry.

  4. Apply positive interpersonal/human relation skills in a business 
environment.

  5. Identify, analyze, and apply legal and ethical issues in a 
business environment.

Global Learning Outcomes:

    1. Critical Thinking: The student analyzes, evaluates, 
and, if necessary, challenges the validity of ideas, principles, or 
data in order to develop informed opinions, probable predictions, or 
defensible conclusions.

    2. Communication: The student effectively communicates knowledge 
and ideas.

    3. Cultural Literacy: The student demonstrates an understanding of 
human culture and its diversity.
Course Learning Outcomes: 
  • Basic economic concepts at the end of this course, students will 
define basic economic concepts and correctly apply economic 
terminology.

  • Measurement of economic performance at the end of this course, 
students will measure and evaluate economic activity using national 
income accounts, inflations and unemployment, and summarize the 
causes and effects of economic growth.

  • National income and price determination at the end of this 
course, student will analyze national economic activity through the 
aggregate demand and supply model.

  • Financial sector at the end of this course, students will 
evaluate the roles of money, banking and the financial sector in the 
national economy.

  • Stabilization policies at the end of the course, students will 
describe the theories and problems of international trade, balance, 
payments and exchange rates.
    • 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.
    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.
    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.
    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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