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ECO 210 - Macroeconomics


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes the study of fundamental principles and policies of a modern economy to include markets and prices, national income accounting, cycles, employment theory and fiscal policy, banking and monetary controls, and the government’s role in economic decisions and growth.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032  and MAT 032  and RDG 032  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:

  • Opportunity Cost
  • Thinking on the Margin
  • Comparative Advantage / International Trade
  • Supply and Demand / Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand
  • National Income Accounting
  • Labor Market
  • Consumer Price Index
  • Monetary and Fiscal Policies
  • Economic Growth

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Word processing software (must be able to save in Word format)
  • Anti-virus software
  • Online component access code required for online sections only.

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Construct a marginal analysis of costs and benefits resulting in efficient resource allocation.
  2. Interpret aggregate supply and aggregate demand models.
  3. Examine the determinants of GDP growth and the national income accounting process.
  4. Calculate unemployment and changes in the cost of living.
  5. Dissect international trade models using the theory of comparative advantage.
  6. Compare various fiscal and monetary policy strategies used to promote stability in the business cycle.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021