ECO 210 - Macroeconomics

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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, MAT 100 and RDG 100 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 website

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:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Construct a marginal analysis of costs and benefits resulting in efficient resource allocation.
Interpret aggregate supply and aggregate demand models.
Examine the determinants of GDP growth and the national income accounting process.
Calculate unemployment and changes in the cost of living.
Dissect international trade models using the theory of comparative advantage.
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 Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024