MASTER COURSE OUTLINE
Big Bend Community College
Date: March 2008
DEPT: ECON&
NO: 202
(Formerly: ECO 201)
COURSE TITLE: Macro Economics
CIP Code:
Intent Code:
SIS Code:
45.0601
11
N/A
Distribution Desig.:Social Science
CREDITS:
5
Total Contact Hours Per Qtr: 55
Lecture Hours Per Qtr:
55
Lab Hours Per Qtr:
Other Hours Per Qtr:
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PREPARED BY: Gene Donat
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the principles of Macro Economics including unemployment, inflation, aggregate
demand/supply, Classical and Keynesian Theories, fiscal and monetary policy, money and banking,
and current economic problems. Strongly recommend placement in MPC 095 or higher and placement in ENGL 099 or
higher.
PREREQUISITE(S): None
TEXT: Macro Economics by McConnell and Brue (15th edition) and study guide
COURSE GOALS:
Introduce students to principles essential to an understanding of the fundamental economic problem
and the policy alternatives available for dealing with this problem. A by-product of the course,
hopefully, will be improved reasoning ability and more objective thinking about economic matters.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
--read and comprehend current publications dealing with the world around us.
--think in a more objective and logical manner when dealing with issues that deal with society and
business.
--reason accurately better ways to solve economic dilemmas that face the global society.
--correctly use the terminology of economics.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE:
Problem of Economizing International Trade
Pure Capitalism and Circular Flow Exchange Rates
Demand and Supply Current Econ. Probs.
Private and Public Sectors of the Market System
Measuring Domestic Output
Unemployment and Inflation
Aggregate Demand and Supply
Economic Growth
Classical and Keynesian Theories of Employment
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
EVALUATION METHODS/GRADING PROCEDURES:
Four objective/essay tests (100 points each), one comprehensive final exam (100 points),
unannounced quizzes (10 points each), written summary of current economic periodical dealing with
a macroeconomic topic (25 points), out of class written chapter assignments (7 points each).
PLANNED TEACHING METHODS/LEARNING STRATEGIES:
X Lecture
Laboratory
Supervised Clinical
X Small Group Discussion
X Audiovisual
Individualized Instruction
X Special Project
Other (List)
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Division Chair Approval
Shell