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ECON 1A Principles of Economics – Macro

This course is an introduction to the principles of macroeconomics. Analysis of national income, the business cycle, employment, price stability, economic growth, fiscal policy and monetary policy are emphasized. Study of the tools of economic thinking and the historical development of those tools are also studied.

  • Advisory: Eligibility for English 50, 54 and Math 50 strongly recommended

Course Details

  • Instructor: Elisa Queenan
  • Units: 3
  • Class Meets: June 16 - August 7, 2008
  • Textbooks & Estimated Costs:
    • Rental Text: Economics Today 13th Ed. Roger LeRoy Miller ISBN: 0-334-27883-6 Rental price is 20% of the cost of the textbook.
    • Purchase Text: [recommended] Economics Today: The Macro View Study Guide
  • Estimated Time Per Week:  Students should expect to spend approximately 10-12 hours per week doing coursework and participating in online discussions/forums.
  • Special Requirements: The format of the class allows student to have substantial control of their work schedule within the confines of deadlines established by the course syllabus. Students must logon to the course website during the first week of class. All work must be completed and turned in by the due dates set up in the syllabus. Exceptions to the due dates are allowed in certain situations, however students are required to communicate with the instructor as early as possible when these situations arise.
  • Assignments & Tests:  Selected end of textbook chapter problems and weekly quizzes, unit exams and participation in scheduled forums.
  • Proctored Exams: No, all quizzes and exams are conducted online.
  • Additional Comments: Because this is a distance-learning course, attendance is not an issue, however turning assignments in regularly is. It is your responsibility to drop the class if you decide you do not want to continue. Deadlines for homework and exams are defined in the syllabus. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.
  • New to ETUDES-NG: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.
  • ETUDES-NG Course:  You will log into the Etudes-NG classroom with log-in information provided below:

         New Users use the following login instructions:
     

    Login ID

    Password
    • First 2 letters of first name +
    • First 2 letters of last name +
    • Last 5 digits of SSN

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Jose A. Garcia
    SSN: 111-22-3333

    Username = joga23333
    MonthDay of birth in school records

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

    Password = 0411


    Previous Users use the following login instructions:
     

    Login ID

    Password
    • First 2 letters of first name +
    • First 2 letters of last name +
    • Last 5 digits of SSN

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Jose A. Garcia
    SSN: 111-2    2-3333

    Username = joga23333

    Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

    If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

     

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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.