ECON 101 Principles of Economics (Macro)
This course introduces students to important economic issues which affect an entire economy. Students will more comfortably read and understand books, newspapers, and magazines with economic content. Topics include demand and supply theory, gross domestic product determination, inflation, unemployment, the role of the government and public choice, fiscal and monetary policy, and foreign exchange rates and trade.
Prerequisite
Eligible to enroll in
ENGL 121
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- Identify and organize information on a topic in macroeconomics.
- Generate an argument on an issue in macroeconomics and consider alternative arguments.
- Analyze and evaluate ideas related to topics in macroeconomics.
- Apply general ideas of macroeconomics to a specific economic issue.
Course Objectives
- Identify and organize information on a topic in macroeconomics.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Economics Critical Thinking Assignment
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric
- Generate an argument on an issue in macroeconomics and consider alternative arguments.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Economics Critical Thinking Assignment
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric
- Analyze and evaluate ideas related to topics in macroeconomics.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Economics Critical Thinking Assignment
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric
- Apply general ideas of macroeconomics to a specific economic issue.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Economics Critical Thinking Assignment
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric