Course Syllabus
Endicott College
Van Loan School
Beverly, Massachusetts
Undergraduate Studies
Course Syllabus
Course No: ECN201
Course Title: Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
Class Type: Online
Semester and Year: Winter 2021
Faculty: Dr. James Lacey
Office Location: Wax 352
E-mail: jlacey@endicott.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Catalog Description
The measurement of the United States economy and the factors that contribute to economic growth and recession are the focus of macroeconomics. The role of government in the economy is closely examined. Particular attention is paid to tax and spending policy as well as the policy of the Federal Reserve. Government policy has a significant impact on the performance of the private economy. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course students can:
- Identify and apply relevant terminology and concepts to economic issues and problems
- Demonstrate an understanding of how market economies function and identify the roles that the private and public sectors play in modern economies
- Apply macroeconomic principles to real world situations including but not limited to business cycles, economic rates of growth, inflation, unemployment, and the economic stabilization
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of quantitative techniques in economic analysis
Teaching/Learning Strategies
Readings, discussions, lecture notes, and videos.
Required Readings
Macroeconomics 2nd Edition by Greenlaw & Shapiro, ISBN-10: 1-947172-39-5, OpenStax. (Free and included on the Canvas course site.)
Evaluation Methods
Assessment |
Points Each |
Points Total |
Discussions (6) |
5 |
30 |
Short Papers (3) |
10 |
30 |
Quizzes (3) |
10 |
30 |
Final Project |
10 |
10 |
Total |
|
100 |
Discussions: There is an online discussion in each unit, and one original post and two responses are required.
Short papers are based on the readings and discussions and will be 2-3 pages long.
Quizzes are based on the readings and problems in the textbook.
The final project is a 2 to 3 page letter to a US senator about economic policies that would support their state’s economic development and growth. It draws from the material covered over the entire course.
Grading Scale-Undergraduate
A 94-100 (4.0); A- 90-93 (3.7); B+ 87-89 (3.3); B 84-86 (3.0); B- 80-83 (2.7); C+ 77-79 (2.3); C 74-76 (2.0); C- 70-73 (1.7); D+ 67-69 (1.3); D 64-66 (1.0); D- 60-63 (0.7); F Below 60 (0.0)
ADA Policy
If you, as a student, believe that you qualify as a person with a disability as defined in Chapter 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), you are strongly encouraged to register with the Accessibility Services Office located on the 2nd Floor of the Diane M. Halle Library and online at the Center for Accessibility Services website. Faculty will then be notified directly from the Accessibility Services Office of any approved academic accommodations including extended time eligibility.
Academic Integrity Statement
Students are required to abide by the Academic Integrity Policy (https://goo.gl/CBD2qJ) Links to an external site. of Endicott College.
Course Credit Guidelines
**For Winter session fully online courses:
This course is a 3-credit course, which means that in addition to the scheduled meeting times, students are expected to do at least 45 hours of course-related work outside of class each week during the 3-week Winter session. This includes work done completing assigned readings, studying for test and examinations, preparing written assignments, and other course-related tasks.
Students must review the Academic Calendar published by the Registrar’s Office online at:
http://www.endicott.edu/Undergrad/Academic-Calendar.aspx
Class attendance is expected of all students up to and including the last day of scheduled classes in the semester. Students must plan accordingly.
Topical Outline and Timeline
Unit |
Topic |
Deadline* |
Readings |
Assignment |
1 |
Introduction |
Jan 6 |
Ch. 1 and Appx. A |
U1 Quiz |
2 |
Foundations |
Jan 10 |
Ch 2, 3, and 6 |
U2 Paper |
3 |
Key Measurements |
Jan 13 |
Ch. 7, 8, 9, and 10 |
U3 Quiz |
4 |
Frameworks |
Jan 17 |
Ch. 11, 12, and 13 |
U4 Paper |
5 |
Policies |
Jan 20 |
Ch. 14, 15, 17, 18 |
U5 Quiz |
6 |
Globalization |
Jan 22 |
Ch. 19, 20, 21 |
U6 Paper |
6* |
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Jan 22 |
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Final Project* |
*Note that assignments are due on Wednesday and Sunday each week. For the Final Project, January 22 is the “soft” deadline and the “hard” deadline is January 25 (Monday). With the exception of the Final Project, late submissions can lose points. No work may be submitted after January 25.
Syllabus dated 12/24/2020 and is subject to change
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