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:

  1. Identify and apply relevant terminology and concepts to economic issues and problems
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of how market economies function and identify the roles that the private and public sectors play in modern economies
  1. Apply macroeconomic principles to real world situations including but not limited to business cycles, economic rates of growth, inflation, unemployment, and the economic stabilization 
  1. 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*

 

Jan 22

 

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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