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Course Structure: Weekly Schedule and Chapter Topics
Introduction
This syllabus outlines the weekly schedule for ECON 1010, a college-level Macroeconomics course. It details the progression of topics, associated textbook chapters, assignment deadlines, and tutorial subjects. The schedule is designed to ensure students cover foundational and advanced macroeconomic concepts in a logical sequence.
Weekly Breakdown of Topics
Week | Lecture Module & Assignments | Textbook Chapters | MyEconLab & Test/Other Assignments | Graded Quizzes/Exams | Tutorial Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 5-8 | LM 1: What's in Economics for You? | Macro Ch. 1 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 1: Introduction |
Sep 11-15 | LM 2: Law of Demand | Macro Ch. 2 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 2: Demand |
Sep 18-22 | LM 3: Law of Supply | Macro Ch. 3 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | Quiz 1 (Ch. 1-3) | Tutorial 3: Supply |
Sep 25-29 | LM 4: Demand & Supply | Macro Ch. 4 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 4: Market Equilibrium |
Oct 2-6 | LM 5: Macro vs. Micro | Macro Ch. 5 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | Quiz 2 (Ch. 4-5) | Tutorial 5: Macro vs. Micro |
Oct 10-13 | LM 6: Measuring GDP | Macro Ch. 6 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 6: GDP |
Oct 16-20 | LM 7: Economic Growth & Business Cycles | Macro Ch. 7 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | Quiz 3 (Ch. 6-7) | Tutorial 7: Growth & Cycles |
Oct 23-27 | LM 8: Unemployment & Inflation | Macro Ch. 8 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 8: Unemployment & Inflation |
Oct 30-Nov 3 | LM 9: Aggregate Supply & Demand | Macro Ch. 9 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | Quiz 4 (Ch. 8-9) | Tutorial 9: AS & AD |
Nov 6-10 | LM 10: Aggregate Expenditure Model | Macro Ch. 10 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 10: AE Model |
Nov 13-17 | LM 11: Exchange Rates & Payments | Macro Ch. 11 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | Quiz 5 (Ch. 10-11) | Tutorial 11: Exchange Rates |
Nov 20-24 | LM 12: Money & Monetary Policy | Macro Ch. 12 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 12: Monetary Policy |
Nov 27-Dec 1 | LM 13: Fiscal Policy & National Debt | Macro Ch. 13 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | Quiz 6 (Ch. 12-13) | Tutorial 13: Fiscal Policy |
Dec 4-8 | LM 14: Globalization & Trade Policy | Macro Ch. 14 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 14: Globalization |
Dec 11-15 | LM 15: Macroeconomic Controversies | Macro Ch. 15 | MyEconLab: Study Plan | - | Tutorial 15: Controversies |
Key Macroeconomics Topics Covered
Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, and Trade: Understanding the fundamental economic problem and how choices are made.
Law of Demand and Supply: Analyzing how prices and quantities are determined in markets.
Market Equilibrium: Exploring how demand and supply interact to set prices.
Macroeconomics vs. Microeconomics: Differentiating between the two branches of economics.
Measuring GDP and Living Standards: Learning how national income and output are calculated.
Economic Growth and Business Cycles: Examining long-term growth and short-term fluctuations.
Unemployment and Inflation: Understanding labor markets and price stability.
Aggregate Supply and Demand: Studying the total supply and demand in the economy.
Aggregate Expenditure Model: Modeling total spending and its impact on output.
Exchange Rates and International Payments: Investigating currency markets and global transactions.
Money and Monetary Policy: Exploring the role of money and central banking.
Fiscal Policy and National Debt: Assessing government spending, taxation, and debt management.
Globalization and Trade Policy: Evaluating the effects of international trade.
Macroeconomic Controversies: Debating key issues in macroeconomic policy.
Assessment Structure
Quizzes: Regular quizzes test understanding of each module and chapter.
MyEconLab Assignments: Online study plans and practice problems reinforce learning.
Tutorials: Weekly tutorials provide focused discussion and problem-solving on key topics.
Final Exam: Comprehensive assessment covering all chapters and modules.
Additional Info
Some weeks include midterm or final exams, with locations and times to be announced.
All chapters correspond directly to the main macroeconomics textbook used in the course.
