ECON 2105E Macroeconomics: Course Schedule and Assessment Structure

Course Structure and Schedule

Overview

This course schedule outlines the structure, key dates, and assessment policies for ECON 2105E, a college-level Macroeconomics course. The schedule is organized into modules, each with specific reading assignments and associated assessments. Understanding the schedule and assessment rules is essential for successful course completion.

Module Organization

• Modules: The course is divided into Modules A through G, each corresponding to specific textbook chapters and sections.

• Readings: Each module includes assigned textbook sections (e.g., 1.1–1.4, 2.1–2.5, etc.) to be completed before the module test.

• Study Plans: Suggested study plans are provided for each module to help students pace their learning. These are for practice and do not directly affect the course grade.

Assessment Structure

• Introductory Test: Must be completed before accessing Module A Test. This test does not affect the course grade but is required for progression.

• Module Tests: Each module concludes with a mandatory test covering only the assigned readings for that module. Tests must be completed in order (e.g., Module B Test is unlocked only after completing Module A Test).

• Final Exam: The final exam is cumulative, covering all course content. All students must take the final exam; no final exam grades are dropped.

• Grade Policy: The lowest Module Test grade will be dropped at the end of the semester, even if it is a zero.

Key Policies and Deadlines

• Due Dates: All due dates and times are based on Athens, Georgia, USA time zone. Students are responsible for tracking local time differences.

• Submission Deadlines: Module Tests must be submitted before 8:58 pm on the specified due date. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

• Order of Completion: Module Tests must be taken in sequence; access to each test is conditional on completion of the previous one.

• Practice Questions: Study Plan questions are for practice only and do not count toward the course grade.

• Supplementary Material: Appendices and mathematical notes at the end of textbook chapters are not required unless specified.

Sample Module Schedule

Module	Reading Sections	Test Due Date
Module A	Chapter 1: 1.1–1.4; Chapter 2: 2.1–2.5	Thu Jul 9
Module B	Chapter 3: 3.1–3.5	Mon Jul 13
Module C	Chapter 4: 4.1–4.3; Chapter 5: 5.1–5.3	Thu Jul 16
Module D	Chapter 6: 6.1–6.5	Mon Jul 20
Module E	Chapter 7: 7.1–7.4; Chapter 8: 8.1–8.6	Thu Jul 23
Module F	Chapter 10: 10.1–10.4	Mon Jul 27
Module G	Chapter 13: 13.1–13.4; Chapter 15: 15.1–15.4	Thu Jul 30
Final Exam	All course content (cumulative)	Fri Jul 31

Best Practices for Success

• Begin each Module Test well before the deadline to avoid technical or time zone issues.

• Follow the suggested reading and study plan to stay on track with course content.

• Use Study Plan questions for additional practice and mastery of material.

• Monitor your progress and be aware of which Module Test grade will be dropped.

Additional info:

• Based on the module reading assignments, the course covers foundational macroeconomics topics such as introductory models, supply and demand, elasticity, national income accounting, unemployment, inflation, and the financial system, aligning with standard macroeconomics curricula.