ECO 2160 Principles of Macroeconomics
Basic economic principles with macro sequence. Interrelationship of households, business and government with an examination of Keynesian theory, fiscal policy and monetary policy. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
Prerequisites: DEV 0035 and MAT 0050 or MAT 1120
Course Outcomes
- Identify the effects of fiscal and monetary policies.
- Explain basic macroeconomic terminology and concepts, including the distinction between real and nominal magnitudes.
- Explain the supply and demand for money.
- Describe the Federal Reserve System.
- Illustrate aggregate demand and aggregate supply.
- Describe the nature of the business cycle, and differentiate the various theories of macroeconomic instability.
- Measure national income accounts, and identify important macroeconomic variables, including the unemployment rate, the natural rate of unemployment, the inflation rate, productivity and the rate of interest.
Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom: 3 hours
- Division: Business and Public Services
- Department: Economics and Finance
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: Yes
Online Learning
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 12
Section: 503
Open Seats: 12
Section: 503
Centerville Campus
Centerville, Rm 111
Faculty: Zavakos
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 22
Meets: MW from 9:30AM to 10:45AM
Section: C01
Open Seats: 22
Meets: MW from
9:30AM to 10:45AM
9:30AM to 10:45AM
Section: C01
Courseview Campus Center (Mason)
Mason Bldg A, Rm 114
Faculty: Bergman
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 28
Meets: MW from 3:30PM to 4:45PM
Section: M01
Open Seats: 28
Meets: MW from
3:30PM to 4:45PM
3:30PM to 4:45PM
Section: M01
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: Whitney
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 5
Meets: MW from 9:30AM to 10:45AM
Section: 101
Open Seats: 5
Meets: MW from
9:30AM to 10:45AM
9:30AM to 10:45AM
Section: 101
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: Whitney
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 14
Meets: MW from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 103
Open Seats: 14
Meets: MW from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 103
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: Vance
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 24
Meets: TTH from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 201
Open Seats: 24
Meets: TTH from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 201
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: Vance
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 19
Meets: TTH from 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 203
Open Seats: 19
Meets: TTH from
12:30PM to 1:45PM
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 203
Online Learning
Faculty: Beck
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: A Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 21
Section: A51
Open Seats: 21
Section: A51
Online Learning
Faculty: Kimble
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: 12 Week Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 28
Section: 5T1
Open Seats: 28
Section: 5T1
Online Learning
Faculty: Bosco
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: B Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 29
Section: B51
Open Seats: 29
Section: B51