ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics
Course Information
| Course Number | ECON 110 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Description | Macroeconomics is the study of issues that affect whole economies, including economic growth, employment levels, management of the money supply, international trade, and economic instability. This course will examine tools governments can use to stabilize and grow economies, as well as controversies surrounding their use. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 78+ OR MCA Reading score 1047+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 1000 [or equivalent]). (This course satisfies MnTC Goal Area 5 (History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences) and Goal Area 9 (Ethical and Civic Responsibility). |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent]
Institutional Core Competencies
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Course Competencies
- Apply economic reasoning and institutional frameworks
- Measure economic performance and growth using real world examples
- Analyze business cycles, unemployment, and inflation
- Identify aggregate models and macroeconomic outcomes
- Describe fiscal and monetary policy
- Evaluate globalization, political economy, and policy perspectives
SCC Accessibility Statement
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