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ECONOMICS
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ECON
104W - Principles
of Macroeconomics
Four Quarter Hours
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| Prerequisites:
ECON 103 and MATH 101 or higher
math placement. |
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| Course
Overview: This
course deals with economic variables in a social context; that
is, with aggregate economic variables. Some of the topics covered
include gross national product, inflation, unemployment, government
spending, money supply, interest rates, and level of taxes.
The role of the Federal Reserve and international trade is also
considered. |
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| Methods
of Course Instruction:
All material for this course is web-based. Instructor and students
communicate through e-mail. All assignments are submitted through
the course website. Examinations cannot be taken by e-mail. |
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| Textbooks
and Supplies: ISBN-13 9780073273082 McConnell and Brue, Macroeconomics: Principles, Problems, and Policies, 17th ed, McGraw Hill, 2008 ~ OR ~ ISBN-13 9780073126630 McConnell and Brue, Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies, 17th ed., McGraw Hill, 2008
Optional Materials:
ISBN-13 9780073273129 Walstad, Study Guide to Accompany Economics, 17th ed., McGraw Hill, 2008
Basic business calculator (TI BA35 or similar)
The student is permitted to use a calculator during the examinations and is encouraged to use one to complete the writing assignments.
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| Number
of Lessons:
The course has twelve lessons, including three supervised examinations.
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| Types
of Writing Assignments: Each
of the regular lessons contains a writing assignment consisting
of both multiple-choice and short essay/problem questions covering
the material of that lesson. The assignments are submitted and
will receive a letter grade. |
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Examinations:
Each
examination covers specified chapters in the textbook; the final
is comprehensive, but focuses on the material from the last
three lessons.
If you reside near an Ohio University campus, you must take
your examination at the nearest campus. Others can arrange
to have their examinations proctored at another accredited
college or university or, if it is more convenient, at an
accredited local high school. Ohio University reserves the
right to reject a proposed examination supervisor. Detailed
information about examination procedures will be included
with your enrollment material. Examinations
may not be taken online nor by e-mail. |
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Grading
Criteria: The
final grade is determined on the following factors:
First
Midcourse Examination
Second Midcourse Examination
Final Examination
Total of Writing Assignments |
= 20
percent
= 20 percent
= 35 percent
= 25 percent |
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| Grades
will be assigned on the following grading scale: |
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90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Below 60% |
= A
= B
= C
= D
= F |
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| Enrollment Information: Active Terms: Not term-based; self-paced study. Five months to finish. Registration Dates: Enroll at any time.
Call Independent and Distance Learning Programs at 1-800-444-2910
if you have questions about this course, the enrollment
process, or Ohio University degree opportunities.
Ohio
Learning Networkers: Always check with your home campus
advisor to make certain that a course from another school
will fulfill your degree requirements.
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