| ECON 101 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
| Roumen Vesselinov, PhD |
RV@qc.cuny.edu |
| Office Hours |
PH 300T, Tu/Th 12:10 pm-1:10 pm |
| Required Text |
N. Gregory Mankiw, Principles of Macroeconomics, 7th edition, 2014, South-Western, Cengage Learning.
Can also be purchased with Aplia.
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Course Description:
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3 credits.
Covers the nature and methods of economics and survey of major economics problems; the determinants of national income and output, the price level, and employment; the role of money and banking in the economy; and the role of the government's fiscal and monetary policies. |
| Learning Objectives: |
Understand fundamental macroeconomic concepts; apply the concepts to real macroeconomic problems, understand the socio-economic consequences of policy decisions, and the role of government. |
| Restrictions: |
May not be taken for credit if ECON 103 has already been taken.
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| Prerequisites: |
High school algebra and trigonometry. |
| Homeworks (Aplia): |
For Homeworks you need Aplia.
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Course Key: RZK6-AUJ2-TLJ4
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| Note: |
There is no extra credit, no late homeworks and no curving.
On all exams only simple calculators are allowed, no cell phones or other electronic devices. |
| Course Website: |
http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~rvesselinov/econ101.htm |
| General Policies: |
Integrity. Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated. Penalties for cheating can range from a failing grade for an assignment to a failing grade in the course. Additional disciplinary action is also possible through Queens College. Please consult the CUNY policy on academic integrity for additional information http://www.cuny.edu/academics.html. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a form of cheating. The assignments that you submit for this course must be your individual work.
Make-up Exams: Make-up exams will only be allowed in the event that a written, documented, explanation is accepted. Make-up exams may differ from the original exam.
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| Grading: |
Grade (%)= HW(10%), Ex 1 (25%), Ex 2 (25%), Final Exam (40%)
Example: HW=70%, Ex1= 80%, Ex2=72%, Final=88%.
Grade(%)=0.1*70+0.25*80+0.25*72+0.4*88=80.2%;
Course grade: "B"
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| A+(100%) |
A (90%) |
A- (86%) |
| B+ (82%) |
B (78%) |
B- (74%) |
| C+ (70%) |
C (66%) |
C- (62%) |
| D+ (58%) |
D (54%) |
F (<54%) |
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