Course Code & Number
ECON 102-O
Course Title
Economics II
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+1+0) 4 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
First Year
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Introduction to macroeconomics. National income. Theory of income determination. The determination of output, employment, unemployment, interest rates and inflation. Monetary policy.
Course Objectives
The main objectives of course are to provide a self contained introduction to macroeconomics for general social scientists; to cover the preparatory material for more specialist courses in economics in the second and third years.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Demonstrate their knowledge of the major macroeconomic issues, policy objectives and national accounts.
2. Demonstrate their understanding of the extended Keynesian income-expenditure model algebraically and diagrammatically.
3. Explain the creation and role of the Money in the economy.
4. Use the model to analyze a variety of fiscal and monetary policy choices.
5. Use economic analysis to evaluate current social and political issues and policies
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Oral Presentations/Reports
Guest Speakers
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Recommended Reading
1. Taylor, J. and A. Weerapana, Principles of Economics. 7th ed., Cengage Learning, Badsworth
CA, 2012
2. Case. K. E. and R. C. Fair, Principles of Economics. Pearson Prentice Hall Press, New York,
2009
Required Reading
1. Hubbard, R. G. and A. O’Brien, Economics. 4th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall Press,New York,
2011
Grading
Homeworks - 10%
Quizzes - 15%
Participation - 10%
Project - 15%
Midterm Exam - 20%
Final Exam - 30%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
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