Professor Satarupa Das
EC201 - Principles of Economics I
Department of Economics
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Department Phone: 240-567-1398 Office Hours: TBD. Satarupa.Das@montgomerycollege.edu
WELCOME MESSAGE
Hello students! If you are an independent learner, can manage your own time, want to learn about economics and need the flexibility of working from home - this may be the course for you. This is a COMPLETELY ONLINE economics EC 201 course. This course gives an overview of Macroeconomics topics. The course has to be completed within the deadlines of a semster.
FACULTY INFORMATION
Dr. Satarupa Das
Associate Professor of Economics
Montgomery College
7600 Takoma Avenue,
Takoma Park, MD 20912 College, Takoma park
Office: North Pavillion 228
Phone: 240 567 1398
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the basic macroeconomic theory. This course includes the study of Keynesian, classical, monetarist principles and theories, the study of national income and economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, money and banking and the role of government spending and taxation. In addition to concentrating on theoretical aspects, attention will be paid to real world problem.
Goals
The primary purpose of this course is to teach students to think like economists so that they can apply economic concepts and methods to interpret macroeconomic issues and assess the impact of public policies.
Students who fulfill the course objectives should be able to pursue intermediate undergraduate level macroeconomic classes.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
High school algebra or its equivalent or consent of department
TEXTBOOK
Text: Economics by McConnell, Brue, Flynn,(Hardcover) 18 edition. This is a McGraw-Hill publication.
ISBN
0073375691
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
Exams, quizzes, discussions and other online activities. Students are required to complete work within weekly deadlines set by the instructor.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Students should have access to a computer with reliable internet connection to read assignments, take exams, watch video and listen to audio.
