Master Syllabus: ECON 300 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
College of Business and Economics, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
(revised February 17, 2015)
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I. Current Catalog Description
Determination of income, employment, the price level, fiscal and monetary policies.
II. Prerequisite
ECON 131 Intro To Macroeconomics (3)
III. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Explain the national income account, growth theory, business cycle and public policies at intermediate level. Phase 1, #1; phase 3, #6.
- Be able to use publicly available data to analyze changes in macroeconomic variables over time. Phase 1, #2.
- Apply the theoretical concepts into problem-solving skills, including college algebraic, geometrical skills, employing critical thinking. Phase 2, #4.
- Effectively communicate (orally and in written prose) SLOs #1-3. Phase 2, #3.
IV. Course Materials
The materials may include one or more textbooks and/or reading package or readings prepared for the course, as well as computer diskettes and/or online materials. No other special or unique materials are required for this course.
V. Teaching Methods
Primary teaching methods include class lecture, assignments, may be the use of computer work and/or some group work and presentations. Utilization of online interactions and homework assignments are encouraged.
VI. Evaluation Tools
One or more rigorous written assignments (equivalent to a minimum of six typewritten pages or 1500 words) and/or quantitative assignments (equivalent to a minimum of six typewritten pages or 1500 words) that are substantially correlated with the final course grade will be given. Exams will include the use of essay and problem sets in addition to multiple choice tests. The test length depends on the class session’s time schedule. There may also be the use of quizzes that are in-class and homework assignments that may require computer /internet access. Students are encouraged to write a term paper using historical data to verify the theoretical issues they learn in the course. Presentations of these findings either during the semester or at the end of the class are also highly recommended.
The following information should also be included in the syllabus.
Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability who would like to request accommodations should contact the University Disability Services Office or email Ms. Susan Shirachi at shirachi@hawaii.edu, as early in the semester as possible.
Advising
Students should consult with their own adviser at least once a semester to decide on courses, check progress toward graduation, and discuss other educational services provided by UH Hilo.
Kilohana
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