Course Syllabus

Welcome! Course Name: MacroEconomics. We are going to have a great time learning about Economics together. How this course works? We will be meeting (in person) to discuss and explore various Economics concepts. You will also be given readings, videos, and projects to work on outside of class to make sure you learn as much as possible about Eco!
 

 

Faculty Contact Information

Instructor Name:  Michael Fenick
Office Phone: 954-201-6698
Email: If you have any questions please reach out anytime: mfenick@broward.edu
Office Hours: I will hold an online office hour each week on Thursdays from 4-5pm. I welcome you to contact me outside of that time and will be happy to arrange a different meeting time in Zoom or via phone that accommodates both of our schedules.

Course Description

An introductory course in macroeconomic principles covering basic economic problems and concepts. Topics discussed and analyzed include basic economic problems of unemployment and inflation. Students will recognize the role of households, businesses and governments in the market economy and in their own lives. This is a writing credit course.


General Course Outcomes

Below is a list of specific skills this course is designed to guide you towards obtaining. Each assignment you complete in this course will contribute to your growth towards meeting these goals. After this class has ended, it is my hope that you will use these skills in your daily life.

1.0 The student shall be able to critically comprehend and understand the fundamentals of economic analysis, as well as the role and functions of government in modern mixed economy. The image below is a graphic representing US unemployment measures. You will learn about how this information is collected and my hope is that you have a better understanding about how to think about unemployment statistics.Unemployment Grpahic in Tableau
2.0 The students should be able to analyze, synthesize, apply and evaluate the various types of fluctuations (seasonal, cyclical, trends) and their impact on various groups in society; demonstrate informational, mathematical, and historical literacy in describing how equilibrium levels of national income and output are determined, as well as their impact on price level.


The image below represents prices, income, and GDP over time. We will learn about these together and find out ways to better think about how these things are measured and what to think about what we are seeing.

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3.0 The students should be able to evaluate the principles of economics by applying problem solving techniques to real-world experiences both individually and within a collaborative format.

4.0 The students should be able to define the importance of the U.S. monetary and banking system.

This is a graph of M1 and M2 over time. Not sure what those are? We will cover this in this course!This is a graph of M1 and M2 over time.

5.0 The students should able to evaluate various macroeconomic theories and policies.

6.0 The student shall submit for all units that require research, analysis and evaluation, comparison and differentiation among concepts, their written work in college-level, text format that adheres to fundamental spelling, grammar, and syntax, as taught in standard English courses.

World GDP graphed over time

 

Prerequisites & Corequisites

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:


Attendance & Participation Policies

In online and blended courses, your regular participation is the equivalent of coming to a class held on campus. Participation involves logging in to our course, navigating through the content pages in a module, completing the readings and videos, participating in discussions and other activities, and submitting assignments/quizzes/exams. Your participation is not only an important part of your learning, it will also contribute to the learning of your peers. As members of our learning community, each of us has a responsibility to create an environment in which we can all learn from each other. 

During the first week of class, you must either attend the first two class meetings or you be dropped from the course. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course and are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.

It is very important for you to actively participate in this online class. If you stop participating in class discussions, do not submit assignments, or fail to take quizzes or tests prior to the withdrawal date, you will be withdrawn from class and receive a W or, if it is your third attempt, an F.

If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to your instructor. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. Completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities are used as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement.

See the list of activities required for participation and attendance on the General Course Policies page


General Policies & Technical Requirements

You are responsible for being familiar with all BConline policies and procedures related to your activity in this course.

Broward College Policies

Technical Requirements


Communication Policies

Communication

Faculty Response


Textbook & Materials

Modern Principles of Economics
  • Modern Principles of Economics, Cowen, Tabarrok (any edition)

    Digital:

    ISBN-10: 1-947172-37-9
    ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-37-1

    Textbook available inside course shell - no purchase necessary


  • Methods of Instruction

    This is a 3-credit hour class that will meet ON CAMPUS. In this class, you will engage in structured online activities but will NOT meet in person on campus. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule, and completing all required assignments, discussions, and assessments.


    Course Schedule & Activities

    Read and refer to this section regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how to complete them. Deadlines for assignments, assessments, discussions, quizzes, tests, and all other graded and non-graded activities are posted in the course schedule. Submitting work late will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.).

    Instructions for Discussion Forum:

    Instructions for Assignments:

    Instructions for Tests:

    Instructions for Participation:

    Class meeting dates/times

    703357 ECO2013 2 Macroeconomics Central Campus 9-001070 08/19/22 10/12/22 6:30 PM 9:15 PM W

    Wednesday, August 24, 2022 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday, August 31, 2022 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday, September 7, 2022 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday, September 14, 2022 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday, September 21, 2022 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday, September 28, 2022 6:30pm - 9:15 pm No in person meeting - prof will send a video link!
    Wednesday, October 5, 2022 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm

     

    Grading & Exam Policies

     

    Grading Scale

    Grades

    Percentage

    Grade = A

    90-100+%

    Grade = B

    80-89.9%

    Grade = C

    70-79.9%

    Grade = D

    60-69.9%

    Grade = F

    59.9%-0.0%

    Academic Accommodations & Electronic Content Conversion

    Academic Accommodations: Any student seeking academic accommodations due to a disability must first register with Accessibility Resources by visiting https://www.broward.edu/accessibility/resources.html. If approved, and in accordance with Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09, it is the student's responsibility to then deliver their accommodation plan in person or via email to the instructor and discuss accommodations for the class. Accommodations are not retroactive. Students who wait until after completing the course, or an activity, to request accommodations should not expect any grade to be changed, or to be able to retake the course or activity.

    Electronic Content Conversion: All students in this class have access to Blackboard Ally, which is a tool that can easily convert electronic text into alternative formats such as mp3 files and readable pdf’s. For information on how to utilize this tool, please visit the Blackboard Ally Help Page at https://www.broward.edu/accessibility/ally.html.


    Technical Resources