Instructor Contact Information
Econ 120- Principles of Macroeconomics CRN: 52956 Fully Online Summer 2008 Dr. Viju C.Kulkarni Adjunct Faculty San Diego Mesa College 7250 Mesa College Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 vkulkarn@sdccd.edu
Textbook and Course Material Requirements
Macroeconomics by McConnell and Brue 17th Edition, McGraw- Hill Publishers ISBN: 0073273082. You can purchase the textbook Online at the SDCCD Online Bookstore, campus store. You also have the option of using an e-book by visiting the following site. Make sure you choose the option that is best suited for you. Zinio eBooks A.  Download Version Only · Where to purchase: http://textbooks.zinio.com · Price:  55% of List Price (students save 45%) · Market:  Ideal for the student who always uses the same computer for studying; has a high-speed connection to the Internet when they download the book; wants a more robust experience than a PDF eBook. Purchase Textbooks Online at the SDCCD Online Bookstore
Hardware and Software Requirements
Hardware and Software: To successfully complete this online course, you will be required to meet the minimum hardware and software requirements. View Hardware and Software Requirements. Internet Browser: You must use a supported Internet browser in order to successfully work in WebCT, the online course management system for this course. To see a list of supported Internet browsers, click here.
Course Description
Welcome to the study of Macroeconomics. The study of economics is conveniently divided into two disciplines – Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. Macroeconomics is concerned with the study of economic aggregates while Microeconomics deals with the economic behavior of individual units in the economy. Macroeconomic study focuses on the broader economic issues of the economy such as inflation, unemployment, money supply, interest rates and economic growth. The study also looks at the economic policy implications of budget surplus, deficit, debt, taxation and its connection with monetary policy measures. Macroeconomics provides a link to understand many global issues such as trade and payments, free trade issues and foreign exchange market. We are going to study the economic concepts and theories by focusing more on the current economic issues like gasoline price, housing market, food prices, recession, recycling and global warming. You are encouraged to share your views in our food for thought series.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the concept of opportunity cost and its application in specialization and trade theory Understand the changes in exchange rate market and changing value of dollar Establish the link between free market and regulated market behavior through demand and supply interaction Understand the role of major economic problems of unemployment and inflation Understand the meaning and computation of Gross Domestic Product See the relationship between consumption and economic growth Understand the policy implications of taxes and government spending and meaning of budget deficit and debt Understand the working of federal Reserve System and the management of money supply in the economy
Course Specific Information SYLLABUS SCHEDULE: This is a 4 week session moving faster than a jet speed as we cover 16 weeks material in 4 weeks but it will be fun and rewarding.  Make sure you physically and mentally ready for this accelerated program before you sign up. You must log in and introduce yourself either by email or on the class lounge ( home page – discussion link) by June 4. If you fail, you will be dropped from the class.
Application and Registration Information
REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS: Complete Online Application (for new SDCCD students). Go to Student Web Services Receive registration appointment and instructions by email or mail. Register online at the Reg-e, our online registration system Make sure that you pay your tuition so that you don't lose your registration! Tuition and Fees Information. Order textbooks online. Visit our online bookstore. 6. After completion of registration on Reg-e, and several days prior to the start of the semester, you will receive an email with course login instructions. If you don't receive an email please go to http://www.sdccdonline.net and login on the first day of class as follows: . Type your WebCT ID = 7-digit College Student Identification (CSID) number Type your Password =  mmddyyyy (birthdate with no hyphens, slashes, or spaces) For example:  1010101 (CSID number used at registration)                           06231980 (password for birthdate June 23, 1980)  If this course is closed, please login to Reg-e to be placed on a waitlist. If the waitlist is full, you will not be able to add your name to the waitlist. You will not be able to login to your online course until the first day of the semester!!! You must login to your online course on the first day of the session to avoid your enrollment being dropped. Follow the login instructions at http://www.sdccdonline.net/login