Brightpoint Community College: Principles of Macroeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 201 at Brightpoint Community College

ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics: Presents the fundamental macroeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer, business, and government decisions, and their effect on the overall economy. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hour. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

ECO 201 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
54137	ECO 201-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
54978	ECO 201-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
61743	ECO 201-A03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
59585	ECO 201-AF04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Chester campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
61739	ECO 201-AF05	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Midlothian campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
59570	ECO 201-CF04	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-08-26	Chester Campus	P
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Chester campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
61737	ECO 201-MF05	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Midlothian	P
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Midlothian campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
76909	ECO 201-MZH1	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-21	Chester Campus	HY
All students have the option to attend abbreviated scheduled in-person classes EITHER in-person on the Chester campus OR synchronously online through Zoom AND they must complete required asynchronous online activities by published weekly deadlines. Students may switch between F2F and Zoom attendance options throughout the semester.
59579	ECO 201-ZF04	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-08-26	VIRTUAL - REAL TIME	ER
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Chester campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
61738	ECO 201-ZF05	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	VIRTUAL - REAL TIME	ER
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Midlothian campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
22872	ECO 201-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
22873	ECO 201-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
23553	ECO 201-A31	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-11	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
23808	ECO 201-AF01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Chester campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
23349	ECO 201-CF01	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Chester Campus	P
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Chester campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
23350	ECO 201-MZH2	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Midlothian	HY
All students have the option to attend abbreviated scheduled in-person classes EITHER in-person on the Midlothian campus OR synchronously online through Zoom AND they must complete required asynchronous online activities by published weekly deadlines. Students may switch between F2F and Zoom attendance options throughout the semester.
23807	ECO 201-ZF01	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2025-01-13	VIRTUAL - REAL TIME	ER
This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Chester campus, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
30780	ECO 201-A21	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-09	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
30781	ECO 201-A41	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
33028	ECO 201-XL51	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-24	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.

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