Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 201 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
37141 ECO 201-001L 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
37337 ECO 201-001M 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas Trailside Building P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
32926 ECO 201-001N 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
30081 ECO 201-001W 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
37142 ECO 201-002L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
37338 ECO 201-002M 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
32927 ECO 201-002N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
37339 ECO 201-003M 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas Trailside Building P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
32928 ECO 201-003N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
37148 ECO 201-004L 3
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
32929 ECO 201-004N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
37150 ECO 201-005L 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
32933 ECO 201-006N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42861 ECO 201-008N 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
42863 ECO 201-009N 3
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
32932 ECO 201-01YN 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
30082 ECO 201-02YW 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
36263 ECO 201-03YA 3
 M     
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
30083 ECO 201-03YW 3
   W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
37151 ECO 201-040L 3
 M     
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
32935 ECO 201-040N 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
32934 ECO 201-041N 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
37340 ECO 201-04YM 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas Trailside Building P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
37341 ECO 201-05YM 3
     F 
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
36266 ECO 201-06XA 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
36267 ECO 201-07XA 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
37153 ECO 201-080L 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-03-25 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
2nd 7 Week
47395 ECO 201-08YA 3
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
36260 ECO 201-1XYA 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Hybrid Course
36261 ECO 201-2XYA 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
30084 ECO 201-40YW 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
36264 ECO 201-4XYA 3
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
36265 ECO 201-5XYA 3
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Hybrid Course
30085 ECO 201-60YW 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
1st 7 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
36268 ECO 201-6XYA 3
 M     
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
HyFlex Course
Honors Option
Thirteen Week
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
36270 ECO 201-7XYA 3
 M     
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
HyFlex Course
Honors Option
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Thirteen Week
41694 ECO 201-E01N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-12-18 Virtual and NOL WW
4-week Winter Session accelerated online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts December 18.
50472 ECO 201-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital-open course. No text book purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.Starts January 21.
41996 ECO 201-E06N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
42004 ECO 201-E07L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
42007 ECO 201-E40A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
41998 ECO 201-E41N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
42016 ECO 201-E42M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
49607 ECO 201-E55W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-11 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on NOVA?s website . Starts February 11.
49609 ECO 201-E60W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd 12-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on NOVA?s website . Starts February 18.
42035 ECO 201-E70W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-04 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on NOVA?s website . Starts March 4.
42012 ECO 201-E80A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts March 25..
42002 ECO 201-E81N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts March 25..
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