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

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
59432 ECO 201-001L 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
58855 ECO 201-001M 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63054 ECO 201-001N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
66458 ECO 201-001W 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
59435 ECO 201-002L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63055 ECO 201-002N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
66459 ECO 201-002W 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
59438 ECO 201-003L 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
63056 ECO 201-003N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
59442 ECO 201-004L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
58862 ECO 201-004M 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
59452 ECO 201-005L 3
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63058 ECO 201-005N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
59476 ECO 201-006L 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 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.
63059 ECO 201-006N 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63060 ECO 201-007N 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63061 ECO 201-008N 3
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63062 ECO 201-009N 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 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.
63063 ECO 201-010N 3
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2024-08-26 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.
62039 ECO 201-02XA 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 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
62040 ECO 201-03XA 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 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
66461 ECO 201-03YW 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
59479 ECO 201-040L 3
 M W   
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 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.
Thirteen Week
63064 ECO 201-040N 3
     F 
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
63065 ECO 201-041N 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
63057 ECO 201-04YN 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 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
58871 ECO 201-06YM 3
     F 
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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
58860 ECO 201-07YM 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas 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
59483 ECO 201-080L 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-10-23 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
2nd 7 Week
58857 ECO 201-2XYM 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas 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
Hybrid Course
61220 ECO 201-3XYM 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
HyFlex Course
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.
Hybrid Course
66462 ECO 201-40YW 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2024-09-09 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
62047 ECO 201-42YA 3
     F 
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen 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
62044 ECO 201-4XYA 3
 M     
9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
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.
Thirteen Week
62046 ECO 201-5XYA 3
 M     
9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
 2024-09-09 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.
Thirteen Week
66464 ECO 201-60YW 3
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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.
1st 7 Week
Hybrid Course
62042 ECO 201-6XYA 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 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
62043 ECO 201-7XYA 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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
61246 ECO 201-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 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. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
61248 ECO 201-E06N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 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. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
61252 ECO 201-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 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. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
61254 ECO 201-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 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. Starts September 9.
OER-no cost textbooks
61256 ECO 201-E56A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 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. Starts September 9.
OER-no cost textbooks
61259 ECO 201-E60L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-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. Starts September 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61260 ECO 201-E70A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 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. Starts September 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61262 ECO 201-E80A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 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. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61263 ECO 201-E81N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 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. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61265 ECO 201-E82M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 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. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61266 ECO 201-E83W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 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. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61268 ECO 201-E84N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 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. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61270 ECO 201-E85W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 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. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
62037 ECO 201-H1YA 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
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.
Honors Option

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.
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.
37143 ECO 201-003L 3
  Tu Th  
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
36260 ECO 201-1XYA 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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
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
36264 ECO 201-4XYA 3
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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
Hybrid Course
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
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
Thirteen Week
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.
36270 ECO 201-7XYA 3
 M     
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
HyFlex Course
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.
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