Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 201 at Virginia Western 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 Virginia Western Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
41218 ECO 201-HY1 3
 M     
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Main HY
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
41110 ECO 201-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
44822 ECO 201-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
First seven-week class. 8/26-10/16.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30665 ECO 201-HY1 3
 M     
4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main HY
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
30379 ECO 201-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
30634 ECO 201-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
32145 ECO 201-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
30378 ECO 201-Z2 3
 M     
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual-Real Time WW
This class has no face-to-face meetings. It will meet at the scheduled time on Zoom. Additional online assignments are required.
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33828 ECO 201-HY1 3
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Main HY
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
This is a first 5-week class that begins on May 20 and ends on June 24.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
33760 ECO 201-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
33674 ECO 201-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-16 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This is a 7-week class. 6/06 to 7/31.
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