ECON 1A: Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis - Course Syllabus Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering core course concepts, key policies, textbook platforms, grading distribution, exam dates, and campus resources from the ECON 1A syllabus.

Macroeconomics

The branch of economics that deals with the economy as a whole, focusing on aggregate issues such as unemployment, gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, and interest rates.

ECON 1A Course Description

An introductory inquiry into the workings and interrelationships of the aggregate economic system, with a primary focus on total production and its distribution, employment, price levels, and the roles of government and the monetary sector.

Area D1

The General Education course designation served by ECON 1A, addressing how society is influenced by economic theories and human behavior.

Brief Principles of Macroeconomics

The required textbook for the course, authored by N. Gregory Mankiw (11th Edition) and accessed digitally via Cengage/Mindtap.

Cengage (Mindtap)

The required online digital platform integrated with Canvas used to access the textbook, complete graded homework assignments, and take exams.

Cengage Grace Period

A two-week period during which students can access the course materials, homework, and e-textbook on Cengage without paying the registration fee before being locked out.

Homework Component (Grading)

A grading category worth $200$ total points ($33\%$ of the final grade), consisting of $7$ online assignments on Cengage covering Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, and 11.

Attendance Policy (ECON 1A)

Unannounced roll calls taken during $5$ random classes throughout the semester, each worth $20$ points (approximately $3.33\%$ each) for a total of $100$ points ($16.6\%$ of the grade), with no make-ups allowed.

Exam #1

The first course exam worth $100$ points ($16.6\%$ of the total grade), scheduled for October 5th.

Exam #2

The second course exam worth $100$ points ($16.6\%$ of the total grade), scheduled for November 9th.

Final Exam (ECON 1A)

The concluding online exam worth $100$ points ($16.6\%$ of the total grade), scheduled for Monday, December 14th.

Disability Access Center (DAC)

The campus office located in Lassen Hall 1008 responsible for evaluating eligibility and providing non-retroactive academic accommodation letters for students requiring disability-related adjustments.

Crisis Assistance & Resource Education Support (CARES)

A campus program providing support resources to students in crisis or experiencing unique challenges related to basic needs or academics.

Peer Academic Resource Center (PARC)

A campus center that, alongside the Department of Economics, provides free peer tutoring support for students enrolled in the class.