ECO 201 – Principles of Macroeconomics

Subject: Economics

Term: 2025 Fall

Session: Regular Academic Session

Days: W

Start Time: 9:30 AM

End Time: 10:45 AM

Section: B01H

Start Date: 8/20/25

End Date: 12/16/25

Class Number: 41996

Catalog Number: 201

Credit Units: 3

Instructor: Taylor, Ian M
Description:
(3 credits) 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. Lecture 3 hours per week. THIS IS AN APPROVED UCGS/PASSPORT COURSE.

Note:

This a ***HYBRID Online/Face-to-Face*** section. This course will require the student come to campus for part of the instruction time. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. More information will be provided directly by the instructor. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.

Class Stat: Active

Enrollment stat: Open

Hastings 404 – Hampton