Class Details

ECON 1
Principles of Macroeconomics

Course Description

This is an introductory course in macroeconomics that focuses on aggregate economic analysis. Topics covered will include market systems, aggregate measures of economic activity, including national income accounting, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and the banking system, money and the price level, classical macro theory, Keynesian macro theory, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade, and economic growth.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
ECON-001.-57Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra

Prerequisite

Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra