CECN 204 - Introductory Macroeconomics
Course Description
This is an introductory course to economics. This course is concerned with basic concepts of levels of national income, employment and prices, the business cycle, factors affecting economic growth and international trade. It also includes a critical analysis of monetary and fiscal policies designed to achieve the established goals.Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
Classroom Delivery
This course offers on-campus section(s). On-campus sections are identified in each section's detail summary as “Classroom” (and/or “Downtown” as the location).
Online Delivery
These sections are offered in an online, asynchronous format except for (beginning Winter 2025) its final exam, which is held on campus.
Asynchronous learning means that you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage with the course material through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Learning will be based on weekly module content and activities you can work through independently. Note: You will have deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. Details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.
On-campus exam requirement: Your final exam and midterm will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.
Requisites
Antirequisite: ECN 201Relevant Programs
- Economics and Finance : Required Courses
- Economics: Fundamentals : Required Courses
- Level 2 Public Administration and Governance : Core Elective Economics Course (select 1)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Foundations : Electives – Group B: Social Sciences (select 2)