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Course Schedule

Week Topic Readings and Materials Assignments
Week 1 Reviewing Supply and Demand with Housing
Chapters 1, 2.0-2.5
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 1 released Apr 1, Due Apr 6
Discussion Google Form: Supply and Demand Review
Week 2 Introduction to Macroeconomics, GDP
Chapters 3.0, 3.1
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 2 released Apr 9, Due Apr 13
Activity #1 in section
Week 3 CPI
Chapter 3.2
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 3 released Apr 15, Due Apr 20
Activity #2 in section
Week 4 CPI and Unemployment, Short-Run Macroeconomics
Chapters 3.2, 3.3, 4.0, 4.1
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 4 released Apr 22, Due Apr 27
Discussion Google Form: Midterm Review
Week 5 Midterm Exam (Mon), Consumption Function and Short-Run Equilibrium (Wed)
Chapters 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Monday:
Midterm Exam - In Class
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Midterm Exam: Monday, April 27th
No Quiz this week
Discussion: Review Midterm
Week 6 Short-Run Equilibrium and Fiscal Policy
Chapters 4.3, 5.1
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 5 released May 6, Due May 11
Activity #3 in section
Week 7 Tax Multiplier, Deficits, Debts, and Money
Chapters 5.1, 5.2, 6.1
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 6 released May 13, Due May 18
Discussion Google Form: Aggregate Expenditure Review
Week 8 Deficits, Debts, and Money
Chapters 5.1, 5.2, 6.1
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 7 released May 20, Due May 27 (No class May 25th)
Activity #4 in section
Week 9 Monetary Policy and Aggregate Demand
Chapters 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 8 released May 27, Due Jun 1
Discussion Google Form: Monetary Policy Review
Week 10 Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply
Chapters 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
Monday:
Lecture materials not yet available
Wednesday:
Lecture materials not yet available
TopHat Quiz 9 released Jun 3, Due Jun 9 at 12pm
Activity #5 in section
Final Exam: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 12:00-2:00 PM

Weekly Learning Structure

Lectures

Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30-1:45 PM in Campbell Hall

  • Take notes during lecture
  • Participate in real-time TopHat questions
  • Ask questions during the lecture
  • Review difficult topics after lecture

Discussion Sections

AI-based activities to connect with peers

  • Complete and submit the assigned activity by the end of section
  • Your top 3 (of 5) activities count for 15% of your grade
  • Attendance and participation are mandatory for credit

Lecture Quizzes

Released Wednesdays, due before next Monday's lecture

  • Based on previous week's material
  • One chance to answer questions
  • 40-50 correct answers needed for full credit (10% of grade)

Review Sessions

Fridays, 1:00-1:50 PM and 2:00-2:50 PM in North Hall 1110

  • Focus on lengthy, difficult word problems
  • Not mandatory but helpful for deeper understanding
  • Led by teaching assistants

Office Hours

Professor Lang: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 PM in North Hall 3032

Coffee Hours: TBD, Look for announcements on Canvas

Course Resources

TopHat Subscription (Required)

The only item you are required to purchase is a TopHat.com subscription. The quizzes will be run through TopHat and the platform will enhance lectures, since questions posed to the class can be "texted-in" through the app. All announcements and relevant information will be posted on TopHat (and Canvas).

To enroll in the class TopHat page:
  • Go to www.tophat.com
  • Navigate to the course Canvas page
  • Clink the "Top Hat" link and it will direct you to the Top Hat course page
  • Be sure to use your school email and correct ID number so we can accurately identify you!
  • If you click "Next" enough, the price should only be $25 for a 4-month subscription

Textbook

  • E-Textbook: Introduction to Macroeconomics (Free this term on TopHat!)
  • Optional Textbook: Macroeconomics: Principles and Applications, 6th Ed., Hall & Lieberman

If you have financial constraints, please contact Professor Lang for potential accommodations.