Principles of Macroeconomics - ECO 201 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
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. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hour. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
63608 ECO 201-001L 3
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Twelve Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
63468 ECO 201-050N 3
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
1st 6 Week
63469 ECO 201-090N 3
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Third Six Week
64135 ECO 201-30YW 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-9:05 p.m.
 2026-06-02 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
63610 ECO 201-50YM 3
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
64133 ECO 201-50YW 3
  Tu Th  
10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
1st 6 Week
Hybrid Course
68473 ECO 201-70YA 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
2nd 6 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
68475 ECO 201-90YA 3
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
 2026-06-30 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
Third Six Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
64134 ECO 201-90YW 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Third Six Week
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
63422 ECO 201-E40A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course.
63424 ECO 201-E41W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course.
63428 ECO 201-E42N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course.Starts May 18.
63423 ECO 201-E55A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course.
63429 ECO 201-E56N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course.
63430 ECO 201-E57N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course.
63426 ECO 201-E58L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 15.
63425 ECO 201-E59W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course.
63431 ECO 201-E85N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 6-week course.
63432 ECO 201-E86M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 6-week course.
63427 ECO 201-E87L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 6-week course.
64337 ECO 201-E88N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 6-week course.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
99221 ECO 201-001A 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85468 ECO 201-001L 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
85719 ECO 201-001M 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
85118 ECO 201-001N 3
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
86670 ECO 201-001W 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
99222 ECO 201-002A 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85469 ECO 201-002L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
85119 ECO 201-002N 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
99224 ECO 201-003A 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85470 ECO 201-003L 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
99225 ECO 201-004A 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85471 ECO 201-004L 3
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
85731 ECO 201-004M 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
85124 ECO 201-004N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
85472 ECO 201-005L 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Fifteen Week
85120 ECO 201-005N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
85473 ECO 201-006L 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
85121 ECO 201-006N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
85122 ECO 201-008N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
85818 ECO 201-009N 3
 M     
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
86672 ECO 201-03YW 3
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
99226 ECO 201-05YA 3
     F 
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
96315 ECO 201-2XYM 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
96316 ECO 201-3XYM 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
86671 ECO 201-40YW 3
   W   
5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
86673 ECO 201-41YW 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
96319 ECO 201-60YM 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
86674 ECO 201-60YW 3
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
1st 7 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
85443 ECO 201-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 24.
85444 ECO 201-E06N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 24.
85445 ECO 201-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts August 24.
85446 ECO 201-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts September 8.
85447 ECO 201-E56A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts September 8.
85448 ECO 201-E60L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 22
85449 ECO 201-E70A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. Starts September 22.
85450 ECO 201-E80A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course . Starts October 21.
85451 ECO 201-E81N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21.
85452 ECO 201-E82M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21.
85454 ECO 201-E83W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21.
40 ECO 201-E84W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21.
85455 ECO 201-E85W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21.
88796 ECO 201-E86N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 21.
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