Computer Culture Foundation

Shandong University of Finance and Economics

Course Code：

Total Number of Instruction Hours: 34

Number of Credits：2

About this Course

Macroeconomics is an introductory undergraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of macroeconomics. All the students of SDUFE who majored in economics, management and other related disciplines are required to take this course. This course begins with an introduction to basic macroeconomic concept GDP and its measurement, then it sets up the basic macroeconomic framework by gradually establishing IS-LM model, AD-AS model BP-IS-LM model. The final section of the course provides an introduction to some of growth theories including neoclassical growth theory and endogenous growth theory. That is ,the course focus on both fluctuation of economy in short run and economic growth in the long run.

By the end of the course, you will be able to understand introductory macroeconomic theory, solve basic macroeconomic problems, and use these techniques to think about a number of policy questions relevant to the operation of the real economy.

本课程是面向学校全体本科生开设的一门计算机通识教育课程。本课程主要介绍计算机的发展历史、Number System、数据在计算机内的存储原理和计算规则、计算机的基本组成、操作系统基本原理、计算机网络和计算机常用的软件操作。

通过本课程的学习，学生可以了解计算机的基本常识，掌握计算机的基本原理和处理数据的基本方法，了解网络的基本概念、常用设备以及网络数据传递的基本过程，掌握利用计算机处理日常数据的基本技能。

Prerequisites and Preparation

None

Course Goals

After completing this course, students should have developed a range of skills enabling them to understand economic concepts and use those concepts to analyze specific questions.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

·         Familiar with the basic concepts of macroeconomics.

·         Master IS-LM model, AD-AS model BP-IS-LM model, neoclassical growth theory and endogenous growth theory.

·         Understand other important theories and basic research methods of macroeconomics.

·         Develop the skills of applying the macroeconomic theories to analyze the real economic issues.

·         Use macroeconomic tools to analyze monetary and fiscal  policies.

学完该课程后，学生应了解计算机的基本常识、掌握计算机的基本结构和原理、培养学生基本的计算素养、满足学生日常的计算机应用为主要目标，具体包括：

·         了解计算机发展的历史，主要阶段和代表人物

·         掌握数据在计算机内的表示和计算方法

·         掌握计算机的主要组成部分及其功能

·         掌握计算机网络的类型，了解网络常用设备及其功能

·         了解操作系统的概念和各组成部分的功能

·         了解算法的基本概念

Course Components and Requirements

·         attendance

·         Two or more home works with lectures

·         Three home works by Exam-System

·         Final Exam

Assigned Readings

Introduction to Computer Science, by Huifang Deng.

Topical material and additional reading for class discussion may be assigned during the semester.

Deliverables and Grading

Method of evaluation and grading:

1）By the attendance, students can get 15% of the final course grade.

2）By the at least 5 home works, students can get 45% of the final course grade.

3）There will also be a 90-minutes final, which will be cumulative and cover all of the course materials. This will count as the remaining 40% of the grade.