Teaching Experience
ECO 1000: Principles of Economics (Syllabus)
Fall 2024, In-person, 2 sections, 33 students
This course covers both microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. In microeconomics, students will learn about market fundamentals, including supply and demand, consumer and firm behavior, government roles, and market interactions. In macroeconomics, students will explore key indicators like production, unemployment, and inflation. By the end of the course, students will understand how markets function and apply core economic principles to real-world decision-making. They will also be able to evaluate the broader effects of policy decisions on national economic stability and growth.
ECO 202: Principles of Macroeconomics (Honors) (Syllabus)
Fall 2023, In-person, 67 students
This course covers key economic topics like production, business cycles, unemployment, and inflation. It provides a foundation for understanding how monetary and fiscal policies impact the economy. By the end, students will be able to evaluate the broader effects of policy decisions on national economic stability and growth.
ECO 402: Intermediate Macroeconomics (Syllabus)
Summer 2022, In-person, 7 students
This course builds on earlier principles to explore major economic issues like business cycles, unemployment, and inflation, with a stronger focus on data analysis. It provides a comprehensive look at monetary and fiscal policy effects, incorporating theoretical models. Students will use public data and Excel to analyze real-world economic questions. By the end, they will be able to critically evaluate policy impacts on macroeconomic indicators and overall economic health.
ECO 201: Principles of Microeconomics (Syllabus)
Spring 2022 & Fall 2021, Hybrid, 40 and 43 students separately
This course covers market fundamentals, including supply and demand, consumer and firm behavior, government roles, and interactions among market participants. By the end, students will understand how markets work, provide real-life examples of economic concepts, and apply core principles to real-world decision-making.
ECO 391: Business and Economics Statistics (Syllabus)
Summer 2021, Online, 20 students
This course explores statistical techniques used in economics and business, covering essential concepts like mean and standard error. It focuses on regression analysis, estimation, and forecasting. Students will learn to conduct regression analysis in Excel using real-world projects and datasets. They’ll evaluate outcomes, interpret regression coefficients, and produce detailed reports using these statistical tools.
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching is an art that ignites passion, fosters engagement, and shapes future thinkers. I create an inclusive, engaging space where students can bridge abstract economic theories with tangible real-world insights. I have taught at the University of Kentucky as an independent instructor and at Elon University as an assistant professor. The courses I have enjoyed teaching include Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Economic and Business Statistics. For your reference, I’ve included the teaching evaluation from one of my recent courses: ECO 402, Summer 2022
Teaching Referrer
Dr. Darshak Patel: Senior Lecturer at the University of Kentucky. Email: darshak.patel@uky.edu.