Economics

ECON 105 - Elements of Economic                                                                                   3

Survey of economic principles for students planning no further formal study of economics. Emphasis on the methods of economic analysis, economic thinking, and the articulation of key economic principles. Introduction to economic models, and to the visualization of seemingly complex, real economic problems. Applications of economic theory to the understanding of everyday economic events. Spring

ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics                                                                       3

Nature, method, and scope of economic analysis: economic scarcity, resource allocation, supply and demand, production and cost, technology, product and resource market structures, distribution of income, and international trade. Open to freshmen. Pre- or Co-requisite: Math 103 - College Algebra. Fall, Spring

ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics                                                                      3

Study of the underlying causes of short‑ and long‑term economic growth; analysis of aggregate levels of output, income and employment; inflation, interest rates and exchange rates; macroeconomic policy; understanding of the United States. economy as part of a world economic system. Pre-requisite: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics. Fall, Spring

ECON 300 - Financial Institutions and Markets                                                              3

A study of the monetary aspects of production, spending, borrowing, and lending decisions; organization, performance and scope of services provided by financial markets and institutions; powers of the Federal Reserve System; monetary policy and limits to credit expansion; regulatory and globalization aspects of relevance to the financial system today. Fall

ECON 305 - Public Finance                                                                                                3

Study of tax systems and other sources of revenue of federal, state, and local governments; changing patterns of public expenditures; fiscal and monetary policy; debt management and economic effects of public policy. Pre-requisite: ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics. Fall, even numbered years

ECON 291, 491 - Economics Seminar                                                                            1-6

This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work.

ECON 292, 492 - Experimental Course                                                                         1-6

A new course not listed in the catalog that has the potential for being added to the curriculum.

ECON 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring                                                                                      1-6

Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

ECON 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research                                 1-6

Independent Study: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student.

Undergraduate Research: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester.

ECON 295, 495 - Service Learning                                                                                1-6

Credit may be granted for certain extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.

ECON 296, 496 - Study Tours                                                                                        1-6

Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

ECON 297, 497 - Economics Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education           1-12

Student will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities what will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

ECON 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings                                                                   1-6

SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor. Requires approval by department chair.

READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline. Requires approval by department chair.