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Learning economics will help students think logically
and improve their ability to use economic concepts to
analyze "real world" problems and opportunities. In
addition to preparation for business and government
agency employment.
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Following are course descriptions. Check the
Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.
ECONOMICS 100
Survey of Economic Principles (5)
A survey of how capitalism works: how we choose what to buy, where to work, and how businesses and governments affect our lives, the environment and the world. Not recommended for students seeking a bachelor's degree in economics or business. Prerequisites: Placement in ENGL 100 or higher. Mandatory decimal grading.
ECONOMICS & 201
Micro Economics (5)
How do consumer and producer choices influence social outcomes? Issues include competition and corporate power, wealth and poverty, environmental quality, and role of government in a market economy. Previously ECON 200. Prerequisite: MATH 099 (2.0 or better) or MATH 097 AND MATH 098 (2.0 or better) or a score of 85 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test (or equivalent score on SAT, ACT or ASSET.) Mandatory decimal grading.
ECONOMICS & 202
Macro Economics (5)
What determines national economic growth and prosperity? What causes booms and busts? What are the effects of government policies regarding taxes, government spending and money supply? Issues include: unemployment, inflation, international trade and globalization. Previously ECON 201. Prerequisites: ECON& 201 Micro Economics or equivalent with instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.
ECONOMICS 215
International Business:Environments & Operations (5)
This course focuses on expanding businesses into overseas markets. Topics will include international trade, cultural, law and economic enviornments of international business. Dual listed as BUS 215. Prerequisites: BUS& 101 or instructor permission. Mandatory decimal grading.
ECONOMICS 260
American Economic History (5)
An analysis of American economic growth and change interpreted as part of the general expansion of the North Atlantic economy. Stresses the historical background to contemporary American economic problems. Mandatory decimal grading.
ECONOMICS 272
Budget Forum (2)
How are government budget decisions made? In a game/simulation format, students debate the tradeoffs that citizens and policy makers face in meeting budget constraints and priorities. Student groups will actively simulate the spending and tax decisions using real-world data that face elected officials. Mandatory decimal grading. Dual listed as POLS 272.
ECONOMICS 273
Budget Forum (4)
How are government budget decisions made? In a game/simulation format, students debate the tradeoffs that citizens and policy makers face in meeting budget constraints and priorities. Student groups will actively simulate the spending and tax decisions using real-world data that face elected officials. Mandatory decimal grading. Dual listed as POLS 273.
ECONOMICS 291
Special Topics in Economics (1)
A series of courses designed to be an introduction to selected sub-specialties within the discipline of economics. Each course will focus on a single issue area and/or topic and will employ the techniques and concepts used by economists. Mandatory decimal grading. Previously ECON 281.
ECONOMICS 292
Special Topics in Economics (2)
A series of courses designed to be an introduction to selected sub-specialties within the discipline of economics. Each course will focus on a single issue area and/or topic and will employ the techniques and concepts used by economists. Mandatory decimal grading. PreviouslECON 282.
ECONOMICS 293
Special Topics in Economics (3)
A series of courses designed to be an introduction to selected sub-specialties within the discipline of economics. Each course will focus on a single issue area and/or topic and will employ the techniques and concepts used by economists. Mandatory decimal grading. Previously ECON 283.
ECONOMICS 294
Special Topics in Economics (4)
A series of courses designed to be an introduction to selected sub-specialties within the discipline of economics. Each course will focus on a single issue area and/or topic and will employ the techniques and concepts used by economists. Mandatory decimal grading. Previously ECON 284.
ECONOMICS 295
Special Topics in Economics (5)
A series of courses designed to be an introduction to selected sub-specialties within the discipline of economics. Each course will focus on a single issue area and/or topic and will employ the techniques and concepts used by economists. Mandatory decimal grading.Previously ECON 285.
ECONOMICS 297
Individual Project in Economics (1)
Individual project in a specific area of economics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
ECONOMICS 298
Individual Project in Economics (2)
Individual project in a specific area of economics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
ECONOMICS 299
Individual Project in Economics (3)
Individual project in a specific area of economics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.
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