Economics

Name	Title	Credits	School
ECON-101	Basic Economics	3.0	Management
A basic introduction to economic analysis, with emphasis on the problems and issues of a modern economy. This course is not available to business and political science majors. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ECON-105	Principles of Economics I	3.0	Management
A study of basic economic concepts emphasizing analysis of the aggregate economy. The fundamental concepts of national income and its determination, economic fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth are covered. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ECON-110	Principles of Economics II	3.0	Management
An examination of the processes of price determination, output, and resource allocation in perfect and in imperfect competition. Also covers labor economics, international trade and finance, and alternative economic systems. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ECON-201	Money and Banking	3.0	Management
The structure and function of the banking system and financial markets. The use of monetary policy in the regulation of the national economy. The role of the Federal Reserve System. Prerequisite Course(s): ECON-105 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ECON-320	International Economics and Finance	3.0	Management
This course provides the conceptual framework that forms the basis for global commerce. Topics include free trade, the flow of goods and services, investments, balance of payment, and the International Monetary System and the foreign exchange markets in the context of alternative international adjustment mechanisms. Prerequisite Course(s): Take ECON-105 and ECON-110 and one course in this group: QANT-201 or QANT-301 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ECON-325	Economic Development	3.0	Management
An analytic survey of the theories of economic growth in developing countries, the problems of technological change, capital accumulation, and economic planning. Diversification of the economy, inflation, and human investment are studied, along with the different historical paths to development. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ECON-340	Economics in Action	0.0	Management
Linked to a content course, student engagement into community service provides the means to gain a deeper understanding of content course objectives, acquire new knowledge, and engage in civic activity. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0