100 Economic Analysis of Contemporary Issues
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB
Nature of selected contemporary issues and method of
evaluating alternative solutions.
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103 Principles of Microeconomics
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: C or above in MATH 020 or suitable score on MATH
placement test
GE-IIIB
In the context of contemporary economic issues, product and
resource markets are analyzed with respect to pricing
decisions, efficiency, and equity.
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104 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: C or above in Math 020 or suitable score on MATH
placement test
GE-IIIB
Theory of aggregate income determination in the American
economy with consideration of the international economy and
other related problems, policies, and institutions.
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201 Introduction to Political Economy
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIB; CD1
No credit if taken after ECON 103 or ECON 104
Application of economic analysis to problems confronted in
many social science disciplines. Concentrates on
macroeconomic issues. Develops basic microeconomic concepts
that serve as the foundation for macroeconomic issues.
Includes market structures and cooperatives.
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268 Environmental Economics
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IIIB
An economic analysis of environmental problems and policies
in a market economy.
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280 Health Economics
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB
Application of economic analysis to problems in the health
care sector. Consideration of the supply and demand for
health care, hospitals, and health manpower related to
structure of the industry and government policy.
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303 /503 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: ECON 103 and 104
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Application of economic analysis to consumer behavior,
production decisions, and resource pricing.
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304 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: ECON 303
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Examination of alternative theories of national income,
employment, and the general price level.
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308 Essentials of Managerial Economics
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104; or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Application of economic principles to management problem
formulation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
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311 History of Economic Thought
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104; or consent of instructor
GE-IIIB
Minimum sophomore standing
Study of the development of economic analysis from the works
of the physiocrats to contemporary models.
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315 Elements of Mathematical Economics
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 303, and MATH 111 or 114
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Applications of differential calculus and matrix algebra in
microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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316 Econometrics
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103, 104; MATH 245
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Application of statistical techniques for the purpose of
testing and explaining economic relationships; integration
of economic theory with observed economic phenomena. Useful
for economic and business forecasting.
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318 Business Fluctuations
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 104
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Measuring economic activity; time series analysis; theories
of business fluctuations; the experience of the 1930s;
forecasting economic activity.
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321 Money and Banking
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: ECON 103 and 104; or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Analysis of the impact of money and banking on a modern
economy. Banking, regulatory and management problems are
also studied.
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322 /522 Investments
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: ECON 104
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Relationships between investments and the economy, risks,
characteristics of securities, securities markets.
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325 /525 Public Finance
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Revenues and expenditures of different units of government
and public debt.
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330 Economics of American Minorities
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB; CD3
Major issues and problems confronting American minorities;
possible approaches to deal with such issues; government
policy toward such issues.
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331 /531 Government and Business
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Market structures and institutions influencing relations
between business and government.
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335 /535 Labor Economics
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Wage theories, the labor market, employment and training
policy, the unemployment problem, the economic effect of
collective bargaining, the labor movement, and labor law.
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337 Women and the Labor Market
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB; CD1
See also WMNS337
Credit may not be earned in both ECON 337 and WMNS 337
Examination of theories of economic discrimination, recent
experiences of women in labor markets in various countries,
effects of governments and international agencies on
earnings and employment, and the future role of women in
modern economies.
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341 Evolution of Economic Systems
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104; or consent of instructor
GE-IIIB
Minimum sophomore standing
Describes and compares theories of various economic systems:
capitalism, socialism, and variants of capitalism and
socialism. Topics include evaluation of systems through case
studies and comparison of the social and economic status of
women.
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351 International Economics
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104
Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Study of international trade and international monetary
theory and policies influencing the industrialized and
developing nations.
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353 Economics of Pacific Asia
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: ECON 103, 104; or consent of instructor
FC; Not for GE
An economic analysis of the successes, problems, and
policies of Pacific Asia. Examines the economies of Japan,
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the Association
of Southeast Asian Nations.
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355 /555 Economic Development
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 and 104; or consent of instructor
FC; Not for GE
Minimum sophomore standing
Analysis of the process of economic development in the less
developed countries.
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356 Economic Development of Latin America
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB; FC
Analysis of the process of the economic and social
development of Latin America. Topics include: nature of
economic development, obstacles to economic development,
evaluation of economic policies, and the role of women in
economic development.
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357 /557 Women and Economic Development
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIB; FC
See also WMNS357
Credit may not be earned in both ECON 357 and WMNS357.
No credit if taken after WMNS 480 in summer of 2001
Provides economic, institutional, and feminist frameworks
for understanding socio-economic realities of women in Asia,
Africa, Latin American, and the Middle East. Topics analyzed
include changing roles of women in economy and household
during the process of economic development.
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360 Consumer Economic Issues
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB
Markets studied as mechanism to meet consumer preferences
equitably and efficiently and its imperfections identified.
Discussions of consumer protection programs, private sector
accountability and information sources for effective
individual consumer decisions.
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371 Current Economic Problems
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 304 or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Utilization of economic theory to study current economic
problems and solutions to problems.
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375 Urban Economics
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 103 or consent of instructor
GE-IIIB; CD1
Minimum sophomore standing
An examination of the economic performance of urban
economies, including theory, problems and policies. Includes
the application of economics to the intricacies of such
urban problems as poverty, housing, transportation,
pollution and the urban environment.
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399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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491 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Topics will vary, depending on interest of students and
faculty. Topics may be specific themes or areas of
economics.
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492 Honors Seminar
3 crs (3-0).
P: ECON 304, minimum 3.20 GPA in ECON courses
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.35
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Admission to Department Honors Program
Individualized study of special topics in economics. Exact
topics will differ depending on interests of the students
and faculty members.
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494 Academic Internship
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: 12 credits ECON
Not for GE; CP
Limited to economics majors and minors
Credit cannot be earned in both ECON 494 and ECON 498
Get form from department office
Supervised application of classroom-acquired economics
skills and knowledge in an academic setting related to the
student's area of interest. To help prepare the student for
graduate education.
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495 /695 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
P: ECON 103 or 104; or consent of instructor
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Course projects will be structured to fit the needs,
interests, and goals of the participants.
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496 Honors Independent Study
1-3 crs.
P: ECON 304, minimum 3.20 GPA in ECON courses
Not for GE
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.35
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Admission to Department Honors Program
Supervised agenda of reading and research with regular
conferences between student and faculty member resulting in
a high quality research paper.
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498 Professional Internship
3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: 12 credits in Economics
SL-Full; Not for GE; CP
Limited to economics majors and minors
Credit cannot be earned in both ECON 494 and ECON 498
Get form from department office
Supervised application of classroom-acquired economics
skills and knowledge in a professional setting related to
the student's area of interest.
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499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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703 MBA Microeconomics Foundation
1 cr. F, Sp.
No credit if taken after ECON 103
Special course fee required
Not for MBA degree credit
Concentrated introduction to microeconomic theory for
graduate students with previous business experience. Online
course offered fall and spring plus some summers.
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704 MBA Macroeconomics Foundation
1 cr. F, Sp.
No credit if taken after ECON 104
Special course fee required
Not for MBA degree credit
Concentrated introduction to macroeconomic theory for
graduate students with previous business experience. Online
course offered fall and spring plus some summers.
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710 Managerial Economics
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Must complete MBA foundation requirements
Presentation and analysis of modern decision-making models
for managerial decisions relating to economic variables.
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745 Basic Economic Principles Applied to Current Problems
3 crs (3-0). Su.
Teacher K-12; field trip required
Workshop introduces teachers to application of economic
theories to current economic issues.
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793 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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795 Research Paper
1-2 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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799 Thesis
1-6 crs.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
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