14 courses with the subject ECON, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ECON 100Principles of Economics3
Hour(s) Introduction to the basic economic concepts of supply and demand, price determination, decision-making by consumers, firms and institutions and the public sector. Examination of national income determination and distribution, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy and international trade.
Hour(s) Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Independent study may take the form of assigned readings, research, conferences and projects. Independent study may be taken for a total of usually not more than two per term.
a 2.0 cumulative average, sufficient background in economics and permission of the department.
ECON 201Money Banking and Monetary Policy3
Hour(s) The role of money and credit in the global society. The relationship of central banks/currency boards, the activities of commercial banks and other financial institutions and monetary theory and policy will be examined.
Hour(s) Analysis of labor markets to include: labor demand and supply, educational choices, determination of wages and productivity, theories of discrimination and technological issues facing the labor force.
Hour(s) This course introduces the fundamental principles of macroeconomic analysis, focusing on the structure, performance, and behavior of the overall economy. Topics include measurement of economic activity, GDP, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. The course also examines aggregate demand and aggregate supply, fiscal and monetary policy, money and banking, and the role of government in stabilizing the economy. Only second-year students or higher in the Business Administration program or students with the permission of the Program Director of Business Administration may register for this course.
Only second-year students or higher in the Business Administration program or students with the permission of the Program Director of Business Administration may register for this course.
Hour(s) The basic principles of international economic relations. Subjects covered include the theories of international trade and investment, international monetary relations and financial markets, the effect of the national and international policies on trade and managing in the international economic environment.
Hour(s) An opportunity to use the knowledge and skills the student has learned in coursework to solve problems in a real work setting; the apprenticeship aspect of the internship implies that the student has some base of knowledge and will increase her knowledge and skills by direct contact an experienced, knowledgeable mentor. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a 2.0 minimum cumulative average; maximum of 4 semester hours per term; admission by application only.
Hour(s) A study of major economists and schools of economic thought from the classical through the contemporary period with special emphasis on their contributions to economic theory.
Hour(s) Advanced independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Normally open to juniors and seniors with a 3.5 average in economics, subject to the approval of the department chair. Honors work may be taken for a maximum of six semester hours.
Hour(s) Economic analysis of various public issues and policies. Possible topics include the energy crisis, pollution and the environment, welfare, crime and punishment and health care as well as current economic issues.
Hour(s) Statistical methods as the vehicle for examining the validity of the principles of economics. Topics covered include multiple regression techniques, problems associated with dummy and lagged variables, problems arising from multi-collinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation and the analysis of time series data.
Hour(s) A thorough examination of a special topic or issue in economics. The specific content and methods for study will be announced prior to the beginning of the course, as will any necessary prerequisite courses.
Hour(s) Intensive study of selected topics in economics with emphasis on current research. Students will be required to complete and present a major research paper. Required of all senior majors.
