19 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 101Principles of Macroeconomics3
Introductory course in economics: basic forces underlying the economic organization of society; theory of national income, aggregate demand, level of employment, money and banking and government fiscal policy. Fall, Spring, Summer.
Micro-economic principles; theory of price under various market conditions; economic function of government; labor unions; elements of international economics. Spring, Summer.
ECON 101 or permission of instructor. Spring (even-numbered years).
ECON 203Labor and Management Relations3
(same as MGMT 203) (3 credits) A study of public policy issues affecting labor and management, the institutions associated most closely with industrial relations, and the process of collective bargaining. Fall, Summer.
ECON 101 and ECON 102 , or consent of instructor. As needed.
ECON 250Economic and Social History of the World Motor Car Industry3
Investigation of economic, political, social, and culture events in world history by focusing upon the creation, development and maturation of the automobile industry. While the American industry will be featured prominently, the course will also explore the European and Asian sectors. Spring (odd numbered years).
National income accounting; determination of national income and employment as related to the modern theory of effective demand; consumption function; multiplier and acceleration principles; money as it affects output and employment. Spring (odd-numbered years).
ECON 375Comparative Economic and Business History3
(same as HIST 375) (3 credits) Examination of the growth and development of the world economy up to the present. Emphasis upon industrialization and economic structural change, technological and organizational innovation, managerial and labor organization, government policies, international trade, business cycles, and the nature of socioeconomic institutions. Case studies of advanced and developing national economies. Spring (odd-numbered years).
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have special periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than six credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Economics majors, with approval of the departmental chair and the chief academic officer. Fall, Spring, Summer.
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have special periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, depending upon the internship, but no more than six credits may be counted toward major elective requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Economics majors, with approval of the departmental chair and the chief academic officer. Fall, Spring, Summer.
In this course, students will immerse themselves in the conduct of monetary policy and the current state of the US economy. In addition to helping to prepare a presentation on the US economy and a recommendation for monetary policy, students will compete against other schools in the Fed Challenge competition. Finally, students will be required to submit a term paper summarizing their contribution to the team and synthesizing their new found knowledge of monetary policy. ECON 101 , ECON 102 , and senior standing. Fall
(no more than 3 credits applicable to minimum requirements for major) Research in selected economic issues. The primary focus of the course will be the design, implementation, and documentation of a research study in the field of economics. This course is recommended for students who are planning to pursue graduate education in the field of economics and is open to students by consent of the chair of the department. Fall, spring, summer.
