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2007-2008

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ECO (Economics)

ECO 211 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics (3)
Fundamental principles of microeconomics. General view of the price system, the behavior of different market types within a market economy, resource allocation, and other topics at the discretion of the instructor.

ECO 212 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics (3)
Fundamental principles of macroeconomics. Market economy, national fiscal and monetary policies, employment, inflation, and other topics at the discretion of the instructor.

ECO 215 Economics (3)
This course is designed to provide the adult learner with the scope and structure of economic principles and their effect on the business enterprise. The distinction between macroeconomics and microeconomics, their relationship to each other and their combined effect on the business sector will be the focus of the course. The adult learner is expected to develop an understanding of the various economic systems, their differences, and the basic elements of a free market economy and the determination of price in a free market economy. For traditional (CUS) students, for non business majors only. Primarily used by the College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

ECO 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.

ECO 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for credit.

ECO 450 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.

ECO 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for credit.

ECO 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated for credit.

ECO 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.

ECO 601 Economic Analysis and Policy (3)
This course is designed to examine the impact of macroeconomic influences. Determinants of trade balances, inflation and employment rates, and monetary/fiscal policy in economic growth are assessed. Attention is given to descriptive and normative aspects of industry structure and growth within the context of bi-national and multi-national agreements.