ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
ECO (Economics)
ECO 221 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. Prerequisites: BUS 101, BUS 110, CIS 101.
ECO 222 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. Prerequisites: BUS 101, BUS 110, CIS 101, ECO 221
ECO 215 Economics (3) - CUS
This course is
designed to provide the student 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
student 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. This course is intended for
non-business majors only.
ECO 215A Economics (3) - CAGS
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.
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.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
