Economics
Degrees and Certificates
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Economics Major -
Economics Minor
Courses
EC 149: Special Topics in Economics
Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
EC 206: Principles of Macroeconomics
Class Program
Fundamentals of economics; emphasizing macroeconomic analysis. Areas of study include: determination and distribution of national output and income; inflation and employment; money and banking; government revenue and spending; government policy toward current economic problems.
Prerequisites
EN 160, “C” or better in MA 165 or higher.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Spring
EC 211: Current Readings in Economics
Class Program
An introductory readings course involving current literature from the broad spectrum of Economics. Designed to acquaint the student with an in-depth survey of current literature.
Semester Offered
Arranged
EC 216: Principles of Microeconomics
Class Program
Fundamentals of economics, emphasizing microeconomics analysis. Areas of study include: supply and demand analysis; product and resource markets; price determination within product and resource markets; the firm and its costs of production; current economic problems.
Prerequisites
“C” or better in MA 165 or higher, EC 206.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Spring
EC 240: ENACTUS
Class Program
Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.
Prerequisites
Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
EC 249: Special Topics in Economics
Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
EC 311: Advanced Reading in Economics
Class Program
Advanced readings from current literature in the field concerning such topics as biographies, theoretical styles, classics, and policy applications.
Semester Offered
Arranged
EC 340: ENACTUS
Class Program
Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.
Prerequisites
Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
EC 349: Special Topics in Economics
Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
EC 355: Money and Banking
Class Program
Fundamental principles of money, credit and banking with special reference to the United States and international monetary problems.
Prerequisites
EC 206.
Semester Offered
Fall
EC 375: Microeconomic Theory
Class Program
Methodology of economics; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; income distribution.
Prerequisites
EC 216, “C” of better in MA 185.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
EC 376: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
EC 385: Macroeconomic Theory
Class Program
Determinants of national income, employment and prices with particular attention to aggregate consumption, investment, and monetary and fiscal policy.
Prerequisites
EC 206, EC 216, “C” of better in MA 185.
Semester Offered
Fall even
EC 401: Internship in Economics
Internship under supervision of college personnel and cooperating facilities.
Prerequisites
All internships must be approved and finalized in the semester prior to when they begin. Permission of division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Semester Offered
Arranged
EC 435: Development of Economic Thought
Class Program
Historical study and critical evaluation of the development of economic thought from Plato and Aristotle up to, and including Keynes. Emphasis on Mercantilist, Physiocrat, Classical, Socialist, Neo-Classical, Keynesian.
Prerequisites
EC 206, EC 216.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
EC 440: ENACTUS
Class Program
Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.
Prerequisites
Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
EC 449: Special Topics in Economics
Seminar with research in selected areas of economics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
EC 450: Public Policy and Finance
Class Program
Inspection of the public policy making process and subsequent implementation in the light of efficiency criteria. Special emphasis will be placed on the processes of budgeting, taxation, and the economic effects of each on society.
Prerequisites
EC 206 or PS 100.
Semester Offered
Spring
EC 455: The Global Marketplace
Class Program
This class will incorporate the theory of international trade into the application of management and marketing practice in the global economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on international finance and trade in products and services as well as food and fiber commodities. National policies, regional integration, and multinational entities will be explored as to their effects on U.S. consumers and businesses.
Prerequisites
EC 216, BA 322 or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Spring
EC 476: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
EC 485: Senior Thesis in Economics
Class Program
In depth research in an economic topic of the student’s interest. The student will synthesize the separate elements of economic theory into a coherent presentation on a topic of interest or concern. The student will work with an advisor and faculty committee of no less than three members including the advisor.
Prerequisites
BA 302, advisor's and committee’s permission, last senior term.
Semester Offered
Arranged