ECONOMICSProfessors Fleming, L. Lynch; Associate Professor, Stauffer; Assistant Professors Kassens, Nik-Khah Students majoring in Economics are required to complete a minimum of eleven units in Economics, including 121, 122, 232, 321, 322, 448 and 461. They must also complete any four additional economics units at or above the 200-level. Note that Statistics 101 and Mathematics 111 or 112 are prerequisites for Economics 321 and 322. Although students may take Economics 121 and 122 in either order, the recommended sequence is 121 followed by 122. Business Administration 215 and 225 are recommended for those students whose career plans might include an accounting component. Admission to the BA program in Economics requires the approval of the department chairperson. An application should be submitted as soon as a student becomes interested in the major and shows evidence of possessing the quantitative and analytical skills required to satisfactorily complete this major. Economics 120 cannot be used for the Economics or Business Administration majors. Economics 120 can serve as a prerequisite for Economics 227, 237, 244, 257, and for Business Administration 233, for non-majors only. Minor in Economics The minor in Economics requires seven (7) units in economics as follows: Economics 121, 122, 321, 322, 461 and any two (2) economics units at or above the 200 level. Statistics 101 and Mathematics 111 are prerequisites for Economics 321 and 322, which are required for the minor. 120 Introduction to Economics
A course introducing the student to contemporary economic discourse, with an emphasis on the pricing mechanism, competitive and monopolistic markets, poverty and inequality, national income, and unemployment. (Not open to anyone majoring in Business Administration or Economics, or anyone currently enrolled in or having completed Economics 121 and 122.)(1) 121 Principles, Micro
Analytical concepts and principles as they relate to the functioning of a mixed-market economy, emphasizing costs, markets, and prices. (1) 122 Principles, Macro
Analytical concepts and principles as they relate to the functioning of a mixed-market economy, dealing with aggregate concepts and problems, such as unemployment, inflation, growth, and international trade. (1) 227 Health Economics
A course to provide students with tools to evaluate current issues in health care, and to analyze the effects of public policies in the financing and delivery of health care. (1) 232 Money and Banking
Money, credit, and the banking system with special emphasis on the role of money as a determinant of economic activity. Attention is also given to international monetary markets. (1) 237 Comparative Economic Systems
The ideological, theoretical, and institutional basis for planned and market economies with examples drawn from various countries. (1) 242 Public Finance
The effects of taxation and government expenditure on economic allocation, distribution, stability, and growth are covered. Attention is given to the fiscal institutions and policies of state and local government. (1) 244 Labor Relations
Evolution of unions; organizations and role of labor and management in collective bargaining; labor legislation; and contract administration. (1) 247 International Trade and Finance
The theory of trade; barriers and controls; balance of payments; international monetary systems. (1) 257 Competition, Monopoly, and Public Policy
This course considers business organization and operation with emphasis on public policy designed to promote competition and prevent monopoly. (1) 261 Topics in Economics
Selected topics involving problems and controversies of a social and political nature. (1) 321 Intermediate Theory: Microeconomics
The determination of prices and the allocation of resources under different market structures; problems, questions of policy, and managerial decisions. (1) 322 Intermediate Theory: Macroeconomics
The measurement, analysis, and control of aggregate economic activity; problems and questions of policy. (1) 395, 396 Henry H. Fowler Public Policy Seminar A seminar taught with a scholar-statesperson that deals with a policy issue of public significance. (Made possible by the Henry H. Fowler Endowment. Open to selected students with department permission.) (1, 1/2) 405, 406, 407 Independent Study
A program of intensive study in economics carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff. (Open to majors with the permission of the department.) (1/2, 1, 1/2) 448 Introduction to Econometrics
An introduction to the statistical methods used in empirical economic research. The objective of the course is to provide both a working knowledge of econometric theory and an applied experience through estimating empirical models using econometric software. (1) 461 Economics Seminar
An in-depth investigation of topical issues in economics at the advanced theory level. (1) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance. |