Economics

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

EC 206 : Principles of Macroeconomics

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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

EN 160, “C” or better in MA 165 or higher.

EC 211 : Current Readings in Economics

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.

Hours

3

EC 216 : Principles of Microeconomics

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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

“C” or better in MA 165 or higher, EC 206.

EC 240 : ENACTUS

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.

Hours

1

Prerequisites

Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..

EC 311 : Advanced Reading in Economics

Advanced readings from current literature in the field concerning such topics as biographies, theoretical styles, classics, and policy applications.

Hours

3

EC 340 : ENACTUS

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.

Hours

1

Prerequisites

Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..

EC 355 : Money and Banking

Fundamental principles of money, credit and banking with special reference to the United States and international monetary problems.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

EC 206.

EC 375 : Microeconomic Theory

Methodology of economics; theory of consumer behavior; theory of the firm; market structure and price determination; income distribution.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

EC 216, “C” of better in MA 185.

EC 376 : Independent Study

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Hours

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

EC 385 : Macroeconomic Theory

Determinants of national income, employment and prices with particular attention to aggregate consumption, investment, and monetary and fiscal policy.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

EC 206, EC 216, “C” of better in MA 185.

EC 401 : Internship in Economics

Internship under supervision of college personnel and cooperating facilities.

Hours

1 - 9

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.

EC 435 : Development of Economic Thought

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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

EC 206, EC 216.

EC 440 : ENACTUS

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.

Hours

1

Prerequisites

Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..

EC 450 : Public Policy and Finance

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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

EC 206 or PS 100.

EC 455 : The Global Marketplace

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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

EC 216, BA 322 or permission of instructor.

EC 476 : Independent Study

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Hours

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

EC 485 : Senior Thesis in Economics

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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

BA 302, advisor's and committee’s permission, last senior term.