SS1010. Economics as a Social Science (3) F , S
Introduction to basic economic institutions and principles of economics for non-business and economics majors. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand and the exchange economy for goods and services, standards of living and income distribution, national income, aggregate demand, aggregate supply, the price level and inflation, employment, international trade, and comparative economic systems.

SS1100 Environmental Economics (3) F , S

An analysis of policies which affect environmental resources.  Emphisis on economic analysis of renewable and nonrenewable resources and public policy.   Applications include lnad use and pollution control.  This course will encourage students to study the management of local natural resources.

AI1740. American Economic History (3) F, S
A critical study of the growth and development of American society and its institutions.

SS2010. Principles of Microeconomics (3) F , S
The application of economic concepts to private sector problems. Topic coverage includes choice theory, the theory of the firm, introduction to general equilibrium analysis, and the theory of market structures. Prerequisite: Math 1050 with C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis).

SS2020. Principles of Macroeconomics (3) F , S
Introduction to principles of macroeconomics for business and economics majors. The course focuses upon the analysis of economic instability, inflation, stagflation, and fiscal and monetary policy. Topics include standards of living and income distribution, national income, aggregate demand, aggregate supply, the price level and inflation, employment, international trade. The determination of national income is stressed. Prerequisites: Math 1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis) and Econ 202.

2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3)
Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.

See College of Business and Economics Registration Restrictions before registering for courses numbered 3000 and above.

3030. Managerial Economics (3)
The course utilizes microeconomic theory to analyze the managerial decisions of individual business firms. Optimization, demand, production, cost, and pricing theories are examined. Emphasis is placed upon problem solving including the use of computer software to forecast and simulate. The course is recommended for business students. Prerequisites: SS2020; Quant 2610.

3090. History of Economic Thought (3) S
The major concepts and contributions of the scholars of the past in economic doctrine and interpretations. Prerequisites SS2010, SS2020

3110. International Trade (3) F , S
Introduction to the pure theory of trade, international trade agreements and negotiations (e.g., GATT, NAFTA), and the institutions designed to enhance world-wide trade. Emphasis is placed on the benefits of free trade and open market macroeconomics as well as the pros and cons of erecting barriers to trade (e.g., tariffs and quotas). Prerequisites: SS2010, SS2020.

3120. International Finance and Monetary Systems (3)  S
Applications of the principles of economics to the money and banking institutions prevalent in the international economy. Emphasis on monetary systems, foreign exchange mechanisms, and regional monetary arrangements such as the World Bank, the IMF, and unification of European currencies. Prerequisites: SS202, SS203.

3150

3200. Money and Banking (3) F
The history of money and credit, the evolution of banking, the Federal Reserve System, and other banking problems and functions. Prerequisite: SS2030.

3400. Labor Economics (3) F
Historical development and growth of unionism and labor legislation. Analysis of wages, wage theory, collective bargaining, and labor-management relations. Prerequisite: SS2010.

3410. Women in the World Economy (3)
Application of the principles of economics to the analysis of problems and issues confronting women in the modern global economy, with special emphasis on labor markets, income differentials, and problems faced by women in developing economies. Prerequisite: SS2010.

4010. Intermediate Microeconomics (3) F
Consumer behavior, demand analysis, economics of the firm, and price theory. Prerequisites: Econ 202; Quant 2400.

4020. Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)  S
Theories of long-run economic growth and short-term fluctuations in an open economy, with emphasis on theory of aggregate employment, inflation, recession, and appropriate policies to encourage long-run growth while mitigating the negative effects of short-term fluctuations. Prerequisites: SS2010, SS2020; Math 1050 with a grade of C- or higher (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis). 

4170. Economic Development (3)
The application of economic principles to the challenging problems of third world and developing nations including Africa, Asia, Latin America and the newly independent states of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Prerequisites: SS2010, SS2020.

4320. Industrial Organization (3)
The theory and performance of firms and industries in the context of substantial market power and market regulation. Emphasis on oligopoly, game theory, and theory of markets within the context of global market competition. Prerequisite: Econ 4010.

4520 Public Finance (3)

This course covers the aspects of economic policy that arise in the operations of a public budget.  Topics addressed include economic theories of bureaucracy,public goods, externalaties, and taxation.    Prerequisites SS2010, SS2020; Quant 2400.

4550. Introduction to Econometrics (3) S
Advanced regression analysis. Topics include dummy variables, residual analysis, binomial dependent variables, simultaneous equations, and forecasting techniques. Computers will be used extensively although programming skills are not necessary. Prerequisites: SS 2010, SS2020; Quant 2610.

4560. Mathematical Economics (3)
Advanced application of mathematical modelling techniques to selected economic issues. Prerequisites: Quant 2400, 2610; Econ 4010.

4800. Independent Study (1-3) F , S
Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisites: Quant 261 and instructor approval (limited to 2 credit hours per quarter).

4810

4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3)
Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.

4980. Research Methods (3)
A course designed for senior economics majors which requires the completion of an extensive thesis project. This course will focus on the formulation of hypotheses, review of relevant literature, and either theoretical or empirical analysis. Prerequisites: Senior standing and departmental approval.