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| ECO 100 - Politicl Economy Social Issues |
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Political Economy Of Social Issues Prerequisite: None Note: Cannot be used in the economics major. This course emphasizes the impact of historical context, social and cultural factors, and institutions on economic outcomes. In this course students use the political economy approach to analyze economic and social issues such as gambling in Connecticut, collective bargaining in baseball, building market economies in Eastern Europe, and environmental protection. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, Public Policy Skill Courses, LAC T1SS-Social Science |
| ECO 101 - Intro Economics For Education |
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Introduction To Economics For Education Prerequisite: Liberal Studies Majors Only This course will provide an introduction to economics for education majors by focusing on the fundamentals of economics. This course emphasizes the impact of the economy on individuals and society. In this course students learn about the basic tools of economic theory used to study markets, consumer behavior, the behavior of firms and the overall economy. We will examine how markets work and how supply and demand interact to determine prices. We will also study the role of the government in market activity. Students successfully completing this course should leave with an unerstanding of these basic economic principles and their applicability to real world situations. 1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 105 - Global Economics |
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Global Economics Prerequisites: None This course will provide an introduction to the global economic issues we encounter in our everyday lives and will explain them in relation to economics by providing an in-depth introduction to international economics for students without prior knowledge of economics. This course will introduce students to global economics by focusing on global issues and their political economy context by examining the impact of historical content, social and cultural factors, and institutions on global economic outcomes. Students will gain both an understanding of the foundations of economics and a greater understanding of the world around them. Topics include markets, international trade and the environment, trade barriers, outsourcing and employment, and the impact of multinational corporations on the overall economy. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Economics Department Course Attributes: LAC T1SS-Social Science |
| ECO 110 - Early American Economy |
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Early American Economy Prerequisites: None Note: Cannot be used for the economics major. This course emphasizes the history of the United States in terms of its economy and the impact of the past on each of us as well as on the world around us by examining the economic development of the United States. Starting with the colonial period and the founding of the nation and ending with the Civil War rebuilding, this course provides an economic reading of the events as we examine the conflicts and resolutions in terms of our economy. Emphasis is placed on historical events from an economic perspective. Topics will include the founding and growth of colonial economy, international trade, and the growth of industry. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: LAC T1H-Historicl Perspective |
| ECO 115 - Modern American Economy |
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Modern American Economy Prerequisites: None Note: Cannot be used for the economics major. This course examines the history of the United States in terms of its economy and the impact of the past on each of us as well as on the world around us by examining the economic development of the United States. Starting with the post Civil War period and going to the present day, this course provides an economic reading of the events as we examine the conflicts and resolutions in terms of our economy. Emphasis is placed on historical events from an economic perspective. Topics will include growth of American economy in the post Civil War era, the industrialization of production, and the emergence of the modern banking system. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Economics Department Course Attributes: LAC T1H-Historicl Perspective |
| ECO 1XX - Economics Elective |
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Economics Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
| ECO 200 - Principles Of Macroeconomics |
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Principles Of Macroeconomics Prerequisite: None Study of the principles of economics designed to acquaint the student with the organization and function of the American economic system. Discussion of money and banking, national income, public finance and an analysis of income determination, and the use of monetary and fiscal measures of stabilizing the economy. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Economics Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, Public Policy Skill Courses, LAC T1SS-Social Science |
| ECO 201 - Principles Of Microeconomics |
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Principles Of Microeconomics Prerequisite: LAC student with T1SS course or GER student Study of individuals and firms as economic decision-makers, the social institutions that influence choice, and introduces economic way of thinking. Course emphasizes the use of microeconomic theory to analyze its role and applications in our daily lives including current issues such as the distribution of income, labor issues, international trade, the role of government, welfare economics, and the environment. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Economics Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, LAC T2IS-Individual&Societies |
| ECO 210 - Economics & The Environment |
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Economics And The Environment Prerequisite: LAC student with T1SS course or GER student. Note: Cannot be used for the economics major. This course examines how economic analysis can be used to understand the sources of environmental problems and possible solutions. Emphasis is placed on basic economics tools and their application to social issues and policy such as pollution, recycling, energy, and sustainable development. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Economics Department Course Attributes: GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, LAC T2IS-Individual&Societies |
| ECO 215 - Statistics Business/Economics |
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Statistics For Business And Economics Prerequisite: LAC student with T1M course or GER student Note: Not open to math majors. Not open for credit to students who have passed MAT 315. A practical course in statistics with applications to economics, business and science. Emphasis placed on probability, probability distributions, statistical inference, correlation and regression. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: GER IA-Inquiry and Analysis, LAC T2IT-Applied Info Tech |
| ECO 2XX - Economics Elective |
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Economics Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
| ECO 300 - Quantitative Methods Economics |
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Quantitative Methods For Economics Prerequisite: ECO 200, ECO 201 and ECO 215 Introduction to mathematical economics and economic models. Equilibrium analysis in economics as applied to consumer, producer, firm, input market, and the economy. Exponential and logarithmic functions in reference to mathematics of finance - discrete and continuous growth models, present value and future value concepts and their applications in economics. Comparative statics and the concept of derivative, rules of differentiation and their use in comparative statics, partial derivatives, introduction to integral calculus, optimization: maxima and minima - all these topics will be discussed in reference to their applications in economics such as applications to equilibrium, elasticity, deriving marginal from totals and vice-versa. Basic introduction to simple linear and multiple regression models and their applications in economics. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 301 - Inter Microeconomics Analysis |
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Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis Prerequisite: ECO 200 and ECO 201 Study of the market behavior of resource owners, producers and consumers within the private enterprise system. Theories of demand, supply and production, market models, the pricing of factors, welfare economics and general equilibrium are covered. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course |
| ECO 302 - Inter Macroeconomic Analysis |
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Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 Detailed study of aggregate economic activity and its control. National income accounting, income determination, consumption, investment, economic growth and fluctuations, inflation, and stabilization policy. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 305 - Introduction To Econometrics |
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Introduction To Econometrics Prerequisite: ECO 200, ECO 201, ECO 215 & ECO 300 An introduction to the statistical methods used to test and measure relationships specified in economic models. Applications in business included. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 310 - Contemporary Econ Prob/Issues |
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Contemporary Economic Problems And Issues Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 In-depth but nontechnical examination of some of the economic problems and issues of the day. Minimum of any four topics will be selected for discussion on the basis of student interest. Suggested topics include: the farm problem, unemployment, inequality and poverty, guaranteed annual income, population growth and economic well being, inflation, the national debt, big business and monopoly control. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced, Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 312 - Women In The Economy |
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Women In The Economy 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 315 - Law and Economics |
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Law and Economics Prerequisite: ECO 201 or Permission of Instructor This course applies the tools of microeconomic analysis to legal rules and institutions as it introduces students to the ways in which legal issues can be examined using economic tools and analysis. Application of economic theory and empirical methods to topics including property and contract law, accident law, family law, criminal law, financial regulations, tax law, and cross-country comparisons of the effect of law and the legal systems. The intent of this course is to show how economics can contribute to the law as well as its limitations to this approach. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 320 - Inequallity and Economid Devel |
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Inequality and Economic Development Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 An analysis of the theory of developmental economics and its practical application to economic growth, quallity of life, poverty and inequality. The course examines the fundamental inequalities within and across countries in food security, migration, schooling, child labor and human capital development to explore the use of economic policies and their implications for countries across the globe. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced, Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 322 - Environmental Economics |
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Environmental Economics Prerequisites: ECO 201 Economic analysis applied to the environment with emphasis on the costs and benefits of regulation. Current theories and policies concerning the environment and environmental legislation, and their relation to the economy will also be covered. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 325 - Money And Banking |
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Money And Banking Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 Examination of the monetary and banking system and its relation to the general economic system. The nature and functions of money, analysis of the operation of the commercial banking system, the role of the Federal Reserve System, and monetary policy are emphasized. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 329 - Political Economy Labor Relatn |
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Political Economy Of Labor Relations Prerequisites: LAC student with at least two Tier II courses or GER student A study of the political, economic and cultural context of work. Specific topics include the impact of technology, public policy, immigration, and forms of capital ownership on the nature of work and workers, the historical development and current role of labor unions, and the role of women in labor markets. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: GER IC1-Cultural Traditions 1, Public Policy Skill Courses, LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience |
| ECO 330 - Labor Economics |
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Labor Economics Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 An introductory course in labor economics. A study of wage determination theories and an examination of recent empirical findings related to the impact of race, sex, education, unions, training, etc. on earned income. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced, Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 331 - Economics of Sports |
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Economics of Sports Prerequisite: ECO 201 This course applies economic theory to analysis of professional and amateur sports industries in the United States, industries that combine to produce over $212 billion of output each year. Theories related to industrial organization, public finance, and labor economics are used to analyze issues such as player salaries, public subsidies of sports stadiums, economic and competitive performance of franchises, discrimination in sports, and the economics of college sports. This course will provide an introduction to the Economics of Sport by focusing on how economic theory is relevant to sports. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 333 - Health Economics |
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Health Economics Prerequisites: ECO 201 A large number of factors have led to the popularity of the study of health economics in recent decades. Increasing costs of health care in general and Medicare and Medicaid in specific, increasing numbers of people with the chronic health problems such as obesity and diabetes, and increasing numbers of people without health insurance have all reinforced the interest in health economics among all interested parties such as health care providers, policy makers, and general public. In this course we will use standard economic techniques to analyze the problems that face health and health care markets. The topics will include: demand for health care; health care production; public vs. private financing of health care; government regulation vs. competition; hospital competition; public policies in the Medicare and Medicaid programs; the role of technology; and cost-benefit analysis. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 335 - Urban And Regional Economic |
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Urban And Regional Economics Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 Economic analysis applied to urban and regional problems of redevelopment with emphasis on analysis and techniques relevant to changing urban form and function, regional public finance, housing and renewal, poverty and race, transportation, and environmental problems. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced, Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 340 - Business Cycles/Forecasting |
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Business Cycles And Forecasting Prerequisites: ECO 200, ECO 201, and ECO 215 Examination of major theories regarding the causes and effects of various types of fluctuations in the level of economic activity of advanced market economics. Study of the U.S. record of economic fluctuations and growth, the techniques used to forecast business cycles, and the public policies for stabilizing economic activity. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 345 - Industrial Organizatn/Develomt |
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Industrial Organization And Development Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 The role of industry in economic development. The structure and behavior of industries of an economy. The choice of industry, the choice of technique, MNC's and transfer of technology. Allocations of investment criteria, industrialization strategy. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 350 - International Economics |
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International Economics Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 Analysis of theory and practice in international trade relationships. Pure theory of trade; extensions, modifications, and applications of trade model. Theory and effects of tariff and other trade barriers. Economics of integration. Monetary theory of trade; balance of payments and exchange rate systems. International monetary system; trade, developing countries, multinational corporations, and other topics. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced |
| ECO 353 - Internat Monetary Economics |
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International Monetary Economics Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 Economic analysis applied to international markets with emphasis on financial markets. Current theories and policies concerning balance of payments, capital flows, foreign exchange rates, and their relation to the economy. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 355 - Internatl Political Economy |
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International Political Economy Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201, or Permission of Instructor International relations examined from the political economy perspective, a systematic study of the relationship between economic and political behavior. Alternative approaches used to discuss various issues of international politico-economic relations; the role of the multinational corporations, international technology transfer, oil and the OPEC, politics of commercial policy, international monetary order, less developed economies and the New International Economic Order, etc. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced, Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 360 - Comparative Economic Systems |
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Comparative Economic Systems Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 An investigation of the alternative ways of organizing the economic life: capitalism, socialism, and their major variants. To discuss methods and concepts to analyze the operation and performance of the economic systems, both theoretically and empirically. Various aspects, apart from the purely economic, to be emphasized. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 365 - Financial Economics |
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Financial Economics 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 370 - History of Economic Thought |
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History Of Economic Thought Prerequisites: ECO 200 and ECO 201 Development of economic ideas examined as an evolutionary process influenced by external social and intellectual movements. Implications of the evolution of economic thought are evaluated in the light of its impact on historical development. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 377 - Public Finance |
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Public Finance Prerequisite: ECO200 and ECO 201 Examination of taxation and public spending with emphasis upon the allocative effects of taxes, the nature of government fiscal policy, and the nature and problems of debt management. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Enhanced, Public Policy Skill Courses |
| ECO 3XX - Economics Elective |
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Economics Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
| ECO 429 - Political Economy Labor Relatn |
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Political Economy Of Labor Relations Prerequisites: (LAC student with at least two Tier II course and ECO 215) or GER student. A study of the political, economic and cultural context of work. Specific topics include the impact of technology, public policy, immigration, and forms of capital ownership on the nature of work and workers, the historical development and current role of labor unions, and the role of women in labor markets. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department Course Attributes: GER IC1-Cultural Traditions 1, Public Policy Skill Courses, LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience |
| ECO 465 - Special Topics In Economics |
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Special Topics In Economics Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Examination of a topic related to politics or political economy that is not the focus of an existing Economics course. May be repeated with a different topic and approval of the Department Chairperson. May be applied to any track in the Economics Major with the permission of the Department Chairperson. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 479 - Senior Economics Seminar |
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Senior Economics Seminar Prerequisite: Two of the Following-ECO 302, ECO 305, ECO 322, ECO 325 and Senior Standing; LAC student with at least two Tier II courses or GER student A capstone course open only to seniors majoring in Economics. Application of theoretical knowledge and quantitative tools to various substantial economic problems and current issues, such as the problems of poverty, trade policy, health care system, women at work, development and enrichment, foreign investment in the U.S.A. etc. Each time selected theme(s) or topic(s) will be exhaustively investigated for theoretical and policy implications. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar Economics Department Course Attributes: LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience, Writing Intensive |
| ECO 480 - Independent Study |
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Independent Study Prerequisites: Open Only to Advanced Majors and Consent of Instructor Required Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member on an approved, specified topic. A written project is required. 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Economics Department |
| ECO 490 - Internship In Economics |
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Internship In Economics Prerequisite: Open Only to Seniors by Application Intensive field work experience in economics and business administration. Assignments in private, non-profit and public institutions in areas such as manufacturing, retailing, finance, accounting, personnel or government services. Students should schedule a minimum of two full days per week. 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 12.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Internship Economics Department |
| ECO 492 - Departmental Internship |
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Departmental Internship Prerequisite: Consent of Department Faculty Opportunity for economics majors to teach college-level economics under the direct supervision of an economics professor. 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 12.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Internship Economics Department |
| ECO 4XX - Economics Elective |
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Economics Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
| ECO 501 - Managerial Economics |
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3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 510 - Managerial Economics |
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Managerial Economics Prerequisite: None This course provides a body of mainly microeconomic tools for managerial decision-making. Its emphasis is on the methodical application of economic models to business situations for analysis and problem-solving. It incorporates theory into practice, providing a theoretical framework in formulating policies for short- and long-term planning. A wide range of topics will be discussed, including elasticity and estimation of demand, production and cost functions, pricing and output decisions under different competitive conditions, break-even analysis, risk and uncertainty, etc. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Economics Department |
| ECO 5XX - Economics Elective |
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Economics Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture |
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