Economics
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| ECON 100 | The Origins of Economic Thought | 1 | School of Management |
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This course will survey the history of economics from the time of Adam Smith and some of his predecessors to the time of Karl Marx. Students will be exposed to the major schools of thought and shown the relevance of basic economic ideas to the great debates of our own times. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-1 |
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| ECON 101 | Basic Economics | 3 | School of Management |
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A basic introduction to economic analysis, with emphasis on the problems and issues of a modern economy. This course is not available to business and political science majors. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ECON 202 | Principles of Economics I | 3 | School of Management |
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A study of basic economic concepts emphasizing analysis of the aggregate economy. The fundamental concepts of national income and its determination, economic fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth are covered. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ECON 204 | Principles of Economics II | 3 | School of Management |
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An examination of the processes of price determination, output, and resource allocation in perfect and in imperfect competition. Also covers labor economics, international trade and finance, and alternative economic systems. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ECON 206 | Money Talks: Economics of Money and Banking | 3 | School of Management |
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The course will cover the role of money and the role of financial institutions in the economy. Interest rates will be discussed theoretically and technically and basic principles of financial instruments will be discussed. Students will be responsible for making several oral presentations. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ECON 301 | The Economic & Social Perspectives of Professional Consulting | 3 | School of Management |
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This course will introduce students to the concepts and mechanisms of professional consulting and the management of a consulting project from an economic and sociological perspectives. Students will examine the nature and framework of professional consulting and develop a model to assess the client’s needs and provide recommendations and action plan for implementation by the client. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ECON 320 | International Economics and Finance | 3 | School of Management |
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This course provides the conceptual framework that forms the basis for global commerce. Topics include free trade, the flow of goods and services, investments, balance of payment, and the International Monetary System and the foreign exchange markets in the context of alternative international adjustment mechanisms. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: QANT 201. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ECON 340 | Economics in Action | 0 | School of Management |
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Linked to a content course, student engagement into community service provides the means to gain a deeper understanding of content course objectives, acquire new knowledge, and engage in civic activity. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0 |
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| ECON 345 | Urban Economics | 3 | School of Management |
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This course is an introduction to Urban and Regional Economics with focus on public policy. The course will cover topics on real estate, urban congestion, urban crime, poverty, transportation, smart growth, and the functions of government in taxation and zoning laws. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ECON 204 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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