Economics

Effective Fall 2016. Previous descriptions may have had different requirements. Have questions? See an advisor.

ECN150HC An Economics Perspective: Honors	Credit Hours: 3.00
The study of the interactions of individuals and societies from the viewpoint of economics. Includes introduction to economics, conventional economic theory, economic policies and diverse populations, contemporary microeconomic and macroeconomic issues, and practical applications in relation to civic engagement. Also includes additional Honors content.
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Information: Must qualify for Honors program. Instructor or advisor/counselor approval may be required before registering for this course. Honors Content may include: Intensive research using highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources. Also may include a high-quality, peer reviewed paper or project in a format appropriate for the discipline with research presented in class or to a wider audience.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

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ECN150 An Economic Perspective	Credit Hours: 3.00
The study of the interactions of individuals and societies from the viewpoint of economics. Includes the philosophy of economics, the history of economic thought, conventional economic theory, questions of equity versus efficiency, contemporary economic issues, microeconomics, macroeconomics, the individual and our democracy.
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Information: This course is designed to be taken as a single class, as a pre-economics principles course (e.g. before ECN 200, 201 or 202), or as a post-principles course (e.g. after ECN 200, 201, or 202).
Offered: Fall, Spring.

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ECN200 Basic Economic Principles	Credit Hours: 3.00
Examination of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory with economic decision making, economic systems, production possibilities model, and market analysis. Includes micro topics, such as consumer demand, producer supply, and overall price determination. Also includes macro topics, such as goals and problems of the macroeconomy, fiscal policy, budgets, the Federal Reserve, and monetary policy.
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Recommendation: MAT 092.
Information: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ECN 201 and/or ECN 202.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.

Schedule of Classes

ECN201HC Microeconomics Principles: Honors	Credit Hours: 3.00
The study of individual markets, in which supply meets demand and prices and quantities are determined. Includes an examination of the production possibilities curve, market analysis, consumer theory, theory of the firm, conclusions, and contemporary microeconomic issues. Also Includes additional Honors content.
Prerequisite(s):
Course Corequisites:
Recommendation: MAT 092.
Information: Must quality for Honors program and obtain instructor or advisor/counselor approval to register for this course. Honors Content: Intensive research using highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources; a high quality, peer reviewed paper or project in a format appropriate for the discipline; presentation of research, in class or to a wider audience.
Offered: Spring.

Schedule of Classes

ECN201 Microeconomic Principles SUN# ECN2202	Credit Hours: 3.00
The study of individual markets, which is where supply meets demand and prices and quantities are determined. Includes an examination of the production possibilities curve, market analysis, consumer theory, theory of the firm, conclusions, and contemporary microeconomic issues.
Prerequisite(s):
Course Corequisites:
Recommendation: MAT 092.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Schedule of Classes

ECN202HC Macroeconomics Principles: Honors	Credit Hours: 3.00
The study of the economy as a whole. Includes the production possibilities curve, market analysis; definitions of gross domestic product, inflation, and unemployment; fiscal policy, monetary policy; and contemporary macroeconomic issues. Also includes additional Honors content.
Prerequisite(s):
Course Corequisites:
Recommendation: MAT 092.
Information: Must quality for Honors program. Instructor or advisor/counselor approval may be required before registering for this course. Honors Content may include: Intensive research using highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources. Also may include a high-quality, peer reviewed paper or project in a format appropriate for the discipline with research presented in class or to a wider audience.
Offered: Spring.

Schedule of Classes

ECN202 Macroeconomic Principles SUN# ECN2201	Credit Hours: 3.00
The study of the economy as a whole. Includes an examination of the production possibilities curve, market analysis; definitions of gross domestic product, inflation, and unemployment; fiscal policy, monetary policy; and contemporary macroeconomic principles.
Prerequisite(s):
Course Corequisites:
Recommendation: MAT 092.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Schedule of Classes

ECN296 Independent Study in Economics	Credit Hours: 1-3.00
Independent study projects or special interest areas in economics under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 200, or ECN 201 and 202.
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Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of six credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.

This course is not offered in the current Schedule of Classes.