EC 199 Selected Topics: Economics (4 Credits)
This course is in development.
EC 201Z Principles of Microeconomics (4 Credits)
Examines how consumers and firms make choices when facing scarce resources, and how those choices are related to government policy and market outcomes, such as prices and output.
EC 202Z Principles of Macroeconomics (4 Credits)
Examines the aggregate activity of a market economy, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and the use of fiscal and monetary policy to address macroeconomic problems.
EC 230 Contemporary World Economic Issues: International Economics (4 Credits)
Provides an introductory survey of economic, political, social, and cultural dimensions of globalization. Covers issues and problems related to international economics and international economic institutions. Includes trade and the balance of payments; trade competition between the U.S. and other nations; reform and restructure of global economies; economic development and problems of developing nations.
EC 280 Co-op Work Experience Economics (1-4 Credits)
Provides experience in which students apply previous classroom learning in an occupational setting. Credits depend on the number of hours worked. Repeatable for credit. P/NP grading.
EC 285 Introduction to Political Economy (4 Credits)
Covers specific topics related to the United States economy from a systems/institutional perspective. Includes key institutions that make up the U.S. economy such as, corporations, government, the market system, labor unions, monetary and financial institutions, and others. Examines three problem areas: environmental degradation and resource depletion; social and political inequality; and economic instability. Introduces possible solutions based on institutional change and develops viable economic alternatives based on principles of environmental sustainability, equity and economic stability.
EC 298 Independent Study: Economics (1-6 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study in economics to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading.
EC 299 Selected Topics: Economics (4 Credits)
Provides a learning experience in economics not currently available; this course is in development to be proposed as a permanent course.
