Economics Courses & Descriptions
ECON 100 Introduction to Basic Economic Principles • 5 CR
Introduces the concepts and tools of economic thinking. Students learn to understand and evaluate the complex economic problems encountered in modern society. Business and Economic majors who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution should generally take ECON& 201 (prev ECON 201) or ECON& 202 (prev ECON 200) rather than ECON 100.
ECON 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Economics • V1-10 CR
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
ECON 198 Seminar in Economics • V1-10 CR
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
ECON 199 Individual Studies in Economics • V1-10 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ECON& 201 Microeconomics • 5 CR
Previously ECON 201 Introduction to Microeconomics
Investigates the responses of individual economic agents to incentives. This course provides the framework for analyzing simple models of choices for individual markets and industries within a mixed economy. The structure and outcomes of the basic model can then be modified to analyze a variety of market structures and be used to address a range of social issues, using the common policy goals of efficiency and equity. Recommended: 30 prior college credits.
ECON& 202 Macroeconomics • 5 CR
Previously ECON 200 Introduction to Macroeconomics
Presents major theories of business cycles and economic growth. Students examine economic policies aimed “at price stability” and unemployment in an industrialized capitalist nation as well as factors in international trade and monetary flows. It may also cover the development policies of underdeveloped countries. Recommended: 30 prior college credits.
ECON 260 Economic Development of the U.S. • 5 CR
Analyzes the industrialization and transformation of the U.S. economy from colonial times to the present. Students examine the rapid changes after the Civil War and the Great Depression, as well as the contributions of immigrants and native groups. Same as AMST 260. Either ECON 260 or AMST 260 may be taken for credit, not both. Recommended: 30 prior college credits.
ECON 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Economics • V1-10 CR
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule.
ECON 298 Seminar in Economics • V1-10 CR
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.
ECON 299 Individual Studies in Economics • V1-10 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ECON 315 Economics of Healthcare • 5 CR
Covers the principles of micro and macroeconomics as applied to the healthcare industry. Examines how healthcare demand differs from that of other goods. Major topic areas include identifying and measuring the cost and benefit of marketing and government solutions to various healthcare issues, the role risk plays in the demand for and supply of health insurance, the incorporation of general healthcare, medical care, government policies and health insurance in determining impacts on private profit and social economic well-being. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of the instructor.