ECONOMICS COURSE DESCRIPTION

ECON 1301 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

Examination of the structure and operation of the American economic system. Introduction to selected economic principles essential to the understanding of contemporary issues. May not be substituted for ECON 2301 or ECON 2302.

ECON 2301 Principles of Macro Economics
Credit: 3(3 lecture)

Macroeconomics examines the fundamentals of the American economy as it relates to social welfare. The emphasis is on basic economic concepts and theories as they effect domestic and international markets. This course integrates behavioral social sciences to present solutions to real world problems. Macroeconomics includes measurements of GDP, and fiscal and monetary policy. Core curriculum course.

ECON 2302 Principles of Micro Economics
Credit: 3(3 lecture)

Microeconomics examines the fundamentals of the American economy as it relates to business and individual welfare. The emphasis is on basic economic concepts and theories as they effect domestic and international markets. Microeconomics includes cost and production decisions and discusses the role of competition, monopolies, and oligopolies. Core curriculum course.

ECON 2311 Economic Geography
Credit: 3(3 lecture)

Analytical study of the historical development of particular economic distributions as they relate to social, cultural, political, and physical factors. Includes critical inquiry into the reasons for location of various types of
economic activity, production, and marketing. This course explores markets and people across time and spatial dimensions. The course also discusses exchange rates and factors which influence them. It includes analysis of world fundamental occupations and commodities. Cross-listed with GEOG 2312. Core Curriculum Course.

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