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ECON-3340 History of Economic Thought

3 hours

Principal figures in the development of economic ideas

and the contribution of each period of economic thought from

the mercantilist to the present.

Prerequisite: ECON-2330

Microeconomics; or permission of instructor.

ECON-3345 Intermediate Macroeconomics

–Sp

3 hours

This course will expand on macroeconomic principles to

provide an analytical framework for understanding business

cycles and associated short run economic fluctuations, long-

run correspondence with classical exonomic theory, as well as

growth theory. Macroeconomic policy debates will be reviewed

with the analytical tools developed.

Prerequisites: ECON-2340

Macroeconomics; GMTH-1020 College Algebra; or permission of

instructor..

ECON-3350 Comparative Economic Systems

–Fa

3 hours

Analysis of different types of economic systems. Special

emphasis is placed on centralized planning from both a theoretical

and empirical perspective. Centralized economic planning

is compared and contrasted with a free-market distribution

of resources. Individual country case studies are included.

Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics or permission of

instructor.

ECON-3360 International Trade and Economics

–Fa

3 hours

A study of international economic theory and international trade

policy. The economic basis of trade and factor mobility, the benefits

of international trade, and the barriers to international trade flows

will be examined.

Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics or

permission of instructor.

ECON-3375 Mathematical Economics

–Sp

3 hours

Mathematical Economics presents the mathematics required for

studying economics at the graduate level. Mathematical concepts

are developed in the context of economics and applications

are drawn from a wide range of fields in economics including

microeconomics, macroeconomics, and economic growth. The

main focus of this course is on optimization; therefore the course

will focus on single and multi-variable calculus techniques to

provide tools to analyze economic problems.

Prerequisites: ECON-

2330 Microeconomics; ECON-2340 Macroeconomics; ECON

3335 Intermediate Microeconomics; MATH-1710 Calculus I.

(odd

years)

ECON-3380

3 hours

Economic Development and Political Economy

–Sp

A study of the interaction of political and economic systems to

produce economic development and growth of nation states. A

framework for analysis of development is explored and applied to

specific case studies of both industrial and developing economics

that have recently undergone significant change.

Prerequisite:

ECON-2330 Microeconomics; or permission of instructor.

ECON-3390 Public Finance

–Fa

3 hours

A consideration of the financing of local, state, and federal

governments. Much attention is given to three functions of

government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major

taxes that are present in the United States are studied as to

structure, revenue gained, and present status. Crosslisted as

PUAD.

Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics; or permission

of instructor.

(even years)

ECON-3410 Topics in Business

–Fa, Sp, Su

1–3 hours

A variety of courses are covered under this heading on an

experimental basis. This allows the department to meet the

changing needs of the students without formally adding or

dropping courses. Crosslisted with BUS.

ECON-4110 Introduction to Econometrics

–Sp

3 hours

Econometrics is a set of research tools used to estimate

and test economic relationships. The methods taught in this

introductory course can also be employed in the business

disciplines of accounting, finance, marketing, and management

and in many social science disciplines. The aim of this course

is to provide you with the skills helpful in filling the gap between

being a student of economics and being a practicing economist.

By taking this introduction to econometrics, you will gain an

overview of how statistical techniques can increase understanding

of how economic variables are related.

Prerequisites: ECON-

2330 Microeconomics; ECON-2340 Macroeconomics; ECON

3335 Intermediate Microeconomics; GSS-3650 Quantitative

Methodology or BUS-2100 Statistics for Business; MATH-1710

Calculus I.

(even years)

End-User Information Systems (EUIS)

EUIS-1000

3 hours

Word Processing Concepts and Applications

Designed to develop a working knowledge of word processing

software and hardware components and to apply these concepts

to various software applications. The student will create, format,

edit, store, retrieve, and print different types of documents as

well as apply advanced features of the software to expand basic

documents. Also an overview of the current operating system.

EUIS-1010

3 hours

Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications

–Sp

Designed to explain basic concepts of graphics software, give

detailed information about the types of graphics that are available

and when to use each type, demonstrate how to create each of

the major types of graphics, and teach basic design concepts.

EUIS-2010

3 hours

Spreadsheet and Database Concepts and Applications

–Sp

Designed to identify concepts and terminology used with

electronic spreadsheets and to identify tasks that can be

accomplished with spreadsheet software. The students will be

able to use the computer to create, format, edit, store, retrieve,

and print worksheets, graphs, and charts. The course will

also introduce the student to database management systems.

Fundamentals of database management concepts will be

covered using a microcomputer database application package.

Topics will include table design, query, maintenance, and reports.

Prerequisite: ITM-1510 Software Tools for Business.

EUIS-2200 Desktop Publishing

2 hours

Writing, assembling, and designing publications commonly

found in businesses, such as newsletters, brochures, reports, and

promotional materials using PageMaker software.

Finance (FIN)

FIN-1710 Personal Finance

–Fa, Sp

3 hours

This course is designed to educate and inform the

undergraduate student about personal finance, with the view

towards practical application, both currently and upon graduation.

The course integrates principles of personal finance with biblical

principles. Topics include: biblical stewardship, work, financial

planning, budgeting, giving, taxation, use of credit, investments,

asset protection, retirement and estate planning. (This course is a

general elective course.)

FIN-2730 Church Business Administration

3 hours

A study of the principles and procedures of the financial

management of the local church organization. (Credit not

applicable to meet business elective requirements.) Crosslisted

with BTAT-2730.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

ECON-3340 – FIN-2730