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ECON-3335 Intermediate Microeconomics
–Fa
3 hours
Microeconomics is a study of economic principles that explain
how our market-directed economy organizes and coordinates
production and exchange. The principles explain a wide variety
of economic and social phenomena. The course studies basic
economic units, households and firms, and the equilibrium
through exchange among competing and cooperating people.
Prerequisites: ECON-2330 Microeconomics; GMTH-1020 College
Algebra; or permission of instructor.
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-2150 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.)
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