2001-2002 Academic Catalog

ECON-331 International Money and Capital Markets-Sp 4 hours A study of money, banking, and monetary theo1y, with particular emphasis on international financial markets. Prerequisite: ECON-234 Macroecono111ics orper111issio11 o.finstructor. ECON-334 History of Economic Thought-Sp 4 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-233 Microeconomics. (even years) ECON-335 Comparative Economic Systems-A 4 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 countiy case studies are included. Prerequisite: ECON-234 Macro- economics orper111ission o.finstmctor. (odd years) ECON-336 International Trade and Economics-W 4 hours A study of international economic the01y and international trade policy. The economic basis of trade and factor mobility, the benefits of international trade, and the barriers to international ti·ade flows will be examined. Prerequisite: ECON-233 Microecono111ics orper111issio11 ji·om instructor. ECON-337 Labor Economics 4 hours An examination of the role of unions and the labor market in a free enterprise system. Emphasis is given to the impact of unions as a social institution in the collective bargaining process. Labor legislation and the labor movement are studied from both an historical and current perspective. Prerequisite: ECON-233 Microeconomics. (even years) ECON-338 Economic Development and Political Economy-Sp 4 hours 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-234 Macroeco110111ics orper111issio11 o.finstrnctor. ECON-339 Public Finance-Sp 4 hours A consideration of the financing oflocal, state, and federal govern– ments. Much attention is given to three functions of government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major laxes that are present in the United States are studied as to structure, revenue gained, and present status. Prerequisite: ECON-234 Macro- economics. (even years) End-User Information Systems EUIS-100 Word Processing Concepts and Applications-A 4 hours Designed to develop a working knowledge ofword 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-101 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications-W 4 hours 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 learn basic design concepts. (Fee: $10) EUIS-200 Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications-A 4 hours 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. EUIS-201 Database Concepts and Applications-Sp 4 hours Designed to 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. Studies EUIS-210 Business Communications-W 4 hours Instrnction for writing business letters, memos, and business reports. Oral business presentations, small group communication, and the communication process in general are also discussed. Prerequisite: ENG-140 English Composition II. EUIS-220 Desktop Publishing - W,Sp 3 hours Writing, assembling, and designing publications commonly found in businesses, such as newsletters, brochures, reports, and promotional materials using PageMaker software. (Fee: $10) EUIS-300 End-User Information Systems and Teclrnologies-W 4 hours Highlights emerging technologies for office systems and end-user computers stressing the social and technical approach to explaining office information systems. The behavioral aspects-the human factors that intertwine with the technical factors-are as important as the technology. Both are considered in the light of the business processes of the organizations that they support. Prerequisite: EUIS- 100 Word Processing Concepts and Applications; EUIS-101 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications; EUIS-200 Spreadsheet Concepts andApplications; EUIS-201 Records Manage– ment/Database Concepts and Applications. (Fee: $10) EUIS-400 Trends, Issues, and Cases in End-User Information Systems-Sp 3 hours Designed to explore special topics related to the role of information systems in the various functional areas of contemporary business, to assist the student to envision and evaluate computer-based solutions to information systems problems by studying the historical and technological developments, and to provide the student with concepts for understanding information systems in the future. Capstone course. EUIS-401 End-User Information Systems Internship-Sp 1-5 hours Each student will gain work experience in a business/industry work site utilizing the skills related to the student's academic program and career objectives. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the work supervisor and internship coordinator. Reports and assignments are required of the students completing the intern– ship. Finance FIN-171 Personal Finance-A,Sp 4 hours A study of the current principles and practices of establishing a lifetime program ofpersonal money management. Topics include: the economy, theories of work and income, preparation of financial goals, budgets and reports, relevant biblical passages for giving, principles and practices of purchasing food, clothing, transportation, recreation, vacations, housing and home furnishings, insurance for homes, autos, health and life, and investments in the money market, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, real estate, precious metals and collectibles will be treated. Credit, borrowing, making money grow, retirement, social security, estate planning and income taxes are also studied. (Credit not applicable to meet business elective requirements.) FIN-273 Church Business Administration-W 4 hours A study of the principles and procedures of the financial manage– ment of the local church organization. (Credit not applicable to meet business elective requirements.) FIN-331 International Money and Capital Markets-Sp 4 hours A study of money, banking, and monetaiy the01y, with particular emphasis on international financial markets. Prerequisite: ECON-234 Macroeconomics, or permission o.finstructor. FIN-371 Financial Management of the Firm-A,Sp 4 hours A study of the practical and theoretical aspects of financial decision making. Topics include: cost of capital, capital structure, management of current assets, capital budgeting, sources of funds, and statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT-212 Principles o.fAccounting II; BUS- 212 Statistics II. FIN-373 Investments-W 4 hours A study of the various types of investments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commercial, paper, options, and commodities. Particular emphasis is given to return and risk in developing invest– ment strategies. Prerequisite: FIN-3 71 FinancialManagement ofthe Firm.