2002-2003 Academic Catalog

54 Business Administration School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Economics ECON-2330 Microeconomics 3 hours That area of economic inquiry that is concerned with the effect of human behavior on the conduct of affairs within rather narrowly defined units. It is the study of decision making regard- ing consumption, production, and exchange that is carried on by individual households and by business firms. ECON-2340 Macroeconomics 3 hours That area of economic study that focuses on how human behavior affects outcomes in highly aggregated markets, such as the market for labor or for consumer products. It is a study of the behavior of the economy as a whole, including the study of economic phenomena such as interest rates, the price level and national income, and output and employment. Prerequisite or corequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics; or permission of instructor. ECON-3130 Government and Business 3 hours A study of the governmental agencies and their effect on American business. Case studies and current events are developed to show the trends and status of various laws and regulations. The economic impact and difficulties which arise in managing a business are reviewed. Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics. (odd years) ECON-3310 International Money and Capital Markets 3 hours A study of money, banking, and monetary theory, with particular emphasis on international financial markets. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics; 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. (even years) ECON-3350 Comparative Economic Systems 3 hours Analysis of different types of economic systems. Special emphasis is placed on centralized planning from both a theoreti- cal and empirical perspective. Centralized economic planning is compared and contrasted with a free-market distribution of resources. Individual country case studies are included. Prereq- uisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics; or permission of instructor. (odd years) ECON-3360 International Trade and Economics 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-3370 Labor Economics 3 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-2330 Microeconomics. (even years) ECON-3380 Economic Development and Political Economy 3 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-2340 Macroeconomics; or permission of instructor. ECON-3390 Public Finance 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. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics. (odd years) End-User Information Systems EUIS-1000 Word Processing Concepts and Applications 3 hours 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. (Fee: $10) EUIS-1010 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications 3 hours Designed to explain basic concepts of graphics software, give detailed information about the types of graphics that are avail- able 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-2010 Spreadsheet and Database Concepts andApplications 3 hours Designed to identify concepts and terminology used with electronic spreadsheets and to identify tasks that can be accom- plished 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. (Fee: $10) EUIS-2100 Business Communication 3 hours Instruction for writing business letters, memos, and business reports. Oral business presentations, small group communica- tion, and the communication process in general are also discussed. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition. (Fee: $10) 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. (Fee: $10) EUIS-3000 End-User Information Systems and Technologies 3 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 they support. Prerequisites: EUIS-1000 Word Processing Concepts and Applications; EUIS-1010 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications; EUIS-2010 Spreadsheet Database Concepts and Applications. EUIS-4000 Trends, Issues, and Cases in End-User Information Systems 3 hours Designed to explore special topics related to the role of information systems in the various functional areas of contempo- rary 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-4010 End-User Information Systems Internship 1-3 hours Each student will gain work experience in a business/industry work site utilizing the skills related to the student’s academic