An introduction to Internet basics such as using e-mail, participating in electronic discussion groups, and exploring the World Wide Web (WWW). Emphasis will be on using the Internet as a useful source of information for the social sciences, business education, consumer decision making, and career planning. This course satisfies the two-hour institutional priority listed under Area B.

Introduction to economics for non-business majors. The economic principles of demand, supply, markets and the economic issues of inflation, unemployment and government spending will be among the topics covered. (This course cannot be taken after satisfactory completion of ECON 2411 and Econ 2410.)

A study of the economy as a whole including production, economic fluctuations, inflation, unemployment, public policy, and international economics. Requires overall GPA of 2.0.

A study of the individual elements of an economy, including demand, supply, price, firms, production, costs, profits, market structures, income determination and international trade. Requires overall GPA of 2.0.

Emphasis is placed on basic and useful information needed for effective personal spending, saving, and budgeting.

Course emphasis is on applications of statistics in business . Topics include methods of presenting data, numerical measures and correlation, probability theory and probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

This course covers basic quantitative tools for use in strategic and business decision making. Topics include decision analysis, linear regression, forecasting, linear programming and waiting line models.

Intermediate analysis of macroeconomic problems such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth and effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy in combating these problems. International implications of policy also emphasized.

An in-depth study of theories of consumer demand,production costs, optimization of the goals of firms under various market structures, resource markets, and income distribution, with application of economic analysis to managerial decision making.

Examines the historical foundation of American economic growth and development from the colonial period to the twentieth century. Focuses on institutional and structural changes and processes of growth. Same as HIS 357.

A study of the spatial organization of economic activities. Introduces and critiques theories of location and economic development and structural relationships among cities. Same as GEO 324.

This course covers the evolution of economic ideas and theories, their social and philosophical preconceptions, and uses to which they have been put in developing policy and their influence upon modern economics. Topics include ancient and medieval economic thought, mercantilism, physiocracy, classical and neoclassical schools, socialist and Marxian critiques, Austrian school, and institutional economics.

This course will be a survey of the theory and literature of the economics issues relevant in professional and college- level sports. Topics include ticket pricing, public funding of arenas or stadiums, labor issues, and antitrust policy. Prerequisite:ECON 2106 or consent of Department Chair.

A cultural approach to how societies produce, distribute and consume goods, services and resources. Same as ANTH 3158.

A study of the nature of business fluctuations and their underlying causes. Emphasis is on the application of various forecasting techniques with regard to analyzing and projecting future business and economic conditions at the national, regional, industry, and firm levels.

This course surveys the issues arising from the interaction of economic and ecological systems, the suitability of the market mechanism to allocate natural and environmental resources, and policy options when markets fail. Applications include energy, climate change, pollution control, land use, fishery management, and water scarcity.

This course is designed to explore the moral, ethical, and economic foundations of the capitalist system. The economic prespectives of thinkers such as M. Friedman, F.A. Hayek, J.M. Keynes, Karl Marx, Ayn Rand and Adam Smith will be compared and contrasted. This course will address current issues such as corporate social responsibility, the role of government in the economy, and the implications of personal economic philosophies on individual decision making.

An examination of macro- and micro economic theory is conducted to provide the student with the basic economic tools necessary for subsequent courses. The relationship between market conditions and the individual firms and aggregate aspects of economics is emphasized. Not open to undergraduate busines majors.

An introductory study of the types and functions of money and financial intermediaries, money creation and control, monetary and fiscal policy, international finance, and the effects of these upon domestic incomes, employment, prices, and interest rates.

Involves an in-depth study of the economic theories related to the labor market with emphasis placed on managerial and policy applications. Topics covered include labor supply and demand, discrimination, and the economic impact of unions and collective bargaining.

A study of the equity and economic effects of government spending programs, taxes, and debt. The course is primarily applied microeconomics. Same as PSC 436.

The course covers the history, institutions, policy and theory of international economic relations.

A study of the international financial markets. Topics include exchange rate models, trading strategies, short and long term forecasting, floating exchange rate system and international monetary institutions.

The course compares and contrasts the forms of economic organization.

The course emphasis is on applications of econometrics and techniques in business analytics. Topics include methods of presenting data, numerical measures and correlation, estimation, linear/non-linear regression, limited dependent variables, simultaneous equations/instrumental variables, models of duration, and the use of these models in decision making processes. SAS business analytics software will be used in this course

A study of the economic organization of urban areas and regions. Emphasis is on the analysis of urban land use and real estate markets, contemporary urban problems and public policies, and current issues in urban and regional economic development.

Directed program of independent study or specific research topics.

The course is the capstone course for all economics majors. The course will change topics and focus. The course will include an evaluation of the students understanding of economic principles.

Title and description of specific courses to be specified at time of offering. Course may be repeated with permission up to a maximum of 10 hours credit.

Work experience with a business, government agency or other organization.

A study of the equity and economic effects of government spending programs, taxes, and debt. The course is primarily applied microeconomics. Same as POLS 5204.

A course designed especially to broaden the student's understanding of his economic environment, to pose important controversial problems of public policy to which they can apply and refine the tools of economic analysis. (Not open to credit to MBA students.)

Emphasis is placed on basic and useful information needed for effective personal spending, saving, and budgeting. (Not open to MBA students.)

The course covers contemporary problems from an economic perspective. Issues covered include the national debt, health care, social security, population growth and other economic issues. (Not open to MBA students.)

This course provides a survey of forecasting methods used by managers and forecasting practitioners. Topics include time-trend, regression-based, time-series decomposition, and autogregressive moving average methods. Prerequisites: ECON 2105 or ECON 2106, ECON 3402, or consent of department chair.

This course builds skills in microeconomic analysis for managers and provides a conceptual foundation for further functional area studies. Topics include consumer and producer theory, industrial organization, and aspects of game theory and statistical analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 2105 or 2106, ECON 3402, or consent of department chair.

Topics may include foreign exchange market; exchange rates; balance of payments analysis and adjustment process; financing institutions, monetary relations, and monetary reform; gold, the dollar, devaluation, and SDRs. Same as FINC 6521.

Directed program of independent or specific research topics.