152 153 Ge ene era . K DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES * Permission from the department chair must be obtained before Econ 3120 Econ Econ Econ 3200 3400 3410 International Finance & Monetary Systems Money and Banking Labor Economics Women in the World Economy 3 3 3 3 Econ 4170 Economic Development 3 Econ Econ Econ Econ Econ Econ Econ 4320 4520 4550 4560 4800 4810 4920 Industrial Organization Public Finance Introduction to Econometrics Mathematical Economics Independent Research Experimental Courses Short Courses, Workshops Suggested Course 3 3 3 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. FRESHMAN, AUTUMN Econ AI1740 3 Econ $$2010 3 Math QL1050 Engl EN1010 CA Gen Ed Botany LS1403 3 3 3 3 Quant 2600 Engl EN2010 Acctng 2010 HU Gen Ed 3 3 3 3 15 Total Hours 15 Total Hours van FRESHMAN. SPRING... OPHOMORE, AUTUMN....... 3 3 3 Quant 2400 Mktg 3010 3 3 3 CA Gen Ed 3 SS Gen Ed 3 LS Gen Ed BusAdm 4620 Total Hours 3 1 16 convo UNI PS Gen Ed Major Elective Mgmt 3120 Fin 3200 BusAdm 3200 Total Hours SS SSSN SSS Ba SSS 3 3 3 3 3 15 cen SENIOR, AUTUMN occ » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or higher in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours. 15 Econ 4020 Major Elective Minor Elective BusAdm 3330 LOM 3050 Total Hours SSS nionenneneneen ERS 3 3 3 3 3 15 Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Managerial Economics Intermediate Macroeconomics Business Statistics I Business Statistics II ECONOMICS COURSES - ECON economic approaches useful in the analysis of social problems. Topics include poverty, economic systems, crime, pollution, health, discrimination, unemployment, inflation, and the role of government in the economy. (3) A, § 3 Econ 4800 3 An analysis of policies which affect environmental resources. 3 Major Elective 3 Minor Elective 3 Minor Elective 3 BusAdm 4620 3 BusAdm 4780 3 Emphasis on economic analysis of renewable and nonrenewable resources and public policy. Applications include land use, such as forests and wilderness areas, and pollution control, such as hazardous waste and air/water quality. This course encourages students to study the management of local natural resources. 3 15 ECONOMICS Elective 3 Total Hours 15 DEPARTMENTAL » Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete at least 9 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for an Economics Department major, given above for Business Economics and, for General Economics, in the Social and Behavioral Sciences section of the catalog. In fulfilling these requirements, students must take at least 12 hours of economics courses on an Honours basis, 2 hours of which must be completed as a senior project (Honours 4990). The student may receive economics Honours credit in any upper-division or graduate-level economics course.* In addition, either Econ 4010 or 4020 Econ must be taken on an Honours basis. WEBER STATE (3) (3) 4170. Economic Development (3) A The application of economic principles to the challenging problems A, S GATT, trade. for the topics EU and NAFTA) and the Emphasis on the benefits existence of trade barriers include trade in agricul- tural products and international labor migration. Prerequisites: Econ $$2010, $S2020. (3) S$ 3200. Money and Banking (3) S$ This course presents a detailed description and economic analysis of the U.S. financial system which includes the banking industry, bond and stock markets, and the Federal Reserve system. This course serves as an extension to the material covered in an introductory macroeconomics course. The enhanced understanding of the workings of the financial system, including the determina- AI1740. Economic History of the United States (3) A, § A critical study of the growth and development of American Society and its institutions. tion of interest rates, will be used to trace out the channels of monetary policy as conducted by the Federal Reserve and the effect of monetary policy on financial markets, such as the stock market. Prerequisite: Econ $S2020. $S2010. Principles of Microeconomics (3) A, S$ The application of economic concepts to the analysis of scarcity of and of individual, firm, and organizational behavior. Topic coverage includes the theories of how consumers and firms make choices, and how various rules guide their respective decisions. The course also The study of labor economics explores choices made by the two sides of the labor market, employers and workers and how these explores the theory of market structures, such as perfect and imperfect competition, as well as monopoly. Prerequisites: Math QL1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC analysis of labor demand and supply. This analysis is followed by a discussion of why the labor market often does not clear, i.e., why basis). $S2020. Principles of Macroeconomics (3) A, § The application of economic concepts to the analysis of national income and employment, economic fluctuations, inflation, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, and the global economy. This course analyzes various economic policies, and how they affect UNIVERSITY Union and Eastern Europe. Prerequisites: 4320. Industrial Organization Econ $$2010, $S2020. (3) The theory and performance of firms and industries in the context Emphasis on A choices interact in determining wage and employment levels. Hence, an important part of the course consists of a detailed of global market competition. Econ 3030, Econ $$2010 Prerequisites: Quant 2400 or 4520. Public Finance (3) This course covers the aspects of economic policy that arise in the operations of a public budget. Topics addressed include economic theories of bureaucracy, public expenditures, and taxation. Prerequisites: Econ $S2010, $S2020. 4550. Introduction to Econometrics (3) A Advanced Regression Analysis. Topics include ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, nonlinear regression, dummy variables, autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, and serial correlation. Computers used extensively. Prerequisites: Econ $S2010, Econ $$2020, Quant 2400 or Econ 3030, Quant 2610 4560. Mathematical Economics (3) § Advanced application of mathematical modeling techniques to selected economic issues. Prerequisites: Econ 3010, Econ 3020, Quant 2610, Quant 2400 or Econ 3030 4800. Independent Research (1-3) A, S Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequi- sites: Quant 2610 and approval of instructor. 4810. Experimental Courses efficiency wages. Other topics include the effect of education and Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. training on earnings, the optimal incentive structure of an employment contract and determinants of income inequality. Prerequisite: Econ $S2010. STATE UNIVERSITY _ ~ BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO ZOOL 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs SS PHSX (1-3) Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics. Prerequisites: Econ $$2010, Econ $S2020. we observe unemployment. The analysis focuses on special features of the labor market such as minimum wage, labor unions and WEBER eK oligopoly, game theory, and theory of markets within the context monetary system. Special emphasis on the way in which international monetary institutions can facilitate trade. Macroeconomic models of an open economy are used to examine the effect that international trade and financial ties have on the domestic economy. Special topics include institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF, along with regional monetary unification in Europe. Prerequisites: Econ $S2010, $S2020. (3) of third world and developing nations including Africa, Asia, Latin America and the newly independent states of the Former Soviet of substantial market power and market regulation. Applications of the principle of economics to the international 3400. Labor Economics ~ 4020. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3) § The application of economic concepts to individual and firm behavior. Consumer behavior, demand analysis, economics of the firm, and price theory. Prerequisites: Econ $S2010, Econ $S2020, Quant 2400 or Econ 3030 and Quant 2610. An introduction to the pure theory of trade, international trade agreements and negotiations (e.g., institutions designed to encourage of free trade as well as the reasons such as tariffs and quotas. Special (3) A the negative effects of short-term fluctuations. Prerequisites: Econ $S2010, $S2020. 3090. History of Economic Thought (3) $ This course covers the major concepts and contributions of the scholars of the past in economic doctrine and interpretations. Prerequisites: Econ $S2010, $S2020. 3110. International Trade AE PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT and open economies. Emphasis is placed on how fiscal and monetary policies encourage long-run growth while mitigating A, $ 3120. International Finance and Monetary Systems $S1010. Economics as a Social Science (3) A, S An introduction to basic economic institutions and principles of economics for non-business and non-economics majors. The primary objective of the course is to provide a framework of Econ 3110 Elective 3 3 3 2 3 3 Math QL1050 with a grade of "C-" or higher (or CR if taken on a CR/NC $S1100. Environmental Policy NT The building of standard models to test theories of long-run economic performance and short-term fluctuations in closed Prerequisites: Math QL1050, Quant 2600, 2610. Required Courses (18 credit hours) $S2010 $$2020 3030 4020 2600 2610 4010. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory the student transcript. This course uses the tools of differential calculus and regression theory to analyze the managerial decisions of individual firms. Course Requirements for Minor Econ Econ Econ Econ Quant Quant this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on 3030. Managerial Economics HNRS & BIS LIBSCI developing economies. Prerequisite: Econ $S2010. See College of Business and Economics Registration Restrictions before registering for courses numbered 3000 and above. This minor is for students who major outside of the College of Business and Economics. Approval of a minor program by the Economics department is required. Major Elective UD Total Hours SV (3) Applications of the principles of economics to the analysis of the economic status of women in the U.S. and elsewhere. The focus is on labor markets, income differentials, the tax system and household work. Special consideration is given to women in Econ $S2010. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under 3 Total Hours JUNIOR, SPRING. Econ 40 expected for Honours credit. ~ 3410. Women in the World Economy Prerequisites: Math QL1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis), basis) is a prerequisite for Econ $2010, Quant 2600. Acctng 2020 Quant 2610 Econ $$2020 economic fluctuations and foster economic growth. registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement must also be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work (1-3) Social & Behavioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI