174 Econ 3090. History of Economic Thought (3) S This course covers the major concepts and contributions of the scholars of the past in economic doctrine and interpretations. Prerequisites: Econ SS2010, SS2020. Econ 3110. International Trade (3) F, S An introduction to the pure theory of trade, international trade agreements and negotiations (e.g., GATT, EU and NAFTA) and the institutions designed to encourage trade. Emphasis on the benefits of free trade as well as the reasons for the existence of trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas. Special topics include trade in agricultural products and international labor migration. Prerequisites: Econ SS2010, SS2020. Econ 3120. International Finance and Monetary Systems (3) 5 Applications of the principle of economics to the international 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 SS2010, SS2020. Econ 3200. Money and Banking (3) 5 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 determination 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 SS2020. Econ 3400. Labor Economics (3) F The study of labor economics explores choices made by the two sides of the labor market, employers and workers and how these choices interact in determining wage and employment levels. Hence, an important part of the course consists of a detailed 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 we observe unemployment. The analysis focuses on special features of the labor market such as minimum wage, labor unions and efficiency wages. Other topics include the effect of education and training on earnings, the optimal incentive structure of an employment contract and determinants of income inequality. Prerequisite: Econ SS2010. Econ 3410. Women in the World Economy (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 developing economies. Prerequisite: Econ SS2010. Econ 4010. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3) F The building of standard models to test theories of long-run economic performance and short-term fluctuations in closed and open economies. Emphasis is placed on how fiscal and monetary policies encourage long-run growth while mitigating the negative effects of short-term fluctuations. Prerequisites: Econ SS2010 and Econ SS2020. Econ 4020. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3) S The application of economic concepts to individual and firm behavior. Consumer behavior, demand analysis, economics of the firm, and price theory. Prerequisites: Econ SS2010, Econ SS2020, Quant2400 or Econ 3030 and Quant SI2610. Econ 4170. Economic Development (3) F The application of economic principles to the challenging problems of third world and developing nations including Africa, Asia, Latin America and the newly independent states of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Prerequisites: Econ SS2010, SS2020. Econ 4320. Industrial Organization (3) The theory and performance of firms and industries in the context of substantial market power and market regulation. Emphasis on oligopoly, game theory, and theory of markets within the context of global market competition. Prerequisites: Quant SI2400 or Econ3030, Econ SS2010 Econ 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 SS2010, SS2020. Econ 4550. Introduction to Econometrics (3) F 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 SS2010, EconSS2020, Quant SI2400 or Econ 3030, Quant SI2610 Econ 4560. Mathematical Economics (3) 5 Advanced application of mathematical modeling techniques to selected economic issues. Prerequisites: Econ 4010, Econ 4020, Quant SI2610, Quant SI2400 or Econ 3030 Econ 4800. Independent Research (1-3) F, S Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisites: Quant SI2610 and approval of instructor. Econ 4810. Experimental Courses (1-3) Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics. Prerequisites: Econ SS2010, Econ SS2020. Econ 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. ECON/QUANTITATIVE COURSES The following are service courses which are designed for major and minor programs in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Quant SI2400. Business Calculus (3) F, S Emphasis on applications of quantitative tools to problems in business. Topics include profit maximization, cost functions, demand analysis, and output maximization with budget constraints and resource allocation. Prerequisite: Math QL1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis) or equivalent as determined by the Math Department. Quant SI2600. Business Statistics I (3) F, S Introduction to concepts and applications of statistics in business and economics. Topics include summary statistics, probability distributions of random variables, sampling, and estimation. Class will include use of computers. Prerequisite: Math 1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis) or equivalent as determined by the Math Department. Quant SI2610. Business Statistics II (3) F, S Continuation of Quant SI2600. Topics include test of hypotheses, correlation, time series, and multiple regression analysis. Computers will be used extensively in regression analysis. Prerequisite: Quant SI2600. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES Chair: Dr. Dolly Samson Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 222 Telephone Contact: Marie Jensen 801-626-6979 Professor: Dolly Samson; Assistant Professors: Taowen Le, Patricia Logan;Instructor: Stephen W. Logan Uraduates from the Information Systems Sc Technologies major are prepared to help organizations use computer technology to support their business processes. Technologies you will study include programming, networking, analysis and design, Internet-based development, database management, and multimedia implementation. As an Information Systems Sc Technologies graduate, you may work for a large organization, specializing in one aspect of information technology; or, you may work for a small firm, where you are one of a few people who helps support all areas of the firm's technologies. Your job will involve working with people to understand how they do their jobs and where computers can be most effective, as well as implementing the computer-based solutions you identify; you may also train the people to use the systems, install and troubleshoot hardware, software, and networks; and help management understand and plan for the best new technologies to integrate in the organization's business processes. A bachelors degree provides you with a broad background in basic business knowledge, problem solving, and computer systems analysis and design skills. A two year associate of science degree in Information Technology Sales prepares you to provide sales and marketing support for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of information technology products. For more information on our curriculum and our faculty, see our World-Wide Web page: http://weber.edu/ist/ information systems & technologies Major » Program Prerequisite: All Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of Acctng 2010, Econ SS2010, Econ SS2020, ISScT 1000 and Quant SI2600 (unless noted on pages 152). These prerequisites are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." All ISScT courses numbered above 3000 require Business Foundations except ISScT 3110, IS&T 3410, and ISScT 3510. » Minor: Not required. 175 » Grade Requirements: The minimum overall GPA for graduation is 2.5; additionally, students must earn a 2.5 GPA in business and economics courses and the information systems and technologies major. Finally, a course grade of "C-" or higher is required for all business and economics prerequisite and program requirements. » Credit Hours Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 60-61 of these are School requirements, 34 are required within the major, and the balance should be taken outside of the major. The required 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are included in the School and major requirements. Advisement See John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics section of the catalog. All Information Systems Sc Technologies students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. If this requirement is not met, the student may not be allowed to register for classes within his/ her major. See an advisor by appointment in WB222 or call 801-626-6979. Admission Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Completion of Business Foundation courses with course grades of "C-" or higher is required for admission and access by majors to upper division Business and Economics courses. General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Information Systems Sc Technologies major also will satisfy general education requirements: Engl EN1010 and Engl EN2010 (Composition); Math QL1050 (Quantitative Literacy); Botany LS1403 ( Life Science); Econ SS2010 and Econ SS2020 (Social Science); Econ All740 is recommended to fulfill the Senate Bill Requirement in American Institutions. ISScT SSI 100, The Wired Society, is recommended to fulfill a general education requirement in Social Science. Math QL1050 is, in addition to being a specific requirement in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics, a prerequisite for Econ SS2010, Quant SI2400, and Quant SI2600. Students seeking a major within the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics should plan to take the necessary mathematics courses as early as possible in their program of study. Math 1050 may be taken on a credit/no credit basis. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements (See pages pages 152-153) Liberal Support Curriculum (13 or 14) Business Foundations (13) Business Cross-Functional Core (19) Business Functional Core (15) Major Courses Required (24 credit hours) ISScT 1500 Intro to Information Technology (3) ISScT SI2110 Software Development I (3) ISScT 2130 Software Development II (3) ISScT 2510 Database Designs Sc Implementation (3) ISScT 2520 Data Communications (3) ISScT 3530 Systems Analysis Sc Design (3) ISScT 4510 Client/Server Development (3) ISScT 4730 Senior Projects (3) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T™ Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Campus Weber State University Weber State University