John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics 369 lAfrica, Asia, Latin America and the newly independent states of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 . ECON 4320 - Industrial Organization Credits: (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. Prerequisite: QUAN 2400 or ECON 3030 , ECON 2010 . ECON 4520 - Public Finance Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020. ECON 4550 - Introduction to Econometrics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Advanced Regression Analysis. Topics include ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, nonlinear regression, dummy variables, autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, and serial correlation. Computers used extensively. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 , QUAN 2400 or ECON 3030 , QUAN 3610. ECON 4560 - Mathematical Economics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Advanced application of mathematical modeling techniques to selected economic issues. Prerequisite: ECON 4010 , ECON 4020 , QUAN 3610 , QUAN 2400 or ECON 3030 . ECON 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not included in the announced course offerings Prerequisite: QUAN 3610 and approval of instructor. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours. ECON 4810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (1-3) Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 , ECON 2020 . May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different topics. ECON 4850 - Economics Study Abroad Credits: (1-3) This course is designed for students who will study economics at one of the international partner universities of the Goddard School of Business and Economics as part of an extended study abroad visit. Students will explore the international economic institutions, business culture, and applications of economic theory to countries outside of the US. Students will study international economics as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: ECON 2899 and BSAD 2899 . May be repeated once up to 6 credits. ECON 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (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. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different topics. ECON 4970 - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course prepares students for ECON 4980 Research Methods. Students will study the research process and the scientific method as it applies to economics. Students will have an opportunity to explore various fields and literature in order to design a thesis project for ECON 4980 . Prerequisite: ECON 2899 or BSAD 2899. ECON 4980 - Research Methods Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A course designed for senior economics majors which requires the completion of an extensive thesis project. This course will focus on the formulation of hypotheses, review of relevant literature, and either theoretical or empirical analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 4970 , BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899 , ECON 4010 or ECON 4020 . Course Descriptions - QUAN QUAN 2400 - Business Calculus Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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 1050 with a "C" or higher grade or equivalent as determined by the Math Department. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog