204 ECON 4010. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3) F The application of economic concepts to individual and firm behavior, consumer behavior, demand analysis, economics of the firm, and price theory. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, SS2020 and BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899. ECON 4020. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3) 5 The building of standard models to test theories of long-run economic performance and short-term fluduations in closed and open economies. Emphasis is placed on how fiscal and monetary polides encourage long-run growth while mitigating the negative dfects of short-term fluctuations. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020, QUAN 2400 or ECON 3030, and BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899. ECON 4170. Economic Development (3) F The application of economic principles to the challenging problems of third world and devdoping nations induding 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: QUAN SI2400 or ECON 3030, 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 indude ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, nonlinear regression, dummy variables, autocorrdation, heteroskedasticity, and serial correlation. Computers used extensively. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020, QUAN SI2400 or ECON 3030, QUAN SI3610. ECON 4560. Mathematical Economics (3) 5 Advanced application of mathematical modeling techniques to selected economic issues. Prerequisites: ECON 4010, ECON 4020, QUAN SI3610, QUAN SI2400 or ECON 3030. ECON 4800. Independent Research (1-3) F, 5 Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not induded in the announced course offerings. Prerequisites: QUAN SI3610 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 4980. Research Methods (3) 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. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval. ECON/QUANTITATIVE COURSES - QUAN The following are service courses which are designed for major and minor programs in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. Note: MATH QL1050 is a prerequisite for all of these courses. QUAN SI2400. Business Calculus (3) F, S Emphasis on applications of quantitative tools to problems in business. Topics indude profit maximization, cost fundions, 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. QUAN SI2600. Business Statistics I (3) F, 5 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 indude use of computers. 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. QUAN SI3610. Business Statistics II (3) F, 5 Continuation of QUAN SI2600. Topics include test of hypotheses, correlation, time series, and multiple regression analysis with specific application to problems in business and economics. Computers will be used extensively in regression analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 2010, ACTG 2010, QUAN SI2600,1ST TE2010). DEPARTMENT Information Systems & Technologies Chair Dr. G. Edward Harris Location: WSU Davis Campus, Suite 137 Telephone Contact: Nicole Reames 801-395-3520 Professor: Taowen Le; Associate Professors: Edward Harris, Seokwoo Song, Eric Swedin; Visiting Professor: Zhuolin Yu A bachelor's degree in Information Systems Sc Technologies provides students with a broad background in basic business knowledge, problem solving, and computer systems analysis and design skills. Graduates from this major are prepared to help organizations use computer technology to support their business processes. Technologies that all 1ST majors study include software development, computer architecture, database design, web development and management, and networks. Then, depending on the eledives the student chooses, the student will also study advanced software development, and systems analysis and design, or advanced networks, information security and computer forensics. Information Systems Sc Technologies graduates may work for a large organization, specializing in one aspect of information technology. Or, they may work for a small firm as one of a few people who helps support all areas of the firm's technologies. The job will involve working with people to understand how they do their jobs and where computers can be most effective, as well as implementing computer-based solutions; training people to use the systems; installing and troubleshooting hardware, software and networks; and helping management understand and plan for the best new technologies to integrate in the organization's business processes. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog