Business and Economics — Economics Business and Economics — Office Administration merce, economic problems of major areas of the earth. (See Geography 336.) S (5) 361. Urban and Regional Economic Problems—Theory and analysis relating to the unique economic problems associated with urban growth and expansion, together with the developmental problems associated with specific regions of the nation. Diagnoses and prescriptions for curbing urban blight, poverty in both urban and rural areas, and the "metropolitan enigma." (Offered 1972-73 and even-numbered years.) W (3) 375. Economic History of Europe—European economic history with emphasis on the emergence of capitalism and the Industrial Revolution. A (4) 386. Current Economic Problems—The application of economic principles to challenging problems, including population, natural resources, poverty, government policy. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. W (3) 417. Comparative Economic Systems—Capitalism, Socialism, Communism. W (4) 419. Economic Development—This course deals with the problems of industrializing the developing nations of the world with particular emphasis on Asia and Latin America. S (3) 430. Free Enterprise and Public Policy—Causal forces in the growth of large-scale business, government laws, intervention, regulation. A S (4) 432. Taxation and Public Finance—Principles of taxation; main revenues and expenditures of federal, state, and local governments; federal fiscal and monetary policies. W (4) 455. Introduction to Mathematical Economics and Econometrics—Introduction to the mathematical formulation and derivation of economic theory and empirical implementation of economic models. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102, and 251. W (4) 480. Independent Study—Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. (Limited to 2 credit hours per quarter.) A W S (1-5) 499. Seminar in Economics—Required of all economics majors in their senior year. Students will be expected to present a paper on an approved economic topic of current interest, demonstrating their ability to employ the tools of economic analysis. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. A S (2) DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS EDUCATION John R. Shannon, Chairman Associate Professors, Bill S. Henrie, John R. Shannon, Assistant Professors, Olga B. Brown, Elaine A. Jarrett; Instructor, Margaret O. Bennett. The Office Administration curriculum is organized to train students as prospective administrative assistants, office managers, secretaries or clerks. The four-year bachelor of science program trains students as executive secretaries, administrative assistants or office managers. It also prepares them to become Certified Professional Secretaries. For students not interested in obtaining a bachelor of science degree but desiring specific training, there are available the following programs: two-year associate of science, or certificate of completion, and the one- to six-quarter specialized program emphasizing any specific areas of business. The Business Education curriculum is organized for the training of teachers in the general field of business with a specialization in either secretarial training or accounting. Departmental Major in Office Administration—In addition to the general education requirements of the College and the core requirements of the School of Business and Economics, the student must complete Office Administration 103, 123, 150, 301, 341, 351, 352, 355 and 499. Majors are exempt from Economics 251 in the core requirements and may substitute Mathematics 102 for Mathematics 105, Management 101 for Management 364 and Finance 101 for Economics 250. Certificate of Proficiency in Office Administration—The student must type a minimum of 60 words per minute with a maximum of 1 error per minute on a 5-minute timing. Write shorthand at 100 words per minute with 97% accuracy on a 3-minute take. The student must complete a total of 45 credit hours including Accounting 201, and Office Administration 103, 123, 150, 301, 341, 351, and 352. Departmental Minor in Office Administration—A baccalaureate degree candidate may satisfy this minor by completing Office Administration 103, 123, 301 and 351, plus 8 additional 212 213