Economics Courses

ECO 110 Elements of Economics

Credits: 3.00

This course is for students who want to develop their economic literacy. Topics such as inflation, poverty, pollution and unemployment are discussed. Business majors planning to transfer cannot substitute this course for Macroeconomics or Microeconomics (ECO 121 or ECO 122). Prerequisites: ENG 011 and MAT 010

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ECO 111 Personal Finance

Credits: 3.00

This course is designed to provide understanding of the management of personal finances through the study of financial markets and institutions. Topics include borrowing, saving, life insurance, health and property insurance, social security, buying a home, buying stocks and bonds, and estate planning. Prerequisites: ENG 011 and MAT 010

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ECO 115 Principles of Personal Investing

Credits: 3.00

This course provides students with both a conceptual and applied approach to personal investments. Throughout the course, financial theory is used as a practical guide to understanding the workings of real-world financial markets. Topics include the investment risk/ return relationship, debt and equity instruments, sources of investment information, efficient markets, managing your portfolio, and investment companies. Prerequisites: ENG 011 and MAT 011

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ECO 121 Macroeconomics

Credits: 3.00

This course includes an introduction to the American capitalistic system. Macroeconomic topics discussed include business cycles, inflation, unemployment, money, banking, interest rates, taxes, government spending, the federal budget and deficits, and government monetary and fiscal policies designed to increase macroeconomic stability. Prerequisites: ENG 011 and MAT 011

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ECO 122 Microeconomics

Credits: 3.00

This course includes a review of the American capitalistic system. Microeconomic topics discussed include demand, supply, market pricing, resource allocation, forms of competition including pure competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. International trade and finance are also addressed. Public policy issues relating to these issues are discussed. Prerequisite: ECO 110 or ECO 121

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ECO 130 Economics of Globalization

Credits: 3.00

This course introduces students to the forces shaping the global economy. It investigates the principles of global economics that drive international trade (comparative advantage, tariff/non-tariff barriers, and trade history), international finance (balance of trade and exchange rates), international capital and labor flows, and world-wide economic development. Also studied will be the international organizations created to facilitate global economic integration. Prerequisites: ECO 110 or ECO 121 or ECO 122, and MATH 011

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ECO 211 Principles of Finance

Credits: 3.00

This course introduces students to the principles of financial systems, financial investments, and business finance. Topics include money, banking and financial markets, Federal Reserve operations and policy, saving and investing, interest rate determination, securities markets, and business financial data and analysis. The course provides an overview of the field of finance for those seeking an introduction to the principles of financial analysis or for the non-finance business major. Prerequisites: ENG 011, MAT 011, ACC 111, ECO 110 or 121 or equivalent.

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ECO 221 Money & Banking

Credits: 3.00

This course analyzes the American financial system. Topics discussed are financial markets, monetary theory and policy, organization and control of the banking system, bank functions and operations, and the operation of the Federal Reserve System. Prerequisites: ECO 121 and ECO 122

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Last Updated: 01-30-2008