ECONOMICS (082)

ECONOMICS 101
Elements of Economics
For students requiring one semester of economic theory; allocations of scarce resources among alternative uses in both the market place and within the individual consuming units; basic money and banking mechanisms, income determination in the larger economy and business fluctuations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ECONOMICS 113
Economic History of the United States
Introduction to economics of major institutions from colonial times to present; includes resources, agriculture, trade, transportation, communications, money, banking, labor, free enterprise. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ECONOMICS 133
Consumer Economics
Principles of intelligent buying, investments, shelter, insurance, and basic commodities; development of consumer cooperative movement, advertising, fraud, monopoly, and competition, and role of government in promoting consumer welfare. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ECONOMICS 201
Principles of Economics I
Covers macro or income analysis; includes money, income determination, public finance, and economic development. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ECONOMICS 202
Principles of Economics ll
Covers micro or price analysis; includes the markets, production function, income distribution, and international trade. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ECONOMICS 203
Current Economic Problems
Representative contemporary economic problems and possible solutions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Economics 201, or Social Science 102, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

ECONOMICS 204
Money and Banking
Economic history and operation of US monetary and banking systems; business cycles, international exchange, Federal Reserve System, and use of national fiscal policies as instruments of economic control. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Economics 201 and Economics 202, or Consent of Department Chairperson 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.