ECO 105. ECONOMIC ISSUES
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

This course provides students with the fundamentals of economic literacy and understanding. Students will explore such major economic issues as monopolistic power, inflation and recession, government spending and taxation, the banking system and international trade. This course designed for students who anticipate no further formal training in economics.

ECO 121. ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

This course examines environment problems from an economic point of view. Basic economic tools are used to help understand the problems and consider the alternatives that are open to us. The course focuses on resource use, energy, population and pollution.

ECO 201. MICRO ECONOMICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

Supply and demand in markets for goods and for factors of production. Consumer behavior. Market structures. Price determination in perfectly competitive and imperfectly competitive markets.

ECO 202. MACRO ECONOMICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

A description of the essential features of the American economic system. The theory of the determination of the level of national income and applications to the problems of inflation, depression and economic growth. The role of monetary and fiscal institutions in implementing public economic growth. The role of the United States in the international economy.
Prerequisite: ECO 201.

ECO 218. LABOR RELATIONS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

An introductory study of labor relations and labor’s role in the
American economy. Topics include the labor force, labor-management legislation, history and structure of unions, collective bargaining, labor market economics, personnel practices and income security laws.

ECO 221. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FINANCIAL AND SECURITIES MARKETS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

This course is intended to serve as an introduction to financial markets and the various securities and instruments traded on these markets. It is intended to be an introduction to the subject of investing for the individual investor.

ECO 224. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.

This course will provide students with a comprehensive exposition of the basic principles of international economics. The focus will be on the principle of comparative advantage and gains from trade, protectionism, the balance of payments, exchange rate determination, international capital markets and the international trade policy. The course will also address international economic problems and issues facing the United States and the world in the 21st century.
Prerequisite: ECO 201 and ECO 202 are recommended.

ECO 271. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
1 cr. hr.

A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student’s knowledge and competence in the field of economics and related areas. The student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.

ECO 272. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
2 cr. hrs.

Similar to ECO 271, except that the student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.

ECO 273. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
3 cr. hrs.

Similar to ECO 271, except that the student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.