USAO Degrees 2002-04

Economics

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Required Business Core (24 hours)
Required Economics Courses (18 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
ECON 3113	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory	3
ECON 3133	Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory	3

plus 12 hours of economics electives (3000- and 4000- level) selected in consultation with advisor.

Minor in Economics

18 hours to be selected with the approval of the discipline chair; minor not available for business majors

COURSE LISTINGS in ECONOMICS

1003 ECONOMICS IN LIFE

This course teaches the utilization of present and future income. Money management strategy, banking services, credit management, consumer decisions, insurance and estate planning are introduced. 3 hours.

2113 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

Introduction to theory of income and employment, money and banking, fiscal policy, and economic growth. 3 hours.

2123 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

Introduction to theory of price, price and output determination in different market situations, and public policy toward business. 3 hours.

2880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in economics. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

2900 WORKSHOP

Guided study in economics under faculty supervision; various topics and methods of instruction. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic).

2990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in economics under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

3113 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS THEORY

Principles of demand, supply, production, and costs; price and output determination in different market situations. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ECON 2123.

3133 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY

Measurement and analysis of determination of national income and employment; general price level; stabilization and growth. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ECON 2113.

3313 MONEY AND BANKING

Essentials of commercial and central banking; monetary theory and policy. 3 hours. Prerequisites: ECON 2113 and ECON 2123.

3443 COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

Comparative study of different economic systems proposed or used to deal with economic organization of society. 3 hours.

3653 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT

Economic theory since Smith, including theories and doctrines of Smith, Marx, Viable, Keynes, and others. 3 hours.

3773 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Basis of trade, foreign exchange, foreign investments, and world economic growth. 3 hours. Prerequisites: ECON 2113 and ECON 2123.

3783 PUBLIC FINANCE

Fiscal theory and policy; incidence of taxation. 3 hours. Prerequisites: ECON 2113 and ECON 2123.

3893 GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS

Factors determining industrial organization and economic behavior; operation of antitrust laws; public regulation of business. 3 hours. Prerequisites: ECON 2113 and ECON 2123.

4880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in economics. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4893 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS ANALYSIS

Selected topics in economics depending upon instructor and interest of students. 3 hours (may also be taken as independent study). Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor.

4900 WORKSHOP

Related topics and problems in economics. 1-6 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

4990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in economics under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for a total of 9 hours with change in title and content).