ECON — Economics: Catalog Entries

11 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information.

ECON 101 — Principles of Microeconomics(3 cr.)

Introduces the theory of how households and firms make decisions and interact within markets. Topics include supply and demand, market structure, and market failure. Students apply economic reasoning to current policy issues.

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ECON 102 — Principles of Macroeconomics(3 cr.)

Introduces the study of national economies, including output, inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Students examine the tools of fiscal and monetary policy. Current events are used to illustrate macroeconomic concepts.

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ECON 210 — Intermediate Microeconomic Theory(3 cr.)

Develops a rigorous, mathematical treatment of consumer and producer theory, market structure, and welfare economics. Students use graphical and algebraic models to analyze market outcomes. The course builds the analytical foundation for upper-level economics electives.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 101

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ECON 215 — Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory(3 cr.)

Develops formal models of economic growth, business cycles, and monetary and fiscal policy. Students analyze how policy choices affect output, employment, and inflation over time. The course extends principles-level macroeconomics with rigorous quantitative models.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 102

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ECON 230 — Statistics for Economists(3 cr.)

Introduces probability and statistical inference with applications to economic data. Topics include hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and simple regression. The course prepares students for further quantitative study in economics.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 101

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ECON 310 — Econometrics(4 cr.)

Introduces regression analysis and other statistical methods used to test economic theories with real-world data. Students complete an applied research project using statistical software. Emphasis is placed on interpreting and critiquing empirical results.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 230

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ECON 325 — Money and Banking(3 cr.)

Examines the role of money, banks, and central banks in the economy. Topics include the Federal Reserve's tools, interest rate determination, and financial crises. Students analyze current monetary policy debates.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 102

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ECON 340 — International Trade(3 cr.)

Surveys the theory and policy of international trade, including comparative advantage, tariffs, and trade agreements. Students analyze the effects of trade policy on domestic industries and consumers. Current trade disputes provide case study material.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 210

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ECON 360 — Labor Economics(3 cr.)

Applies economic theory to the study of labor markets, including wage determination, unemployment, and discrimination. Students examine empirical studies of labor market policy. Topics include minimum wage, unions, and human capital investment.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 210

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ECON 410 — Public Finance(3 cr.)

Examines the role of government in the economy, including taxation, public goods, and social insurance programs. Students evaluate the efficiency and equity effects of government policy. Case studies address current fiscal policy debates.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 215

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ECON 495 — Senior Thesis in Economics(3 cr.)

Guides students through the design and completion of an original empirical research project. Students present preliminary findings for peer and faculty feedback throughout the semester. The course culminates in a written thesis and public presentation.

Prerequisite(s): ECON 310

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