UG Course Descriptions

Current topics dealing with ongoing facets of economics.

A study of the overall economy with emphasis on inflation, unemployment, government policies and their effect on both long- and short-term economic growth.

A study of the economic behavior of industries, firms, and individuals. It investigates the dynamics of the market system.

Focus on the core concepts of macro and micro economics which include the problem of scarcity, the comparison of the market system to mixed economies, the importance of the global economy, government policies, and income inequality.

This designation is for courses offered as electives in the Undergraduate Honors Program, and may include both Honors-only courses and augmented Honors versions of courses that are offered elsewhere in the catalog. Courses have limited enrollment and content reflects Honors Program course outcomes around rigorous critical engagement, interdisciplinarity, effective communication, and meaningful collaboration

Fundamental concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics with business and economic applications: measures of central tendency and dispersion, techniques for data reduction and summarization, hypothesis testing, tests of significance, confidence intervals, correlation, regression, and variance analysis. Instruction integrates personal computer and software for business and economics. (Prerequisites: ECO 202 or 203; and Math 203, 207, 217, or 221)

An examination of current topics in the U.S. economy. Debate topics include the economics of poverty and discrimination, and the economics of crime and prevention. (GPA of 3.5 required)

Discover the art of data-driven decision-making with Quantitative Analysis. Explore statistical techniques and mathematical models to interpret and leverage data effectively. From business forecasting to risk management, this course equips you with essential analytical tools for success in diverse fields. Prerequisite: ECO 307

Study of the meaning, measures, issues, theories, and policies of economic development of the Third World.

Given the advancement in global economic integration in today’s world, this course will analyze the cause and effect associated with global economic issues. The class will focus on current microeconomic and macroeconomic debates and public policy responses to these global economic concerns. Topics addressed will include international trade, economic development, labor markets, poverty and inequality, and population changes.