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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics (1)
A general introduction to economics with emphasis on microeconomic aspects: the
economic principles underlying price, production, distribution of income, and related
problems. Fall, Spring.
EC 204 Survey Data Analysis and Statistics (1)
Theory and practice in formulating hypotheses and evaluating them by analyzing
secondary sources of data with statistical analysis software. Emphasis is placed on data
management, data analysis, the use of appropriate statistics, and the interpretation of
statistical output. Though intended as a prerequisite for EC 304, GCS 304, PS 304, or SO
304, this course can help any student develop analytical skills. Laboratory required. (Also
listed as GCS 204, PS 204, and SO 204, this course may be counted for credit in
economics, global and comparative studies, political science, or sociology.) Fall.
EC 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Economics (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Coursework may include supervised
reading, fieldwork, written reports, or analysis of theoretical and practical problems. One
independent study course (at the 300 level or above) may count towards the economics
major. Specific guidelines concerning independent study projects appear in the
“Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
EC 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Economics (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog. Open to sophomores,
juniors, or seniors with consent of major advisor.
EC 303 Money and Banking (1)
A study of the financial intermediary and payments system of the United States;
operations, supervision and history of commercial banks; the Federal Reserve System and
its control of the money supply; the economy of the United States and the influence
thereon of monetary policy; the international payments system; money and capital
markets. Prerequisite: EC 201.
EC 304 Research Methodology (1)
The scientific method applied to economic, social, and political phenomena: formulating
hypotheses; techniques for collecting data, measuring variables, and interpreting research
findings. The course includes a laboratory in which statistical procedures are applied,
interpreted, and documented through completion of a significant research project.
Laboratory required. (Also listed as GCS 304, PS 304, and SO 304, this course may be
counted for credit in economics, global and comparative studies, political science, or
sociology.) Prerequisite: EC 204, GCS 204, PS 204, or SO 204. Spring.
EC 308 Macroeconomics (1)
A study in depth of the aggregates of economic society: Gross National Product, national
income, personal income; the balance of savings and investment; economic stability;
economic growth. Prerequisites: EC 201, EC 202, and MA 231. Fall.