Course Descriptions
ECON 204 (previously 201A) Introduction to Macroeconomics 4 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of the basic characteristics of the American economy and the
principles that determine its performance. Emphasis is given to those factors
that determine the total level of production, employment, prices, interest
rates, inflation and recession, and govern its role in the world economy. Satisfies GE, category D5 (Contemporary
International Perspectives). CAN ECON 2
ECON 205 (previously 201B) Introduction to Microeconomics 4 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of the basic principles that determine the behavior of individual
consumers and firms in the United
States
economy as they respond to changing
economic conditions. Topics include demand, supply, pricing, production,
cost, competition and industrial structure. This course may be taken before
ECON 204 (previously 201A). CAN ECON 4.
ECON295 Community Involvement Program 1-4 units
A community service course allowing students the
opportunity to earn credit for volunteer activities
pertaining to their academic program. Requires 30 hours of service per unit
and approval by an Economic Department Advisor.
CR/NC only.
ECON 303 International Economics 4 units
Offered: Spring
A study of issues, theories and policies regarding international trade and
finances, international movements of capital and labor, trade and
development, and external debt and foreign aid. Prerequisite: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B) or consent of instructor.
ECON 304 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 4 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of economic theories that explain the level and fluctuation in
production, employment, income, money and prices in an economic system, with
an emphasis on the macroinstitutional framework of
the U.S.
economy. Topics include: national income accounting, models of short-run
equilibrium and long-run growth, macroeconomic aspects of international
economics, labor markets, monetary policy and fiscal policy. Prerequisites:
ECON 204 (previously 201A) and MATH 131 or equivalent
ECON 305 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 4 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of theories that explain consumer behavior and decision making in organizations
and firms in the economy. Deals with theories of demand, pricing, production,
cost analysis and competition. Prerequisites: ECON 205 (previously 201B) and MATH 131 or
equivalent
ECON 317 Applied Statistics in Economics and Business 4 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
Statistical methods and techniques most frequently employed in economics,
business, planning and government. Topics include: descriptive statistics,
measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, statistical
inference, regression analysis, index numbers, time series and forecasting.
Prerequisites: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B), and MATH 131 or equivalent
ECON 318 Managerial Economics 4 units
Offered: Spring
Economic analysis applied to the management decisions of public or private
firms. The course is oriented to case studies that illuminate the content and
applicability of such basic economic concepts as marginality, opportunity
costs and market structure. Topics include: demand analysis, resource
allocation, production economics and cost analysis; profitability analysis;
price and nonprice competition; capital budgeting;
and long-range strategy formulation. Prerequisite: ECON 205 (previously 201B).
ECON 322 Urban Economics 4 units
Offered: Fall
The issues and problems facing communities and regions in their attempts to
manage and control growth and enhance the quality of life. Introduction to
economic theory and techniques useful for dealing with issues such as
economic growth, land use, environmental preservation, transportation and
housing. Prerequisite: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B).
ECON 375 Money and Banking 4 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of U. S.
financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve System, U.S. Treasury,
and the rapidly changing domestic and international banking system. Topics
will include alternative theories of monetary and fiscal policy, the
determination of interest rates and the price level, and the influence of
financial institutions on inflation, recession and growth. Prerequisite: ECON
204 (previously 201A) or consent of instructor.
ECON 381 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics 4 units
Offered: Spring
A study of strategies for public and private utilization of depletable and renewable natural resources and of
environmental policy issues. Topics include: agricultural sustainability,
optimal resource allocation, land use, environmental externalities and
pollution control, and international environmental policy development.
Prerequisites: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B), or consent of instructor.
ECON 388 Economics and Law of Regulation 4 units
An analysis of the regulatory environment of American business. Studies the
way the legal system resolves economic conflicts among business, consumers,
labor and government. Topics include: constitutional law, administrative law,
regulation of monopoly and competition, labor law and international law.
Prerequisite: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B).
ECON 403 Seminar in International Economic Development 4 units
Offered: Fall
Review of current issues and study of conceptual frameworks for thinking
about economic development with a global world perspective. Focuses on
sources of economic growth, poverty alleviation, resource sustainability and
reform of economic institutions in Latin America, Africa, Asia
and ex-socialist economies. Prerequisite: ECON 303 or 304 or consent of
instructor.
ECON 404 Seminar in Macroeconomic Theory 4 units
A study of theories dealing with inflation, unemployment, macroeconomic
policies, equilibrium and disequilibrium. Topics may include: investment,
growth theory, international trade, aggregate demand and supply, comparative
statistics, post-Keynesian economics, recent theoretical developments and
policy issues
ECON 405 Seminar in Microeconomic Theory 4 units
This course is devoted to explorations of economic theory and policy
issues and is designed to deepen the students? understanding
of economic theory learned in ECON 305. Prerequisites: ECON 305 and MATH 131
or equivalent.
ECON 408 Mathematical Applications in Economics 4 units
Applications of mathematical techniques in economics. Construction of micro-
and macroeconomic models using calculus and linear algebra. Topics include:
optimization, competition, supply and demand, national income, growth theory,
general equilibrium, disequilibrium and dynamics. Recommended for students
considering graduate study in economics or business. Prerequisites: ECON
204 (previously 201A), 205 (previously 201B), 304 or 305, and MATH 161 or consent of instructor.
ECON 411 Seminar in Public Finance 4 units
Applications of economic theory to public project analysis for students
seeking careers in the public sector. Topics include: resource allocation,
modeling and simulation, decision theory, fiscal impact analysis,
benefit-cost analysis, government investment criteria and project evaluation.
Prerequisite: ECON 304 or 305 or consent of instructor.
ECON 417 Seminar in Econometrics and Forecasting 4 units
Offered: Spring
The application of statistical techniques to economic analysis emphasizing
computer applications. Topics include: single and multiple regression models,
multiple equation simulation models, time series models and forecasting.
Prerequisites: ECON 304 or 305, and ECON 317 or BUS 211, or consent of
instructor.
ECON 418 Seminar in Managerial Economics 4 units
Offered: Spring
An exploration of the problems facing American firms in competing in a global
economy. Topics include: product markets, production efficiency, technology,
competitive markets, generic industry environments and competitive
strategies. Students will write and present case studies of firms and
industries. Prerequisite: ECON 305 or 318.
ECON 426 Seminar in the History of Economic Thought 4 units
Offered: Spring
The interaction of economic thought, economic policy and political ideology
from mercantilism to the present day. The works of Smith, Malthus,
Ricardo, Marx, Marshall, Keynes and the post-Keynesians are discussed in the
context of the economic problems of their times. Satisfies GE, category D5
(Contemporary International Perspectives). Prerequisite: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B) or
consent of instructor.
ECON 432 Seminar in United States
Economic History 4 units
Offered: Fall
Economic development of the United
States
since the Revolution. Topics to be
covered include: capital formation and the growth of business concentration;
the distribution of national income; problems of agriculture; growth of the
labor movement; patterns of inflation and depression; impact of international
relationships on U.S. economic development. Prerequisite: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B)
or consent of instructor.
ECON 488 Economics and Law of Business Regulation 4 units
Advanced topics in economic and legal aspects of business regulation.
Prerequisites: ECON 204 or 205 (previously 201A or 201B)
ECON 494 Special Topics in Economics 1-4 units
Course of lectures on a single topic or set of related topics not ordinarily
covered in the economics curriculum. May be repeated for credit with a
different topic. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
ECON 495 Special Studies 1-4 units
Open to economics majors only. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
ECON 496 Tutoring Economics 2 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
Intended for advanced students working as tutors in economics courses. Cr/NC
only. Prerequisite for first semester of tutorial work: concurrent enrollment
in ECON 497.
ECON 497 Seminar in Teaching Economics 2 units
Offered: Fall, Spring
A faculty-directed seminar in teaching methods and concepts for students
tutoring in economics. Cr/NC only.
ECON 499 Internship 1-4 units
ECON 501 Economics of Markets and Industries 3 units
Offered: Fall
Price theory and resource allocation as applied to the analysis of market
demand behavior and firm/industry production decisions. For the purpose of
market demand estimations and forecasts the course covers basic macroeconomic
concepts (GDP and Price indexes, etc.). For the purpose of understanding
industry performance the course covers the basics of regulations. Students
are required to work on a research project/term paper. Prerequisite: a B.A.
or B.S. degree.
ECON 595 Special Studies 1-4 units
Independent study designed in consultation with instructor. Subject matter
variable. Students must complete the standard SSU form. Prerequisite: consent
of instructor.
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