ECON& 201Micro Economics5 CR SOCSF, W, Sp
Introduces the characteristics of a market economy, focusing on price and output determination
in individual product and resource markets, consumer behavior, the behavior of the
firm, market structures, and comparative advantage.
Prerequisite: MATH 88 or CCP 88 or BUS 104 and ENGL& 101 or BUS 119.
ECON& 202Macro Economics5 CR SOCSF, W, Sp
Analyzes the aggregate economy focusing on: national income accounting, inflation,
business cycle theory, unemployment, growth, money and banking, fiscal and monetary
policies, international trade, and finance.
Prerequisite: ECON& 201 with a grade of C or better.
ECON 105Introduction to Economics5 CR SOCSF, W, Sp
Analyzes basic microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, focusing on the market
and price system, theory of the firm, consumer behavior, inflation, unemployment,
total output, money and banking, the role of government, and international trade.
ECON 288Cooperative Work Experience1 CR - 15 CR
Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized
student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace
success.
Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent
requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this
course.
ECON 299Independent Study1 CR - 10 CR
Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content
and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented
in an Independent Study contract.
Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.
ECON 445Healthcare Economics5 CR REELS, Sp
Introduces macro and microeconomics in the context of US health care markets. Examines
healthcare supply and demand, as well as cost versus benefit related to market and
government approaches to healthcare issues. Considers the impact of the current US
healthcare payer model on access, equity, quality, and affordability in comparison
to other types of payer models.
Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN program