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Graduate courses
ECON 202 - Economics for Managers
Surveys macroeconomics and microeconomics, domestic and international economic policies, and major issues in business economics; emphasis on the application of economic analysis to current economic issues. Prerequisite: MATH 200 or MATH 30.
Credit: 3 Units
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Summer 2009
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Fall 2009
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Spring 2010
ECON 340 - International Trade and Finance
Explores the theory of international trade and foreign investments and the foundation of the world trading order; commercial policies of US and major trading countries; national policies affecting trade; commodity agreements and cartels; customs unions, direction, volume and composition of US and world trade; the case for multilateral trade; GATT; US Trade Reform Act of 1979; US export regulations and US government-assistance programs with exports and foreign investments. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
Credit: 3 Units
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Spring 2010
ECON 380 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Examines the transfer of funds in the economic system through financial intermediaries. Topics include the flow of funds, capital markets, debt, liquidity, nature of money in the US economy, the innovations and interrelationships of institutions within the changing financial services industry, governmental regulation and agencies, and the impact of public policy on economic transfers. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
Credit: 3 Units
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Summer 2009
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Fall 2009
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Spring 2010
ECON 396 - Selected Topics in Economics
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in economics. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.
Credit: 1 - 3 Units
ECON 396A - ECONOMETRICS
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 396B - TRANSITL ECON:RD TO CPTL
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 396C - MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 399 - Directed Study
Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a masters degree. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and department.
Credit: 1 - 3 Units
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Undergraduate courses
ECON 1 - Principles of Microeconomics
Introduces the process and analysis of resource allocation in a decentralized market economy. Special focus on the coordination of consumer and producer decisions through price adjustments under alternative market structures and public policies. (ECON 1 & ECON 2 need not be taken in sequence and can be taken simultaneously.) Prerequisite: MATH 20. (CAN ECON 4).
Credit: 3 Units
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Summer 2009
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Fall 2009
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Spring 2010
ECON 2 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduces the nature and analysis of data and phenomena that impact the national economy. Special focus on the problems of inflation, recession, unemployment, international trade and financial system instability. (ECON 1 & ECON 2 need not be taken in sequence and can be taken simultaneously.) Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 20. Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 1A. (CAN ECON 2).
Credit: 3 Units
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Summer 2009
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Fall 2009
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Spring 2010
ECON 103 - Money and Banking
Studies money and the capital market; monetary policies; structure, conduct and performance of the banking system; international finance. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B, ECON 1, ECON 2 and MATH 30.
Credit: 3 Units
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Summer 2009
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Fall 2009
ECON 108 - International Economics
Surveys international trade and monetary theory, the forces and institutions that guide our external relations, and the issues and problems that constrain growth in foreign trade. Provides you with a thorough grounding in the interaction of US business and those abroad. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B, ECON 1, ECON 2 and MATH 30.
Credit: 3 Units
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Summer 2009
ECON 109 - Economic Development
Studies the problems of theory and policy that are common to the developing nations of the world. The fundamental problem of increasing per capita income is related to capital formation, population growth and internal migration, international trade, market policies, and the ability to attract and use foreign aid. Emphasis is placed on the relation between the political system and the economy. Prerequisites: ENGL 1A, ENGL 1B, ECON 1 and ECON 2.
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 198 - SPEC TOPICS ECON
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 198B - ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 198C - BUSINESS ECONOMICS i
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 198E - ECONOMIC HISTORY
Credit: 3 Units
ECON 199 - Directed Study in Economics
Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per trimester. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and department chair.
Credit: 1 - 3 Units
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