Economics Courses
ECON 102Q Principles ofMicroeconomics (1). Students in economics will explore problems of
scarcity that arise because our wants for goods and services often exceed the resources
required to provide them. This problem affects each of us in our daily lives forcing us to
make choices. Our wants include things that give us personal pleasure, such as fast cars and
attractive homes, but also amenities that governments provide to improve the quality of
our lives, such as good public schools, and a clean environment.Microeconomics focuses
on solving these economic problems from the perspective of individual economic agents,
such as consumers, producers and government. The course uses quantitative analysis
including graphs, algebra, geometry, and statistical data to analyze microeconomic
decisions.
ECON 112 Principles ofMacroeconomics (1). Principles ofMacroeconomics focuses on the
economy as a whole, or in other words, from an aggregate perspective. Specific topics
analyzed in this course include the measurement and significance of gross domestic
product, unemployment, and inflation and we use monetary and fiscal policies to
influence these critical variables. Prerequisite: ECON 102Q.
ECON 141J Poverty andMicrocredit (1). Students study the multidimensional facets of poverty in
the U.S.A. and worldwide. An analysis of how poverty is manifested locally, regionally,
nationally, and internationally is undertaken. Also, racialized and gendered poverty is
explored in different communities.Microcredit programs catering to small
entrepreneurship for poverty alleviation are analyzed. Students participate in a workshop
series on business plan construction in low-income communities.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
ECON 300 IntermediateMicroeconomics (1). An in-depth analysis of how consumers and
producers arrange their economic activities efficiently in the market to maximize their
returns from scarce resources.Monopolies, oligopolies, monopolistic competition, and
perfect competitive markets are studied to determine the ideal economic outcome for these
agents within the context of the larger economy. Game Theory and behavioral theories
governing economic behavior is also analyzed. Prerequisite: ECON 102Q & ECON 112.
ECON 301 IntermediateMacroeconomics (1). An In-depth study of macroeconomic theoretical
issues concerning the long run economic growth and short run business cycles. Focus on
such key variables as output/income, unemployment, price level/inflation, interest rate,
exchange rate, and the interactions among them. Topics include Solow growth model,
endogenous growth model, goods market equilibrium, financial market equilibrium, labor
market equilibrium, IS-LM/AD-AS model, and fiscal/monetary policies. Prerequisite:
ECON 102Q & ECON 112.
ECON 303 Money and Banking. (1 unit for ECON 303 in A&S, 3 credits for FIN 303 in SOBA)
Nature and function of money, the banking system, the Federal Reserve System, and
monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECON 102Q & ECON 112. Also offered as FIN 303.
ECON 306 Humane Economics, Freedom, and Justice (1). This course focuses on the conceptual
foundations of freedom in economics, including the notions of free individuals, free
societies, and personal responsibility. A fundamental question addressed in the course is if
conventional market economics has lost sight of the role of human values of trust and
compassion, resulting in both an impoverished quality of life and also a less efficient and
prosperous economy.
ECON 307H Sub-Sahara African Economic History of Colonialism and its Aftermath (1). Students
undertake a socio-economic and historical analysis of Sub-Saharan Africa during the
pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras. The course focuses on the major changes
facing the region since independence, including economic underdevelopment, poverty,
disease, famine, and governance. Through theories, literary works, case studies, and direct
interviews of Sub-Saharan Africans, the major perspectives that attempt to explain, predict
and effect transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa will be made intelligible from a historical
perspective.
ECON 325R Energy, Environment, and Economics (1). Economic analysis applied to the U.S. and
world use of energy including present and future problems of energy use, particularly its
effects on the environment. Possible paths to a sustainable energy future will be explored.
ECON 342 MicrocreditWorkshop. (0.5) A study of small business development plans along with
student-led community workshops on business development.
ECON 347J-JS Local Economic Development (1). Students will examine the local Volusia County
economy, especially with reference to government, the private sector, non-government
institutions, other voluntary agencies. The course involves a combination of theoretical
and empirical analyses on how low wage working families make ends meet, and the
agencies that support these families. Asset allocation, poverty, finances, and taxation all
form a part of our study, as do studies of justice, agency, and equity. In partnership with
local community leaders, government, and other agencies, students will serve working
families through tax preparation.
ECON 351R Environment, Ethics, and Religion (1). Students analyze the environment with respect
to individuals and communities in the world economy taking responsibility for the
preserving the environment for future generations. Students compare how various religions
of the world view the economy in relation to environmental responsibility at the personal
and public levels.Ways in which different religions may function as a mechanism for
encouraging people to take personal responsibility for the environment is examined.
ECON 364S Economic Problems of Latin America (1). This course explores Latin America's agrarian
roots, its patterns of human resource development, its environmental issues, and its
experiences with foreign investment and trade. The focus in this course is multidisciplinary
as it draws on a variety of fields beyond economics, including political science, sociology,
history, and geography for its analysis. As this course analyzes problems from a Latin
American perspective, it contrasts the Latin American experiences with those of other
regions, especially Anglo-America and East Asia.
ECON 368S Chinese Economy and Society (1). This course focuses on contemporary Chinese
economy and society. Topics include China's geography, population, language and culture,
economic growth, economic, financial, and political system, urban-rural divide, China and
the world. Additional topics as requested by students may be included.
ECON 374Q Intro to Research in Economics (1). This course analyzes the theory and practice of the
basic concepts, tools, and procedures of economic research. It involves data sources,
computer operation, mathematical economics, and statistical analysis. Simple andMultiple
Regression Analysis forms part of the focus of this course. Prerequisites: ECON 102Q &
ECON 112; DS 280 or the equivalent.
ECON 385, 485 Independent Study (1). For use by students in pursuing special studies not covered in
regular courses.
ECON 395 Teaching Apprenticeship. (0.5) Exceptional students join faculty members' courses to
study the teaching of economics and acquire some hands-on experience. The course is
reserved for upper-division economics majors who have been recommended by faculty in
the Department.May be repeated once.
ECON 397 Economics Internship (1). (Pass/Fail only). Students will have the opportunity to seek
an intern experience in work involving economic analysis. These students will be accepted
into this course only by permission of the instructor. To qualify students must have earned
at least 3 units of credit in economics, an overall 2.5 GPA, and junior or senior status.
They will be required to obtain a letter of evaluation from the supervisor of the project and
to present a paper which describes their work experience and analyzes an economic
problem related to this experience.
ECON 424 International Economics (1) . Theory of international trade, commercial policies, balance
of payments, international monetary arrangements, and interaction of domestic and
foreign economies. Prerequisites: ECON 102Q & ECON 112 or permission of the
instructor
ECON 475 Econometrics (1) . This course focuses on the fundamentals of regression analysis. It covers
the best of contemporary applied econometrics. Topics include review of multiple
regressions, instrumental variables regressions, nonlinear regressions, regressions with a
binary dependent variable, regressions with panel data, and time series regressions and
forecasting. An emphasis is placed on understanding as well as implementation of actual
problems. Prerequisites: ECON 102Q & ECON 112; DS 280, ECON 374 or
equivalents.
ECON 498 Senior Project Proposal. (0.5). Students will select a topic in Economics and develop it,
in collaboration with a faculty member, from conception to a feasible project to be
undertaken in ECON 499. The student will develop a statement of the problem to be
studied, the methods to be used, and the background information needed to solve the
problem. The student will write a project proposal including any preliminary results and
present the problem and results to the department.
ECON 499 Senior Project (1). Students will extend their research project started in ECON 498. The
student will write a final paper, and present the results to the department. Prerequisite:
ECON 498.
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