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4.- Economics (ECON) Courses
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
3334 Regional Economics (3-0)
3335 Urban Economics (3-0)
3430 Public Sector Economics (3-0)
3440 Economics of Labor (3-0)
3468 Economy of Mexico (3-0)
For Graduate Students Only
All graduate courses listed below require twelve hours of economics or
departmental approval.
3501 Research Methodology (3-0)
Concentrated study of data gathering methods, research design and
analytical and statistical techniques used in economic research. The
purpose of the course is to master the quantitative methods necessary to
understand current literature in economics. Prerequisites: (1) ECON 3302
and 3303 or (2) ECON 3511 and ECON 3512.
3502 Microeconomic Theory (3-0)
The determination of prices and output. The theory of markets ranging from
perfect competition through monopolistic competition and oligopoly to
monopoly. The theory of the firm and the industry. Welfare implications of
price determination. Prerequisite: ECON 3303 or ECON 3511.
3503 Macroeconomic Theory (3-0)
The analysis of the determination of total income in the economy and
related problems. Strong emphasis is given the theory of income
determination, studies in the demand and supply of money, and the
relationship between government policy and economic activity.
Prerequisites: (1) ECON 3302 or (2) ECON 3512 and MATH 3201 or (3) the
equivalent.
3504 Business Economics (3-0)
An intensive, in-depth study of economics with emphasis upon the theory of
the static profit maximizing firm and upon the effects of the economic
environment upon the firm. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in
business. May be counted only as Pre-MAcc or Pre-MBA courses in the
graduate degree programs offered by the College of Business Administration.
3511 Managerial Economics (3-0)
An evaluative study of the theory of economic decision-making in individual
firms, groups of firms, and industries under market conditions ranging from
competition to monopoly. (This course may not be counted for graduate
credit by students in the MS program in Economics.) Prerequisite: ECON 3204
or ECON 3504.
3512 The Economic Environment (3-0)
An evaluative study of the determinants of levels of national income,
employment, and prices. (This course may not be counted for graduate credit
by students in the MS program in Economics.) Prerequisite: ECON 3203 or
ECON 3504.
3520 Monetary and Fiscal Policies and Problems (3-0)
An analysis and critique of monetary and fiscal policies and problems
designed to facilitate economic stability and economic progress. Emphasis
is given development and application of techniques used for analysis of
economic activity, in-depth studies of stabilization policies and their
effects, and analysis of problems inherent in the economic system.
Prerequisite: ECON 3302 or ECON 3512 or department approval.
3550 Industrial Organization and Policy (3-0)
Selected topics in the structure, conduct, regulation of business and
public policy toward business. Prerequisite: ECON 3303 or ECON 3511.
3560 Global Economic Environment for Managers (3-0)
Economic principles of the flow of goods, services, and capital funds
across international borders. Analysis of existing national and
international economic institutions influencing international trade and
capital flow. Prerequisite: ECON 3302 or ECON 3512 or department approval.
3565 Economic Development (3-0)
A critical analysis of policies designed to achieve economic growth in less
developed countries. Topics include monetary and fiscal measures,
development of human resources, capital formation, investment allocation,
introduction of new technologies and coordination of domestic policies with
the international economy. Prerequisite: ECON 3302 or ECON 3512.
3566 Latin American Economics (3-0)
A study of the existing economic institutions in Latin America. Application
of economic principles to Latin American economic problems and policy. The
emphasis is institutional rather than analytical. Prerequisite: ECON 3302
or ECON 3512 or department approval.
3570 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Economics (3-0)
Correlation and regression analysis, autocorrelation, elements of linear
algebra and other current quantitative topics will be treated. The course
is designed to provide basic expertise in the application of quantitative
techniques to economic problems. Prerequisite: ECON 3501 or department
approval.
3580 Development of Economic Thought (3-0)
An interpretative survey of principal doctrines in the field of economic
theory and policy since the middle of the 19th century. Prerequisites: (1)
ECON 3302 and ECON 3303 or (2) ECON 3512 and ECON 3511 or (3) department
approval.
3592 Directed Individual Study in Economics (0-0-3)
This course may be repeated, but no more than three semester credit hours
may be applied to satisfy the requirements for the master's degree.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval or Graduate Advisor approval.
3594 Current Issues in Economics (3-0)
A course organized to investigate special topics and current issues in
economics. May be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisite:
Department approval.
3597 Professional Report in Economics (0-0-3)
May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval and
Graduate Advisor approval.
3598 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis. Prerequisite: Graduate Advisor Approval.
3599 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous course enrollment required while work on the thesis continues.
Prerequisite: ECON 3598 and Graduate Advisor approval.
