Course Descriptions
ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics
A survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles of non-business majors. Microeconomic
topics will include supply and demand, consumer behavior, price and output decisions
by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, international
trade, and exchange rates. Macroeconomic topics will include national income, unemployment,
inflation, business cycles, aggregate supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy,
and economic growth. 3 credit hours. (A)
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics
An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate
Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other
topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy
and monetary policy. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading
and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior
and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under
various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade.
Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.
3 credit hours. (A)
ECON 2389 Academic Co-op Economics
Integrates on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in economics. In
conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives
in the study of economics. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information.
3 credit hours. (A)