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  • DSS 117: Thinking Skills for Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    A course dealing with the thinking skills which underlie college-level writing and designed to improve basic writing skills through intensive practice. Requirement: DSS program eligibility. Offered fall term.
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  • DSS 118: College Reading and Study Techniques

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    An introduction to the active learning techniques and critical thinking skills fundamental to college success. Topics include: establishing academic goals, managing time, preparing for exams, using active reading and study strategies, analyzing arguments, writing essays, and coping with stress. Study techniques are applied to courses in which students are enrolled. Requirement: DSS program eligibility.
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  • DSS 201: Writing the Research Paper

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    This course is designed to emphasize the mechanical "how-to" problemsof putting a formal research paper together, with a secondary emphasis on the evaluation and handling of a variety of sources. Several shorter papers are required, culminating in a 10-15 page term paper. Requirement: DSS program eligibility. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Offered spring term.
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  • ECO 203: Macroeconomics and Literacy

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    The successful operation of modern economies depends on the participation of economically literate citizens. An economically literate citizen should be able to identify problems, gather relevant information, weigh costs and benefits, analyze incentives, and make choices. Students successfully completing this course will be able to comprehend and use basic economic concepts, interpret major macroeconomic statistics, explain how both monetary and fiscal policy can be used to stabilize the economy, and discuss macroeconomic issues.
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  • ECO 204: Microeconomics and Business

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    An introduction to basic concepts governing the operation of the microeconomy, with specific emphasis placed on understanding microeconomic theory, policy, and issues as they relate to business decision-making. Students successfully completing this course will be able to comprehend the workings of the supply and demand model from both a graphical and mathematical perspective, explain the role that elasticity plays in the supply and demand model and know how to calculate and interpret various elasticities, understand utility maximization and the theory of consumer behavior, explain how cost structures differ in the short run and the long run, analyze various market structures in terms of their economic performance, and understand the workings of the various factor markets. Prerequisite: ECO 203.
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  • ECO 271,371,471: Selected Topics(1-3)

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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  • ECO 290,390,490: Directed Study(1-3)

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student, and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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  • ECO 303: Intermediate Macroeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    An examination of the major theories developed to explain the functioning of the macroeconomy and the determination of national income in a marketoriented system. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1) discuss both the long run classical model and macroeconomic growth theory; 2) describe various macroeconomic measurement techniques and issues; 3) explain the short run Keynesian model; 4) discuss the difficulties inherent in macroeconomic policy-making, both monetary and fiscal, and 5) understand the role of presidential leadership in economic policy making. Prerequisite: ECO 203. Offered alternate spring terms.
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  • ECO 304: Intermediate Microeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    An examination of the theory of individual consumer behavior and the theory of the firm. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1) use indifference curve analysis to understand utility maximization; 2) explain cost theory and use production isoquants in microeconomic analysis; 3) discuss the theory of the firm in competition, monopoly, and oligopoly; and 4) explain the functioning of resource markets. Prerequisite: ECO 204. Offered alternate fall terms.
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  • ECO 307: Money and Banking

    3.00 Credits
    Doane University

    An examination of the history of the U.S. banking system, with special emphasis on the history, purpose, and functions of the Federal Reserve System. The tools and techniques of monetary policy will also be addressed. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) understand basic monetary concepts and frameworks including the role of money and financial institutions and financial markets; 2) critically examine and analyze the business of banking and the role of government regulation of the banking industry; and 3) describe and evaluate Federal Reserve monetary policy in both a domestic and international setting. Prerequisite: ECO 203. (Cross-referenced with BUS 307.)
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