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3.00 Credits
The course analyzes the design and functions of the U.S. financial system with its three elements financial markets, institutions, and instruments. The course concentrates on the banking system, especially the role of the Federal Reserve and commercial banks, and the effectiveness of monetary policy as an economic policy tool. In addition, the course outlines financial crises, including the Great Depression and the dot com bubble. Prerequisites: ECO 201
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3.00 Credits
The course analyzes current international financial system, exchange rate regimes, and balance of payments, and their adjustment mechanisms with emphasis on the effect of fiscal, monetary, and exchange-rate policy for internal and external balance. The course also surveys international capital movements and the relationship between trade and economic growth. In addition, the course outlines comparative advantage theories of trade, and trade policies of tariffs and import quotas. Prerequisites: ECO 201 (ECO 301 is recommended).
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3.00 Credits
The computer-based course builds students' skills to empirically analyze economic and financial data and conduct financial forecasting. The course introduces students to model building and estimation. The course covers single and multiple linear and nonlinear regressions, time series analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite: BUS 598 or equivalent
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3.00 Credits
The course focuses on the application of economic principles and methodologies to the decision-making process of a profit-maximizing firm. The course establishes a foundation in theories of consumer behavior, market analysis, production and cost analysis. The course, then, uses this foundation to build students' skills to apply economic tools in a variety of decision-making situations, including market analysis, product level and pricing. Prerequisite: BUS 598 or equivalent
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3.00 Credits
The course addresses current issues in the labor market. It includes analysis of the demand and supply of labor on different levels, minimum wage, the composition of the labor force and its growth over time, investment in human capital, returns to education, earnings inequality with international comparison, labor market discrimination and policies to eliminate it, and labor unions and their effectiveness. The course is a mixture of theory, applications, and data analysis. Students will be asked to examine different issues, gather data and analyze it, evaluate different policies used and express their opinions.Prerequisite: MAT598 or equivalent.
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1.00 Credits
This course presents an approach to study skills based on a central principle: personal responsibility, self-motivation, and self-management are crucial foundations for success in college and beyond. Students will assess their academic and career goals and then learn strategies for reaching those goals by becoming active learners in college. The course will introduce students to active learning strategies that include effective time management, productive reading practices, structured note-taking systems, and practical test-taking skills. College preparatory course which is completed prior to beginning degree course work.
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This course presents methods to help students make a smooth transition from high school-level writing to college and to help students manage and comprehend college-level reading loads and assignments. Students will be introduced to reading and writing situations they are likely to encounter in college, and they will practice strategies for becoming successful readers and writers. Topics covered include understanding common college writing expectations and assignments, properly using source material and avoiding plagiarism, avoiding common writing errors, and becoming an active reader. College preparatory course which is completed prior to beginning degree course work.
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3.00 Credits
Study and practice of the process of composition, concentrating on exposition. In addition to emphasis on audience and purpose, coursework focuses on the principles on unity, development, coherence, and sentence effectiveness in the paragraph and essay. Accuracy, correct grammar, and vocabulary development are also emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
Study and practice of the standard methods of development (Definition, Division, Example, Comparison, Cause, and Process) as techniques for development in writing. Coursework will focus on each method individually and then on a combination of methods employed for different writing purposes (Description, Narration, Argument, and Exposition). Accuracy, grammar, and vocabulary development are also emphasized. Prerequisite: ENG 175
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3.00 Credits
Beginning spring 2007, through a series of hands-on assignments and case studies, students will learn the basics of presenting themselves professionally in written and oral discourse, in both physical and virtual mediums. We will discuss and practice communicating respectfully, yet clearly through mediums such as letters and memos as well as emails and other on-line postings. The course will focus on the different types of professional audiences that might read the texts students generate, and we will discuss the appropriate tones to use with each prospective audience. The course will also address crucial oral and visual means of communication, and students will be asked to consider the ways people present themselves in a variety of contexts, including the classroom, workplace, and popular mediums like MySpace.com, Facebook.com, and You Tube.com.Prerequisites: ENG 175, ENG 176Prior to spring 2007, the course was titled Expository Writing.
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