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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 4 credits A study of the effects and causes of trade between nations. Tariffs and nontariff barriers to free trade will be analyzed, as will the effect of common markets on international trade. Historical patterns of international trade, and the theory and evidences of imperialism will be considered. The course will include an introduction to the financial aspects of international trade. (cont. wld.) Prerequisites: ECO 101, ENG 151, COR 100
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4.00 Credits
(Also POL 251) 4 hours; 4 credits This course examines the relationships among nation states, corporations, and key international trade and financial organizations in today’s global environment. It also examines how globalization and world politics affect distribution of economic wealth and, in turn, how economic growth/changes affect world politics and the global order. (cont. wld.) Prerequisites: At least one political science or economics course, ENG 151, COR 100
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4.00 Credits
(Also GEG 252) 4 hours; 4 credits Examination of how geographic factors influencing economic activity, and culture, technology, resources, location, and labor intersect to produce different economic environments, and how globalization and local conditions interact. (cont. wld.) Prerequisites: ENG 151, COR 100
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4.00 Credits
(Also HST 253) 4 hours; 4 credits The growth of the American economy; analysis of the components of growth: capital, labor, and government. Prerequisites: ECO 101, any college-level history course, and ENG 111
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 4 credits An examination of economic problems confronting underdeveloped countries and the exploration of possible solutions. Historical perspectives of economic development and general theories of retardation followed by specific policy issues facing economic planners. Problem areas to be discussed include social capital, agriculture, industry, manpower utilization, fiscal policy, foreign aid, and the interaction of political, social, and cultural factors as they affect economic development. (p&d) Prerequisites: ECO 101, ENG 111, COR 100
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 4 credits This course explores factors that influence the contemporary economy of Japan: historical components, including the Meiji Restoration and the expansion of the Japanese empire, World War II and the post-war Allied occupation, more recent components, principles of Japanese business, management style, government-business relations, education, labor relations, trade restrictions and agreements, and influence on the U.S. economy, and Japanese goals. (social science) (p&d) Prerequisites: ENG 111, ECO 101, COR 100
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4.00 Credits
(Also MGT 261) 4 hours; 4 credits History, theories, structure, and objectives of trade unionism. Grievance procedures, collective bargaining, union power, strikes and other weapons, mediation and arbitration. Government regulation of the labor sector. Students will participate in the re-enactment of actual arbitration cases.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 4 credits The finances, management, and decision making of such nonprofit institutions as the university, school systems, governmental departments, hospitals, and foundations. The effects of the nonprofit institution upon society. Evaluation of the achievements of nonprofit institutions. Prerequisite: ECO 101
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 4 credits An accelerated calculus-based course. Introduction to contemporary macroeconomic and microeconomic theory. Topics include output, unemployment, inflation, functioning of markets, government policy, and productivity. The course concludes with engineering applications. (social science) Prerequisites: ENG 111, COR 100; MTH 230 or MTH 231 or MTH 235, CSC 126 or CSC 270 or other evidence of equivalent proficiency with computers
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4.00 Credits
(Also POL 268) 4 hours; 4 credits An interdisciplinary introduction to political and economic decision making as it concerns national defense spending, focusing on such issues as the "military-industrial complex," the draft, a volunteer army, the question of national priorities, the impact of war and peace on such economic problems as inflation, recession, employment, growth, and the federal budget. Prerequisite: ENG 111
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