Economics (ECON

Topics include theories of crime causation; crime data; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain, discuss, and apply various theories of crime causation and societal response. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 & Psychology 101 Credit: 3 hours

Research designs, data collection, and data analysis methods relevant to criminal justice. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 307 & Math 209 Credit: 3 hours

Offers students an opportunity to study emergent topics which are beyond the scope of the current curriculum. Since the content varies, the course may be taken for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 201 or junior class standing Credit: 1-3 hours

Provides an opportunity to develop professional skills in a law enforcement setting. Requires a minimum of 100 hours of field work for the semester. Scheduled seminars with a faculty member provide guidance and evaluation of the learning experience. Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 201 Credit: 4 hours

Required of majors in the last semester before graduation. Graded on P/F basis. Credit: 0 hours

An introduction to price theory and forms of market organization. This includes the theory of demand and supply for goods and services and an analysis of how markets operate to produce and allocate those goods and services. Credit: 3 hours (Recommended Fall)

An introduction to the macro-economy including economic growth and national income, money and inflation, employment and business cycles. Current topics may be included. Prerequisite: Economics 221 or consent of the Dean of the School of Business. Credit: 3 hours (Recommended Spring)

Investigate the foundations and origins of capitalism beginning with the early writings of economic thought and the evolution of the market system. Seeks to understand why markets have flourished in the U.S. economy and what are the nature and causes of market disruptions, while also examining the historical significance American political freedom has played in the capitalist system. Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

Intermediate level treatment of the theory of price. Topics include consumer demand, production theory, factor pricing, and market structures. Prerequisite: Economics 221 & 222, with a “C-” or better. Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

Intermediate level treatment of theories of national income determination and growth, business cycles and employment, inflation and the general price level. Prerequisite: Economics 221 & 222, with a “C-” or better. Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

A study of financial markets, money, and banking. Topics include financial intermediation, information asymmetries, interest rate determination, securities and the markets in which they trade, risk, monetary policy, and the role and structure of the Federal Reserve. Financial markets are described and evaluated from the perspective of individual investors and financial intermediaries. Prerequisite: Economics 222 & Finance 318 Students who are Finance majors or minors must enroll in FINA 350, not ECON 350. Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

The course begins with a review of fundamental economic concepts and terminology and an introduction to theories of economic growth. It then explores community economic development, factors that generate local economic development and factors that account for different economic outcomes across regions. Students will investigate data and methods to analyze local industries and sector interconnectedness, and gain hands-on experience using IMPLAN software. Students will prepare quantitative estimates of changes resulting from business expansion opportunities, business closures or from local government incentives. As service learning, a research project will be conducted for a community organization; students will prepare and present an economic impact analysis of the client’s operations. Prerequisites: ECON 221 and BUS 308 with grades of ‘B-’ or higher. Credits: 3 hours (Spring)

Special topics relating to labor markets, public policy, industrial organization, sports economics, or other applied micro or macro topics. May be taken at the junior or senior level and up to three times as topics will vary. Prerequisite: Economics 221, 222, or consent of professor Credit: 3 hours

Requires consent of the Dean of the Byrum School of Business. Must be approved and supervised by a faculty member. Credit: 3 hours

Requires consent of the Dean of the School of Business. Must be approved and supervised by a faculty member. Credit: 3 hours