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Course Description
Credits
ECN 101 Economics Fundamentals -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MAT 050 or assessment/waiver. Provides a survey of microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, comparative economic systems, historical development of economic thought, and their application to current economic problems. An introductory course intended primarily for students who need only one semester of economics. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics -- Prerequisites: ENG 111, MAT 111 or MAT 112. A descriptive and analytical study of fundamental concepts of national economics. It includes an analysis of the determination and fluctuations in national income and employment, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade and finance. Economic analysis of monetary and fiscal policies is stressed. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics -- Prerequisites: ENG 111, MAT 111 or MAT 112. A descriptive and analytical study of the market economy and how it allocates resources. Emphasis is placed on consumer behavior, market structure, pricing, distribution, and determination of wealth and income. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
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