Economics (ECO) - Rock County

Courses

ECO 101   INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS   3 Units

A study of economic systems and their interdependence in the global economy, with emphasis on problems and policies. Among the subjects included are competitive and non-competitive markets, gross domestic product determination and policy, the U.S. financial system, and global trade.

ECO 203   ECONOMICS-MACRO   3 Units

The emphasis of the course is on macro analysis and covers areas such as national income, commercial banking, business fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth. Designed for students who desire a basic one-year course (with ECO 204) in economics.
PREREQ: MAT 105 AND ENG 101

ECO 204   ECONOMICS-MICRO   3 Units

Emphasizes the micro economic approach concerning households, firms, and market structures with a focus on price determination and distribution of income. Foreign trade and international financial institutions are included. Designed for students who desire a basic one-year course (with ECO 203) in economics.
PREREQ: MAT 105 AND ENG 101

ECO 230   MONEY AND BANKING   3 Units

A study of the structure & operations of the commercial banking system & other financial institutions, central banking & monetary policy, monetary systems & their developments; theories of money, income & prices & their economic effect on the economy, impact of fiscal policy & international finance on monetary policy.
PREREQ: ECO 203 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

ECO 243   ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS STATISTICS   3 Units

Elementary theory and business application of statistical techniques, probability and normal distribution, hypothesis testing, analysis and interpretation of economic and business data, index numbers, regression and time series analysis and Chi squares.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN (MAT 105 OR MAT 108)

ECO 270   INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS   3 Units

Intro to international trade & finance, including such topics as comparative advantage, trade restrictions, international trade organizations, foreign exchange markets & exchange rates, balance of payments, the international monetary system, & factor & capital mobility.
PREREQ: ECO 203 AND ECO 204

ECO 297   SPECIAL TOPICS   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Prereq: cons. instr.
PREREQ: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

ECO 299   INDEPENDENT STUDIES   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Prereq: cons. instr.
PREREQ: CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR