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ECON 105 Elements of Economics - F&S - 3 credits
Analysis of economic principles for students planning no further study of economics, i.e. non-business majors. No credit for students who have completed Economics 201-202. This course includes the study of factors influencing supply and demand, price determination under different competitive structures, monetary policy, fiscal policy and other factors influencing aggregate levels of income and employment, and selected economic problems. GERTA-SS.

ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics - F&S SM - 3 credits
Open to freshmen. A microeconomic approach to the study of the present economic system; a study of the principles of economics including factors which influence supply and demand, price determination through supply and demand, profit maximization under different economic structures, efficiency, and the capital market. GERTA-SS.ELECTRIC POWER TECHNOLOGY

ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics - F&S SM - 3 credits
Open to freshmen. Prerequisite: Econ 201.
Analysis of economic growth and development, aggregate levels of income and employment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade.

ECON 294 Independent Study - 1-3 credits
Independent or directed study of special topics in economics. Department chairperson approval is required.

ECON 299 Special Topics - BD - 1-3 credits
Repeatable to six semester hours. An examination of special topics in economics. BSC-ENR.

ECON 195-295 - Service Learning
Maximum of six semester hours.
Service learning may be accomplished by one of three methods: Joining a club that has a public service component, doing volunteer work at a non-profit organization, or taking a course that links public service with its curriculum. BSC-ENR.

ECON 197-297 Cooperative Education/Internship - F&S SM - 1-3 credit hours each
Repeatable up to a maximum of six hours.
Work hours are arranged by employer, adviser and student. Progress is checked by oral and written reports from the employer. Periodic student-adviser conferences are required to discuss progress or problems. Students are required to submit an accounting of their experiences to their instructor. All co-op experiences are based on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Department chair approval is required.