Economics
Summer 2007
General Education Info: GFR | GEP (for students starting Fall 2007)
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics (SS) 3 credits
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Basic economic principles and their policy applications: value and price for the firm and industry in different competitive situations, public policy toward the firm, income distribution, elements of international economics and comparative economic systems. For more information contact carroll@umbc.edu for section 6060 or vcobb07@aol.com for section 7040.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
GEP:N/A. GFR:Meets SS.
[0073] 6060 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 CARROLL, K
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:30pm (MP 101)
[0074] 7040 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/03/2007 COBB, V
MWTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV210)
ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics (SS) 3 credits
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Basic economic principles and their policy applications: economic methods and institutions, measurement of aggregate economic activity, national income determination, business cycles and economic growth, and elements of aggregate economic policies such as monetary and fiscal policy. For more information contact eanoruo@coppin.edu for section 6030 (online) or peake@umbc.edu for section 7060.
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Grade Method: REG
GEP:N/A. GFR:Meets SS.
[0075] 6030 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 ANORUO, E
TBA (WEB ...)
[0076] 7060 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/17/2007 PEAKE, C
TuWTh......1:00pm- 3:15pm (SOND203)
ECON 121 Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
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The principles of financial accounting for individuals and business entities, including the use of accounting data in making business decisions and public policy. For more information contact stmartin@erols.com.
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Grade Method: REG
[0077] 6040 Meets 05/29/2007 - 06/22/2007 ST MARTIN, J
MWF........9:00am-12:10pm (MP 010)
ECON 122 Principles of Accounting II 3 credits
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD SECTIONS 6050
AND 6051: CLASS WILL MEET UNTIL JUNE 26TH.
[0078] 6050 Meets 05/29/2007 - 06/22/2007 DAVIS, M
TuWF.......1:00pm- 3:25pm (PUP 105)
[0079] 6051 Meets 05/29/2007 - 06/22/2007 DAVIS, M
MTuTh......6:00pm- 8:25pm (PUP 105)
[0080] 7060 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/17/2007 HARDY, T
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (PUP 208)
ECON 309 Survey of Economic and Finance For 3 credits
Scientists and Engineers (SS)
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This course is designed to provide science and engineering students with the concepts and tools of economic analysis. It will provide students with an understanding of the broad issues that arise in evaluation of public and private-sector decision-making. Students will learn various concepts of costs and benefits, including social costs and benefits that are needed to evaluate the economic feasibility of private and public-sector projects. Topics include: ways of evaluating costs, including social costs, time values of money, general accounting concepts, economic efficiency criteria, methods to evaluate projects, and ways to incorporate risk and uncertainty into project analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 101 and MATH 140 or 151, or MATH 155. For more information contact mathomas@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
GEP:N/A. GFR:Meets SS.
[0081] 7060 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/17/2007 THOMAS, M
TuTh.......9:00am-12:10pm (ACIV305)
ECON 311 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis 3 credits
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Economic theory of consumer behavior, production and costs, the firm, price, distribution, general equilibrium and welfare. Prerequisite: ECON 101 and MATH 151 or 155. Students must have completed ECON 101 and MATH 151/155 (or equivalent courses) with grades of C or better. For more information contact mbradley@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0082] 6060 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 BRADLEY, M
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (SOND109)
ECON 312 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis 3 credits
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Systematic study of the theory of aggregate economics, including the level and growth of national income and employment, the degree of utilization of productive capacity and the general level of prices. Prerequisite: ECON 101, 102, and MATH 151 or 155. For more information contact matthias@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
[0083] 6060 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 CINYABUGUMA, M
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV305)
ECON 313 Economics Internship 1-3 credits
(PermReq) Grade Method: P-F Individual Instruction
course: contact department or instructor
to obtain section number.
ECON 374 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3 credits
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Fundamentals of financial management, including financial and working-capital analysis and forecasting, asset pricing theory, capital budgeting, capital structure and cost of capital, dividend policy and special topics in financial management. Prerequisite: ECON 101, 102, 121, 122, and STAT 350 or 351 or 355. For more information contact paochungtang@yahoo.com.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG
[0084] 6040 Meets 05/29/2007 - 06/22/2007 TANG, A
MWF........9:00am-12:10pm (ITE 231)
ECON 410 Selected Topics in Financial Economics 3 credits
Global Aging and the Future of Social
Insurance
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This course will prepare the students to understand more fully the causes for and the multiple effects of the unprecedented demographic trends now developing and to join and interpret the rising debate on the form and substance of social insurance programs in the 21st century. Policy options to address the multifaceted dilemmas will be explored including an overview of policies being implemented in other nations. Note: ECON 412 and PUBL 610B is a cross-listed elective for advanced undergraduates and graduates. For more information contact gribbin@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/AUD
[0085] 7060 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/17/2007 GRIBBIN, J
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (PHYS107)
ECON 412 Topic in Macroeconomics Global Aging and 3 credits
the Future of Social Insurance
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This course will prepare the students to understand more fully the causes for and the multiple effects of the unprecedented demographic trends now developing and to join and interpret the rising debate on the form and substance of social insurance programs in the 21st century. Policy options to address the multifaceted dilemmas will be explored including an overview of policies being implemented in other nations. Note: Also listed as AGNG 454, ECON 410 and PUBL 610B. For more information contact gribbin@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/AUD
[0086] 7060 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/17/2007 GRIBBIN, J
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (PHYS107)
ECON 421 Introduction to Econometrics 3 credits
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Fundamentals of regression methods applied to empirical analysis of economic phenomena. Topics include single-equation regression models with classical assumptions, special econometric techniques for non-classical regression models and simultaneous-equations models. Prerequisite: ECON 311, 312, and STAT 351 or its equivalent. For more information contact nanditadg@aol.com.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F
[0087] 6040 Meets 05/29/2007 - 06/22/2007 DASGUPTA, N
MWF........5:00pm- 8:10pm (MP 105)
MF.........7:00pm- 8:10pm LAB
ECON 423 Economic Forecasting 3 credits
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Study of the application of economic statistics to forecasting problems. Topics covered include analysis of cross-section and time-series data, use of published economic indicator series and forecasting methodology. Prerequisite: ECON 312 and STAT 351 or its equivalent. For more information contact dgetter@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0088] 7060 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/17/2007 GETTER, D
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (MP 010)
ECON 434 Regional Economics 3 credits
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Economic analysis of the location of economic activity. Topics covered include theories of location choice, transportation costs, migration, land use, regional development and government policies affecting regional development. Prerequisite: ECON 311. For more information contact mathomas@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
[0089] 6040 Meets 05/29/2007 - 06/22/2007 THOMAS, M
MWF........1:00pm- 4:10pm (PUP 208)
ECON 441 American Economic History 3 credits
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A survey of the growth and development of the American economy from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: ECON 311 or 312. For more information contact lord@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG
[0090] 6060 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 LORD, W
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (SOND107)
ECON 471 Money and Capital Markets 3 credits
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Analysis of portfolio theory and the role of finance in the economy. Survey of sources and uses of funds of the major financial institutions in the contemporary American economy. Analysis of sources of funds, organizational structure, yields, and the impact on the macroeconomy of major money markets (federal funds, commercial paper, Treasury bills, etc.) and capital markets (state and local government securities, mortgages, bonds and stocks). Major international financial markets (foreign exchange, Euro-dollars) are discussed briefly. Prerequisite: ECON 374 and 311. For more information contact russm@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
[0091] 6060 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 MORRIS, R
MW.........9:00am-12:10pm (SOND108)
ECON 482 International Finance 3 credits
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Introduction to international monetary relations. A study of exchange rate determination, balance of payments phenomena and international monetary systems. Note: Credit will not be given for both ECON 482 and 682. Prerequisite: ECON 312. For more information see http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/Bus_Econ/mcintyre.html or contact mcintyre@mcdaniel.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG
[0092] 6060 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 MCINTYRE, K
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (SOND110)
ECON 490 Analytic Methods in Economics 3 credits
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Study of linear algebra, derivatives, differentials and optimization. Each topic is followed by economic applications. Prerequisite: ECON 311. For more information contact matthias@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
[0093] 7060 Meets 07/09/2007 - 08/17/2007 CINYABUGUMA, M
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (PUP 206)
ECON 671 Money And Capital Markets 3 credits
(PermReq) Grade Method: REG
[7778] 6060 Meets 05/29/2007 - 07/06/2007 MORRIS, R
MW.........9:00am-12:10pm (SOND108)
ECON 801 Individual Study in Economics 1-3 credits
(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD Individual
Instruction course: contact department or
instructor to obtain section number.
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