ECO 105: ECONOMIC ISSUES
This course provides students with the fundamentals of economic literacy and understanding. Students will explore such major economic issues as monopolistic power, inflation and recession, government spending and taxation, the banking system and international trade. This course designed for students who anticipate no further formal training in economics.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix C, Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 121: ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
This course examines the key environmental issues facing our planet using basic tools of economic analysis. Although the perspective is global, an emphasis is placed on the disproportionate impact of environmental challenges on the developing world. The course examines pollution, population growth, climate change, water scarcity, international trade, food and resource availability, and policies of sustainable development.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix F, SUNY Gen Ed Appendix C, Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 201: MICRO ECONOMICS
Supply and demand in markets for goods and for factors of production. Consumer behavior. Market structures. Price determination in perfectly competitive and imperfectly competitive markets.
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix C, Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 202: MACRO ECONOMICS
A description of the essential features of the American economic system. The theory of the determination of the level of national income and applications to the problems of inflation, depression and economic growth. The role of monetary and fiscal institutions in implementing public economic growth. The role of the United States in the international economy. Prerequisite: ECO 201.
Credits: 3
Type: Online, Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix C, Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 218: LABOR RELATIONS
An introductory study of labor relations and labor's role in the American economy. Topics include the labor force, labor-management legislation, history and structure of unions, collective bargaining, labor market economics, personnel practices and income security laws.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix C, Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 221: INTRO FINANCL & SECURITY MRKTS
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to financial markets and the various securities and instruments traded on these markets. It is intended to be an introduction to the subject of investing for the individual investor.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 224: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
This course will provide students with a comprehensive exposition of the basic principles of international economics. The focus will be on the principle of comparative advantage and gains from trade, protectionism, the balance of payments, exchange rate determination, international capital markets and the international trade policy. The course will also address international economic problems and issues facing the United States and the world in the 21st century. Note: It is recommended that students take ECO 201 and ECO 202 before taking ECO 224.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture
Attributes: SUNY Gen Ed Appendix C, Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 271: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field of economics and related areas. The student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
Credits: 1
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 272: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
Similar to ECO 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.
Credits: 2
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019
ECO 273: SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
Similar to ECO 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.
Credits: 3
Type: Lecture, Independent Study
Attributes: Elective
Department: History, Government & Economic
All sections for this course: Summer 2019 Fall 2019