ECON - Economics

ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics Units: 3

The study of the allocation of resources to alternative uses in producing the nation's output and the role of relative prices in distributing these goods and services. Topics include: demand and supply, consumer behavior, business decision-making and market structures. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: BUS 117, MATH 120, MATH 124, MATH 126 or higher. Or co-requisite: BUS 117, MATH 124, MATH 126, or MATH 120 without support.

Term Offered: All Semesters

ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics Units: 3

The study of the determination of output, employment and investment levels and strategies to promote growth, efficiency, equity and stability in the economy. Topics include: demand and supply, measurement of GDP, price fluctuations and the banking system. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: BUS 117, MATH 120, MATH 124, MATH 126 or higher. Or co-requisite: BUS 117, MATH 124, MATH 126, or MATH 120 without support.

Term Offered: All Semesters

ECON 105 - History and Comparison of Economic Systems Units: 3

The course is an introduction to the history of economic thought. While historical events have influenced the development of economic theory, so has economic theory had significant impacts on historical outcomes. Therefore, there will be an emphasis on the interdependence of economic theories with ideas arising from socio-political events and philosophies. The course will also prepare students for further study of economic theory by revealing the roots of concepts taught in economics. In addition, it will provide students with an understanding of both the current use and misuse of concepts of economics and political economy, as well as the important current economic debates.

Term Offered: Spring and Fall

ECON 198 - Special Topics in Economics Units: 1-3

Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be variable credit of one to three credits depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to three credits.

Term Offered: AS NEEDED

ECON 261 - Principles of Statistics I Units: 3

The study of the collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data in order to make good decisions. Topics include: descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, probability and sampling distributions, indices and decision theory.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 126 or equivalent or qualifying Accuplacer, ACT/SAT test results

Term Offered: Spring and Fall

ECON 262 - Principles of Statistics II Units: 3

The study of statistical methods, induction and the design of experiments which allow the estimation and testing of claims based on sample information. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, times series analysis, nonparametric and statistical process control.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: ECON 261 or approval of instructor.

Term Offered: Spring and Fall