Economics

ECO 101M
Macro-Economics
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
Principles of macro economics will introduce the student to a survey of issues and topis that impact the economy as a whole. Students will learn how, using basic economic reasoning, problems such as inflation, unemployment, recessions, and poverty are analyzed and resolved. The principles, concepts, and topics of macro economics will be considered in the context of the impact each has on individuals and society. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Meets General Education Goals 2, 3, 5
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (S)

ECO 102M
Micro-Economics
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
Students will be introduced to the basic economic factors that tend to influence both individuals and firms in their decision-making process. Students will learn how pricing decisions of firms ultimately impact their individual purchase decisions. Students will also learn how firms must deal with everyday decisions about production, cost, price, and labor issues. Theories on wage determination in labor markets will also be covered as well as the behavior of such market structures as monopolies, competition, and imperfect competition will also be discussed. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Meets General Education Goals 2, 3, 5
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (S)

ECO 117M/W
Personal Finance
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
Personal finance is considered a “survival course” for students wishing to become more familiar with those financial decisions/issues considered to be part of our everyday existence. Students will learn the basics of preparing a financial plan, preparation of a personal budget, the essentials of income tax, basics of investments, retirement preparation, and estate planning. Students will be expected to participate in many hands-on exercises as they survey each major topic. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Meets General Education Goals 2, 3, 5

ECO 213M
Contemporary Economic Issues
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
This course is considered an introductory survey course exploring many contemporary social issues from an economic perspective. Students will be exposed to those topics considered to be currently relevant by way of research, reading, and discussion. Emphasis will be placed on the examination of each selected issue using current economic thinking as the vehicle for exploration. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
Meets General Education Goals 2, 3, 5, 8

ECO 220M
Introduction to Economic Crime
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
This course deals with a growing problem that negatively impacts consumers, businesses, and government. The course will begin with defining economic crime and exploring the extent of the problem and its impact on society. Topics of coverage will include defining, detecting and preventing asset misappropriation, fraudulent disbursements, bribery and corruption, check and credit card fraud, insurance fraud, and consumer fraud. The role of the computer will be highlighted throughout the course. This course is for business, accounting, and criminal justice majors. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Prerequisite: ECO 102
Meets General Education Goals 2, 3, 5
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (S)

ECO 221M
Money and Banking
(3 Lec. hrs. per week) 3 Cr.
A study of monetary and banking principles and practices. The basic objective of this course is to provide students with a broad and integrated understanding of the role of money, financial markets, different financial instruments, and institutions within the framework of the overall economy. Students will learn the role of the Federal Reserve System in controlling the money supply in our economy. Both the monetarist view and Keynesian theory will be examined. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
Meets General Education Goals 2, 3, 5
Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (S)