ECONOMICS COURSES AT EUREKA

Economics refers to the scientific of buying and selling behavior. As such, it represents one of the foundational social science disciplines in a liberal arts education. In addition to meeting a general education requirement, Economics courses at Eureka College serve the needs of students majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Elementary Education - Social Science, History with Teacher Certification, Psychology with Teacher Certification, Social Science, and Sociology/Psychology with Teacher Certification.

ECONOMICS COURSES

111 Principles of Macroeconomics -- 3 hours
The study of economic principles applied to national economic activity. Particular attention will be given to factors influencing the aggregate level of output and prices, unemployment, inflation, and growth stagnation.

112 Principles of Microeconomics -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: ECO 111.
Recommended Prerequisite: Math Competency Exam (MCE).
The study of economic principles as applied to individual economic units. The factors determining individual market prices and outputs will be analyzed both in produce markets and resource markets.

211 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ECO 111.
In-depth study of models of aggregate economic activity with emphasis on the major schools of thought. The Government policy implications of various theories will be presented and evaluated.

212 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: ECO 111 and ECO 112.
Investigates all phases of market price analysis. Product pricing, resource pricing, output, decision making, and employment are covered.

310 Managerial Economics -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisites: ECO 111.
Recommended Prerequisite: BUA 220W.
The analysis of economic decision-making in the business firm. Topics include economic forecasting, production theory, costs analysis, and pricing techniques.