Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Economics

ECON 203 Principles of Macroeconomics

Discuss and study macroeconomic issues and models of aggregate economic analysis with emphasis on income, expenditures, fiscal and monetary policy, employment, inflation and growth.
3

Course Attribute

LAB1-Soc&BehSci-EconorPoli Sys and GT Economics & Political Sys

ECON 205 Principles of Microeconomics

Supply and demand, consumer utility, production and costs, perfect competition, pure monopoly, resource allocation, public goods, income distribution and economic regulation.
3

Course Attribute

LAB1-Soc&BehSci-EconorPoli Sys and GT Economics & Political Sys

ECON 301 Money and Banking

The study of monetary theory, monetary policy, money, banking and the Federal Reserve System.

3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 or ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Odd Years

ECON 303 Intermediate Macroeconomics

Study the determinants of aggregate demand, aggregate supply, employment, macroeconomic objectives and policies.
3

Prerequisites

ECON 203 with a minimum grade of D-

ECON 304 Economics of Gender

Study of heterodox economic theory as pertaining to the economic status of women and men, the institutions that have affected their economic relative status, and probable impacts of traditional economic definitions and practices on the relative status of women and other minority groups.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 or ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

ECON 305 Intermediate Microeconomics

The theory of consumer choice, of the business firm and resource allocation.
3

Prerequisites

ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-

ECON 310 Economics of Entrepreneurship

This course will give an in-depth understanding of how to apply economics to decisions faced by today's growing number of business enterprises. Focus is on Colorado's new enterprises.
3

Prerequisites

ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-

ECON 315 Labor Economics

Examine labor movements, development of labor laws and policy, economics of labor markets and employment.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 or ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

ECON 325 Behavioral Economics

This course covers the fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of behavioral and experimental economics to understand how economic decisions are made and the mechanisms that drive public choice.
3

Prerequisites

ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-

ECON 335 Environmental and Resource Economics

Students will examine the strengths and weaknesses of economic theory in analyzing the seriousness of resource and environmental issues facing society.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall even Years

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: ECON 335 and ENST 335

ECON 341 Public Finance

Government financing at federal, state and local levels as reflected in expenditures, revenues and debt.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 and ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

ECON 344 International Economics

Examine theories of international trade and the impact of trade policies on income and employment. Explores the international financial system, including exchange rates and capital flow.

3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 or ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

ECON 349 Economics of Religion

This course will employ various economic models, theories, and concepts to study religious beliefs and institutions. The primary focus will be on Christianity and the changing religious landscape in the United States.
3

Prerequisites

ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-

ECON 356 Water Resource Economics

Examination of economic principles governing water planning, development and law. Discussion of supply and demand, quality and political issues. Relationship to Colorado and local situation.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: ECON 356 and ENST 356

ECON 360 Economics of Growth and Development

Analyze the theory, processes and history of economic growth and development, emphasizing resource use and productivity in less developed areas.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 or ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

ECON 362 Economic History of the United States

Review the historical changes in United States economic institutions. Assess United States history based on macroeconomic and microeconomic pressures. Emphasis is on post-Civil War period.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 and ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

ECON 365 Urban and Housing Economics

Students study economic problems relevant to urban areas including land use, housing and poverty, and the role of the private and public sector in resolving these problems.

3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 or ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Odd Years

ECON 370 History of Economic Thought

Trace the evolution of economic thinking from 17th century to modern day. See roles played by certain schools of economic thinkers, the genesis of their ideas and their contributions.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 and ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

ECON 377 Industrial Organizations

Theoretical and empirical study of the structure, organization and conduct of firms on economic performance and welfare.
3

Prerequisites

ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-

ECON 378 Energy Policy and Economics

This course examines the dominant trends and challenges affecting energy systems and policy around the world, including the evolution and economics of fossil fuels, alternative energy technologies, and clean energy policies.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: ECON 378 and ENST 378

ECON 382 Sustainability and Capitalism

Use case studies to explore a general overview of commerce, economics, and business as it relates to the environment and human interaction.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: ECON 382 and ENST 382

ECON 395 Special Topics in Economics

This course explores various topics in economics.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 or ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles and course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours

ECON 422 Directed Study

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ECON 452 Econometrics

Estimating statistical regression models of economic relationships; treatment of special problems that may arise in analysis of economic data.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 303 and ECON 305 and STAT 150 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Economics Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Senior

ECON 475 Senior Seminar

Apply economic theory, research methodologies, and modeling techniques to the analysis of current issues facing society.

3

Prerequisites

(ECON 303 or ECON 305 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Economics Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Senior

ECON 492 Internship in Economics

Internships in the public and private sectors to provide students with professional experience.
3- 6

Prerequisites

GPA-2.5

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours