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This course provides an exploration of the use of mathematics related to consumer and financial applications. The course will utilize basic mathematical concepts applied to the real world and society for consumers, business, money, and banking. Graded or Pass/No Pass.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: Contemporary Economic Issues and Problems Provides an introduction to the basic tools and concepts of economic analysis with an emphasis of applying economic theory to current problems and issues. Topics include scarcity, decision making, supply and demand, and the effects of policy applied to selected issues such as crime, drug control, healthcare, pollution, and poverty. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: ENVS G100 Introduction to Environmental Studies. This course provides an introduction to environmental studies that focuses on resource allocation, environmental issues, and environmental policy. The course is an interdisciplinary perspective on the biological processes of air, soil, and water; an analysis of human impact on the environment; and policies to foster sustainable development. The course evaluates problems of natural resource use, environmental quality, and pollution. Examines policies used to correct market failures of natural resources both nationally and internationally. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course introduces probability techniques, hypothesis testing and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation and linear regression, chi-square and t-test, and application of technology for statistical analysis and interpretation of statistical findings. Provides an introductory statistics course for business and economics majors and provides applications using data from business, social science, sciences, and education. PREREQUISITES: MATH G030, MATH G040, MATH G080, or appropriate Math placement score. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: ECON G180 Principles of Micro Economics This course offers an introduction to the concepts and tools of economic analysis. The course studies economic theory of scarcity, resource allocation, price theory, supply and demand, costs of production, and analysis of individual and firm behavior in markets. Topics include the effect of competition on markets, the causes of market failure, and impact of government policies on market outcomes. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ECON 201.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: ECON G285 Principles of Macro Economics. This course is an introductory course applying economic analysis to the aggregate economy. Topics include measurement of economic activity, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, long run growth, and international trade. The course will explore economic fluctuations in the economy, the causes of recessions, gains from trade, and global economic disparities. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ECON 202.