Econ 100

Introduction to Economics
(3 credits)

 

Economics 100 introduces students to basic microeconomic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity, cost, demand, supply and macroeconomic concepts such as inflation, employment and economic growth.

 

Prerequisites: None

 

Econ 201

Introduction to Microeconomics Principles
(3 credits)

 

This course is an introduction to the analytical principles of microeconomics. Topics include consumer theory, theory of the firm, factors of production and non-market inputs and outputs.

 

Prerequisites: None but Econ 100 and Math 100 recommended

Econ 202

Introduction to Macroeconomics Principles
(3 credits)

 

This course is an introduction to the analytical principles of macroeconomics. Topics include macroeconomic measurement, fiscal and monetary policy and economic growth.

 

Prerequisites: None but Econ 100 and Math 100 recommended

Econ 203

Introduction to Labour Economics
(3 credits)

 

In this course students will apply economic principles to labour markets and the Canadian labour relations system. The first part of the course introduces the theory of labour-economics. In the remainder of the course students will be introduced to additional theory and labour-market institutions. The Canadian experience is the basis of most examples.

 

Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

Econ 210

Money & Banking
(3 credits)

 

In this course students will examine types of financial instruments and operations of financial markets. At the end of the course, students should have a better understanding of stock markets, risk management, portfolio management, mortgage markets, capital asset pricing, options, futures, banking transactions and monetary policy.

 

Prerequisites: Econ 201 and 202

Econ 211

Introduction to Financial Economics

(3 credits)

 

Corporations are co-operative enterprises in which sucess is generally measured by survival.  Profitability is any cooperation’s chief tool of survival.  Corporate finance specialists help to ensure that financial assets are allocated to the most profitable projects.  In this course, students will be introduced to the tools financial specialists use in making such decisions.  Topics to be covered include bond valuation, stock valuation, project analysis and evaluation and diversification.

 

Prerequisites:  Acct 101, Acct 102, Econ 250 and Stat 290

Econ 240

Introduction to Economic Data Analysis
(3 Credits)

 

In this course students will apply economics theories to real-world problems using theory, data and statistical techniques. No prior knowledge of statistics analysis is expected.

 

Prerequisites: Econ 201 and 202

Econ 250

Managerial Economics
(3 credits)

 

This course includes an introduction to microeconomics analysis, consumer choice, analysis of consumer demand, elasticity of supply and demand, theory of production, costs of production, competitive markets, pricing in monopoly markets, oligopolistic markets, employment and pricing in factor markets, externalities, public goods and government intervention. Differential calculus is used in the course.

 

Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202 and MATH 101 or equivalent

Econ 290

Canadian Microeconomic Policy
(3 credits)

 

In this course students will be provided with an overview of current policy issues within the context of Canadian institutions. Microeconomic tools are used to analyze policy objectives and methods. This is a "hands-on" course in which students will apply their previously learned micro-economic principles.

 

Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202 and Math 100

 

Econ 291

Canadian Macroeconomic Policy
(3 credits)

 

In this course students will be provided with an overview of current policy issues within the context of Canadian institutions. Macroeconomic tools are used to analyze policy objectives and methods. Students will employ previously learned macroeconomics principles in examining selected issues.

 

Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202 and Math 100