UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Summer 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses

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ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on the functioning of markets and on examining the behavior of individual economic units such as the business firm and the consumer (microeconomics). Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include industrial organization, income distribution, international trade, economics of the environment, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	J Spitz	May 27-Jul 9	Online	-	-	3	1732	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on the functioning of markets and on examining the behavior of individual economic units such as the business firm and the consumer (microeconomics). Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include industrial organization, income distribution, international trade, economics of the environment, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	R Moryl	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-064 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 064	MW	6-9p	3	1731	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on the functioning of markets and on examining the behavior of individual economic units such as the business firm and the consumer (microeconomics). Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include industrial organization, income distribution, international trade, economics of the environment, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	S Abdullah	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-060 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 060	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1730	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on the functioning of markets and on examining the behavior of individual economic units such as the business firm and the consumer (microeconomics). Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include industrial organization, income distribution, international trade, economics of the environment, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	K Carlson	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-056 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 056	TuTh	10a-1p	3	1734	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on the functioning of markets and on examining the behavior of individual economic units such as the business firm and the consumer (microeconomics). Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include industrial organization, income distribution, international trade, economics of the environment, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	S Abdullah	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-1-040 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 040	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1733	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON102 Introduction to Macroeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on examining the overall functioning of the economy and on dealing with such matters as unemployment, inflation and recession. Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include economics of government spending and taxation, economic development, alternative economic systems, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	F Martin	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-040 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 040	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1735	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON102 Introduction to Macroeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on examining the overall functioning of the economy and on dealing with such matters as unemployment, inflation and recession. Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include economics of government spending and taxation, economic development, alternative economic systems, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	J Millman	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	MW	10a-1p	3	2392	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON102 Introduction to Macroeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on examining the overall functioning of the economy and on dealing with such matters as unemployment, inflation and recession. Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include economics of government spending and taxation, economic development, alternative economic systems, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	K Carlson	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-030 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 030	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1963	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON102 Introduction to Macroeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on examining the overall functioning of the economy and on dealing with such matters as unemployment, inflation and recession. Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include economics of government spending and taxation, economic development, alternative economic systems, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	N Aman	Jul 14-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	2393	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON102 Introduction to Macroeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is placed on examining the overall functioning of the economy and on dealing with such matters as unemployment, inflation and recession. Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include economics of government spending and taxation, economic development, alternative economic systems, and other topics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	P Granberry	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-1-030 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 030	MW	6-9p	3	1736	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON201 Microeconomic Theory S SB Description: Analysis of consumer and firm behavior, and of the determination of prices and quantities in both product and factor markets. Equilibrium of the household, the firm, and the industry. Implications of alternative market structures. A theoretically oriented course that builds on the less rigorous foundation provided in introductory economics courses. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Econ 101 and Math 129 or 130 (or placement into Math 135 or 140). Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	J Millman	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-060 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 060	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1737	$825	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON202 Macroeconomic Theory S SB Description: An investigation of the forces determining national output, employment, and inflation. Particular attention is paid to those government policies which attempt to affect the overall level of economic activity in the US. A theoretically oriented course that builds on the less rigorous foundation provided in introductory economics courses. Academic Information: Prerequisite: ECON 101 and ECON 102, and MATH 129 or 130 (or placement into MATH 135 or 140). Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	N Aman	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-1-042 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 042	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1738	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON205 Statistical Methods M MT Description: A non-calculus introduction to statistical inference aimed at familiarizing students with common statistical concepts so they will be able to make intelligent evaluations of technical reports. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability, including the normal distribution; hypothesis testing, including t-tests; analysis of variance; regression and correlation. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Econ 101 and 102, and Math 129 or 130 (or placement into Math 135 or 140). Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	F Martin	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-058 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 058	TuTh	10a-1p	3	1739	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON372 Comparative Economic Systems Description: An examination of alternative systems of economic organization. Analysis of the failed command economies of the former Soviet Bloc and discussion of the progress and prospects for reform in Russia, Poland and Hungary. Special attention is given to comparing alternative capitalist systems (U.S., Sweden, Germany, Japan and South Korea). Issues of concern include market and non-market mechanisms of allocation and distribution, workers’ control, economic democracy, centralization and decentralization, and the relation of economic affairs to political and social affairs. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Econ 101 and 102. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	N Aman	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-064 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 064	TuTh	6-9p	3	1962	$825	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.

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