ECON 298 - Independent Study-Economics 1

Credits: 1-5
Enables students individually to pursue special interests or opportunities in economics under guidance of an instructor.

Prerequisite: At least one 200-level course in ECON and instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Describe in detail a particular economics topic chosen.
Explain the research that will be associated with the chosen economics topic.
Design a research project to explore the economics topic.
Produce a write-up of the research project findings.

Program Outcomes

Differentiate between normative and positive statements.
Illustrate how changes in Supply and Demand influence market prices.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.