Econ 1100 - Economic Issues
Course Objectives and Assessment
Objective 1: Understand the basic principles of economics.
Outcome:
- Students will be able to read economic texts and articles critically, analyze and examine economic models, organizations, structures, and institutions.
Assessment:
- Passing scores on assignments, tests, and exams.
Objective 2: Develop an "economic thought process" (e.g., an approach that examines human actions and interactions which places a strong emphasis on choices by individuals who continually compare expected benefits and costs).
Outcome:
- Students will be able to approach problems from an economic point of view, emphasizing benefits, costs, and tradeoffs.
Assessment:
- Passing scores on assignments, tests, and exams.
Objective 3: Be able to apply economic theory to current issues.
Outcome:
- Students will be able to explain and evaluate basic current economic issues, concepts, and controversies discussed in media.
Assessment:
- Passing scores on assignments, tests, and exams.
Objective 4: Be literate regarding economic data.
Outcome:
- Students will demonstrate a basic understanding regarding the generation, construction, and meaning of economic data, and further exhibit an ability to analyze, interpret, and use this data.
Assessment:
- Passing scores on assignments, tests, and exams.