Econ 102 is a course designed to introduce students to macroeconomics: the study of the economy as a whole. This includes the determination of national output and prices, the study of short-term fluctuations and long-term growth, and the role of economic policies in stabilizing the economy and facilitating growth.

Learning goals:

1. develop an understanding of basic macroeconomic concepts;

2. acquire basic analytical skills, which when combined with a calculus course, would enable students intending to major in economics to continue onto a more rigorous study of intermediate macroeconomic theory;

3. critically evaluate the effects of monetary and fiscal policies on the economy;

4. assess the validity of arguments presented in articles on current economic issues in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the Economist and engage in discussions of current macroeconomic issues.

Econ 202 is the intermediate course in macroeconomic theory. The economics prerequisites for this course are Econ 101 and Econ 102 (or the equivalent). The course is designed to be a rigorous, model-based study of intermediate macroeconomic theory.

The topics in this course fall into two major categories: issues associated with the growth of the economy and issues associated with the periodic fluctuations in the size of the economy. The course uses the following two analytical frameworks: the Solow growth model and the IS-LM-PC model. The final section of the course focuses on topics on modern macro policy.

Econ 324 is a course designed to be a rigorous study of the ways economic and psychological factors jointly influence behavior. We will engage in virtual experiments and games in order to examine individual and group choices. We will ask whether and under what conditions standard economic models are able to predict these choices. We will then enrich the mainstream models by incorporating psychological mechanisms, including limited rationality, limited selfishness, and limited self-control.

Learning goals:

1. develop a deeper and more nuanced understanding of basic economic principles by participating in experiments that test economic theories;

2. improve the ability to engage in critical reasoning by critiquing existing experimental designs and proposing their own;

3. build competency in making oral arguments by presenting their ideas to the class and in making written arguments by writing a final essay.

The practice of Taekwon-Do is geared toward self-defense, as well as physical and mental health. Taekwon-Do is a modern martial art, founded on April 11, 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi. It combines thousands of years of ancient methods of self-defense with scientific concepts from physics making it one of the most powerful martial arts in existence. Students will develop strength, coordination, and flexibility by practicing applications of hand and foot techniques (the "Taekwon" part of the name). Students will also develop confidence and gain understanding of some aspects of Korean philosophy and culture (the "Do" or the "way" part of the name), focused on the core tenets of Taekwon-Do: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.

Learning goals:

1. Improve wellness: Stress relief; focus; confidence; memory.

2. Improve health: Strength; stamina; posture; flexibility; coordination and balance.

3. Learn self-defense: Avoidance; deflection; releases, and counters.

4. Train the mind: Korean terminology; understanding martial arts philosophy .