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A mathematical treatment of the theory of the firm and household behavior, including optimization problems, implicit functions and comparative statistics. This course may be viewed as advanced microeconomics. Prerequisites: ECO 303 and MTH 220 or 310...

A study of the theoretical and practical differences between highly centralized "command" economies and comparatively decentralized "market" economies. Attention is given to the contrasting ideological and political aspects of these two systems as...

Conventional microeconomics courses seek to understand individual decisions without regard for the institutional framework under which such decisions are made. In this course, students learn different institutional structures and how they influence...

This course uses rational choice theory to understand legal rule-making and institutions. Efficiency criteria act as a guide for decision-makers in formal legal institutions. This methodology is employed as it applies to torts, property, contract...

By arrangement with the instructor

The senior thesis is a one-credit course that serves as a capstone for the Political Economy major. The purpose is to allow the student to demonstrate his or her ability to analyze a topic in political economy using the knowledge gained from their...

This course covers the elements of English grammar. Students will study the eight parts of speech, sentence construction, and punctuation. Students will also learn about the role of grammar in a liberal arts education and develop some basic...

An overview of the Mary Randall Preschool program and a survey of general considerations such as instructional strategies, cognitive development, classroom management, and discipline.

This course focuses on the four mathematical arts known as the quadrivium: arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy. Students will read classic works in each of the four arts and discover the role that these mathematical arts have in a liberal...