unemployment, inflation, economics of inequality and poverty, urbanization, pollution, monopoly power, the role of the government in society, and international economic relations. Prerequisite: EC211, EC212, and junior standing.
EC310* The Economics of Sports
3 hours
This course explores selected aspects of the economics of the sports industry. Focus will be on the four major professional team sports (hockey, baseball, football, and basketball) as well as on collegiate athletics. Topics include: professional sports franchises— what factors determine profitability and market value; government involvement—the effects of taxes, antitrust, and regulation; economics of sports stadium—financing methods, profitability to franchise; professional sports labor market—factors affecting salaries; and economics of collegiate athletics—financing, the role of student athletes, Title IX. Prerequisite: EC211.
EC312* Managerial Economics
3 hours
Nature, scope and purpose of economic analysis. Theories of demand, production, costs, pricing policy, allocation of resources, etc. in a market oriented system. Emphasis will be on industrial organization in the American economy. Prerequisite: EC212.
EC330 Money and Banking
3 hours
A study of the nature and economic role of money and financial institutions in the U.S. economy. The major focus will be on defining the main elements of the monetary system, determining their influence upon the performance of the economy, relating the economy’s performance to the business management decision-making process, and discussing the problems of and policies for achieving the major economic goals of the economy. Prerequisite: EC211, EC212, and BU225.
EC335 Investments
3 hours
Analysis of principles and practices of investment procedures, investment policies and security analysis of corporate and government securities. Portfolio management analysis will be approached from both a personal and business perspective. Prerequisite: EC211, EC212, and BU225.
EC336* Economic Development and World Resources
3 hours
A study of the factors influencing the economic modernization of less developed countries including cultural, human, and natural factors involved in the appearance and disappearance of economic resources. Emphasis will be on population growth, capital formation, investment allocation, structural transformation, development planning and the international economics of development. The effect of economic advancement on the rates of resource utilization and its implications for less-developed countries, more-developed countries, and world resources will be examined. Prerequisite: EC211.
EDUCATION - See Section II, Teacher Education Program. Dodson, Dutton, English, Ford, Hensel, Lucas, McCormick, McDonald, Norland, Schneller, Smith, Werth *Alternate year course Note: All approved programs leading to licensure are subject to change. Consequently, although students must complete the coursework listed for each major/ endorsement (approved programs) in the catalog that was in effect when they entered Bethany, it is imperative that students check with the Education Department often to ensure that all coursework required in each approved program is completed. All students participating in ED200 Introduction to Teaching: Classroom Experience and ED365-ED389 Clinical Practice must purchase $1,000,000.00 professional liability insurance and submit negative TB test results. See the Education Office for details.
ED100 Introduction to Teacher Education and Teaching Profession
1 hour This course is designed to help direct those students who are considering a career in pedagogy—the science of teaching. The seminar is an exploration of the teaching profession for students as potential teachers. Throughout this course, students will become familiar with the Bethany College Exceptional Teacher Model. They will examine how the model relates to a career in teaching, as well as the various content areas, grade levels, and endorsements available to Bethany’s teaching candidates. Students will have the opportunity to engage in class discussion, hands-on activities, and meaningful reflection. 123
