Undergraduate Catalog - UMUC Europe

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ECONOMICS
Courses in economics (designated ECON) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward
G the general education requirement in the behavioral and
social sciences;
G a focus in economics within the general studies major;
G a minor in economics;
G related requirements for most business-related majors
and minors; and
G electives.
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
An introduction to the study of the macroeconomy. The
objective is to apply select macroeconomic theories to real
world situations. Discussion covers economic growth,
unemployment, inflation, and the roles of monetary policy
and fiscal policy in determining macroeconomic performance.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following
courses: ECON 201 or ECON 205.
ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
An analysis of the economic principles underlying the
behavior of individual consumers and business firms. The
goal is to apply select microeconomic theories to real world
situations. Emphasis is on market theory. Topics include the
implications of government intervention, the advantages
and disadvantages of different market structures, and income
distribution and poverty.
EDUCATION
UMUC does not offer a major or minor in education. But
courses in education from other institutions may be accepted
as transfer credit and applied toward electives.
Students enrolling for career purposes should inquire with the
state where they plan to teach for information about specific
curriculum requirements.
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EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES
Courses in educational principles (designated EDCP) do not
apply toward teacher-certification requirements.
Lower-level courses are intended to help students learn how to
make the most of their college careers. They are recommended
for students who have been away from school or who need to
improve their academic skills.
EDCP 101 and EDCP 103 do not fulfill the general
education requirement in communications; they may be used
as elective credit only.
EDCP 100 Principles and Strategies of
Successful Learning (3)
An introduction to knowledge and strategies designed
to promote success in the university environment. Focus
is on developing the academic, interpersonal, and lifemanagement
skills and attitudes needed to thrive in the
academic setting. A series of self-assessments serve as tools
to identify values and goals for individual life planning and
educational achievement.
EDCP 103 Fundamentals of Writing and Grammar (3)
(Does not fulfill the general education requirement in
communications. Recommended as preparation for
WRTG 101, WRTG 101X, or upper-level writing courses.)
A review of basic writing skills. The objectives are to learn and
apply specific steps within the writing process; write effective
sentences, paragraphs, and short essays; and edit writing for
grammar and punctuation. Topics include the writing process;
strategies for developing academic paragraphs and essays; and
key aspects of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Practice
in refining writing skills is provided. Students may receive
credit for only one of the following courses: EDCP 103,
EDCP 103X, or ENGL 100.