ECON1010-F Survey Of Economics (Spring 2025)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 1 (01/21/2025 - 05/09/2025)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
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Seats Available: No Seats 0 Waiting
Credits: 3

Course Description

Survey of Economics is an introduction to the fascinating world of economics. Students will learn to apply economic analysis to understand human choices at the individual, local, and global levels through a variety of topics including personal finance, crime, economic inequality, environmental policy, inflation, money, and unemployment. The take away from this course should be that economics is a part of nearly every aspect of life. By learning to think critically about the world around them, students will be developing a unique perspective that is highly valued by employers.

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About the Instructor(s)

Stephen E. Foreman, Ph.D.
Professor of Health Care Administration
Nursing

Professor of Economics
Social Sciences

foreman@rmu.edu
412-397-4078 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 119
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