Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Economics
ECN-102 Microeconomics ( 3 ) This course surveys four major topics : an introduction to economics ; the economics of the firm and resource allocation ; current microeconomic problems ; and international economics and the world economy . This course may not be used to fulfill a humanities economics elective .
ECN-103 Macroeconomics ( 3 ) An examination of national income accounting , inflation , unemployment , and interest rates and the use of monetary and fiscal policy are studied . This course may not be used to fulfill a humanities economics elective . Prerequisites : ECN-104 Introduction to Applied Economics ( 3 ) Prerequisites :
ECN-320 Managerial Economics ( 3 ) This course is a study of the fundamental principles of economics and how they affect the consumer , business and industry , the government and the entire economy . Domestic aswell as global issues are emphasized . Topics include supply and demand , monopoly , fiscal policy , unemployment and international trade .
Education
EDU-100 Education in America ( 3 ) This is a foundation course in American education . A major thrust of the course involves the study of the multiple factors that impact learning and teaching in the United States . Throughout the course a wide array of areas will be addressed including : history of American education ; philosophical , psychological , ethical , economic , and sociological underpinnings of American education ; current issues ; learners and the learning context ; teacher professionalism ; teaching in a multicultural society .
EDU-104 Health and Motor Development PreK-4 ( 3 ) Health and safety issues are examined with regard to nutrition reducing health risks and health influences . Emphasis will be on the development of motor skills and safety as students plan and present lessons supporting the national and PA Academic Health Education Standards . The class will also include the value of play , games and sports in child development . This course is approached from a Pre K - 4th grade classroom teacher ' s viewpoint as students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education for Pre-K to grade 4 . Prerequisites : EDU-100 ( Required , Previous ).
EDU-105 Teaching Health and Physical Education ( 3 ) Prerequisites :
EDU-112 Philosophical Found Middle Grades Edu ( 3 ) This is a foundation course in American middle grades education . A major thrust of the course involves the study of the philosophical foundations for middle level education as described by the NMSA ( National Middle School Association ). The unique characteristics and development of adolescents will be examined . Prerequisites :
EDU-216 Foundations of Teaching & Learn . PreK-4 ( 3 )
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