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SS251 (Version: 2019 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS251 ADVANCED ECONOMICS 2019 2 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This advanced version of SS201 presents the basic principles of economic analysis with a greater focus on their application to contemporary economic problems. SS251 sections capitalize on the ability of high-performing Cadets to quickly grasp fundamental economic concepts by extending SS201 lesson objectives to more complex and ambiguous economic environments. Additionally, SS251 instructors exercise discretion in altering instructor exercises and assignments to meet the interests and abilities of their individual sections. The course is organized into two primary branches: microeconomics, the study of the behavior of individuals, households, and firms in making decisions in a market economy and the application of this theory to contemporary issues in both domestic and global markets; and macroeconomics, the study of the performance, structure, and behavior of the whole economy including issues of national income, output, consumption, unemployment, inflation, as well as fiscal and monetary policy. In addition, the course includes instruction on personal finance, focusing specifically on major purchase decisions (home and auto), insurance, basic investing, and investing for retirement. This instruction is intended not only to improve individual financial decision-making but also to equip Cadets with the ability to address the financial issues of their future Soldiers. Cadets develop analytical tools in order to assess the economic implications of policy decisions by military and government officials and to improve their own decision-making process.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

SS251 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  SS201 2004 1 1 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA104 2005 2 1 Y

SS251 (Version: 2017 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS251 ADVANCED ECONOMICS 2017 1 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This advanced version of SS201 presents the basic principles of economic analysis with a greater focus on their application to contemporary economic problems. SS251 sections capitalize on the ability of high-performing Cadets to quickly grasp fundamental economic concepts by extending SS201 lesson objectives to more complex and ambiguous economic environments. Additionally, SS251 instructors exercise discretion in altering instructor exercises and assignments to meet the interests and abilities of their individual sections. The course is organized into two primary branches: microeconomics, the study of the behavior of individuals, households, and firms in making decisions in a market economy and the application of this theory to contemporary issues in both domestic and global markets; and macroeconomics, the study of the performance, structure, and behavior of the whole economy including issues of national income, output, consumption, unemployment, inflation, as well as fiscal and monetary policy. In addition, the course includes instruction on personal finance, focusing specifically on major purchase decisions (home and auto), insurance, basic investing, and investing for retirement. This instruction is intended not only to improve individual financial decision-making but also to equip Cadets with the ability to address the financial issues of their future Soldiers. Cadets develop analytical tools in order to assess the economic implications of policy decisions by military and government officials and to improve their own decision-making process.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

SS251 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  SS201 2004 1 1 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA104 2005 2 1 Y

SS251 (Version: 2014 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS251 ADVANCED ECONOMICS 2014 1 Social Sciences 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This advanced version of SS201 presents the basic principles of economic analysis with a greater focus on their application to contemporary economic problems. The course is organized into two primary branches: microeconomics, the study of the behavior of individual households and firms in making decisions, primarily through the supply and demand model related to a market economy and applying this theory to contemporary issues in both domestic and global markets; and macroeconomics, the study of the performance, structure, behavior, and decision-making of the whole economy including issues of national income, output, consumption, unemployment, inflation, as well as fiscal and monetary policy. In addition, the course covers personal financial planning decisions, with emphasis on military benefits, and anticipated life events that would be typical of a Soldier whom cadets will work with upon graduation. Cadets examine the implications of economics on national security and defense, and the use of economic analysis to improve decisions they will make as Army officers.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 7 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Spreadsheet project requiring analysis of an economic problem with individual submission and group presentation throughout the course.

SS251 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  SS201 2004 1 1 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA104 2005 2 1 Y

SS251 (Version: 2004 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS251 ADVANCED ECONOMICS 2004 1 Social Sciences 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This advanced version of SS201 presents the basic principles of economic analysis with a greater focus on their application to contemporary economic problems. The course is organized into three general sections: Microeconomics, outlining basic theory of allocation by supply and demand in a market economy and relating this theory to contemporary issues; Macroeconomics, surveying the theory of aggregate economics and illustrating the application of macroeconomic theory to public policy in the American economy; and International Economics, introducing trade theory and comparative advantage. Cadets examine and present their analysis of the implications of economics on national security, defense, as well as current policy issues as well as learning the use of economic analysis to improve decisions they will make as Army officers.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 7 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Spreadsheet project requiring analysis of an economic problem with individual submission and group presentation throughout the course.

SS251 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
DISQUALIFIER  
  SS201 2004 1 1 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA104 2005 2 1 Y

SS251 (Version: 1979 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS251 ADVANCED ECONOMICS 1979 1 Social Sciences 3.5 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This advanced version of SS201 presents the basic principles of economic analysis with a greater focus on their application to contemporary economic problems. The course is organized into three general sections: Microeconomics, outlining basic theory of allocation by supply and demand in a market economy and relating this theory to contemporary issues; Macroeconomics, surveying the theory of aggregate economics and illustrating the application of macroeconomic theory to public policy in the American economy; and International Economics, introducing trade theory and international monetary theory and policy. Cadets examine and present their analysis of the implications of economics on national security, defense, and other current issues as well as learning the use of economic analysis to improve decisions they will make as Army officers.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 7 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Spreadsheet analysis requirements throughout the course.

SS251 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
CO REQUISITE  
  MA104 1992 2 1 Y
DISQUALIFIER  
  SS201 1979 1 1 Y