UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: BBA 284
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Extended Campuses
4. Academic Unit:
3
Business & Administration
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Understand the basic principles of microeconomic theory.
Comprehend the basic economic principles of scarcity, opportunity cost, and rationality.
Understand the fundamental principles of demand and supply and their elasticities.
Be able to analyze a situation and identify the key economic elements at work.
Understand production and the costs of the firm.
Understand the flow of resources and production in the American and global economy.
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
The department is now offering the lower division business courses that are prerequisites for
admission to the BBA program. Many students come to NAU EC wanting to complete the BBA
without having completed the ABUS transfer degree. This course allows these students to complete
the BBA program admission requirements.
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2014
8. Long course title: Principles of Microeconomics
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: Principles of Microeconomics
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
A systematic investigation of the operation of a market economy; supply and demand; consumer
behavior; production and costs; determination of prices in various product and resource markets;
causes and consequences of income distribution, international economics.
Effective Fall 2012
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
No
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
BBA291 is a leveling course for non-business majors, covering a survey of both microeconomics,
macroeconomics, and business law in one three credit hour course. This course is the traditional
microeconomic course for business majors, covering an in-depth study of the principles of
microeconomics only while earning three credit hours.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Pass/Fail
Both
15. Co-convened with:
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same term?
Yes
No
Yes
No
MAT 114 with a grade of C or better or Math Placement Test
18. Prerequisites:
Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+PLACE 55+)
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
BBA 284 relies on students’ math abilities. The course work cannot be successfully completed
without these math skills.
19. Co requisites:
N/A
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
Effective Fall 2012
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course:
No
Steenstra, Spencer, Hoogendoorn
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
22. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
23. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
No
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Jenny Scott
1.21.14
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) PROGRAM
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
BBA 284, Principles of Microeconomics
I.
Catalog Description: A systematic investigation of the operation of a market economy; supply and demand;
consumer behavior; production and costs; determination of prices in various product and resource markets;
causes and consequences of income distribution, international economics. Letter grade only.
II.
Alignment with NAU Extended Campus and BBA degree objectives: Content of this and all courses in the BBA will
focus on the following:
A. Utilization of instructional tools with local & regional content to emphasize practical applicability of course to
students’ future job-related knowledge and skills.
B. Integration with real-world business practice by close collaboration with businesses in a variety of industries,
especially those represented in the local and regional economy.
C. Developing students’ professional oral and written communication skills.
D. Developing students’ appreciation of the globalization of business practices and the interaction of the U.S. and
international economies.
III.
Prerequisites:
MAT 114 with a grade of C or better or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+PLACE 55+)
Justification: BBA 284 relies on students’ math abilities. The course work cannot be successfully completed without
these math skills.
IV. Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Understand the basic principles of microeconomic theory.
Comprehend the basic economic principles of scarcity, opportunity cost, and rationality.
Understand the fundamental principles of demand and supply and their elasticities.
Be able to analyze a situation and identify the key economic elements at work.
Understand production and the costs of the firm.
Understand the flow of resources and production in the American and global economy.
V.
Course Materials: The materials for this class may include a textbook (or custom publishing) in microeconomics,
lecture notes, and assigned readings.
VI.
Delivery & Teaching Methods: The primary delivery method for this course is online. With sufficient local
demand, the course may be offered in a hybrid format. The methods employed may include class lectures and
projects or application exercises (including homework problems) as well as discussions, group activities, video
presentations, case analyses, role plays, field trips and guest speakers. Coursework may also use both
international and local/regional examples/case studies to expose students to real-world situations.
VII.
Evaluation Tools: Evaluation of student performance will be conducted by means of various evaluation tools
including examinations, homework assignments, case analyses, writing assignments, participation, quizzes, and
group projects.
VIII. Grades: Grades are based on the points earned from the evaluation tools as follows:
Effective Fall 2012
Grading Scale:
900 - 1,000 points ........................................................................................................ A
800 - 899 points ............................................................................................................ B
700 - 699 points ............................................................................................................ C
600 - 699 points ............................................................................................................D
0 - 599 points ................................................................................................................ F
IX.
Course Content:
A. Course Topics:
1. Nature of Economics: Scarcity and Choice
2. The US Economic System
3. Supply and Demand
4. Elasticity
4. Production Cost and Profit
5. Market Structures
6. Imperfect Information and Externalities
7. The Labor Market and Income Distribution
8. International Trade and Finance
B. Perspectives for Business Decisions:
International/Global
Ethical Issues
Political Issues
Social Issues
Legal/Regulatory Issues
Environmental Issues
Technology Issues
Demographic Diversity
Minimum Number
of 50 Minute
Periods Devoted to
Topic
5
4
3
5
6
5
4
3
Required Graded
Work Other Than
Exams?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
C. Interdisciplinary Skills:
Required Graded
Work Other Than
Exams?
Oral Communication
Written
Communication
Critical Thinking
Working in Teams
Effective Fall 2012
Yes
Yes