SUNY Potsdam

10 credits for 15 students. Coordinator: Florence Shu.
Resides in First-Year Experience, Bowman East.



The Exploring Business and Economics FIG courses are suitable for first year students pursuing a career in business or economics.  Students explore majors in Business Economics, Economics, and Business Administration.  Theses courses satisfy two General Education requirements and thus, are also appropriate for students who are undecided.  Both male and female students are encouraged to sign up for this residential FIG.  

ECON 105 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Cr. MW 2-3:15 p.m.  Shu, F.

This course examines theory of prices, efficient allocation of resources, distribution of income, and practices of business, labor organizations, and government. Satisfies General Education SA requirement.

CIS 105 Introduction to Computing-Lecture: 2 Cr. MW 9-9:50 a.m. Schneider, E.

CIS 105 Introduction to Computing-Lab: 1 Cr. Th at 2:00-3:50 p.m. Haller, S.

Software tools useful for information workers: word processing; e-mail; internet tools; spreadsheets; databases; presentation graphics; external database retrieval; statistical software; computer programming; computer hardware capabilities. Satisfies General Education FM requirement.



ECON 140  Personal Finance 3 Cr. TuTh 12:30-1:45 p.m. Nuwer, M.

Personal Finance is an overview of personal and family financial planning with an emphasis on financial record-keeping, planning your spending, tax planning, consumer credit, making buying decisions, purchasing insurance, selecting investments, and retirement and estate planning.

FY 100 First Year Success Seminar: 1 Cr.  TBA  Durham, Jack.

A one-credit course meeting once a week and offering an excellent introduction to the College’s resources and how to succeed in the difficult transition from high school to college life and work. Integrated with the FIG’s theme.