This course introduces money, banking, and recent developments in the U.S. financial system. The functions and definitions of money, various types of financial intermediaries and instruments, commercial banking and credit creation, the Federal Reserve System, monetary theory and policy, and international banking are covered. Statistical analyses are included to enhance the understanding of monetary concepts. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in ECON 201; C or better in MATH 104 or C or better in MATH 111 or C or better in MATH 131. (F;S;SS)