This course examines the historic, theoretical, and applied foundations of community development lending and investment. The course critically examines what works, what doesn't work, and how community development financial institutions, investors, government agencies, private donors, and the capital markets have all contributed to the field of community development finance. The course also covers which methodologies, strategies, products, services, organizational models, and evaluation and reporting protocols have the greatest efficacy towards building and improving the industry.

Under the guidance of an MCD Faculty member, the Independent Study Course (DPP 990) provides students with the opportunity to study a unique topic in-depth that is not offered as a traditional course. Often this topic is a relevant aspect of their capstone project which they wish to explore in more depth.

Linear passive circuits beginning with resistive circuits, power and energy relations, mesh and node analysis. Transient and steady-state behavior of simple circuits containing energy storage elements (capacitors, inductors). Introduction to linear active circuits using dependent source models and ideal op amps. Introduction to transfer function and frequency response concepts. Lab.

Economics is the study of how we coordinate our wants and needs as a society. The economic perspective includes three main concepts: scarcity and choice, rational behavior, and marginal analysis. Pertinent and relevant examples of current events may be used to illustrate economic principles. Students will relate international trade and trade policies to the concept of comparative advantage and the impact on production of goods and services in various countries. This survey course addresses both macroeconomic and microeconomic principles.