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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

Catalog Course Definitions 

Core - Course is approved for specific core curriculum (i.e. arts and sciences curriculum; quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills)

Cross-Listed – Class that is offered along with another class that has the same topic, title, and course content.  Max Hours displayed for each cross-listed class is the total number of hours allowed for all courses completed within a particular cross-listed group. See below for more information on Max Hours.

Gt - Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer as part of the gtPathways program. 

Max Hours (in Course Description) - Total number of applicable credit hours that count toward a student’s degree for a particular course or cross-listed group.

Requisite: 

  • Prerequisite -  Specific course completed or “in progress” (i.e. ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1020 with C- or higher)
  • Corequisite – Specific course taken at the same time (i.e. BIOL 2071 taken same time as BIOL 2051)
  • Restriction – Restricted to a specific population (i.e. Restricted to MUSC majors or junior standing, etc.)

Course Number Definitions:

  • 1000 - 4999 Undergraduate Level
  • 5000 - 9999 Graduate Level
 

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECED 5010 - Curriculum in Early Childhood Education


    Review of principles of early childhood curriculum and program development. Linkages are made between theoretical bases of development and curriculum planning. Curriculum areas considered include language and literacy, mathematics, motor, social-emotional, science, social studies and aesthetic development. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5040 - Administrative Seminar


    Emphasizes topics required of administrators to effectively lead and manage early childhood inclusive classrooms or other related programs including leadership capacity, professionalism, administration, teaming/collaboration, communities of practice, staff management, safety, and professional development. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5060 - Working with Families and Communities


    Theories, practices and research related to working with families and communities. Topics include: social systems perspective, family structures and forms; family support systems; family-centered practice; family/professional partnerships; effective communication; and working with parents of children with special needs. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5070 - Social Competence and Classroom Supports


    Emphasizes prevention, positive behavioral interventions and support, and social/emotional development for children birth to eight. Focus on the practical application of intervention strategies based on current research and evidence-based practices. Cross-listed with ECED 7070. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5080 - Language and Literacy in Young Children


    Overview of theories and research in early language and literacy development. Emphasis on sociocultural beliefs and practices associated with the use of language and literacy in the different contexts. Information about language disorders found in early childhood settings is discussed. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5102 - Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum


    Introduces developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices in early education and the elementary grades. Subject areas considered include literacy, language arts; mathematics, computers, blocks; science, outdoor education; social studies, thematic units; and art, drama, music, physical activity. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ECED 5104 - Advanced Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum


    Extends earlier learning about developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices in early education and the elementary grades. Students elaborate their knowledge of subject area materials and activities. A curriculum unit that is developmentally appropriate is planned, implemented and evaluated. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ECED 5110 - Advanced Infant and Toddler Development:


    Focuses on development of infants/toddlers to inform responsive caregiving practices. Develop observation skills to understand infant/toddler behavior. A relationship-based approach to curriculum is emphasized. State requirements for licensed infant/toddler programs, accreditation and quality standards are discussed. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5200 - Screening and Assessment of Young Children


    Provides knowledge and field-based experience in the administration and scoring of screening and assessment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Understand and administer a variety of formal and informal measures including screening, evaluation, play-based and curriculum-based assessments. Cross-listed with ECED 7500. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5202 - Classroom Management to Promote Positive Behavior


    Evidence-based classroom management strategies to promote social competence and reduce behavior problems. Includes strategies for responding to challenging behavior and developing individualized behavior support plans. Explores factors that influence the lives of young children including family disruption, stress, violence and trauma. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5210 - Overview of Infant Toddler Autism Services


    This course will provide students with a general introduction to the legal and procedural elements that characterize state-of-the-art services to infants and toddlers with ASD. The course will review the Federal mandate for services, principles of practice, and evidence-based teaching strategies for children with autism. Must be accepted into the Infant Toddler Autism Certificate Program. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5211 - Applied Treatment Delivery for Infants and Toddlers with ASD


    The course explores current treatment methods and philosophies for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Common intervention approaches are reviewed, with discussion of the evidence base of each. Intervention goals covered address language, play/socialization, early adaptive skills, and positive behavior. Must be accepted into the Infant Toddler Autism Certificate Program. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5212 - Coaching for Families Infants/Toddlers w/ Autism


    This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to implement recommended, evidence-based practices with families of infants and toddlers with or at risk for ASD. The course will review current evidence based strategies for supporting families, collaborating with families, and using evidence-based family coaching strategies. Must be accepted into the Infant Toddler Autism Certificate Program Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5300 - Pedagogical Leadership


    This course covers early childhood curriculum models and evidence-based interventions applicable within community, preschool, and home environments. This includes perspectives and views related to the inclusion and support for young children with special needs and their families. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5310 - Professional Development


    This course focuses on the competencies required to develop and implement effective professional development for all adults participating in the ECE system. It also explores the importance of family centered practice in early childhood and implications for programs and policies. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP) Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5320 - Reflective Leadership and Capstone


    The course focuses on the leader’s role in promoting inquiry as a means to improve the ECE field. Students will gain experience with community-based action research as a methodology for addressing critical systems and program issues affecting their work. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • ECED 5330 - Leadership and Ethics


    Leadership and Ethics in early childhood is the exercise of significant and responsible influence. This course covers current theories and models of leadership. Students will articulate a vision, clarify, and affirm values, and create a culture built on norms of continuous improvement and ethical conduct. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5350 - Policy and Advocacy in Early Childhood


    This course provides the historical and political context of early care and education in the United States. Local, state and federal mandates, public laws, and legislative procedures and initiatives will be investigated. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5410 - Using Coaching Skills in Early Childhood Settings


    This course focuses on the fundamentals and recommended practices of relationship-based coaching using a systematic, individualized, reflective approach. Throughout the course students will apply these strategies to fieldwork experiences in early childhood settings, applicable to any ECE curriculum or model. Cross-listed with ECED 4410. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5420 - Connecting Awareness With Application & Deepening Of Practice


    This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing coaching. Participants will integrate skills from ECED 5410 with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Cross-listed with ECED 4420. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5430 - Attuning For Personal And Organizational Change


    This course is designed to support the coach in creating a social learning climate where a synergy of shared learning and reflective dialogue about practice are examined, analyzed and refined. Cross-listed with ECED 4430. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 5800 - Workshop: Topics in Early Childhood Education


    Topics and credit hours vary from semester to semester. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  

  • ECED 5840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  

  • ECED 6010 - Literacy and Mathematics K-2


    Principles of early reading and mathematical development for grades K-2 including diverse instructional strategies and differentiation for children with disabilities. Linkages are made between child development and learning expectations for mathematics, reading and writing and curriculum planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 6100 - Medical and Physiological Aspects of Development


    Presents medical and physiological aspects of development including an understanding of chronic illness/medical fragility in young children and the effects on families, school, and community. Examination and professional responses to cultural interpretation of medical issues are discussed. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 6200 - Early Intervention Strategies


    Explores current research, knowledge, and skills related to evidence-based intervention strategies and service delivery in high quality inclusive settings for young children with special needs from infancy through age eight. Cross-listed with ECED 7200. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 6690 - Seminar: Research and Current Issues in Early Childhood Education


    Research methods are reviewed and then selected topics are considered. Emphasis is on research findings and current issues of importance to teachers, administrators, specialists, collaborator/consultants, and researchers in early childhood and early childhood special education. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 6910 - Early Childhood Special Education Infancy Practicum


    Supervised field-based experiences in settings for children with disabilities and at-risk infants, toddlers, and their families. Prereq: ECED 5010, 5070, 5080, 5200, 6100, and 6200. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  

  • ECED 6911 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education


    Field-based experiences in settings for young children (preschool administration, day-care center management, community college teaching, parent program directorship, etc.) that are closely linked to the students’ professional goals. Requires a minimum of 75, 150, 225, or 300 clock hours under supervision (for 1, 2, 3, or 4 credit hours, respectively). Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  

  • ECED 6912 - Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Practicum


    Supervised field-based experiences in settings for young children with disabilities and their families, including school districts and community agencies. Prereq: ECED 5010, 5070, 5080, 5200, 6100, and 6200. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  

  • ECED 6914 - Early Childhood Special Education Primary Practicum


    Supervised field-based experiences in kindergarten through second grade settings with typically developing children, children with special needs and special education teams. Prereq: ECED 5010, 5070, 5080, 5200, 6100, and 6200. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
  

  • ECED 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • ECED 7000 - Early Childhood Leadership Seminar I


    The course is designed to provide an overview of policies, laws, and leadership skills in early childhood. Students will study specific policies and laws influencing (1) services for children with severe challenging behavior and autism, (2) children from culturally and linguistically diverse families, and (3) professional development. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 7002 - Early Childhood Leadership Seminar II


    The purpose of the course is to provide scholars with leadership knowledge and skills to implement policies, laws, programs, and systems that support the use of evidence-based practices with young children with disabilities. Prereq: ECED 7000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 7004 - Early Childhood Leadership Seminar III


    The purpose of this seminar is to provide the knowledge and skills to implement evidence-based practices in early childhood settings. This seminar will focus on policies and practices that support implementation, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence based practices in early childhood systems. Prereq: ECED 7002. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 7070 - Social Competence and Classroom Supports


    Emphasizes prevention, positive behavioral interventions and support, and social/emotional development for children birth to eight. Focus on the practical application of intervention strategies based on current research and evidence-based practices. Cross-listed with ECED 5070. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 7200 - Early Intervention Strategies


    Explores current research, knowledge, and skills related to evidence-based intervention strategies and service delivery in high quality inclusive settings for young children with special needs from infancy through age eight. Cross-listed with ECED 6200. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECED 7500 - Screening and Assessment of Young Children


    Provides knowledge and field-based experience in the administration and scoring of screening and assessment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Understand and administer a variety of formal and informal measures including screening, evaluation, play-based and curriculum-based assessments. Cross-listed with ECED 5200. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3

Economics
  

  • ECON 1010 - Economics of Social Issues


    This course is designed for non-majors. Majors in economics will not receive credit toward departmental degree requirements. The focus of the course is on current issues in the economy, including poverty, social security, airline deregulation, government control of prices, economics of higher education, free trade, race and gender discrimination, unemployment, the role of government, and the national debt. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 1111 - First Year Seminar


    Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ECON 2012 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics


    Covers topics of inflation, unemployment, national income, growth and problems of the national economy, stabilization policy, plus others at the discretion of the instructor. Purpose is to teach fundamental principles, to open the field of economics in the way most helpful to further a more detailed study of special problems, and to give those not intending to specialize in the subject an outline of the general principles of economics. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS1. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 2022 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics


    Topics include price determination in a market system composed of households and firms: resource allocation and efficiency of various market structures, plus others at the discretion of the instructor. Note: Complementary to and normally taken following ECON 2012. ECON 2012 is not a prerequisite for ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS1. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 2939 - Internship


    Experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: 15 hours of 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ECON 3050 - Decision Making


    This course discusses current research on decision making/behavioral economics, as well as its application to individual well-being and public policy. You will gain insights on how and why people can be irrational in their daily decisions. Cross-listed with PBHL 3050 and PSYC 3050. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3100 - Economics of Race and Gender


    Overview of the determinants of wages, employment and education in the labor market. Emphasizes the investigation of the evidence and theories of differentials that appear to be associated solely with race and sex, and public policies associated with discrimination and poverty. Prereq: ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3300 - Economics of Crime and Punishment


    Presents the economic approach to crime. Teaches economic reasoning in the analysis of the determinants of criminal activity, provides an in-depth analysis of the importance of socioeconomic factors in determining crime. Investigates the relative importance of labor market conditions, deterrence, and other factors in the level of criminal activity. Also covers topics to reduce crime such as, the death penalty, issues around victimless crime and public choices. Prereq: ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3366 - Managerial Economics


    Presents the basic core of economic theory and its use for sound managerial decision making. Emphasis on the practical applications of the concepts learned in economics to the resolution of everyday problems. Prereq: ECON 2012 and 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3400 - Economics of Sex and Drugs


    Examines the political and policy issues surrounding controversial topics in human behavior. Economic models and reasoning are applied to examine issues such as juvenile substance use and abuse, and teen pregnancy. Prereq: ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3415 - Issues in International Trade and Finance


    A survey of International Trade and Finance is provided and then applied to contemporary issues such as gains from trade, global and local economic inequality, trafficking, global capital markets, debt, the Eurozone and transmission of inflations and recessions internationally. This course is for non-economics majors & economics minors. Students may not receive credit if they take it after they have completed ECON 4410 or ECON 4420. Prereq: Econ 2012 and Econ 2022 with a C- or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3770 - Issues in Economic Development


    This is a survey course in development economics intended to provide a basic understanding of the economies of developing nations. Topics include issues and policies in economic development, comparative economic growth, demographic change, poverty, inequality, and migration. This course is for non-economics majors & economics minors. Students may not receive credit if they take it after they have completed ECON 4770. Prereq: Econ 2012 or Econ 2022 with a C- or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3801 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics


    Introduces the use of mathematics in micro- and macro-economic analysis. Emphasis on model-building techniques, solution methods, and economic interpretations. Prereq: ECON 2012 (can be taken concurrently), ECON 2022, and College Algebra or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 3811 - Statistics with Computer Applications


    Introduces statistical methods and their application to quantitative problems in economics and social sciences. Note: Recitation is required. Prereq or co-req: ECON 2022 AND Prereq: College Algebra or higher (MATH 1110, MATH 1070, MATH 1401, MATH 2411 or MATH 2421). Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • ECON 3939 - Internship


    Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: Students must have junior standing and at least a 2.75 GPA and must work with Experiential Learning Center advising to complete a course contract and gain approval. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ECON 4001 - Topics in Economics


    Studies special topics in economics to be selected by the instructor. Note: May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4030 - Data Analysis with SAS


    Covers techniques for handling and interpreting economic data and conducting econometric analyses using SAS programming. Provides hands-on data management and analyses with large data sets with applications to business and economics, and prepare students for SAS Base Programmer certification exam. Prereq: ECON 3811 or equivalent. Cross-listed with ECON 5030. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4050 - Special Economic Problems


    Provides students the opportunity to critically evaluate some practical and theoretical problems under supervision, and to present results of their thinking to fellow students and instructors for critical evaluation. Prereq: ECON 2012 and ECON 2022. Note: ECON 4050 for majors in economics, others by permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ECON 5050. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  

  • ECON 4071 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory


    Production, price and distribution theory. Study of value and distribution theories under conditions of varying market structures, with special references to the contribution of modern theorists. Prereq: ECON 3801 with a C- or higher or Calculus II or Calculus III with a B or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4081 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory


    National income and employment theory. Primary emphasis placed on determination of employment and prices. Problems of unemployment and inflation analyzed and appropriate policies considered. Prereq: ECON 3801 with a C- or higher or Calculus II or Calculus III with a B or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4090 - History of Economic Thought


    Traces the development of economic thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Considers the context in which these ideas were developed and their relationship to modern economic thought and contemporary economic problems. Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they have already received credit for ECON 4091. Prereq: ECON 2012 and ECON 2022. Cross-listed with ECON 5090. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4101 - Applied Statistics Using SAS and SPSS I


    Teaches the practical statistical tools social scientists use to analyze real-world problems. Split into four modules, each taught by a different instructor. The first module introduces SAS and SPSS; modules 2-4 are problem-based and cover topics such as ANOVA, multivariate regression, and cluster analysis. Prereq: Any statistics course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4102 - Applied Statistics Using SAS and SPSS II


    (Continuation of ECON 4101.) Students use the skills they learned in the previous semester to analyze a social issue of their choosing and present their findings. Note: In addition to lectures, weekly one-on-one meetings between faculty and students are required. Prereq: ECON 4101. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4110 - Money and Banking


    Surveys major monetary and fiscal institutions such as commercial banks, the federal reserve system, savings institutions, and the structure of debt. The relationships between households, firms and financial intermediaries are explored, and the tools available to macroeconomic policy makers are described and evaluated. Prereq: ECON 4081. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4150 - Economic Forecasting


    Teaches forecasting techniques used in business and government to project trends and short-term fluctuations. Actual data are employed in instruction and labs. State-of-the-art spreadsheet and algorithms are introduced as part of the course work. Prereq: ECON 4811 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ECON 5150. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4210 - Public Finance


    Surveys topics dealing with the economics of government activity, including the provision of public goods; the economics of the political process; welfare programs; pollution externalities; benefit-cost analysis; the U.S. tax structure; and the effects of taxes on economic behavior, economic performance and the distribution of income. Prereq: ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4230 - Law and Economics


    Applies economic theory to legal decision making. Topics include property law, tort law, contract law, the common law, crime and punishment, comparisons to traditional forms of legal decision making and the economic approach to politics. Prereq: ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4240 - Economic Policy Analysis


    Deals with the application of economic analysis to the government policy-making process. Topics include public goods provision, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, judicial decision making, the economic analysis of the political process, government regulation of business, and tax incidence. Prereq: ECON 2012, 2022 and 3801. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4310 - Managerial Economics


    The course adapts standard theory to more realistically discuss enterprise structure, firm and managerial behavioral incentives, and strategic behavior. Once a foundation is laid, successful and unsuccessful strategies and case studies are presented. Cross-listed with ECON 5310. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4320 - Financial Economics


    This course focuses on the economics of decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Topics include theories of efficient markets, rational expectations, speculative bubbles, random walks, portfolio analysis, options, derivatives and future markets. Emphasis is on the application of basic theories to economic agents’ behavior and case studies. Prereq: ECON 2022, 3801 or Calculus II or Calculus III with a B or higher, and ECON 3811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4410 - International Trade


    Trade theory identifies who wins and loses from trade and why there are usually overall gains. Explores issues in immigration, globalization, income inequality, tariffs, dumping, the WTO, the environment, wages, and growth strategies among others. Prereq: ECON 3811. Cross-listed with ECON 5410. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4420 - International Finance


    The international adjustment process, including the foreign exchange market, balance of payments disequilibria, price and income adjustment, fiscal and monetary policy, and the international monetary system. Prereq: ECON 3811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4430 - Economic Growth


    Explores causes of rapid growth or decline over long periods for different regions of the world. Inequality, sustainability, culture, climate, technology and resources all play significant roles. Data and examples are used to determine the important influences. Prereq: ECON 2022 and ECON 3811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4530 - Economics of Natural Resources


    Examines economic models of renewable resource management and models of exhaustible resource depletion. Analyzes decisions made by private firms and governments affecting the methods and rate of resource development. Examines the effects of resource development on economic growth and environmental quality and the effects of economic development on resource scarcity. Prereq: ECON 2022. Cross-listed with ECON 5530. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4540 - Environmental Economics


    Economic approach to environmental problems: relationship between ownership structures, externalities and environmental damage; poverty, population pressure, and environmental degradation; valuation of environmental amenities; sustainability of economic activity; cost-benefit analysis applied to the environment; evaluation of alternative instruments for environmental control. Prereq: ECON 2022. Cross-listed with ECON 5540. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4550 - Game Theory and Economic Applications


    An introduction to economic applications of game theory. Concepts such as strategic and extensive form games, existence and selection of equilibrium will be covered. These concepts will be applied to understand market structure, location decisions, price competition, contracting, and auctions. Prereq: ECON 4071. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4610 - Labor Economics


    Studies problems associated with the determination of wages, hours, and working conditions in the American economy. Strong emphasis placed on current research in such areas as welfare reform, minimum wage, return to schooling, immigration, labor market discrimination, and trade unions. Prereq: ECON 4811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4640 - Sports Economics


    Applies economic analysis to sports. Explores topics such as competition, on-field performance, players’ compensation, profits in professional sports, anti-trust and labor law, the impact of sports on local communities and the links between athletics and education. Prereq: ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4660 - Health Economics.


    This course focuses on the analysis of current health care markets. Topics include the production of health, demand for health care, physician and hospital behavior, health insurance, medical malpractice, health externalities, managed care and the affordable care act. Prereq: ECON 3811 and 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4716 - Comparative Economic Systems


    Critical examination of capitalism, socialism, communism and alternative systems. Focuses on the comparative study of various countries and the implementation and management of their economic systems. Prereq: ECON 2022. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4740 - Industrial Organization


    Examines the determinants of, and linkages between, market structure, firm conduct, and industrial performance. Topics include: determinants of the market size; impact of different market structures on prices and outputs; strategic behavior of firms to prevent entry or induce exit of rival firms; collusion; price discrimination; advertising; competition, monopoly, and innovation; implications for economic efficiency and public policy. Prereq: ECON 4071. Cross-listed with ECON 5740. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4770 - Economic Development–Theory and Problems


    This course provides a theoretical and empirical framework for analyzing economic problems in developing countries focusing on the role of individuals, families and institutions. Topics include poverty traps, human capital accumulation, gender discrimination, microcredit and violent conflict. Prereq: ECON 4811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4811 - Introduction to Econometrics


    Introduces econometric methods and their applications to quantitative economic problems. Simple and multiple regression models and problems encountered in their applications are developed in lectures and applied computer projects. Prereq: ECON 3811 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 4840 - Independent Study: ECON


    Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the CLAS undergraduate advising office for approval. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ECON 4850 - Honors Independent Study: ECON


    Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the CLAS undergraduate advising office for approval. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ECON 4880 - Directed Research


    Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the CLAS undergraduate advising office for approval. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  

  • ECON 5030 - Data Analysis with SAS


    Covers techniques for handling and interpreting economic data and conducting econometric analyses using SAS programming. Provides hands-on data management and analyses with large data sets with applications to business and economics, and prepare students for SAS Base Programmer certification exam. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Statistics with Computer Applications(ECON 3811) or a similar course is strongly recommended as preparation for this course. Cross-listed with ECON 4030. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5050 - Special Economic Problems


    Provides students the opportunity to critically evaluate some practical and theoretical problems under supervision, and to present results of their thinking to fellow students and instructors for critical evaluation. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ECON 4050. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  

  • ECON 5051 - Data Analysis and Research Methodology


    Consists of a series of lectures on the nature of conducting research, and discussions of the ways professional economists approach research problems. A review of spreadsheet applications and statistical packages are conducted. Prereq: ECON 4071 and 4811 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 1.5 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • ECON 5052 - Data Analysis and Research Methodology II


    Develops student skills in data analysis and applications to economic issues and policy evaluation. Hands-on demonstration and student participation in empirical strategies using statistical packages in the social sciences (i.e. SAS). Emphasis on programming, research strategies and interpretation of results. Prereq: ECON 5051 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 1.5 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • ECON 5073 - Microeconomic Theory


    Fundamental features of partial equilibrium theory of the firm, consumer and market. General equilibrium and welfare economic topics are examined. Features of the models that have empirical applications are accented. Coreq: ECON 5803. Restriction: Restricted to students with graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5083 - Macroeconomic Theory


    Examines the major macroeconomic models within a common framework. Differences in the foundations, structure, and policy implications of the competing models are analyzed. Coreq: ECON 5803. Restriction: Restricted to students with graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5090 - History of Economic Thought


    Traces the development of economic thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Considers the context in which these ideas were developed and their relationship to modern economic thought and contemporary economic problems. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Microeconomics (ECON 2022) and Macroeconomics (ECON 2012) or similar coursework is strongly recommended as preparation for this course. Cross-listed with ECON 4090. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5150 - Economic Forecasting


    Teaches forecasting techniques used in business and government to project trends and short-term fluctuations. Actual data are employed in instruction and labs. State-of-the-art spreadsheet and algorithms are introduced as part of the course work. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Statistics with Computer Applications (ECON 3811) or similar coursework is strongly recommended as preparation for this course. Cross-listed with ECON 4150. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5310 - Managerial Economics


    The course adapts standard theory to more realistically discuss enterprise structure, firm and managerial behavioral incentives, and strategic behavior. Once a foundation is laid, successful and unsuccessful strategies and case studies are presented. Cross-listed with ECON 4310. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5320 - Financial Economics


    Studies the financial decision making process of individuals and business entities, and the workings of financial institutions. Topics include the essentials of optimal portfolio, financial management, financial innovations, and the globalization of financial markets. Emphasis is on the application of basic theories to economic agents’ behavior and the case studies. Prereq: ECON 5073 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5410 - International Trade


    Trade theory identifies who wins and loses from trade and why there are usually overall gains. Explores issues in immigration, globalization, income inequality, tariffs, dumping, the WTO, the environment, wages and growth strategies among others. Prereq: ECON 2022. Cross-listed with ECON 4410. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5530 - Economics of Natural Resources


    Examines economic models of renewable resource management and models of exhaustible resource depletion. Analyzes decisions made by private firms and governments affecting the methods and rate of resource development. Examines the effects of resource development on economic growth and environmental quality and the effects of economic development on resource scarcity. Prereq: ECON 5073. Cross-listed with ECON 4530. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5540 - Environmental Economics


    Economic approach to environmental problems: relationship between ownership structures, externalities and environmental damage; poverty, population pressure, and environmental degradation; valuation of environmental amenities; sustainability of economic activity; cost-benefit analysis applied to the environment; evaluation of alternative instruments for environmental control. Prereq: ECON 5073 with a B- or better and restricted to students with Graduate standing. Cross-listed with ECON 4540. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5660 - Health Economics


    Introduces students to analytical skills and economic methods, and demonstrates how these methods can be applied to issues in health policy and management. Topics include: demand for health and medical care; health care costs, health reform, medical technology; market for health insurance; physicians, hospitals, and managed care; pharmaceuticals; regulations in the U.S. health care sector; demand for addictive substances; infant and maternal health; international comparisons of health care systems. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5740 - Industrial Organization


    Examines the determinants of, and linkages between, market structure, firm conduct, and industrial performance. Topics include: determinants of the market size; impact of different market structures on prices and outputs; strategic behavior of firms to prevent entry or induce exit of rival firms; collusion; price discrimination; advertising; competition, monopoly, and innovation; implications for economic efficiency and public policy. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ECON 4740. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ECON 5800 - Special Topics


    Current economics topics to be determined by the instructor. Prereq: ECON 3801 or MATH 1401. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
 

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