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CSC 455 - Game Development Design Project.
CSC 355 , CSC 446 , ART 346 . (3) CAP.
Advanced study in game development techniques, with emphasis on oral and written presentation of completed projects. A semester-long project of high complexity, with emphasis on formal specifications, modeling and development of a computer game. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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CSC 476 - Networked Multimedia Programming.
CSC 277 , CSC 313 /CIS 313 , CSC 335 . (3).
Study of programming techniques used to exploit numerous enabling technologies for multimedia. Topics may include representations of text, images/graphics, audio, and motion video, network programming techniques, graphical Java, OpenGL and/or ActiveX, VRML, web programming techniques, multimedia-oriented application software packages, assembly-level multimedia instructions.
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CSC 477 - Distributed Systems.
CSC 377 . (3).
History of operating system development; issues in communication. Processes and naming; synchronization and consensus; consistency and replication; fault tolerance. File systems; security; middleware; process and thread management. Examples of distributed operating system techniques.
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CSC 478 - Parallel Processing.
CSC 377 . (3).
Motivations for and applications of parallel processing. Parallel processing architectures, implementation of parallel algorithms, including design, analysis, and performance measurement. Emphasis on practical programming using message-passing and shared-memory paradigms, including well-known environments such as MPI and Pthreads.
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CSC 483 - Software Engineering Design Project.
Senior standing; CSC 375 /CIS 375 , CSC 383 . Prior or concurrent election of COM 210 recommended. (3) CAP.
Advanced studies in software engineering techniques with an emphasis on the oral and written presentation of completed projects. Semester-long project of high complexity with emphasis on its formal specification and advanced modeling. May include object-oriented libraries, code and experience reuse, the use of UML in the design programming and testing of software. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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CSC 484 - Database Management Systems.
CSC 384 /CIS 384 or consent of instructor. (3).
System catalogs. Query processing and optimization: basic algorithms for executing query operations; implementing the SELECT, JOIN PROJECT and SET operations, using heuristics in query optimization. Transaction processing concepts. Concurrency control concepts and techniques; recovery system concepts and techniques. Database security and authorization. Also listed as CIS 484 .
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CSC 491 - Advanced Directed Study.
CSC 375 /CIS 375 with a grade of C (2.0) or better and consent of instructor. (3).
Topics not usually treated in other courses, chosen in consultation between student and instructor. Designed to accommodate special advanced interests of the student. May be reelected. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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CSC 492 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science.
See the course schedule for prerequisites. (3).
Topics of interest in computer science that are not offered on a regular basis, announced in the course schedule. Various offerings of the course may treat different topics. Course may be reelected. Each election must emphasize a different topic.
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CSC 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Permission of the Honors Council or its designate; consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in computer science. (4).
Credit and grade are not given until successful completion of CSC 496 . Also listed as HON 495 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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CSC 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Permission of the Honors Council or its designate; consent of Department Chair; prior or concurrent election of CSC 495 . Open only to Honors Program students in computer science. (4).
Also listed as HON 496 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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CSC 535 - Advanced Computer Networking.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Advanced topics in computer networking. May include layered network architecture, transmission techniques on wired and wireless mediums, transmission impairments, bandwidth limitations, signaling techniques, error correction and detection, transmission protocols, contention-based medium access protocols, queuing theory, routing algorithms, internetworking, connection management, performance issues, application-level protocol standards, communication of multimedia over computer networks. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 544 - Computer Simulation and Modeling.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Techniques for modeling of real-world objects with computers; design and analysis of models. Simulation techniques such as event-driven, time-driven, and object-oriented simulation Queuing systems, petri nets, discrete simulation, random number generation. Model validation. Applications of simulation; use of simulation tools. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 546 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Problem solving techniques including searching and game playing. Knowledge and reasoning; knowledge bases; first-order logic. Planning; uncertainty and probabilistic reasoning. Learning techniques including observations, neural networks, and reinforcement learning. Communication. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 549 - Ethics and Security Management.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Topics in computer ethics, including malware, cybercrime, software safety, intellectual property, software piracy, social issues of computing, globalization, privacy. Security policy, management and administration as they pertain to ethical issues of computing. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 565 - Computer System Architecture.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Techniques for high performance and cost measurement. Memory system design including cache and virtual memory. Pipelining. Characteristics of numerical applications and their effects on computer architecture. Vector computers. Multiprocessors and multiprocessor algorithms. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 575 - Algorithm and Complexity Analysis.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Algorithm efficiency, asymptotic notation, solutions to recurrence relations. Greedy algorithms for graphs, scheduling problems, and greedy heuristic methods. Divide and conquer algorithms for sorting and numeric computation. Dynamic programming. Graph algorithms including DFS and BFS. Probabilistic algorithms. Introduction to complexity theory. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 577 - Advanced Distributed Systems.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
History of operating system development. Issues in communication. Processes and naming; synchronization and consensus; consistency and replication; fault tolerance. File systems, security, middleware. Process and thread management. Examples of distributed operating system techniques. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 578 - Study of Parallel Computation.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Motivation for and applications of parallel processing. Parallel processing architectures, including physical organization and comparisons thereof. Design and implementation of parallel algorithms. Performance analysis of parallel algorithms. Programming using the message-passing and shared-memory paradigms. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 580 - Advanced Software Engineering.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Advanced topics in software engineering; advanced design methods including formal methods, component-based design, design with patterns and frameworks, and architectural-based designs. Modern software processes such as Extreme Programming and Cleanroom software development. Issues and problems associated with large-scale software project failures and techniques for preventing them. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 581 - Theory of Computation.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Finite automata theory, including determinism vs. nondeterminism, regular expressions, non-regular languages, and algorithms for finite automata. Context free languages including grammars, parsing, and properties. Turing machines and their functions. Undecidability. Computational complexity, including the classes P and NP. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 582 - Advanced Database Concepts and Emerging Applications.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Active database concepts, triggers, design and implementation issues; temporal database time representation and dimension; multimedia databases; deductive databases’ interpretation of rules and use of relational operations; distributed databases’ parallel and distributed technology; data management techniques; XML and Internet databases; object oriented databases. Graded ABCDEN.
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CSC 591 - Independent Graduate Study in Computer Science.
Consent of instructor. (3).
Independent work with guidance by a faculty advisor of choice on a research project related to a Computer Science problem. Not open to students electing Thesis Option. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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CSC 592 - Special Topics in Computer Science.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Topics of interest in computer science that are not offered on a regular basis, announced in the course schedule. Various offerings may treat different topics. Course may be reelected: each election must emphasize a different topic. Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CSC 595 - Master’s Thesis I.
Consent of instructor. (3).
Advanced topics of particular interest to the student chosen in cooperation with the thesis advisor. Directed research under supervision of advisor, thesis document preparation, preparation for oral defense. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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CSC 596 - Master’s Thesis II.
Consent of instructor. (3).
Continuation of thesis research. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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DAN 100 - Introduction to Dance.
(3) F.
Overview of the art form of dance. Exposure to fundamentals in four disciplines: ballet, modern, jazz and tap. Exploration of works by classical, contemporary, post-modern and jazz choreographers past and present, through video and lecture presentations. Students analyze, discuss and critique videos; reaction papers on two professional concert dance presentations in the surrounding Flint area required.
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DAN 101 - Dance Topics.
(1) HW.
Exploration of various dance techniques not offered in our other courses, such as modern urban dance, hip-hop, pilates, and other forms of stage movement. Students increase their knowledge of contemporary forms of conditioning and technique. Each semester focuses on a specific style; students may repeat each style twice.
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DAN 116 - Modern Dance I.
(1) F.
Introduction to the free and relaxed movements of modern dance. Includes stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as full, moving combinations. May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 117 - Modern Dance II.
DAN 116 . (1) F.
Continuation of DAN 116 . May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 118 - Modern Dance III.
DAN 116 , DAN 117 ; or consent of instructor. (1).
Continuation of DAN 117 . May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 120 - Ballet I.
(1) F.
For students who wish to pursue classical dance. Rudiments of classical ballet, including terminology, body positions, and beginning enchainments. May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 121 - Ballet II.
DAN 120 . (1) F.
Continuation of DAN 120 . May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 122 - Ballet III.
DAN 120 , DAN 121 . (1) F.
Continued exploration of the art of ballet. Emphasis on pointe techniques as well as further development of vocabulary, control, balance, musicality, and strength of movement.
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DAN 130 - Jazz Dance I.
(1) F.
High energy, stylized creative movement techniques to develop strength and flexibility, through the exploration of modern, popular, and theatrical jazz styles. May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 131 - Jazz Dance II.
DAN 130 . (1) F.
Continuation of DAN 130 . May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 132 - Jazz III: Advanced Jazz.
DAN 117 , DAN 118 ; or DAN 121 ; or DAN 130 , DAN 131 ; consent of instructor; or placement audition. (1).
High energy, stylized technique to develop strength and flexibility through the exploration of modern, popular, and theatrical jazz; continuation of DAN 131. For students with advanced dance training, and extensive training in jazz styles.
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DAN 140 - Tap Dance I.
(1) F.
Introduction to tap dancing. High energy, stylized and rhythm-oriented movement techniques to develop strength and flexibility. Intensive study of basic steps, terminology, and sequential riffs, as well as full moving combinations. May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 141 - Tap Dance II.
DAN 140 . (1) F.
Continuation of DAN 140 . May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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DAN 200 - Dance Ensemble.
Consent after audition. (3).
Designed for students of dance and movement who want to develop their technical and performance skills. Culminates in a performance at semester’s end. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits.
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DAN 201 - Conditioning: Body Therapies.
(2) HW.
Intensive conditioning program for dance and athletic students. Emphasis on increasing strength, flexibility, toning and firming, in addition to injury prevention. Body therapies explored: Pilates, Alexander Technique, Tai Chi, Yoga.
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DAN 204 - World Dance Forms.
Sophomore standing; DAN 116 , DAN 117 , DAN 118 , or DAN 120 , DAN 121 , or DAN 130 , DAN 131 ; or consent of instructor. (2) GS.
Movement and lecture course with emphasis on global cultures and their folk traditions through dance. Specific area of exploration determined a semester prior to course offering. Also listed as AFA 204 and INT 204 .
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DAN 223 - Dance Practicum.
DAN 200 . (1).
Participation in a main stage production, a dance ensemble or a main stage dance concert.
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DAN 224 - Alexander Technique.
A studio course in acting or dance; a semester of applied music study; or consent of instructor. (2).
Technique for achieving greater ease and grace of movement with special applications for the performing artist. Also listed as THE 224 .
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DAN 225 - Dance Repertory.
DAN 200 . (1).
Dance experience with on-campus performance in major productions or concerts. May be repeated, but only two credits count toward minor.
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DAN 300 - Dance History.
At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3) H.
History of dance including major periods of development, choreographic masterworks, and artists in choreography and performance, explored through lecture, demonstration, discussion and media presentation.
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DAN 301 - The Art of Teaching Dance.
(3).
Designed for individuals interested in teaching dance to children. Theory and practice with emphasis on practice. Students learn to create their own curriculum, deal with classroom dynamics, and develop abilities to plan and teach dance to children and incorporate different forms of dance into their instruction.
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DAN 320 - Kinesiology for Dancers.
BIO 167 . (3).
Introduction to scientific principles underlying movement in dance. Skeletal, muscular and neuromuscular systems; physiological support systems; prevention and care of injuries; development of conditioning programs; analysis of movements; common anatomical and muscular imbalances found in ones body. Lecture and movement workshops; applications to training and teaching.
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DAN 333 - Movement for the Theatre.
THE 221 . (2).
Fundamentals of theatre movement; may focus on some or all of the following areas: circus skills, stage combat, fencing, mime, tumbling, juggling, masks, martial arts, Greek choral movement. Lecture and laboratory. May be repeated once for credit. Each election must emphasize a different topic. Also listed as THE 333 .
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DAN 340 - Improvisation.
A course in dance. (3).
Exercises designed to encourage students to explore new ways of moving alone, with a partner, or in a group, to develop spontaneity and to enhance performance through structured improvisation.
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DAN 341 - Musical Theatre Dance and Choreography.
THE 221 ; or DAN 116 , DAN 120 . (2).
Musical theatre dance styles and noted musical theatre choreographers. Attention to history of musical theatre dance from origins to contemporary forms. Experience in dance, research and demonstration. May be repeated once for credit. Also listed as THE 341 .
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DAN 351 - Choreography I: Composition.
DAN 116 , DAN 120 . (3).
Exploration of choreographic structure, dramatic and stylistic components involved in the study and creation of movement in the studio and on computer. Also listed as ART 351 .
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DAN 399 - Special Project/Internship.
Completed UM-Flint Dance curriculum or high proficiency in dance training and/or consent of instructor. (1-3).
Supervised advanced study in dance.
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ECE 100 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education.
(Formerly EDU 235). (3).
Focus on underlying principles and philosophies of early childhood education and how children learn. Programs, curriculum, and child development in social, cultural and historical contexts. The teacher as facilitator of learning examined through study of professionalism and reflective teaching, equity in education, and parental involvement. Multicultural education, educational technology, and inclusion of special needs children into the classroom presented in depth.
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ECE 120 - Music in Early Childhood.
(Formerly EDU 185). (3).
Study of musical growth and development in children from birth through kindergarten. Techniques, materials, and methods for introducing music to children. Highly recommended for early childhood education concentrations. No prior musical experience necessary. Also listed as MUS 185 .
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ECE 200 - Child Development and Learning.
(3) S.
Overview of development from pre-natal to age eight, covering a wide range of topics including physical growth patterns, theories of social, emotional, cognitive and language development. Particular attention focused on implications of developmental theories and developmentally appropriate practices for human service professionals and educators working with children birth through 8 years.
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ECE 220 - Infant/Toddler Learning Environments.
(Formerly EDU 203). ECE 100 ; EDE 300 , or PSY 313 elected prior to Fall 2006. (3-4).
Infant and toddler developmental milestones (birth-3 years); educational theory, including recent brain research, discussed and analyzed. Development and theory as a framework for discussion of appropriate environments and practices for stimulation and learning. Students spend time in an infant/toddler classroom to complete certain assignments. Students who enroll for four credits must complete a field experience in an infant toddler program.
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ECE 225 - Play and Learning in Early Childhood Education.
(Formerly EDU 236). ECE 100 or ECE 200 . (3).
Exploration of the relationship between play, learning, and development in the lives of young children. Connections between play and developmental theory, integration of play into curricular experiences are studied.
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ECE 230 - Health, Nutrition and Safety in Early Childhood.
(Formerly EDU 202) ECE 100 ; EDE 300 , or PSY 313 elected prior to Fall 2006. (3-4).
Relationships between health, nutrition, and safety in the context of social and environmental factors; prenatal and maternal health, preventative health screenings, immunizations, and methods to guide young children to develop healthy habits and attitudes. Knowledge about healthful environments and strategies for promoting good health; common childhood diseases and nutrition; governing licensing regulations, safety procedures, and responses to emergencies; understanding of child abuse, responses, and responsibilities for reporting suspected abuse. For students who enroll for four credits, this course will include a field based service learning component.
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ECE 235 - Working with Families, Children and Community.
ECE 100 , ECE 200 . (3).
Exploration of the child in family and community through an ecological perspective toward understanding structural and cultural diversity within families. Strategies to effectively communicate and collaborate with families in their children’s education; current legislation and issues affecting families and children; overview of resources available in the community.
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ECE 240 - Child Guidance and Classroom Management.
ECE 100 , ECE 200 . (3).
Emphasis on skills and knowledge needed to create safe, supportive learning communities using principles of developmentally appropriate child guidance and classroom management. Students will learn methods and strategies to set limits, establish classroom routines, guide classroom behaviors, and facilitate young children’s pro-social development.
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ECE 340 - Methods and Materials for Teaching the Young Child.
(Formerly EDU 337). ECE 100 , ECE 200 , ECE 225 , ECE 235 , EDE 360 ; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240 . (3).
Exploration of techniques of selecting, planning, organizing, providing, and evaluating educational experiences appropriate to the development level and learning styles of young children. Emphasis on the role of the teacher in providing opportunity and guidance needed for young children to grow and develop.
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ECE 343 - Emergent Literacy.
(Formerly EDU 362). ECE 100 , ECE 200 , ECE 225 , ECE 235 , EDE 360 ; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240 . (3).
In-depth exploration of young children’s literacy development. Oral and written language development, functions of oral and written language, and the connection between oral language and the development of literacy. Focus on methods that support young children’s emergent literacy and create language and literacy-rich environments in early childhood programs.
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ECE 420 - Young Children with Special Needs.
(Formerly EDU 453). ECE 100 , ECE 200 , ECE 225 , ECE 235 ; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240 , ECE 340 , EDE 360 . (4).
Introduction to working with young children (birth-8 years old) with special needs. Topics include: Developmental and ecological perspectives on young children with special needs, assessment, identification, IFSPs, IEPs, least restrictive environments, early childhood special education and intervention programs, strategies and techniques, ancillary supports, family supports, transition to primary grades, and ongoing support in the primary grades. Also listed as EDN 420 .
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ECE 440 - Assessment in Early Childhood Education.
(Formerly EDU 341). ECE 100 , ECE 200 , ECE 225 , ECE 235 ; prior or concurrent election of EDE 340 . (3).
Exploration of principles and purposes of assessment in early childhood. Techniques and strategies of ongoing instructional assessment; how to use the information gained to deepen knowledge of children and guide instructional planning. Particular focus is placed upon assessment issues specific to early childhood; the use of assessment to support curriculum standards with children aged 0-8 years.
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ECE 469 - Fieldwork in Early Childhood Education.
(Formerly EDU 451). ECE 100 , ECE 200 , ECE 225 , ECE 235 , ECE 240 , EDE 360 ; prior or concurrent election of ECE 340 , ECE 343 , ECE 420 , ECE 440 . (3).
Important understanding and skills for working with young children and teaching in early childhood settings. Students participate in a weekly seminar and work directly with young children in local preschool settings for 120 hours during the semester. Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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ECE 480 - Independent Study in Early Childhood Education.
Consent of instructor. (1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student in a topic related to early childhood education. May be reelected to a maximum of four credits.
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ECE 485 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education.
(1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to early childhood education. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. The title for each section varies, based on the topic of study. May be reelected to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
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ECE 499 - Leadership in Early Childhood Educational Programs.
(Formerly EDU 401). Prior or concurrent election of ECE 469 . (3).
This course discusses the administrator’s role in early childhood programs. It includes a focus on administrative relationships, organizational structures, staff leadership, and developmentally appropriate practice.
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ECE 500 - Current Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education.
(Formerly EDU 558). Graduate standing. (3).
Group study of a variety of topics and questions of fundamental importance and interest to the field of early childhood education; topics may change. Consideration of historical context of issues; examination of educational and professional implications.
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ECE 520 - Early Childhood Special Education.
(Formerly EDU 506). Graduate standing. (3).
Introduction to working with young children (birth-8) with special needs. Developmental and ecological perspectives on young children with special needs, assessment, identification, IFSPs, IEPs, least restrictive environments, early childhood special education and intervention programs, strategies and techniques, ancillary supports, family supports, transition to primary grades and ongoing supports in the primary grades. Also listed as EDN 520 .
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ECE 522 - Understanding and Working with Parents of Young Children.
(Formerly EDU 557). Graduate standing. (3).
Systematic study of effective communication techniques, strategies for establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with families, and positive involvement techniques to be used with parents and parent figures of normal and exceptional children. Examination of factors such as socioeconomic conditions, ethnicity, culture, and language as they influence the self-definition of parents and their goals for children. Specific sessions devoted to working with parents of exceptional children.
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ECE 541 - Developmental Assessment of Young Children’s Learning.
(Formerly EDU 555). Graduate standing. (3).
Focus on analyzing and evaluating assessment and testing practices in the early childhood classroom, documenting student skills and knowledge, and interpreting program outcomes. Emphasis on communicating assessment results, integrating assessment results from others, and becoming an active participant in development and implementation of Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals for children with special developmental and learning needs.
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ECE 580 - Independent Study in Early Childhood Education.
Graduate standing, consent of instructor and advisor. (1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student, on a topic related to early childhood education. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits.
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ECE 585 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education.
Graduate standing. (1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to early childhood education. May follow a nontraditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics vary.
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ECE 645 - Advanced Study of Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum.
(Formerly EDU 556) Graduate standing. (3).
Comprehensive study of developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum for children pre-kindergarten through third grade. Special emphasis on the relationship between curricular content and current research and theory regarding children’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
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ECE 649 - Administration, Organization and Operation of Early Childhood Programs.
(Formerly EDU 554). Graduate standing. (3).
Introduction to basic principles of administration, organization, and operation of various types of early childhood educational settings. Special emphasis on licensing requirements, selection of materials and equipment, identifying personnel, supervising staff and volunteers, program evaluation, program models, staff development, and community relationships.
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ECE 660 - Advanced Supervised Field Experience in Infant-Toddler Settings.
(Formerly EDU 551). Graduate standing. (3).
Field experience in appropriate infant-toddler setting with joint supervision and advisement from the University and infant-toddler personnel. During weekly seminar sessions, students explore a variety of issues and theories that influence developmentally appropriate practices. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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ECE 661 - Advanced Supervised Field Experience in Pre-Primary Settings.
(Formerly EDU 552). Graduate standing. (3).
Field experience in appropriate pre-primary setting with joint supervision and advisement from the University and preschool personnel. During weekly seminar sessions, students explore a variety of issues and theories that influence developmentally appropriate practices. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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ECE 662 - Advanced Supervised Field Experience in Primary Settings.
(Formerly EDU 553). Graduate standing. (3).
Field experience in appropriate primary setting with joint supervision and advisement from the University and preschool personnel. During weekly seminar sessions, students explore a variety of issues and theories that influence developmentally appropriate practices. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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ECN 201 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics).
(3) S.
Introduction to the principles of economic organization and national income determination and stabilization. Topics include inflation, unemployment, money and banking, and the economic role of government.
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ECN 202 - Principles of Economics (Microeconomics).
(3) S.
Introduction to the economic theories of production, consumption and exchange. Topics include applications of supply and demand, production and cost analysis, market structure, market failure, resource markets, and regulation.
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ECN 314 - Money and Banking.
ECN 201 . (3).
Nature and functions of money. Commercial banking system and its role in the creation of money. Federal Reserve System as an agency of government control over the economy. Introduction to monetary theory.
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ECN 315 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; MTH 120 or MTH 118 or MTH 121 . (3).
Analysis of the behavior of decision makers in households, firms, and governments and the role of prices in resource allocation; market structure, economic welfare, regulation, externalities, public goods, and general equilibrium.
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ECN 326 - Gender, Labor and Inequality.
ECN 202 . (3).
Examination of interaction between gender and labor issues, with particular attention to mechanisms that generate inequality. Comparison of different theories of how labor markets work and how the labor force is reproduced. Topics include wage determination, occupational segregation, segmented labor markets, household decision making, gender roles in the economy, and social stratification. Also listed as WGS 326 .
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ECN 327 - History of Economic Thought.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 . (3).
Development of economic thought from early times to the present. Particular attention to the ideas of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, and John Maynard Keynes.
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ECN 330 - Political Economy.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Comparison of competing schools of thought in political economy in historical perspective. Individual versus social explanations of inequality; alternative views of the market as a social phenomenon; the relationship between the political, social and economic systems; theories of long-term structural transformation of the economy.
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ECN 332 - Comparative Economic Systems.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Theories of capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies. The free market and planned economies. Application to existing economies.
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ECN 335 - Sports Economics.
ECN 202 . (3).
Application of economic theories to issues relevant in professional and amateur sports. Topics include public financing of sports arenas, cost-benefit analysis of a franchise to a city, compensation of athletes, optimal ticket pricing strategies, and the industrial organization of professional and amateur leagues, including the anti-trust issues.
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ECN 342 - Introduction to Econometrics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 , a course in statistics; or consent of instructor. (3).
Statistical analysis of economic relationships. Emphasis on construction and use of economic models. Multiple regression, two-stage least squares, and other methods of estimating solutions to sets of simultaneous equations.
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ECN 354 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; MTH 118 or MTH 120 or MTH 121 . (3).
Theoretical and empirical literature in macroeconomics, including classical, Keynesian, and monetarist theories. Causes, consequences and cures of inflation and unemployment. Determination of equilibrium income, demand for and supply of money, the interest rate, and instability in the private economy.
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ECN 360 - International Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Conduct of trade between nations. Problems of the balance of trade and of payments. Trade policies and their effects upon domestic and foreign economies. Development of agencies for stimulating and financing international trade.
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ECN 364 - Industrial Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Theories of competition and market power. Concentration, scale economies, product differentiation, entry barriers, collusion, mergers, price discrimination, and technological change. Problems in public utility rate-making, misallocation induced by regulation, and the role of competition in regulated industries.
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ECN 366 - The Global Economy.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Consideration of the Global Economy, primarily since 1945. Theories of growth and technological change. Case studies of major countries and investigation of key sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, and financial services. Also listed as INT 366 .
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ECN 367 - World Economic History.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Study of economic development from invention of agriculture to the present. Topics include technological change, evolution of economic institutions, the industrial revolution, colonialism and decolonization, and globalization. Theoretical focus on issues of growth and development. Also listed as INT 367 .
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ECN 370 - Public Finance.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Analytical methods applied to the problems of government finance. Effects of revenue and expenditure proposals on the allocation of resources, distribution of income, and administration of government.
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ECN 372 - Urban Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Analysis of urban and regional economic problems. Location theory, export-base analysis, housing, transportation, and local services.
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ECN 374 - Energy Economics and Policy.
ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Analysis of energy resource development, utilization, and conservation. Long-term energy requirements; alternative sources. Examination of public energy policies. Benefit-cost analysis.
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ECN 375 - Law and Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Economic analysis of the legal system, emphasis on property, contract, tort, and criminal law. Public policy issues concerning reform of the legal system.
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ECN 376 - Environmental Economics.
ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Application of economic theory to environmental problems. Examination of externalities. Economics of environmental preservation: benefit-cost approach. Governmental environmental policy alternatives. Economic growth and environmental quality.
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