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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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/Y.
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CSC 570 - Cyber Security.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program. (3).
Study of the tools and resources needed to develop a thorough understanding of cyber security. Use of different cyber security concepts to form a secure organization. Architecture, protocols, framework, services, algorithms, hardware and software used in this area. Various tools and software used to study current security technology. Graded ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/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 ABCDE/Y.
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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. May be reelected for credit; each election must emphasize a different topic. Graded ABCDE/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. May be reelected for credit when styles vary. Students may repeat each style (section) 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 reelected 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 reelected 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 reelected 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 reelected to a total of three credits.
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DAN 121 - Ballet II.
DAN 120 . (1) F.
Continuation of DAN 120 . May be reelected 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 reelected 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 reelected to a total of three credits.
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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 reelected 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 reelected 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 reelected to a total of eight 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. May be reelected to a total of four credits.
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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 reelected for credit, 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 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 reelected 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 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. May be reelected to a total of four credits.
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ECE 100 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education.
(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.
(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.
Concurrent election of EDR 230 and EDR 260 . (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.
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. Offered infrequently.
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ECE 225 - Play and Learning in Early Childhood Education.
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.
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. Offered infrequently.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
ECE 100 , ECE 200 , ECE 225 , ECE 235 ; prior or concurrent election of ECE 240 , ECE 340 , EDE 360 . (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.
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 total 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 total of six credits when topics vary.
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ECE 499 - Leadership in Early Childhood Educational Programs.
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. Offered infrequently.
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ECE 500 - Current Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education.
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.
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.
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.
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 reelected to a total of four 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 reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary.
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ECE 645 - Advanced Study of Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 or 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 or 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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ECN 380 - Economics for Education.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 . (3).
Economic concepts and theories taught in the elementary and middle school grades. Emphasis on strengthening knowledge of applied economics with materials and techniques currently used in the classroom. Group projects aimed at providing practical experience in teaching economics.
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ECN 391 - Directed Reading in Economics.
At least 18 credits in economics and consent of instructor. (1-3).
Assigned study of topics in economics beyond the scope of regular coursework. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 394 - Directed Research in Economics.
At least 18 credits in economics and consent of instructor. (1-3).
Applied research under faculty supervision on an appropriate topic in economics. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 395 - Internship in Applied Economics.
At least 18 credits in economics, consent of instructor. (3-6).
Provides the qualified student with on-the-job experience using economics skills. Internship in a selected organization under the supervision of organization personnel and a faculty advisor. Required attendance at periodic seminars and submission of a written report summarizing the internship experience. May be reelected to a total of six credits, no more than three of which are applicable to the concentration requirement. Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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ECN 396 - Special Topics in Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Exploration of varying special topics in economics. Topics announced prior to course offering. May be reelected to a total of six credits.
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ECN 421 - American Economic History.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Case study in economic development. Colonization, westward expansion, agriculture, transportation, industrial revolution, slavery. Special focus on rise and expansion of big business, mass production, mass consumption.
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ECN 424 - Labor Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Examination of labor issues within the context of various theories. Exploration of questions about why people work, the conditions under which they work, how they are paid, and the structure of labor markets.
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ECN 469 - Managerial Economics.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Application of economic theory to the analysis of business problems. Empirical demand and supply analysis, pricing practices, price regulation and antitrust policy, investment decisions, research and development policy, and forecasting. Problems and case studies. Offered infrequently.
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ECN 474 - State and Local Public Finance.
ECN 201 , ECN 202 . (3).
Theoretical and policy analysis of state and local government fiscal behavior. Revenues, expenditures, borrowing, intergovernmental fiscal relations. Applications to such areas as education, transportation, health care, and economic development. Also listed as PUB 478 .
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ECN 475 - Cost-Benefit Analysis.
ECN 202 or consent of instructor. (3).
Comprehensive, theoretical overview of cost-benefit analysis. Emphasis on theoretical framework for identification and assessment of costs and benefits from society’s perspective. Welfare economics and microeconomic foundation of cost benefit analysis; analytical tools and concepts to identify, measure, and compare all possible allocational outcomes in project evaluation; analysis of distributional effects; project evaluation under risk and uncertainty. Also listed as PUB 475 .
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ECN 479 - Economics of Health Care.
ECN 202 , HCR 300 ; or consent of instructor. (3).
Economic analysis of the health care industry and governmental policies in health care. Economic tools to determine probable effects of proposals on the pattern of health care produced and on the allocation of resources both within the industry and in the economy generally. Also listed as HCR 479 and PUB 479 . Offered infrequently.
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ECN 480 - Quantitative Methods for Public Administration.
At least junior standing. (3).
Application of statistical techniques to problem-solving. Forecasting and time-series; regression; correlation; variance; cost-benefit analysis. Computer methods in solving problems of public policy and health care administration. Also listed as PUB 480 .
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ECN 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Economics. (4).
Credit and grade for ECN 495 is not given until successful completion of ECN 496 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Prior or concurrent election of ECN 495 , consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Economics. (4).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 499 - Issues in Economics.
Senior standing; at least 18 credits in economics including ECN 315 , ECN 354 . (3) CAP.
In-depth analysis of selected issues in economics. Students write a capstone paper demonstrating knowledge of the discipline. Graded ABCDE/Y
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