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Courses

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EC 401 Intermediate Microeconomics 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 and EC 202, junior standing.
Theoretical analysis of the behavior of the consumer, the firm and other economic units and of the determination of product and factor prices under various market structures. Application of theory to contemporary economic problems.
EC 402 Intermediate Macroeconomics 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 and EC 202, junior standing.
Analysis of savings, consumption, investment and other aggregates in the national economy as related to determination of national income, employment and prices. This is a course in macrostatics.
EC 405 Economics of Public Choice 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 junior standing or instructor's permission.

EC 405 is an exploration of human behavior and decision-making. Decision making as consumers, workers, citizens, private business, and public organizations, politicians, from the markets to the political arena. It also studies government revenues and expenses.

EC 410 Managerial Economics 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 and EC 202, junior standing or instructor's permission.

The application of economic analysis to business problems. Topics include forecasting, estimation and analysis of demand, cost and production functions, market structure, pricing techniques, elementary game theory and elasticity measurement.

EC 415 Labor Economics 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall semester of odd-numbered years
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 and junior standing or instructor permission.

Analysis and description of the U.S. labor force and labor markets. Wage determination for the firm, industry and economy is examined. The impact of unions, licensing and other institutional forces on wages and employment is evaluated.

EC 425 International Economics 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall semester of even-numbered years.
  • Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 201, junior standing or instructor's permission.

Introduction to the theory of international trade and finance with emphasis on the study of the gains from international specialization and exchange, the effects and purposes of restrictions on trade, trade organizations, exchange rates and currency systems, as well as balance of payments issues.

EC 460 Economic Development 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 201, junior standing or instructor's permission.

Theories of economic growth and structural change; effects of population growth and the role of labor; sustainable development; the role of trade in economic development; health and nutrition; importance of education; and agricultural and industrial development.

EC 480 Introduction to Econometrics 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 and DATA 109.

This course is designed to help students get a good understanding of econometric models and a working knowledge of techniques used in data analysis. Students will learn how to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of real-world data with statistical software packages. Hands-on experiences with data analysis will enrich students’ skills of policy evaluation too.

EC 490 Seminar in Economics 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 and EC 202, junior standing and instructor's permission.
Topic determined by the specialties of the instructor.
EC 495 Special Topics in Economics 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Instructor's permission and junior standing.
Variable content, depending upon the specialization of the instructor and special needs of the student. Notes: May be repeated if topic differs.
EC 498 Directed Studies in Economics 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: EC 201 and EC 202, junior standing and instructor's permission.
Readings and research under faculty supervision. Designed for advanced economics majors.
ED 101 The American School 3 cr.
  • Offered: On demand

This course, intended for students not majoring in education, will examine education and its institutions and processes from the perspective of the informed citizen. The focus will be on policy questions and their implications for society and for the children in America’s schools.

ED 201 Introduction to Education 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.

An introduction to the field of education as a complex social, economic and political institution and career. Students will gain an understanding of their roles in shaping discussion of significant issues such as equality of opportunity, diversity and multiculturalism within the context of an ever-changing profession.

ED 230 Teaching for Learning in the Elementary Classroom 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
Course introduces elementary education majors to developmental, behavioral, and cognitive learning theories and processes. Students develop insights into the young learner, elementary classroom practices and learning. This course includes field experience outside of class.
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.
Course introduces secondary education majors to developmental, behavioral, and cognitive learning theories and processes. Students develop insights into the adolescent learner, secondary classroom practices, and learning. The course includes field experience outside of class.
ED 233 Early Childhood Development 3 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Acceptance into the pre-methods phase of the education program or with permission from the instructor.

Focuses on the early development of children (ages birth through 8). Through classroom lecture and discussion, and field-based observations, students will learn the trajectory of growth and development across the five developmental domains to include motor, cognitive, social/emotional, communication and adaptive skill development. Students will become familiar with different types of developmental delays and disabilities in relation to formal and informal learning and development, including the need for accommodations, teaching, and curricular requirements and modifications.

ED 292 Early Intervention Birth to Age Eight 3 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Acceptance into the pre-methods phase or with permission from instructor.

Focuses on the application of developmental theories that inform intervention service models for young children (birth to age 8) with special needs. Through lecture, discussion and course assignments, students will learn about developmental delays, disabilities, current national and state legislation requirements, and child and family centered methods for intervention across multiple disciplines.

ED 293 Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Education 4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Acceptance into the methods phase of the education program or with permission from instructor and ED 233 Early Childhood Development.

Focuses on the philosophical, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of working with families and children in early childhood settings. Students will examine the family structure factors that impact development and learning during birth to 8 years of age and will focus on strategies to initiate and maintain positive relationships and provide resources and support for families.

ED 294 Application of Theories and Practices within Early Childhood Settings 4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Acceptance into the methods phase of the education program or with permission from the instructor and ED 233 Early Childhood Development.

Focuses on the underlying theories, principles, and philosophies of the field of early childhood education and helps students understand the process and reasoning behind practices in the field. Attention will be given to an understanding of how social, cultural, and historical contexts influence program and curriculum development and implementation within the learning domains of literacy (including communication), numeracy, social studies, science, and art.

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and ED 201.

An exploration of historical, philosophical, ethical and legal dimensions of American education. Students will begin to consider their roles as educational leaders and advocates for social justice for all students in American schools.

ED 306 Children's Literature 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
Introduction to the literature available for children, the development of criteria for evaluating books and a study of the literature program in the elementary schools.
ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education. Satisfactory completion of MU 149 and AD 310.

Examination of creative teaching and learning strategies from music, art, dance and theater to motivate students and to enhance their study of school content areas, and the development of effective strategies for integrating the arts in field settings. Includes field assignment.