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CYSM 4100 - IT Risk Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is focused on effectively managing information risks in an organization. It provides an overview of risk issues and emphasizes understanding of information risk as a socio-technical issue. The course covers risk assessment, risk perception and communication, economic aspects of risk, and risk management. It presents different methodologies and approaches to risk management. Students will learn about risk mitigation techniques along with potential organizational barriers. Prer., CYSM 3500, CYSM 3070, Business Students Only.
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CYSM 4300 - IT Security Auditing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will focus on the fundamental concepts related to auditing information systems and IT infrastructures in both the public and private sector. We will also discuss principles and practices related to secure operation of existing information technology. The course will cover identification of appropriate IS security audit standards, controls, and procedures for a secure information system. This course will prepare students to skillfully complete a cyber security audit. Prer., CYSM 3500, CYSM 3070, Business Students Only.
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CYSM 4500 - Ethical Hacking 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of ethical hacking. It focuses on the knowledge and skills required to understand the mechanics behind hacking attacks. Students will learn about tools and vulnerabilities of software and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information. The course is designed to be hands-on to enhance familiarity with penetration testing and other hacking tools. It also addresses incident handling methods and system defense to prevent computer attacks. Must be 18 years or older to enroll. Prer., CYSM 3500, CYSM 3700, CYSM 3070, Business Students Only.
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CYSM 6100 - Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Technologies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will examine fundamental cybersecurity technologies that are needed to ensure protection of critical information systems. The focus will be on the technical aspects of cybersecurity. We will discuss cryptography, operating systems security, application security, and network security. The course content also includes topics of principles of computer security, user authentication, access control, malicious software, denial-of-service attacks, intrusion detection, firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems. Prer., Graduate business students only.
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CYSM 6200 - Enterprise Information Security 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will provide an understanding to effectively implement the information security vision and strategy set forth by the executive management. The emphasis will be on cybersecurity management including information security policy and development of security program. The course focuses on establishing security processes, information security standards, risk management (models), business continuity, contingency planning tools, and SETA (security education, training and awareness). Prer., Graduate business students only.
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CYSM 6300 - Cybersecurity Governance 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will investigate the challenges and opportunities of effectively governing an organizationΓÇÖs information security requirements and resources. Cybersecurity governance lays out the vision for the cybersecurity program. This course will discuss what constitutes good cybersecurity governance, and development of an effective security strategy and policy. We will also focus on how to improve information security accountability and maturity. Prer., CYSM 6100, CYSM 6200, and Graduate business students only.
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CYSM 6400 - Cybersecurity Law and Cybercrime Investigation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the data security and privacy laws and regulations that govern the collection, use, storage, and destruction of sensitive information. An understanding of these laws can help a cybersecurity expert understand how organizations can implement a program that will minimize legal and business risks. Students enrolled in this course will also learn about the nature of cybercrime, methods of investigating cybercrime, securing the crime scene, and collecting evidence of cybercrime. Students will explore the challenges involved with international cooperation in pursuing cybercrime offenders, and problems of enforcement between different international legal systems. Prer., Graduate business students only.
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Dance |
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DNCE 2700 - Fundamentals of Dance Technique 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to dance technique. Students will focus on technique exercises, stretching, body alignment, choreography, and movement explorations. The course is a beginning dance class and the foundation for other dance classes. Additional outside work required. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.
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DNCE 2720 - Modern Dance I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The class is designed to provide a foundation of modern dance technique. Students will experience full dance classes consisting of warm-up, technique exercises, stretching, body alignment, center exercises and cool down. Students will also participate in movement explorations through improvisation.. Additional outside work required. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 2740 - Ballet I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the basic techniques of ballet, which are built upon knowledge of ballet terminology, fundamental exercises, and the basic elements of dance. Focuses on movement-oriented dance, comprised of stretching, barre warm-up exercises, simple terre a terre and jumping steps, and basic extended positions. Additional outside work required. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 3201 - Topics in Early Dance History 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course explores special topics related to the history of dance ranging from ancient times to the end of the 19th century. The course examines key topics in Western theatrical dance history as well as Transnational forms. Prer., DNCE 2700.
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DNCE 3202 - Topics in Contemporary Dance History: 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The course explores special topics related to modern and postmodern history of dance, mainly from the 20th century. The course examines key topics in Western theatrical dance history as well as Transnational forms. Prer., DNCE 2700.
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DNCE 3390 - Dance Performance Practicum 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Students will receive practical experience as a dancer in a project approved by the program. Enrollment by audition and/or permission of instructor. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 3391 - Dance Technical Practicum 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Students will receive practical experience as a technician in a project approved by the program. Enrollment by audition and/or permission of instructor. Prer.; DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 3392 - Dance Choreography Practicum 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Students will receive practical experience as a choreographer or assistant choreographer in a project approved by the program. Enrollment by audition and/or permission of instructor. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 3700 - Special Topics in Dance Technique 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focus is on various forms of dance. Each semester the course will use technique, research, and performance to highlight a specific dance genre. Prer., DNCE 2700 or THTR 2700. Meets with THTR 3700.
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DNCE 3720 - Advanced Modern Dance 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The class is designed for dancers who are at an intermediate to advanced level in modern dance technique and is a continuation of DNCE 3710. Students will participate in movement explorations where they can creatively engage the fundamentals of space, time and force through improvisation. The course will culminate in a modern dance performance. Additional outside work required. Prer., DNCE 2700, DNCE 3710, or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 3730 - Jazz Dance Technique 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the basic techniques of jazz dance, which are built upon knowledge of jazz terminology, rhythm, fundamental exercises, and the basic elements of dance. The course will culminate in a jazz dance performance. Additional outside work required. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 3750 - Tap Dance 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the basic techniques of tap dance that progresses through intermediate and advanced terminology. In addition to performance, the class considers tap history and its position as an American art form. Prer., DNCE 2700.
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DNCE 3760 - Hip Hop 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course explores specific technique, vocabulary, creative processes, musicality and dynamics of hip hop. Styles include dancing, locking, popping, hip hop and house techniques, as well as historical contexts. Prer., DNCE 2700.
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DNCE 3800 - Contemporary Styles: Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern Dance 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
With a particular emphasis on jazz, lyrical, and modern styles, this course considers a range of contemporary dance techniques and assesses their overlaps and influences on one another. The course culminates in a presentation. Prer., DNCE 2700.
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DNCE 4393 - Dance Capstone 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Students will receive practical experience in a culminating project that will be adjudicated by the Theatre and Dance faculty. Enrollment by audition and/or permission of instructor. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 4700 - Dance Composition I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will study and apply the basic choreographic elements that go into creating an original dance. In a laboratory type setting, students will work on developing their own artistic voices through short movement compositions as well as give critique to others. Additional outside work required. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor.
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DNCE 4710 - Dance Composition 2 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students study and apply advanced choreographic elements that go into creating an original dance. Building on level one composition, this culminating course ends with a dance showcase. Prer., DNCE 4700.
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DNCE 4720 - Modern Dance II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Building on modern dance foundations, this class introduces dancers to advance principles and exercises. Students will participate in movement explorations where they can creatively engage the fundamentals of space, time and force through improvisation. Culminates in a modern dance performance. Additional outside work required. Prer., DNCE 2720.
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DNCE 4740 - Ballet II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Building on ballet foundations, this class introduces dancers to advanced ballet principles and exercises intended to develop harmony, stylistic specificity and artistry. Excerpts from the classical repertoire will be used to promote musicality and artistic expression. Prer., DNCE 3740.
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DNCE 4900 - Spec Tpcs in Music and Dance: 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Through the study of historical and contemporary convergences across music, sound, dance and movement, students will develop collaborative languages and methods in order to build and articulate original works. Topics will vary each semester. Prer., DNCE 2700 or consent of instructor. Meets with MUS 4900.
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Data Analytics and Systems Engineering |
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DASE 1011 - Introduction Data Analytics and Systems Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to data analytics and systems engineering. Basic methods used for descriptive, predictive and diagnostic data analysis. Engineering complex systems. Exploring the importance of collecting, understanding and analyzing data in engineering complex systems using simple robotic systems.
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DASE 2020 - Introduction to Statistics for Data Analytics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to statistics for data analytics using R Studio and SPSS. Includes basic statistics, distributions, statistical tests, variance and hypothesis testing (t-, chi^2, F tests), and ANOVA, an introduction to descriptive and predictive analytics and linear probability mixed models. Prer., CS 1120 or ECE 1021 or instructor permission (equivalent programming experience required). Meets with CS 2020.
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DASE 4000 - Introduction to Operations Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to quantitative modeling methods (i.e., mathematical programming, optimization, queuing, simulation, decision analysis) with broad application. The course focuses on the computer implementation of models, and the application of models to practical decision-making scenarios. Prer., CS 2300 or MATH 3130; ECE 3610 or MATH 3810; DASE students only.
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DASE 4030 - Introduction to Systems Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the systems engineering process to include systems in engineering methods, lifecycle models, risk management, and tradeoff analysis. Focus is on the role of the systems engineer throughout a project, with emphasis on both the technical and project management roles. Prer., Senior standing, DASE students only.
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DASE 4435 - Data Mining 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course covers introduction to fundamental concepts, data warehousing, data pre-processing, association rules, cluster analysis, classification and prediction. Prer., CS 4420 or 5420. Meets with CS 4435.
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DASE 4460 - Intelligent Robotics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces students to the field of robotics. Topics include Robotics Operating System, Agents and agent-based system, swarm intelligence, Unmanned Vehicles (UGV, UAV, AUV), robot teaming, mission planning/management systems, path planning & obstacle avoidance. Prer., CS 2060, CS 2150 or MATH 2150, MATH 1360, CS 1450, and CS 2300 or MATH 3130. Meets with CS 4460.
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DASE 4470 - Data Visualization 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Animation: basic principles, physically based modeling, algorithms for animation, constraint optimization, use of dynamics in animations, and teleological modeling. Scientific Visualization: overview, foundational techniques, and applications. Prer., CS 2300 or MATH 3130, CS 4720, or instructor consent. Meets with CS 4470.
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DASE 4570 - Computer-based Optimization 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Computer-Based optimization techniques including simulation, modeling, heuristic methods, genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, duality theory, dynamic programming, and queuing theory. Prer., ECE 1021 or CS 1450. Meets with CS 4570.
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DASE 4860 - Machine Learning 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to machine learning followed by a selection of machine learning topics such as regression, Bayesisan learning, Hidden Markov Models, support vector machine, clustering and reinforcement learning. Prer., CS 4820; MATH 2150; MATH 3130 or CS 2300; CS 3160 or instructor consent. Meets with CS 4860/5860.
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DASE 4910 - Design of Experiments 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to experimentation and the application of statistical design. Topics include design and analysis of single-factor and multi-factor experiments. Prer., MATH 3810 or ECE 3610.
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Economics |
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ECON 1000 - The Economics of Social Issues 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Economics of Social Issues introduces the student to economics in a less rigorous manner than ECON 1010. Economic issues are introduced in examining wealth, poverty, energy, crime, education, health, discrimination, unemployment and inflation. May not be taken for credit by students who have already completed ECON 3010. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. GT-SS1.
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ECON 1010 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An analysis of the market system and its role in allocating goods and services; problems of market failure (e.g., monopoly, environmental pollution, and public goods), and alternative government responses to such problems. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.
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ECON 1050 - Economics in Practice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed as a practical introduction to the process of teaching and learning economics through activity-based economic instruction. Covers a variety of economic topics by use of materials developed by National Council on Economic Education. While particularly relevant to prospective teachers of K-12 economics, the class is open to anyone wishing a hands-on approach to economic content. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior. GT-SS1. Prer., Not open to students who have completed ECON 3010 or ECON 3020.
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ECON 1310 - Survey of Economics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to basic economic principles and problems of contemporary society. Surveys the fundamentals of private enterprise and the economic role of government in society. Not eligible for credit if ECON 3010 already completed.
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ECON 1320 - Economics for Leaders 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces basic economics concepts and tools of economic reasoning and applies them within the context of public issues and economic development. Participants receive direct instruction from economists, participate in group activities, presentations, simulations, and discussions.
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ECON 1321 - U.S. Economic History for Leaders 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces and applies economic concepts and tools of economic reasoning to pivotal events in history. Participants hear lectures from economic historians, participate in group activities, simulations, and discussions.
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ECON 2020 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides an examination of the forces that determine national income, unemployment, and inflation; the efforts of the government and the central bank to manage the state of the macroeconomy; and, the influence of the global economy on domestic macroeconomic functioning. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior. Prer., ECON 1010 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 2210 - Personal Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will learn to apply the economic way of thinking to manage their scarce resources. Employs economic concepts to understand: financial planning and income management; saving and investing; stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; risk-return tradeoff and diversification; interest rates and credit.
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ECON 2310 - Economics of Sustainability 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Sustainability means producing and consuming with respect for the economics, social, and environmental needs of future generations. Sustainable development principles will be applied to contemporary challenges such as climate change, broadening economic opportunity, rising income, and wealth inequality and globalization. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior; Sustainability; Writing Intensive. Prer., ENGL 1305, 1308, or 1310, sophomore standing.
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ECON 2810 - Statistics for Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Uses of descriptive and inferential statistics in economics. Introduction to probability, random sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and simple linear regression.
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ECON 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Production, price, and distribution theory under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Keynesian, classical, and monetarist theories of national income determination. Problems of unemployment, inflation, international exchange, and growth. Prer., ECON 2020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3150 - History of Economic Thought 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Surveys the main schools of economic thought from the pre-cursors to the Classical economists through the modern neo-Classical reconciliation. The challenges posed by the Marxian critique and the Keynesian transformation will be considered. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Prer., ECON 2020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3160 - Austrian Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course surveys the conceptual analysis of the Austrian School in economics. Topics include the Austrian School perspective on: market process, profit and loss, entrepreneurship, spontaneous order, money, inflation, recession, knowledge, competition, and economic progress. Prer., ECON 1010 with a “C” or better or consent of instructor.
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ECON 3210 - Economics of the Public Sector I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis of the role of government in a capitalist economy, and of the effects of alternative expenditure and tax policies. Special policy topics include: social security, poverty programs, and local economic development. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3280 - International Political Economy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Overview of the world political economy, especially in the post-WWII period. The central goal of the course is to provide information and develop analytical tools necessary for students to grasp the political issues inherent in international economic relations. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability. Prer., ECON 1000, ECON 1010 or ECON 2020 with a “C” or better. Meets with PSC 4280.
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ECON 3300 - Environmental Economics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Application of economic analysis to environmental and natural resources issues and policies. Topics include: benefit-cost analysis, property rights, depletable resources, energy resources, toxic substances, air and water pollution. Prer., ECON 1010 with a “C” or better or permission of instructor.
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ECON 3310 - Ecological Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Applies new knowledge in natural and physical sciences and behavior to all economic resources: labor, capital, and natural resources. Uses new analytical tools such as systems thinking and path dependency along with neoclassical analysis. Emphasizes sustainable development, not economic growth. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050 with a “C” or better or consent of instructor.
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ECON 3410 - International Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis of the basis for and consequences of opening an economy to the international arena. Specific issues considered are the benefits and costs of international trade, the reason for barriers to trade, the determination of exchange rates and the effect of government policies of international good and factor flows. Prer., ECON 2020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3500 - Economic History of the United States 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
American economic organization and institutions and their development from colonial times to the present. Prer., ECON 2020 with a “C” or better. Meets with HIST 3650.
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ECON 3590 - Globalization 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Globalization is studied as part of an exchange of technology, goods, and financial markets. The exchanges of goods, services, and ideas across national borders are pervasive. Communication systems help this process, but also help those who resist globalization to better articulate and organize their viewpoints. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., Sophomore standing. Meets with PSC 4590.
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ECON 3610 - The Economics of Work and Pay 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The determination of wages and working conditions in the U.S. Economy. a study of the supply and demand for labor under competitive and noncompetitive conditions. Includes the economic effects of trade unions, internal labor markets, migration and labor mobility, as well as analysis of occupational choice, women in the labor force, and the causes and consequences of discrimination. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050 with a “C” or better or consent of instructor.
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ECON 3660 - Economics and Community Problems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students build on an introductory level knowledge of economics to see the economic aspects of social problems and their solutions through service-learning assignments in the community. Individual journals and oral presentations also required. Prer., ECON 1000 or ECON 1010 or ECON 2020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3690 - Industrial Organization 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the application of economic theory to business behavior, strategy, and market structure. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3710 - Comparative Economic Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination of the underlying economic logic and relative advantages/disadvantages of differing economic systems. Special attention is paid to market-based economies, planned economies, Islamic economies, and shareholder economic systems. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements. Prer., ECON 2020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3770 - Economic Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the nature and sources of improvement in the standard of living in a nation or region. Among the issues addressed are the measurement of development, the role of government, gender implications of development, and environmental and economic sustainability. Local, regional, and international issues are addressed. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability. Prer., ECON 2020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3800 - The Economics of US Professional Sport 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Investigation of the economics of professional US sport through presentation, lecture and Discussion. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 3850 - Law and Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines how economic theory has been applied in legal theory and been used to shape legal outcomes. Numerous cases are examined. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3870 - Behavioral Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Behavioral Economics explores the challenge to traditional models of economics offered by the work of economists and social scientists such as Daniel Kahneman. By exploring the role that social framing, personal psychology, and emotional responses play in economics decisions, the limits of traditional economic theory is explored and extensions to traditional theory considered. Prer., ECON 1010 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 3980 - Special Topics in Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of special topics in economics. Topics vary from semester to semester and generally emphasize the application of economic analysis to current issues. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 4010 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of the core of microeconomic theory using calculus. Topics include: consumer theory of the firm, profit maximization, efficiency and market failure. Several advanced topics from recent developments in microeconomics are also examined. Prer., ECON 3010 with a “C” or better, and MATH 1120 or MATH 1350, or consent of instructor.
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ECON 4020 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of the core of macroeconomic theory using calculus. Topics include Keynesian vs. Classical economic models, macroeconomic growth models, open economy macroeconomics, and macroeconomic policy analysis. Prer., ECON 3020 with a “C” or better, and MATH 1120 or MATH 1350, or consent of instructor.
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ECON 4210 - Economics of the Public Sector II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis of the role of government in a capitalist economy. Topics include: benefit-cost analysis, economics of politics, and the economic approach to policy analysis. Prer., ECON 3210 or permission of instructor.
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ECON 4250 - Urban Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Economic analysis of why cities exist, where they develop, how they grow, and how different activities are arranged within cities. Explores the economics of urban problems such as: poverty, congestion, pollution, and crime. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 4300 - Environmental Economics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Application of economic analysis to environmental and natural resources issues and policies. Topics include: ecological economics, sustainable development, forests, fisheries, global warming, and endangered species. Prer., ECON 3300 or permission of instructor.
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ECON 4310 - Understanding Our Economy 0.5 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores a variety of topics applicable to the study and teaching of economics. The emphasis will be on themes, topics and structures as ways to motivate students interested in economics. This course will be taught through the Division of Continuing Education. Pass/Fail only.
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ECON 4410 - International Trade Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Through development of advanced models, this course examines the likely effects of globalization on the U.S. and other countries. Prer., ECON 3010 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 4440 - Decision and Game Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to decision theory and game theory. No mathematical knowledge beyond high school algebra is assumed. Theoretical development of decision theory and game theory will be coupled with application of both to practice and the real world. See course schedule for topics covered. Prer., ECON 1010 or PSC 3500 or PHIL 1120 or PHIL 3420. Meets with PSC 4440 and PHIL 4440.
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ECON 4500 - Money and Banking 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The study of the interaction between financial markets and the Federal Reserve Banking system. Emphasizes the conduct of monetary policy to encourage economic growth and stability. Topics include interest rates, inflation, the money supply and the influence of these variables on the business cycle. Not available for credit to students who have completed FNCE 4500. Prer., ECON 3020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 4510 - Constitution and the Economy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Considers the economic role of government expressed in the Constitution and in Supreme Court opinions. Emphasis is on liberty, efficiency, and prosperity. Special topics include: police power, takings, commerce clause, and substantive due process. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 4520 - Economic Freedom 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the philosophy of individual liberty as a basis for the study of normative (or welfare) economics. The course considers theory, application, and critiques. Topics include: constitutional foundations, efficiency, spontaneous order, index of economic freedom, and contemporary policy issues. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 4530 - Power and Prosperity 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Uses three books by Mancur Olson to study the economic prosperity of nations. Considers whether Olson’s work presents a dynamic theory of political economy. Topics include: free rider behavior, economics of interest groups, rent seeking, and socially-contrived markets. Prer., ECON 1010 or ECON 1050.
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ECON 4810 - Introduction to Econometrics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Development and application of multiple regression techniques in testing economic theories. Prer., ECON 3010 or ECON 3020, ECON 2810 with a “C” or better or consent of instructor.
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ECON 4990 - Senior Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Required of all economics majors. This course provides an opportunity for economics majors to demonstrate the ability to access existing economic theory and evidence, apply existing theories and evidence to issues of current economic interest, and develop written assessments of issues of current economic interest in a seminar setting. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., ECON 2810, ECON 3010, and ECON 3020 with a “C” or better.
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ECON 5010 - Common Sense Economics: What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Learn about scarcity, gains from trade, marginal decision making, supply and demand, profits and competition, property rights, money and monetary stability, and sources of economic growth. Brief coverage of personal decision-making including career choice, saving, investing, and wise use of credit. Prer., Undergraduate degree and current K-12 teacher.
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ECON 6040 - Methods for Teaching Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Presents activity based economics materials and methods to prepare the secondary-level teacher to teach economics. Prer., ECON 5010.
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ECON 6050 - Methods for Teaching Secondary Financial Literacy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Methods for Teaching Secondary Financial Literacy focuses on the fundamentals of economic reasoning as applied to financial literacy. In this course, the tools of economics are applied to the individual management of scarcity. Topics covered include financial planning and income management; savings and investment; stocks, bonds and mutual funds; risk-return trade-off; and interest rates and credit. Teachers will be guided in the selection of grade appropriate materials.
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ECON 6060 - Teaching Personal Financial Literacy in Elementary Grades 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Course provides the content, methods, and materials necessary for elementary teachers to deliver personal financial literacy using economic reasoning. Topics covered include earning income, saving, spending, credit, and money management.
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ECON 6310 - Teaching Economics 0.5 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The seminar will explore a variety of topics applicable to the study and teaching of economics. The emphasis will be on themes, topics and strategies most appropriate to motivate students’ interest in economics. Courses offered through the Colorado Council on Economic Education. Not an option for ECON majors or grad students. Meets with ECON 6320 and MATH 6310.
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ECON 6320 - Personal Economics for Teachers 0.5 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
These seminars explore a variety of topics applicable to the study and teaching of personal economics. The emphasis is on themes, topics and strategies most appropriate to motivate students’ interest in personal economics and financial literacy. Courses are offered in conjunction with the Colorado Council on Economic Education. Meets with ECON 6310.
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ECON 6330 - Economics for Leaders 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides content, pedagogy, and materials for teaching a semester high school economics course. Topics covered include scarcity, cost, incentives, labor, entrepreneurship, property rights, money and inflation, role of government, and international trade.
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ECON 6332 - Economics Issues for Teachers 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides content, pedagogy, and materials for incorporating economics content and analysis into high school history, social studies, and current events lessons and classroom activities. Topics include the fall of the Soviet Union, issues in international trade, water use and the environment, and world poverty and development.
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ECON 6333 - Economic Forces in American History 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides content, pedagogy, and materials for incorporating economic concepts and reasoning in high school American history courses. Participants will hear lectures from economic historians and participate in classroom simulations designed to accompany topics from the colonial to the modern era.
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ECON 6334 - Institute on the Environment and the Economy 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces secondary teachers and curriculum specialists to the use of economic reasoning and analysis in environmental studies through lectures, case studies, and simulations that can be readily integrated into classroom studies of historical and contemporary environmental issues.
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ECON 6335 - The Economic Demise of the Soviet Union - Online for Teachers 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Provides content, pedagogy, and materials for incorporating economic content and reasoning skills into the study of the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. Concepts addressed within context of Soviet history include scarcity, choice, cost, incentives, property rights, and transaction cost.
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ECON 6337 - Economics Online for Teachers - Part 1 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Provides content, pedagogy, and materials for teaching a semester high school economics course. Topics covered include scarcity, choice, opportunity cost, marginal analysis, incentives, markets, supply, demand, equilibrium price, labor markets.
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ECON 6338 - Economics Online for Teachers - Part 2 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Provides content, pedagogy, and materials for teaching a semester high school economics course. Topics covered include entrepreneurship, innovation, property rights, money and banking, money supply and monetary policy, government, public choice, and international trade.
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ECON 6339 - Economics of Contemporary Issues Online for Teachers 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This optional extension must be taken concurrently or in the semester following completion of Economics Online for Teachers - Part 1 and/or Economics Online for Teachers - Part 2. The course offers participants the opportunity to practice application of basic economic concepts and reasoning by researching, writing, and editing classroom lessons on contemporary “hot topics.”
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ECON 6340 - Economics of Disasters Online for Teachers 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides content, pedagogy, and materials for incorporating economic content and reasoning skills into history and current events. Study includes role of government, markets, and non-profit institutions in historical and contemporary disasters.
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ECON 6347 - U.S. Economic History for Teachers, Part 1 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Economic History Online for Teachers (EHOFT) incorporates the tools of economic reasoning into the study of history and provides secondary school teachers background in basic economics through direct instruction and practice in historical case study analysis.
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ECON 6348 - U.S. Economic History for Teachers, Part 2 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
U.S. Economic History for Teachers, Part 2 is the second of a two-course series designed to introduce fundamental economic reasoning tools to secondary history teachers so that they can confidently incorporate economic analysis into U.S history lessons.
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ECON 9300 - Economics Internship 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer. A supervised learning experience in the private, non-profit, or public sector. Enrollment dependent on availability of suitable placement opportunities. Prer., Junior standing, consent of instructor and department chair.
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ECON 9400 - Independent Study in Economics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent Study in Economics
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