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Economics (ECON)
ECON-2110 Essentials of Economics–Fa, Sp
3 hours
The course provides an introduction to the essential principles
of economics. These principles would include such areas as
supply and demand, elasticity, productivity and cost analysis,
economic efficiency, national income, the consumer price index,
monetary and fiscal policy, business cycles, and economic
performance. Course not applicable to any major from the School
of Business Administration and also not open to students with
credit for ECON-2330 Microeconomics
and/or ECON-2340 Macroeconomics.
ECON-2330 Microeconomics
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
The area of economic inquiry that is concerned with the
effect of human behavior on the conduct of affairs within rather
narrowly defined units. It is the study of decision making regarding
consumption, production, and exchange that is carried on by
individual households and by business firms.
ECON-2340 Macroeconomics
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
The area of economic study that focuses on how human
behavior affects outcomes in highly aggregated markets, such
as the market for labor or for consumer products. It is a study
of the behavior of the economy as a whole, including the study
of economic phenomena such as interest rates, the price level
and national income, and output and employment. Prerequisite
or corequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics or permission of
instructor.
ECON-3310 Money and Financial Markets
–Sp
3 hours
A study of money, banking, and monetary theory, with particular
emphasis on international financial markets. Prerequisite: ECON-
2340 Macroeconomics or permission of instructor. Crosslisted
with FIN-3310.
ECON-3335 Intermediate Microeconomics–Fa
3 hours
Microeconomics is a study of economic principles that explain
how our market-directed economy organizes and coordinates
production and exchange. The principles explain a wide variety
of economic and social phenomena. The course studies basic
economic units, households and firms, and the equilibrium
through exchange among competing and cooperating people.
Prerequisites: ECON-2330 Microeconomics; GMTH-1020 College
Algebra.
ECON-3340 History of Economic Thought
3 hours
Principal figures in the development of economic ideas
and the contribution of each period of economic thought from
the mercantilist to the present. Prerequisite: ECON-2330
Microeconomics. (even years)
ECON-3345 Intermediate Macroeconomics–Sp
3 hours
This course will expand on macroeconomic principles to
provide an analytical framework for understanding business
cycles and associated short run economic fluctuations, long-
run correspondence with classical exonomic theory, as well as
growth theory. Macroeconomic policy debates will be reviewed
with the analytical tools developed. Prerequisites: ECON-2330
Microeconomics; ECON-2340 Macroeconomics; GMTH-1020
College Algebra.
ECON-3350 Comparative Economic Systems
–Fa
3 hours
Analysis of different types of economic systems. Special
emphasis is placed on centralized planning from both a theoretical
and empirical perspective. Centralized economic planning
is compared and contrasted with a free-market distribution
of resources. Individual country case studies are included.
Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics or permission of
instructor. (odd years)
ECON-3360 International Trade and Economics
–Fa
3 hours
A study of international economic theory and international trade
policy. The economic basis of trade and factor mobility, the benefits
of international trade, and the barriers to international trade flows
will be examined. Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics or
permission of instructor.
ECON-3380
3 hours
Economic Development and Political Economy
–Sp
A study of the interaction of political and economic systems to
produce economic development and growth of nation states. A
framework for analysis of development is explored and applied to
specific case studies of both industrial and developing economics
that have recently undergone significant change. Prerequisite:
ECON-2340 Macroeconomics or permission of instructor.
ECON-3390 Public Finance
–
Fa
3 hours
A consideration of the financing of local, state, and federal
governments. Much attention is given to three functions of
government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major
taxes that are present in the United States are studied as to
structure, revenue gained, and present status. Crosslisted as
PUAD. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics. (even years)
Early Childhood/Special Education (ECSP)
ECSP-2500
3 hours
Young Children with Special Needs
–Sp
An introduction to the education of young children with special
needs. The course will focus on child development and factors
affecting development, partnership with families, as well as
strategies for nurturing language and cognitive development.
Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession, Introduction
to Teaching Block.
ECSP-3500
3 hours
Assessing and TeachingYoung Children w/ Special Needs
–Sp
A study of educational tests and materials for teaching and
assessing young children with disabilities. Teacher candidates will
develop assessment strategies and lesson plans for children in
prekindergarten special education programs. Prerequisite: EDUC-
1000 The Education Profession, Introduction to Teaching Block,
ECSP-2500 Young Children with Special Needs.
ECSP-3550
3 hours
Clinical:Young Children w/ Special Needs
–Sp
The course provides a clinical experience for the development
of skills and strategies for instruction of students with exceptional
educational needs in a prekindergarten setting. Emphasis is on
understanding of development and adaptation of curriculum,
materials, and teaching skills. Prerequisite: ECSP-2500 Young
Children with Special Needs, ECSP-3500 Assessing and
Teaching Young Children with Special Needs. (Fee: $140)
Early Childhood Education (EDEC)
EDEC-2100
2 hours
Art and Music for Early Childhood
–Fa, Sp
An overview of the use of art and music to enhance the early
childhood classroom. A strong emphasis on practical techniques
and projects for personal expression based on an understanding
of the importance of art and music at the system, school,
classroom, and individual levels. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The
Education Profession. (Fee: $20)
EDEC-2300 Phonics and the Reading Process
–Fa, Sp
4 hours
The study of phonics and the place of phonics in the overall
reading program. The course addresses multisensory strategies
for reading, spelling, and writing instruction. It provides the
scientific definition of dyslexia, its common characteristics
standardized by the IDA, and the most effective research-based
methodologies to address the instructional needs of individuals
with dyslexia. Special emphasis on literacy and reading readiness.
Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession.
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