CS-4950 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 1–3 hours
Selected topics in computer science at the 4000-level that
expand the depth of existing 3000- and 4000-level courses or that
expose the students to advanced concepts not taught in other
courses. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
CS-4980 Independent Study in Computer Science 1–3 hours
Opportunity to perform independent study or research in
computer science and allied fields of application. A formal
proposal for study must be approved by the faculty advisor before
registering for this course. Prerequisites: junior or senior computer
science or engineering major status, permission of instructor.
D
Developmental (DEV)
DEV-0900 Intermediate Algebra
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
Review of algebraic principles, which are then extended
to the solution of polynomial equations, systems of linear
equations, rational and radical equations, functional notation,
exponential functions, and logarithmic functions with emphasis
on computational proficiency. This course is designed to prepare
the student for GMTH-1020 College Algebra or other mathematics
courses of comparable difficulty. The class time consists of
two hours of lecture and two one-hour laboratories each week.
May not be applied toward the 128 semester hours needed for
graduation nor toward the science and mathematics General
Education Requirement.
E
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 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)
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