2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2008–09 Cedarville University 209 CS-4880 – ECSP-2500 CS-4880 Topics in Computer Science –Fa, Sp 1-3 hours Selected topics in computer science that will complement or extend existing courses or expose students to topics not taught in other courses such as distributed computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced algorithms, and numerical methods; may be proposed by a computer science faculty or student. Prerequisite: faculty advisor and instructor’s permission. CS-4900 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: major in computer science; permission of the research 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 –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 department 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-3130 Government and Business –Sp 3 hours A study of the governmental agencies and their effect on American business. Case studies and current events are developed to show the trends and status of various laws and regulations. The economic impact and difficulties that arise in managing a business are reviewed. Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics. (odd years) 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-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-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-3370 Labor Economics –Sp 3 hours An examination of the role of unions and the labor market in a free enterprise system. Emphasis is given to the impact of unions as a social institution in the collective bargaining process. Labor legislation and the labor movement are studied from both a historical and current perspective. Prerequisite: ECON-2330 Microeconomics. (even years) 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 –Sp 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. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics. (odd 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.