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ECON (Economics)
  

  • ECON 372 - Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to environmental economics. The course surveys environmental issues such as pollution and carbon emissions. Cost-benefit analysis of the cleanup of environmental problems is introduced as are net present value metrics. Cross-Listed: AGEC 372 .


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  • ECON 403-503 - History of Economic Thought (COM)

    Credits: 3
    History of economic thought surveys the historical development of economic theory from ancient to modern times. The writings of Aristotle, Adam Smith, Marx, and Marshall provide part of the diverse menu of economic thought. Prerequisites: ECON 201  or ECON 202 .


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  • ECON 405 - Comparative Economic Systems (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Comparative economic systems studies the characteristics of modern economic systems and the significant thought and experience that have influenced their emergence and development. It uses the U.S. as a benchmark for comparing developed and developing economies in terms of output per capita, social welfare, income distribution, and other conditions. Prerequisites: ECON 201  and ECON 202 .


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  • ECON 413 - Macroeconomic Policy

    Credits: 3
    Students study government policies designed to shape macroeconomic activity.  These policies include fiscal policy, monetary policy, foreign-exchange policy, growth policy, and tax policy.  Students study these policies and their macroeconomic consequences theoretically, empirically, and in the context of the recent international financial crisis.  Prerequisites: ECON 301  and ECON 302 .


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  • ECON 420-520 - Economics of the Public Sector

    Credits: 3
    Governmental operations, policies, and revenues as related to employment, productivity and economic welfare. Alternatives that would affect social services, education, commerce and trade, fiscal policies, and quality of life. Prerequisites: ECON 201  or consent. Notes: Offered on demand.


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  • ECON 423 - Introduction to Econometrics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to econometrics studies probability, point and interval estimation, test of hypotheses, multiple regression and correlation, chi-square analysis, and analysis of variance. Prerequisites: MATH 121  and STAT 281 .


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  • ECON 428 - Mathematical Economics

    Credits: 3
    Mathematical methods in introductory calculus and linear algebra. Applications to economic analysis. Static and dynamic partial and general equilibrium models, production functions, activity analysis, distribution, cycles, growth, mathematical programming, and model building. Prerequisites: ECON 301 , ECON 302  and MATH 121 .


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  • ECON 431-531 - Managerial Economics

    Credits: 3
    Applications of microeconomic theory, statistics and other quantitative methods to analysis and solution of decision making problems confronted by managers of agribusiness, commercial and manufacturing enterprises. Topics include economic analysis of demand, production, cost, market structure, government regulation, risk, and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: ECON 201  and STAT 281 . Cross-Listed: MGMT 431-531 .


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  • ECON 433-533 - Public Finance (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Public finance focuses on the role of the public sector in the United States economy. It uses economic analysis to examine when government intervention in a market economy might be justified and to evaluate public spending and taxes. Prerequisites: ECON 433: ECON 201  and ECON 202 ; ECON 533: None.


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  • ECON 440-540 - Economics of International Sector

    Credits: 3
    International flow of trade and balance of payments. Monetary and fiscal policies. Trade controls and their effect upon the agricultural and domestic economics. Significant current developments in trade and finance. Prerequisites: ECON 201 ; ECON 202 ; and ECON 301 , ECON 302  or ECON 330 .


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  • ECON 450-550 - Industrial Organization (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Industrial organization studies how different industry structures influence firm performance and business practices, and how government policies affect competitiveness and the economy. Prerequisites: ECON 201  and ECON 202 .


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  • ECON 453-553 - Risk Management - Personal and Business

    Credits: 3
    Protection against or adaptation to risk and uncertainty. Principles and practices of fire, casualty, surety and life insurance and other risk management techniques. Prerequisites: STAT 281  and ECON 301 . Cross-Listed: DSCI 453-553 .


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  • ECON 460-560 - Economic Development

    Credits: 3
    Developing and developed national economies. Factors impacting economic development. Role of public policies in development. Agricultural and rural development issues emphasized. Prerequisites: ECON 460: ECON 201  and ECON 202  or consent; ECON 560: None.


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  • ECON 467 - Labor Law and Economics

    Credits: 3
    History and development of the U.S. labor movement; the labor market in a market economy from firm’s and union’s viewpoint; collective bargaining; public policy toward collective bargaining. Prerequisites: ECON 201  or ECON 202  or junior standing.


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  • ECON 472-572 - Resource and Environmental Economics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Resource and environmental economics surveys the allocation and conservation of natural resources from a perspective of optimal use and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on environmental economics including the problems of pollution, population, and economic growth. Methods for evaluating projects and programs are considered. Prerequisites: ECON 201 .


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  • ECON 482 - Labor Economics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Labor economics studies the functioning of labor markets. Topics include the theory of labor supply, unions, discrimination, and the government role in labor markets. Prerequisites: ECON 201  and ECON 202 .


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EDAD (Educational Administration)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

EDER (Education Evaluation and Research)
  

  • EDER 415 - Educational Assessment (COM)

    Credits: 2
    A study of educational measurements covering both the elementary and secondary fields.


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EDFN (Education Foundations)
  

  • EDFN 101 - Exploration of Teaching and Learning (COM)

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to engage students in their college experience and orient them to selected theories and components of teaching and learning that lead to student success. Through readings, discussions, reflective writing, class activities, and interactions with PK-12 learners, students will study a specific topic and practice these skills.


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  • EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education (COM)

    Credits: 1-2
    A survey of the goals, history, organization, and philosophy of pre-K-12 American education, with emphasis on teaching as a profession; contemporary issues and practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, and attributes of effective teachers.


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  • EDFN 351 - Teaching and Learning I

    Credits: 1
    This course focuses on characteristics of learning, on learning differences, and on learning environments. The students will develop instructional competencies by analyzing their 15 hours of field experience. Corequisites: EDFN 475 .


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  • EDFN 352 - Teaching and Learning II

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on instructional practice as part of professional learning environments.  Students will study evidence-based instructional practice and will prepare and deliver lessons in micro-teaching labs and in PK-12 classrooms. Prerequisites: EDFN 351 . Corequisites: EDFN 352L  or instructor consent.


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  • EDFN 352L - Teaching and Learning II Lab

    Credits: 2
    After studying the art and science of teaching in the seminar, students will plan and deliver lessons within small learning communities on campus and in PK-12 classrooms, receiving peer and professional feedback.


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  • EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology and Learning (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Prepares students to integrate computers into the curriculum by exploring the evolving uses and expectations of technology as a teaching and learning tool. Course objectives based on ISTE standards.


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  • EDFN 366 - Teaching Using Video Conferencing (COM)

    Credits: 1
    This course is an introduction to distance teaching methods, including designing lessons, best practices, and classroom management for distance education classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on videoconferencing classrooms and online learning.


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  • EDFN 427-527 - Middle School: Philosophy and Application

    Credits: 2
    Group processes and issues in affective education at the middle school/junior high level. Topics for study are group processes, interdisciplinary team planning, cooperative learning, student advisory programs, self-esteem building, and student/teacher relationships. Prerequisites: Consent (admission into teacher education program, junior standing, an adolescent psychology/development course).


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  • EDFN 453 - Teaching and Learning III

    Credits: 5
    The first semester of the year-long residency will allow students to begin the process of synthesizing all of the elements of the InTASC Core Teaching Standards in order to appreciate the complex role of instructional leader in the classroom. Several instructional modules will provide the framework for inquiry, in which university faculty and site-based professionals mentor teacher candidates throughout their time in the field. Prerequisites: EDFN 352 . Corequisites: SEED 450  and EDFN 453L  or instructor consent.


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  • EDFN 453L - Teaching and Learning III Lab

    Credits: 2
    As a complement to the instructional modules, students will plan and deliver lessons in a PK-12 classroom, with guidance and feedback from professional educators. Prerequisites: EDFN 352 . Corequisites: SEED 450  and EDFN 453  or instructor consent.


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  • EDFN 454 - Teaching and Learning IV

    Credits: 11
    The second semester of the year-long residency is an intensive full-time field experience where teacher candidates will assume greater responsibility in the classroom, including the study and documentation of student learning. Together with their peers and with university faculty and site-based professionals, the teacher candidates will study and implement a variety of evidence-based instructional practices. Using the InTASC Core Teaching Standards as a guideline, teacher candidates will participate in a process of reflection and goal-setting for the purpose of professional growth and development. Prerequisites: EDFN 453 . Corequisites: SEED 456 .


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  • EDFN 460-560 - Applied Linguistics for Teaching English as a Second Language

    Credits: 3
    The study of social and linguistic structures which undergird different discourse forms. Emphasis will be on discourse forms which are particularly important for full participation in US culture such as the rhetoric of public and school interactions.


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  • EDFN 461-561 - Cultural and Psychological Perspectives in the Acquisition of English as a Second Language

    Credits: 3
    Addresses the social and cognitive processes involved in the acquisition of a second language including developmental influences.


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  • EDFN 462-562 - Teaching Language Arts for English as Second Language Across the Curriculum

    Credits: 3
    The teaching of reading and writing to students with limited English proficiency. Emphasis will be on reading and writing as it pertains to performance in educational and public settings.


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  • EDFN 463-563 - Methods of Teaching English as Second Language

    Credits: 3
    Develops the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of teaching English to students with limited English proficiency. Includes the evaluation of instructional processes, learning resources, curriculum, and programs. Emphasis will be on teaching students to use English in educational and public settings.


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  • EDFN 466 - Literacy in Primary Grades

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching literacy in the primary grades. It follows the International Reading Association’s (IRA) professional standards and includes scientifically-based reading research regarding instruction and assessment Corequisites: EDFN 466L.


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  • EDFN 466L - Literacy in Primary Grades Lab

    Credits: 0
    Lab to teach reading methods in local elementary primary classrooms. This will be an application of material learned in EDFN 466-566. Corequisites: EDFN 466.


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  • EDFN 475 - Human Relations (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on characteristics, contributions, and strengths of a pluralistic society; various cultural perspectives and specific information about cultures, the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotypes; and the human relations approach to teaching.


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