ECON 372 - Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics
Credits: 3Introduction 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.
Credits: 3History 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.
Credits: 3Comparative 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.
Credits: 3Students 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.
Credits: 3Governmental 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.
Credits: 3Introduction 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.
Credits: 3Mathematical 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.
Credits: 3Applications 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.
Credits: 3Public 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.
Credits: 3International 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.
Credits: 3Industrial 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.
ECON 453-553 - Risk Management - Personal and Business
Credits: 3Protection 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.
Credits: 3Developing 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.
Credits: 3History 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.
ECON 472-572 - Resource and Environmental Economics (COM)
Credits: 3Resource 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.
Credits: 3Marketing problems confronting agribusinesses and businesses. Descriptive and analytical techniques in a research methods approach. Marketing research techniques. Prerequisites: ECON 370 or BADM 370 and STAT 281. Cross-Listed: BADM 476-576/MKTG 476-576.
Credits: 3Labor 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.
EDFN 101 - Exploration of Teaching and Learning (COM)
Credits: 1This 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.
EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education (COM)
Credits: 1-2A 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.
Credits: 1This 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.
Credits: 3This 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.
Credits: 2After 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.
EDFN 365 - Computer-Based Technology and Learning (COM)
Credits: 2Prepares 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.
EDFN 366 - Teaching Using Video Conferencing (COM)
Credits: 1This 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.
EDFN 427-527 - Middle School: Philosophy and Application
Credits: 2Group 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).
Credits: 5The 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.
Credits: 2As 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.
Credits: 11The 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.
EDFN 460-560 - Applied Linguistics for Teaching English as a Second Language
Credits: 3The 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.
EDFN 462-562 - Teaching Language Arts for English as Second Language Across the Curriculum
Credits: 3The 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.
EDFN 463-563 - Methods of Teaching English as Second Language
Credits: 3Develops 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.
Credits: 3This 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.
Credits: 0Lab to teach reading methods in local elementary primary classrooms. This will be an application of material learned in EDFN 466-566. Corequisites: EDFN 466.
Credits: 3Focuses 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.