May 11, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • CSD 8930 - Academic Directed Study 1


    This academic directed study provides students with directed learning in various content areas related to their designated major and minor areas of study. Directed studies may take different forms including but not limited to directed readings, submitting synthesis and integration papers, and critical review papers.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to demonstrate content knowledge in a selected area of study in hearing science or speech-language science.
  
  • CSD 8931 - Advanced Academic Directed Study 2


    This advanced academic directed study provides students with directed learning in various content areas related to their designated major and minor areas of study. Directed studies may take different forms including but not limited to directed readings, submitting synthesis and integration papers, and critical review papers.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in an area germane to audiology or speech-language pathology.
  
  • CSD 8940 - Research Directed Study 1


    This research directed study provides students with directed learning in various areas of research interest. Research directed studies may take different forms including but not limited to acquiring specific research skills such as developing appropriate study designs, stimulus preparation, collection of pilot data, acquiring data analysis, and interpretation skills.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will create and manage a data base and demonstrate ability to properly analyze and interpret data.
    • Students will develop a specific research question and study design for review by the mentor.
    • Students will develop experimental stimuli for review by the mentor.
    • Students will generate a set of pilot data.
  
  • CSD 8941 - Advanced Research Directed Study 2


    This advanced research directed study provides students with directed learning in various areas of research interest. Research directed studies may take different forms including but not limited to acquiring specific research skills such as developing appropriate study designs, stimulus preparation, collection of pilot data, acquiring data analysis, and interpretation skills.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will create and manage a data base and demonstrate ability to properly analyze and interpret data.
    • Students will develop a set of experimental stimuli for review by the mentor.
    • Students will develop an appropriate study design for review by the mentor.
    • Students will generate a set of pilot data for review by the mentor.
  
  • CSD 8949 - Research Practicum in Audiology


    Research training experience in which students work in faculty research labs. Students design and implement their own research projects in consultation and collaboration with their faculty research mentor. The two semester experience culminates in a completed research manuscript as well as a presentation.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 research
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will demonstrate knowledge and profeciency in conducting auditory research as demonstrated by the completion and defense of a mentored research project.
  
  • CSD 8950 - Dissertation in CSD


    Students initiate, execute and complete, and orally defend an independent research project in an area of research interest and experience (under the guidance of a primary faculty mentor). The project includes generating relevant research questions, developing an appropriate study design and methods/procedures, selecting appropriate analysis schemes and properly interpreting the results, and defending a written product of the project.

    Requisites: Permission required and mentor will judge readiness of student to begin dissertation based on student’s performance in related directed studies.
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 48.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 thesis/dissertation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Execute and complete the proposed project.
    • Orally defend the project.
    • Prepare a written dissertation document of the completed project (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).
    • Prepare and orally defend a written dissertation proposal (Introduction, Methods, Proposed Analyses) of an original research project.
  
  • CSD 8960 - Signal Detection Theory


    Examination of the fundamental principles of signal detection theory and application of the theory to research in the speech, language, and hearing sciences.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate functional knowledge of the application of signal detection theory to research in hearing, speech, and language sciences.
    • Demonstrate knowledge regarding classic and recent research employing signal detection theory in hearing, speech, and language sciences.
    • Describe underlying tenets of signal detection theory.
  
  • CSD 8961 - Auditory Scene Analysis


    Discussion of the psychological underpinnings essential for persons to form coherent mental representations and interpretations of the world around them based on auditory information.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will demonstrate knowledge of the various mechanisms proposed to account for auditory scene analysis
    • Students will demonstrate knowledge regarding current research on auditory scence analysis.
    • Students will demonstrate psychological theories underlying auditory scene analysis.
  
  • CSD 8962 - Working Memory, Cognition and Language


    Students will engage in critical analysis and comparison of the three most prominent models of working memory and will relate the different models to auditory processing and language processing.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge through active participation in roundtable discussions.
    • Explain the structural and functional details of various models.
    • Integrate knowledge about the theoretical assumptions underlying various models of working memory.
    • Write critical synthesis/review paper of working memory as it relates to auditory and/or language processing.
  
  • CSD 8963 - Theoretical Accounts of Specific Language Impairment


    Provide students with current knowledge about the primary theoretical positions about specific language impairment (SLI) in children. The seminar examines the different theoretical assumptions underlying various models of SLI and evidence supporting each model.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Lead roundtable discussions about assigned readings.
    • Synthesize and critically evaluate the published literature on one or more theories of SLI.
  
  • CSD 8964 - Advanced Topics in Auditory Prostheses


    Provides overview of basic research and its clinical implications in cochlear implants and other auditory prostheses including intraneural implants, auditory brainstem implants, midbrain implants, and optical stimulation of auditory neurons. Discusses clinical issues with cochlear implants. Provides experience and troubleshooting with the newest hardware and software used in clinical cochlear-implant programming.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the most current research topics regarding auditory prostheses.
    • Demonstrate proficiency with the newest hardware and software used in clinical cochlear-implant programming.
  
  • CSD 8965 - Single Subject Research in CSD


    Provides students current knowledge about the value and importance of a range of single subject research designs in communication sciences and disorders. Seminar is reading intensive. Students will facilitate and participate in roundtable discussions regarding the types of single-subject designs and the threats to reliability and validity associated with different single subject designs.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Critique published single-subject design papers, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the study.
    • Propose a single-subject research study to answer a specific clinical question.
  
  • CSD 8966 - Beginning Communicators


    Provides current knowledge about the development of communication skills of very young children as well as the assessment and intervention of early communication deficits.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Review and synthesize the published literature on a topic of choice involving the dimensions and factors influencing beginning communicators.
  
  • CSD 8967 - Advanced Seminar in Augmentative and Alternative Communication


    Provides students current knowledge and issues related to reliability and validity of contemporary issues in augmentative and alternative communication. Students will describe challenges related to subject selection in AAC research.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Critically review and synthesize published literature in AAC research.
  
  • CSD 8968 - Grant Writing in CSD


    Provides students with information about the importance of grantsmanship as a core ability required of academic-research faculty. Focuses on the content and process of strong, competitive grant writing, and presents an overview of a wide variety of potential funding mechanisms in communications sciences and disorders.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Critically review submitted research grants addressing theoretical and clinical significance/impact and methodological strengths.
    • Prepare a written grant proposal and orally present it.
    • Provide both oral and written reviews of each presented proposal.
  
  • CSD 8969 - Lexical Acquisition in Children


    Provides students with detailed information about typical lexical (semantic) development, how the mental lexicon is organized, theoretical explanations of word learning, and word learning difficulties in children. Both theoretical and clinical perspectives will be provided. Seminar is reading and discussion intensive.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge through discussion and facilitating group discussion each week.
    • Submit a semester-end critical review paper synthesizing and critiquing lexical acquisition in a given area of interest.
  
  • CSD 8970 - Research Critique in CSD


    Evaluate peer-reviewed research in communication sciences and disorders, including background information and motivation, methods and procedures, results (statistical schemes), and discussion (data interpretation and contextualization of results).

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the review/editorial process by discussing and facilitating group discussion of assigned readings.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the review/editorial process by submitting several independent written critiques of published papers.
  
  • CSD 8971 - Language Disorders of Form: Assessment and Remediation


    Provides students detailed information about the development and disorders of morphology and syntax in school-age children.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of typical and disordered morphological and syntactic development through discussion and facilitating discussion of assigned weekly readings.
    • Write critical review paper on the development and disorders of morphology and syntax in children.
  
  • CSD 8972 - Using Eye Tracking to Study Cognitive and Linguistic Processing


    Explores eye-tracking methods to study a variety of cognitive and linguistic processing abilities in individuals with and without disabilities and disorders.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe a minimum of five specific teaching/learning methods to enhance learning in communication sciences and disorders.
    • Describe eye tracking instrumentation and methods of data collection for studies of linguistic and cognitive processing.
    • Propose an experiment to investigate a clinical problem using eye tracking.
    • Provide a rationale for the selection of eye movement dependent measures for research involving eye tracking.
  
  • CSD 8973 - Advanced Differential Diagnosis of Aphasia


    Examines the complexities that may impact validity and reliability of aphasia assessment and the study of advanced assessment methods, emerging technologies, and related research needs and opportunities.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe specific means of addressing confounds in the assessment of aphasia.
    • Discuss in depth the literature regarding special problems of assessment in aphasia.
    • Provide a substantial list of potential confounds in the assessment of individuals with aphasia.
  
  • CSD 8974 - Strategic Academic Career Development in CSD


    Study of career development strategies for individuals pursuing scholarly careers in communication sciences and disorders.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe detailed goals and related strategies for professional networking, curriculum vitae design, interviewing, research laboratory start-up, publication, grant writing, and balance of research, teaching and service responsibilities.
    • Discuss the parameters of “success” within a research-intensive academic career.
    • Outline a detailed plan for developing a thematic research program.
  
  • CSD 8975 - Research Ethics in CSD


    Study of ethical issues in clinical practice and research in communication sciences and disorders.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Cite historic cases of academic misconduct and related consequences.
    • Describe in detail the constructs of responsible conduct of research, plagiarism, intellectual property, and protection of human research participants.
    • Describe published guidelines and regulations related to the responsible conduct of research.
  
  • CSD 8976 - Pedagogy in CSD


    Examines methods to enhance teaching and learning in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Assess methods to enhance learning in a variety of undergraduate and graduate teaching contexts.
    • Describe a minimum of five specific teaching/learning methods to enhance learning in communication sciences and disorders.
    • Describe and demonstrate specific applications of teaching/learning technology.
  
  • CSD 8977 - Signal Processing


    Topics related to signal processing of the auditory system, hearing aids, related hearing devices, and/or cochlear implants will be discussed. Will rely heavily on published literature and other sources of signal processing information.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of signal processing as they relate to hearing science.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of signal processing literature in hearing science.
  
  • CSD 8978 - Biomechanical and Temporal Analysis of Swallowing


    Seminar identifies the biomechanical and temporal characteristics of normal and disordered swallowing, applies temporal and biomechanical measurements, and developd innovative intervention strategies for dysphagia rehabilitation based on the temporal and biomechanical analysis.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze normal and disorders swallowing.
    • Apply biomechanical and temporal measurements.
    • Develop intervention goals for swallowing disorder.
  
  • CSD 8979 - Advanced Seminar in Neurogenic Speech and Swallowing


    Evaluates current clinical and research issues in neurogenic and organic speech and swallowing. Use advanced assessment tools and treatment strategies for patients with speech and/or swallowing disorders.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to describe physiology and pathophysiology through temporal and biomechanical analysis of swallowing.
  
  • CSD 8980 - MATLAB Programming in Hearing and Speech Research


    Provides introduction to intermediate level of programming skills using MATLAB in hearing and speech research. Topics include basics, matrices, graphics, graphical user interfaces, acoustics, speech signals, signal processing, and data analyses with MATLAB.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate ability to write MATLAB programs that can be adopted in a variety of research settings in hearing and speech sciences.
  
  • CSD 8981 - Developmental, Social and Neural Bases of Memory


    Examines the key factors that influence autobiographical memory in children and adults from a multidisciplinary perspective. Goals of seminar are to 1) provide students with a sound theoretical and empirical background on research on autobiographical memory; 2) encourage independent, critical analysis of theory and research in this area; and 3) improve written and oral communication of research ideas.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Apply knowledge to facilitate seminar discussions on a weekly basis.
    • Critique assigned readings.
    • Present orally and in writing a brief research proposal on a specific topic of autobiographical memory.
  
  • DANC 5150 - Laban Movement Analysis


    Introduces Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), a research methodology used to identify, describe, and notate movement, based on work of movement theorist Rudolph Laban (1879-1958). Course materials provide a framework for observation and description of movement through identifying its spatial, dynamic and qualitative features. Application of course materials includes use of LMA as a tool in performance coaching, teaching, choreography and as an instrument for recording movement through notation. Includes an introduction to Bartenieff Fundamentals, a movement training approach based on the principles of LMA.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to improve movement performance through the disciplined application of the principles of Bartenieff Fundamentals.
    • Students will be able to identify, describe, and perform individual movement style characteristics.
    • Students will be able to apply the basic concepts of motif notation to recording, teaching, learning, and creating movement sequences.
    • Students will be able to perform the movement scales based on polyhedral forms.
    • Students will be able to identify movement according to the descriptive categories that define where movement occurs in the body, how it is realized in space, and its qualitative features.
  
  • DANC 5210 - Graduate Modern Dance Technique


    This studio-based course provides opportunities for graduate students to deepen and refine their proficiency in modern dance technique. Students participate in studio classes in which they perform advanced-level movement phrases and practice ways of sensing and responding in movement. Particular emphasis is placed on musical phrasing, dynamics, and subtle demands of expressivity in movement. Concepts from improvisational practices and somatic techniques such as Klein/Mahler or Bartenieff Fundamentals bring awareness to physical states.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to demonstrate increased movement clarity, physical strength, stamina, appropriate flexibility, and efficient bodily alignment.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of effective studio work habits.
    • Students will exhibit an improved ability to perform movement with musical phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, and clear spatial definition.
    • Students will be able to apply a range of movement efforts and dynamic qualities to class movement exercises.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate increased skill in movement observation and constructive feedback.
    • Students will be able to describe how class exercises relate to theories of embodiment and meaning in modern/contemporary dance theory.
    • Students will be able to reflect in writing on how their experiences in modern dance technique relate to their professional goals.
  
  • DANC 5230 - Advanced Dance Composition I


    The synthesis of choreographic elements, devices, and musical or sound choices into studies having a sense of form and content.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will demonstrate a more sophisticated ability to discuss choreography.
    • Students will demonstrate understanding and application of various choreographic interests and approaches.
    • Students will understand how dance artists use language, research, and movement in the dancemaking process to communicate/express their intentions.
    • Students will understand how to work collaboratively on choreographic projects.
    • Students will write artist manifestos used to generate new choreography.
  
  • DANC 5250 - African Dance Technique III


    Will focus on complex religious and ceremonial dances as they are performed in their traditional settings. The student will begin to learn how to perform these dances at a professional level. It will include arranging and performing both traditional and contemporary African dances to be performed on a Western stage. Students will learn approximately 6 different dance types from 6 different ethnic groups as well as be invited to perform in the The Ohio University African Ensemble’s Annual Concert.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will demonstrate improved physical skills, posture, and movement qualities specific to individual dances.
    • Students will demonstrate understanding of traditional dance and music of sub-Sahara with emphasis on those from Ghana.
    • Students will demonstrate understanding of the kinesthetic features and cultural significance of the dances learned through written work.
  
  • DANC 5300 - Dance Kinesiology I


    Introduces basic concepts of the study of the body through an overview of: the anatomy of breathing; the musculo-skeletal system; basic principles of kinesiology and their relationship to fitness training; the nature of stress and benefits of relaxation training. A somatic (body/mind) approach to the course materials draws on experiential activities to enhance conceptual and factually based materials. Explores skeletal alignment, muscular development and function, and mechanical efficiency in the production of dance movement.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to design and implement a personal training program specific to their physiologic needs.
    • Students will be able to identify movement at major joints and the muscle groups used to stabilize and mobilize at these joints.
    • Students will demonstrate understanding about the act of breathing in theory and practice.
    • Students will develop understanding of general training principles, develop ability to assess postural alignment and deviations and understand the application of kinesiological principles to the production of dance movement.
    • Students will know the components, attachments, actions of the skeletal, articular and muscular systems, the relationship of these components in the facilitation/restriction of movement.
    • Students will understand the nature of stress and identify the factors that influence their stress response and develop facility with stress management practices
  
  • DANC 5301 - Pilates Reformer Training


    Designed to condition students using resistance training on the Universal Reformer and other Pilates apparatus. Students learn exercise principles and techniques on specialized equipment, focusing on correction of body alignment problems, muscle imbalances, strength, and flexibility.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate an understanding of Pilates training principles/theory for each exercise in the sequence.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the order, form and progression of Pilates Reformer and apparatus exercises.
    • Gain improved strength, coordination, flexibility, balance, posture and body awareness.
  
  • DANC 5302 - Pilates Mat Training


    Instructs students in the proper form and execution of beginning through intermediate level non-equipment based exercises performed on an exercise mat. It is the principle segment of training in the comprehensive Pilates Method of Body Conditioning and is appropriate for all levels of movement experience. The precision, control and focus of the exercises enables students to balance the musculoskeletal system so that they are able to efficiently and safely practice other more rigorous, demanding physical disciplines. Includes laboratory practice of 45 mat exercises that train the muscles to improve body stability and mobility. The Pilates method develops precision coordination and concentration in movement while increasing strength and flexibility. Addresses injury rehabilitation from the perspective of preventive training.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To develop balanced strength and flexibility throughout the entire body.
  
  • DANC 5303 - Bartenieff Fundamentals


    Provides the student with an experiential approach to movement as a somatic (from soma, meaning body) study experience. Addresses Irmgard Bartenieff’s (1890-1981) work, Basic Six Fundamentals exercises, their relationship to the Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen’s six Developmental Patterns and enhancing ones movement facility through an approach based on these materials. Fundamentals provides a framework for movement training through 1) open exploration, 2) discovery, 3) observation and 4) practice. Class work is designed to address common dance and non-dance movement issues.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate through studio practice and journal writings how to work with Bartenieff Fundamentals to address specific movement issues.
    • Gain a facility with an approach to movement training that utilizes clarifying the spatial intention of the mover as a feature that organizes movement.
    • Gain an understanding of the Basic Six and Patterns of Total Body Connectivity, a movement re-patterning program, designed to address individual movement needs.
  
  • DANC 5304 - Yoga: Principles and Practice


    Introduction to yoga, particularly the practices of asanas (poses), vinyasas (sequences), and pranayama (breathing techniques). Emphasizes developing a personal practice, sequencing poses and counterposes to promote safety, and practicing pranayama and mediation to improve concentration and body awareness. Readings and class discussions will provide an understanding of the history and philosophy of yoga. No yoga experience is required, but some movement background is helpful.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Articulate a definition of yoga.
    • Critically reflect on their experiences in class, and relate these to the assigned readings and class material.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of yoga principles by designing their own practice session.
    • Identify some of the cultural and historical foundations of yoga practice.
    • Physically participate in hatha yoga sessions, including asanas, vinyasa, and pranayama.
  
  • DANC 5360 - Dance Movement Laboratory


    Investigation of individual problems and capacities related to the production of movement. Explores the means to improve efficiency and expand qualitative range of the mover through application of specific somatic modalities.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: .5 - 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Outcome goals will vary according to the nature of the laboratory experience (i.e movement genre being explored, theoretical perspective being investigated, physical complexity of the movement lab, etc.).
  
  • DANC 5550 - Dance Ethnography: Intellectualizing the Body’s Motion


    Surveys a wide range of theoretical approaches to the study of dance from an ethnological perspective: dance as a system of communication, social structure, ethnicity, and sacred art. Methodologies used are developed in the fields of symbolic anthropology, social, history, ethnochoreology, ethnomusicology, comparative religious, and performance studies. Gathering ethnographic material, ethical dynamics of fieldwork encounters, and duties of the dance ethnographer as a cultural mediator are explored.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • A broad conceptual and theoretical framework will be developed, allowing the student to look at dance ciritically across social stratification, cross culturally and historically and to evaluate critically current research in dance studies.
    • Dance as both a commodity and a socio-cultural practice from the perspectives of both dancing and non-dancing participants.
    • Dance ethnography as a field of study and its relation to its cognate fields: dance anthropology, ethnochoreology, dance ethnology, theatre anthroplogy, anthropology of performance.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas: How dance ethnography operates within both multicultural and international contexts, and develops the intellectual capacity and experiential skills with which to comprehend.
    • Movement observation and designing ways of describing movement vocabulary and the structure of various dance genres.
    • Traditional and contemporary ciritical perspectives within the broader field of anthropology which can be further developed to apply to dance.
  
  • DANC 5600 - Dance Colloquium


    This course provides students with models of artistic and scholarly work in the field of dance. It offers a series of workshops and presentations by: 1) students in Dance Composition courses; 2) seniors working on capstone projects, including projects in choreography and performance; 3) graduate students presenting research; 4) faculty members who offer special workshops on career preparation and research strategies; 5) faculty who present their own research; and 6) visiting artists or scholars who present their research. The content of the workshops and presentations changes each semester.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: .5 - 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify compositional principles and effective performance strategies after observing compositional dance studies in informal showings.
    • Students will be able to compare different approaches to dance-making.
    • Students will be able to apply skills and strategies learned in workshops to their own creative and research projects.
    • Students will be able to describe how creative research methods in dance can inform careers in the field
    • Students will be able to apply compositional, performance, and research findings to their professional dance practices.
  
  • DANC 5710 - Histories of Modern & Post Modern Choreography and Practice


    Development of Euro-American dance in the 20th- century with focus on contemporary dance through the present.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Explain the historical and cultural contexts in which modern and postmodern dance developed.
    • Compare and contrast different approaches to dance-making, as evidenced by writings, dance works, and other sources that we will access in our course work.
    • Conduct original research in dance history using the Music and Dance Library, the Nikolais/Louis Collection, and online resources.
    • Describe the aesthetics and concepts that have guided practice and theory in modern and postmodern dance.
    • Read, understand, and respond to academic texts in dance history.
  
  • DANC 5711 - Dance, Sexuality and Gender


    Since dance is an art of the body, it often engages discourses about gender, sexuality, and power. Will examine concert dance from the perspectives of feminist, gender and sexuality studies. How have representations of gender and sexuality in dance changed through time? Class activities will include video/concert viewings, readings, writings, and class discussions.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Be able to place dances in relevant social and cultural contexts.
    • Demonstrate the ability to describe, analyze and interpret dances.
    • Have a strengthened sense of curiosity about dance as an art and about dance history as a humanistic discipline.
    • Identify differences between various dance genres.
    • Integrate individual ideas with those of others to interpret dances.
    • Understand historical aspects and conventions of each style period.
    • Utilize the appropriate vocabulary to evaluate examples of dance.
  
  • DANC 5750 - Dance in Non-Western Expressive Cultures


    Global dance forms: Study of dances in historical and cultural contexts, their functions in society and relationships to contemporary artistic expressions. Focus on topics from traditional and recent research in world dance.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify and describe the history and evolution of selected African dance idioms and forms.
    • Students will be able to recognize basic musical concepts as they apply to these idioms and forms.
    • Students will be able to analyze and acquire varied descriptive movement language that reach across linguistic and geographical boundaries.
    • Students will be able to describe and explain the aesthetic and cultural literacy of African dance forms.
    • Students will be able to identify African cultural and social stratification both cross-culturally and historically.
    • Students will be able to compare, contrast and evaluate critically current research in non-western dance studies.
  
  • DANC 5900 - Special Topics in Dance


    Special topics relating to the lighting production elements and aesthetics of historical or contemporary dance forms.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Dance.
  
  • DANC 5924 - Practicum in Teaching Dance


    Student teaching under supervision.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 practicum
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to create and plan effective, appropriate, and engaging class exercises and movement phrases.
    • Students will be able to implement lesson plans that apply best practices in pedagogy.
    • Students will be able to interact with students in responsive and respectful ways.
    • Students will be able to communicate effectively with students and faculty mentor.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate professionalism, timeliness, and responsibility.
  
  • DANC 6260 - Leading Community Dance


    This studio-based course provides opportunities for graduate students to synthesize and apply community dance theory and practice with undergraduates and community members. Graduate students in this course are both participants and facilitators as they identify potential community partners, and lead dance sessions with people of varying ages and abilities. Students discuss concerns and challenges with implementation of dance experiences and identify resources that support stewardship of community dance. Students have the opportunity for independent investigation of a question, challenge, or project related to their interests and investigations of how theory is connecting to the studio-based experience. A substantial portion of the final grade comes from this independent investigation and final presentation of the work.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to apply community dance theory in personal and artistic practice.
    • Students will be able to plan and implement a variety of community dance sessions, projects, and performances.
    • Students will be able to identify potential community partners for dance experiences.
    • Students will be able to identify resources that support stewardship of community dance.
    • Students will be able to explain methods for engaging and supporting diversity.
    • Students will be able to apply curriculum-based and professionally relevant competencies to a case scenario.
  
  • DANC 6405 - Issues and Methods in Dance Pedagogy


    This course explores the teaching and learning of dance. Dance pedagogy is considered through artistic, personal, cultural, and interdisciplinary connections as well as how individuals identify, understand, and express themselves. Students evaluate and apply various teaching methods, assessment and evaluation practices, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Best practices in the skills of creating, responding, and connecting are studied in order to meet learners on a continuum of knowledge. Dance education is further considered within community dance contexts.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to create a statement of teaching philosophy based on personal beliefs and values.
    • Students will be able to identify and analyze qualities, practices, and methods of successful dance teachers.
    • Students will be able to design and demonstrate relevant, sequential, and learner-centered dance education experiences that emphasize culturally relevant practices and pedagogy.
    • Students will be able to analyze current literature to compare and contrast multiple methods for assessment of student and program goals.
    • Students will be able to critically evaluate their own and other students¿ teaching practices and utilize various feedback techniques.
    • Students will be able to apply and demonstrate constructive communication and collaborative learning.
  
  • DANC 6460 - Community Dance Theory and Practice


    This course offers a clear introduction to community dance practices, its purpose, and core values. The course is designed to provide students with the ability to integrate the theoretical studies of artistry, civic engagement, and dance content knowledge with pedagogical considerations in implementing a community dance project, program, and/or performance. Students gain an understanding of how particular topics or problems within a community dance practice are organized and adapted to the interests and abilities of participants. Students also examine the importance of diversity in community dance and consider issues of representation and inclusion.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to define community dance, its qualities, and core values.
    • Students will be able to identify who is delivering community dance and the contexts in which it takes place.
    • Students will be able to recognize the role and identify the issues and challenges facing a community dance practitioner.
    • Students will be able to analyze the literature to understand the intersections of artistry, communal art making, and citizenship.
    • Students will be able to outline various considerations for community dance performance.
    • Students will be able to design and demonstrate the delivery of a community dance project.
    • Students will be able to explain the importance of diversity and analyze strategies for inclusion.
  
  • DANC 6620 - Seminar in Dance Studies Research


    This course provides an introduction to scholarship and research methodologies in dance studies. Students become conversant with key theories and methodologies that have shaped the interdisciplinary field of dance research. Topics include cultural, social, aesthetic, and educational dance contexts; types of primary sources for dance research; and considerations in research design.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to identify key theories and methodologies of dance studies such as historiography, ethnography, performance analysis, cultural studies, and practice as research.
    • Students will be able to write summaries of dance studies scholarship.
    • Students will be able to lead a group discussion comparing two scholarly articles.
    • Students will be able to design a research project relevant to an area of professional interest.
  
  • DANC 6900 - Special Topics in Dance


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Dance.
  
  • DANC 6910 - Dance Internship


    Provides credit for internship experience. Internship allows individual to gain real experience in field of dance and related areas, e.g., arts administration, apprentice/performing or choreography, and technical production.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 8
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 32.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 field experience/internship
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate understanding and skills specific to the nature,content, requirements of the individual internship.
  
  • DANC 6930 - Independent Study


    Seminar contents varies.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 10
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 20.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Outcome goals will vary according to the nature and content of the Independent Study.
  
  • DANC 6960 - Community Dance Capstone Project


    This course offers students an opportunity to put their prior studies of dance artistry, civic engagement, dance content knowledge, and pedagogical theory into practice by implementing a community dance project, performance, and/or research project. Students gain a deeper, experiential understanding of how particular topics or problems within community dance settings and practices are organized and adapted to the interests and abilities of participants. Students hone their communication and advocacy skills through the implementation and presentation of a final capstone project.

    Requisites: DANC 6260, 6405, 6460, and 6620
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 thesis/dissertation
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to formulate a researchable question or identify an organizational problem, identify relevant stakeholders, and design a study or project using appropriate methodologies.
    • Students will be able to write a review of the literature that is relevant to their research question or problem.
    • Students will be able to implement effective pedagogical, artistic, and practical strategies that are informed by current theories of community dance, including meeting the needs of diverse participants.
    • Students will be able to explain the history and ethical principles that guide human research.
    • Students will be able to explain the principle of informed consent in community dance research and practice.
    • Students will be able to write a final project summary and/or research paper, and draw conclusions for further study and practice.
    • Students will be able to present and defend their research and conclusions in an oral presentation.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate effective communication and advocacy skills in both written and oral expression.
  
  • ECON 5010C - Economics of Altruism


    This course is an introduction into behavioral economic theory and methods as they pertain to concepts of altruism, generosity, and giving. The course will contrast economic theories that predict selfish behavior to those that attempt to explain kindness and generosity. Recent research in behavioral economics shows a plethora of surprising and often, conflicting evidence on the existence of altruism. Students will become familiar with the altruism literature and related economic experiments and games. The role of humanitarianism in society will be explored as students perform service learning projects with local non-profit organizations. Students will learn project evaluation techniques to give insight into effective philanthropy.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Apply behavioral economic concepts to the interpretation of altruistic acts.
    • Design appropriate behavioral economic experiments and interpret their significance.
    • Discuss the origins and motives for altruism.
    • Evaluate philanthropic organizations using measures of relevance, impact, and sustainability.
    • Participate with local philanthropic efforts to shed light on effective philanthropy.
  
  • ECON 5020 - Games and Economic Behavior


    This course studies strategic interactions where each player seeks to anticipate the moves of the other players and each knows that the others are doing the same. The emphasis is on applications of game theory in economics, business and finance.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to describe sequential and simultaneous move interactions.
    • Students will be able to discuss interactions where some players have asymmetric information, and interactions involving threats, promises, and commitments.
    • Students will be able to use the basic tools of game theory for modeling and solving strategic interactions.
    • Students will be able to analyze applications of game theory in economics and other social sciences.
  
  • ECON 5030 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    Price system as allocative mechanism. Price and production policies of individual firms and consumers under alternative market conditions and analysis of these policies on social efficiency of resource allocation. Students expected to have understanding of elementary algebra and geometry.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand basic properties of competitive and non-competitive markets.
    • Understand choice in an economic setting.
    • Understand cost structures and production incentives.
  
  • ECON 5040 - Intermediate Macroeconomics


    Factors determining level of nation’s economic activity and responsible for growth and stability in nation’s economy. Part of course devoted to measures of national income while remainder consists of analysis of interrelationships among production, price levels, relative prices, employment, and capital formation. Students expected to have understanding of elementary algebra and geometry.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe concept, tools and implementation of fiscal policy.
    • Describe concept, tools and implementation of monetary policy.
    • Describe differences between Classical and Keynesian models.
  
  • ECON 5050 - Managerial Economics


    Analysis of decision-making in enterprise; market environment; measurement of influence of policy and nonpolicy variables on sales and costs; sales, cost, and profit forecasting; and empirical studies of market structure and pricing.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe and understand market structure.
    • Describe and understand pricing strategies.
    • Understand concepts of optimization.
  
  • ECON 5060 - Monetary Theory and Policy


    Emphasis on monetary economics. Money demand and supply theory and policies for minimizing cyclical fluctuations in economic activity.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Learn the theories of money supply and money demand.
    • Study the effects of monetary policy on the interest rates and exchange rates of an economy.
    • Understand the role of monetary policy in minimizing cyclical fluctuations of economic activity.
  
  • ECON 5070 - Economic Data Analysis


    This course uses Microsoft Excel and other popular data analysis software on real-life small and large data sets and teaches students how to apply various software procedures to conduct data organization, visualization and perform statistical and financial analysis of economic and business data. This course also teaches students how to interpret statistical output of estimated functions and written reports for rational decision-making by using business and economic analysis.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to locate key resources of economic data for the U.S. and other countries.
    • Students will be able to import large data sets into Excel and other computer software.
    • Students will be able to create and interpret statistical analyses using Excel and other software.
    • Students will be able to manipulate (extract, transform and load ETL) large data sets in Excel and other software.
    • Students will be able to create, estimate and interpret a simple econometric model using Excel and other software.
  
  • ECON 5120 - Economics of Poverty


    Incidence, causes, measurement and analysis of poverty worldwide.This is a designated service learning course.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze the effectiveness of poverty alleviation techniques and strategies.
    • Learn about measures of poverty, economic growth, and income inequality.
    • Obtain an overview of the extent of poverty in the developing and/or the U.S.
  
  • ECON 5120C - Economics of Poverty


    Incidence, causes, measurement and analysis of poverty worldwide.This is a designated service learning course.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyze the effectiveness of poverty alleviation techniques and strategies.
    • Learn about measures of poverty, economic growth, and income inequality.
    • Obtain an overview of the extent of poverty in the developing and/or the U.S.
  
  • ECON 5130 - Economics of the Environment


    Economic analysis of such environmental matters as air, water, and noise pollution, population growth, and land use. Emphasis placed on use of economic theory and empirical research in evaluating environmental policies.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand economic policies for environmental protection.
    • Understand property rights and externalities.
    • Understand the welfare implications of environmental problems.
  
  • ECON 5140 - Natural Resource Economics


    Explores the economic aspects involved in the extraction and utilization of both renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Topics include the economics of oil and mineral extraction, groundwater use, agricultural practices, forestry, and fisheries. Allocation of property rights and economic benefits and costs of natural resource use also are examined.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand market failure and economic policies in natural resource markets.
    • Understand markets for non-renewable natural resources.
    • Understand markets for renewable natural resources.
  
  • ECON 5150 - Economics of Health Care


    The main topics include: Private versus social health insurance. Economics of HIV/AIDS. Rational and bounded rational addiction models. Economics of smoking, drinking, obesity. Exams involve solving numerical problems and writing short essays on health policy issues.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Allow students to apply economic reasoning to topical and controversial issues related to healt policy.
    • Allow students to apply theoretical concepts from principles economics course to an upper level of applied economics course.
    • Allow students to develop the ability to critically evaluate a wide range of opinions and viewpoints that are found in the area of health policy.
  
  • ECON 5200 - Labor Economics


    Demand for labor, supply of labor, household production, compensating wage differentials, education and training, discrimination, unions, and unemployment.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand household production function.
    • Understand supply and demand of labor and wage determination.
    • Understand the effects of policy on wages, employment, prices, and profit.
  
  • ECON 5220 - Economics of Human Resources


    Investigation of the decisions individuals and families make regarding education, marriage, fertility, labor supply, and child care, as well as the effects of public policy on these decisions.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand household production decisions and the effects of policy on these decisions.
    • Understand marriage and fertility as economic decisions and the effects of policy on these decisions.
    • Understand the gender wage gap and the role of discrimination as well as anti-discrimination policies.
  
  • ECON 5250 - Government and Economic Policy


    Survey of economic approach to analyzing public policy issues. Uses concepts of welfare economics and public choice economics, as applied to sample of policy subjects.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Investigate the design of public policy based on economic fundamentals.
    • Investigate the economic consequences of public policy.
  
  • ECON 5300 - Public Finance


    Role played by government as user of economic resources and redistributor of incomes. Some questions explored: need for government’s entry into economy, optimal size of government, selection of tax and expenditures schemes, and effects of government economic activity on private sector.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Investigate the role of the government in the provision of public goods.
    • Study of institutional design and governance.
    • Study of optimal taxation and government expenditure.
  
  • ECON 5320 - Industrial Organization


    Market structures, market conduct, and social performance of industries. Emphasis upon firms’ strategic behavior in price and nonprice competition. Topics include oligopolistic pricing, strategic entry deterrence, location strategies, product quality, advertising, and research and development. Economic welfare implications of firms’ behavior examined.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyzing cooperative (cartels) and non-cooperative firm behavior.
    • Discussing corporate governance issues.
    • Understanding how asymmetric information about quality and prices can affect market outcomes.
  
  • ECON 5340 - Economics of Antitrust


    Explores the economic behavior of the firm subject to antitrust laws. Topics include collusion, price discrimination, vertical restraints, and other behavior where the intent may be to monopolize a market. Also examines institutional incentives and economic benefits and costs of antitrust laws.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To apply economic analysis to current antitrust issues.
    • To gain familarity with various antitrust laws and cases.
    • To understand how firms operate in imperfectly competitive markets.
  
  • ECON 5350 - Economics of Energy


    Applies economic theory to analyzing public policy issues regarding energy production and use–including such topics as price controls, import dependency, conservation, supply outlook, and industry concentration.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand market failure and regulation of energy markets.
    • Understand the market structure of energy related industries.
    • Understand the role of energy markets in the national economy.
  
  • ECON 5370 - Economics of Regulation


    This course examines the theory and practice of economic, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

    Requisites: ECON 6002
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand the theory and practice of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
    • Understand the theory and practice of the regulation of natural monopolies.
    • Understand the theory and practice of the regulation of potentially competitive markets.
  
  • ECON 5400 - International Trade


    International trade patterns, theories of absolute and comparative advantage, classical and modern trade theory, tariffs, quotas, nontariff barriers, preferential trading arrangements.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Define globalization and understand its history.
    • Identify the costs and benefits of free trade.
    • Understand the roles of international trading arrangements.
  
  • ECON 5410 - International Monetary Systems


    How exchange rates are determined, fixed vs. flexible rates, government intervention, fiscal and monetary policy in open economy, transmission of inflation and unemployment among nations, international capital movements, covered interest arbitrage, forward exchange, Euro-currency markets.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Define and identify the components of capital flows.
    • Explain the role of international monetary institutions.
    • Understand balance of payments and exchange rate systems.
  
  • ECON 5500 - Development Economics


    This course examines classic and modern theories of economic development and growth focusing on applications to the developing world. Special topics may include debt, trade, reform, foreign investment, education, health, the role of the state, and international aid.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Learn how these economic theories have applied to developing countries of the world.
    • Learn the classical and contemporary theories of economic development, growth, and trade.
    • Utilize real-world data to test development theories and analyze economic performance.
  
  • ECON 5510 - Agricultural Development


    Patterns of agricultural development; technological and demographic changes in agriculture; socioeconomic problems; marketing arrangements; case studies of specific agricultural development projects.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Engage in case studies of agricultural development projects.
    • Study the patterns of agricultural development.
    • Understand socioeconomic problems related to agricultural development.
  
  • ECON 5520 - Economic History of the United States


    Economic factors in development of U.S., including historical growth of economic institutions such as banking, manufacturing, labor unions, and agriculture, from colonial times to present.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Observe historical data for economic variables for the U.S. economy.
    • Study the different phases of development and idenitfy key economic factors in the growth of the U.S. economy.
    • Understand the role of economic institutions from colonial times to present in shaping the U.S. economy.
  
  • ECON 5530 - European Economic History


    Economic growth of developed countries. Focus on industrial revolutions in Great Britain, France, Germany, and the former Soviet Union. Historical experience of these countries related to various theories of economic change.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss current problems and issues.
    • Study European integration after 1945.
    • Understand the use and value of theories of economic development.
  
  • ECON 5550 - Economics of Africa


    Analysis of African Economies

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss the role of economic policy on the future growth prospects of African economies.
    • Study the economic characteristics of African societies.
    • Understand the current economic problems of African economies.
  
  • ECON 5600 - Money and Banking


    Role of money and banking system in determination of national income and output.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Study the economics of banking and banking regulation.
    • Study the time value of money.
    • Understand expected rates of return and risk premia.
    • Understand funcion of financial markets and their role in providing capital.
  
  • ECON 5710 - Cost Benefit Analysis


    A systematic treatment of all the concepts underlying benefit cost analysis combined with hands on experience in using cost benefit analysis to evaluate actual public projects.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Learning how to apply cost benefit analysis in the special cases of developing countries.
    • Learning how to use shadow prices from secondary sources to value life,crime,recreation, and pollution.
    • Learning to make proper valuations of inputs throught opportunity costs and outcomes through properly measuring willingness to pay.
    • Learning to use discounting to compare benefits and cost occurring during different time periods.
    • Learning to use spreadsheets in calculating a cost benefit analysis.
  
  • ECON 5730 - Economics of Southeast Asia


    Economic characteristics, development problems, strategies, and prospects of countries of Southeast Asia.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss the role of economic policy on the future growth prospects of Southeast Asia economies.
    • Study the economic characteristics of Southeast Asian societies.
    • Understand the current economic problems of Southeast Asian economies.
  
  • ECON 5740 - Economics of Latin America


    Economics of Latin American countries, prospects for economic development of the region, nature and origin of institutional obstacles to economic change. Economic heritage of colonial period and subsequent evolution of economic institutions, resources of the area and utilization, and trends in economic activity and policy in post-WWII period.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Learn about the macroeconomic problems of debt and hyperinflation of Latin American countries.
    • Learn about the microeconomic issues of poverty and income inequality of Latin American countries.
    • Learn how to apply relevant concepts using country specific case studies of Latin American countries.
  
  • ECON 5750 - Economics of China


    This course examines the history and development of the Chinese economy. The emphasis is given to the transformation of the Chinese economy into a market economy with its special characteristics.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Learn about the current economic problems, policy strategies, and future growth prospects for the Chinese economy.
    • Obtain an overview of the economic performance of China from the past to the present.
    • Understand the key determinants of growth for the fast emerging economy of China.
  
  • ECON 5760 - Economics of Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia


    Study the economic characteristics, current economic problems, and future growth prospects for these economies.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss the current economic problems, policy strategies, and future growth prospects for these economies.
    • Learn the interrelationships among these economies with respect to international trade and capital flows.
    • Study the economic characteristics of these economies.
  
  • ECON 5810 - Economic Statistics


    Statistical methods are developed within an economic context. Fundamental statistical topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability theory, random variables, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Apply statistical and econometric methods to analyze real-world data and interpret the economic significance of results.
    • Learn basic econometric techniques to analyze relationships between economic variables.
    • Learn fundamental statistical methods for anlyzing economic data.
  
  • ECON 5890 - Economics with SAS


    Use statistical and econometric techniques in SAS to study selected topics of current interest in the area of economics.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand how to create SAS data sets.
    • Understand how to interpret and present results obtained in SAS.
    • Understand how to manipulate and analyze economic data in SAS.
  
  • ECON 5892 - Economics with SAS


    Students will use SAS software to conduct economic analysis.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Student will analyze data using standard statistical tools and econometric estimators.
    • Student will enter large datasets, manipulate data to find transformed variables.
    • Student will prepare SAS reports which present and interpret empirical results.
    • Students will merge SAS datasets and use SQL to manage datasets.
  
  • ECON 5900 - Special Topics in Economics


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will increase their knowledge in Economics.
  
  • ECON 6000 - Managerial Economics


    Measuring economic relationships, analyzing market behavior, and examining some major economic decisions of business firm.

    Requisites: ECON 3030 or 3050
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyzing market behavior.
    • Examining some major economic decisions of business firm.
    • Measuring the economic relationships.
  
  • ECON 6001 - Mathematical Economics Foundations


    Introduction to differential calculus, integral calculus, and linear algebra with economic and business models and applications.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To analyze and express economic relations in the language of mathematics.
    • To introduce differential calculus,integral calculus, and linear algebra.
    • To practice on different economic models and applications.
  
  • ECON 6002 - Statistical Foundations


    Basic topics of statistics are discussed, including descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables, mathematical expectation, binomial and normal distributions, sampling theory and central limit theorem, point and interval estimation, and hypothesis testing.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To allow students learn the uses of statistics in Economics.
    • To enhance the basic topics of statistics , including descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables, mathematical expectation, binomial and normal distributions, sampling theory and central limit theorem, and hypothesis testing.
    • To practice on real life examples and prepare students for more advanced econometrics classes.
  
  • ECON 6003 - Mathematical Economics and Economic Statistics


    The main purpose of this course is to acquaint students with concepts, techniques, and applications of mathematical economics and economic statistics. This course covers various topics of matrix algebra, differential and integral calculus, and applied statistics.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to apply mathematical techniques and applications to construct and analyze theoretical economic models
    • Students will be able to describe and apply fundamental statistical tools to analyze economic data
  
  • ECON 6030 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory I


    Consumer behavior under certainty and uncertainty, theory of the firm, and perfect competition.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To analyze and discuss about the consumer behavior under certainty and uncertainty.
    • To analyze and discuss about the theory of the firm.
    • To discuss market structure inc luding perfect and imperfect competition.
    • To model consumer theory.
  
  • ECON 6031 - Advanced Microeconomics Theory II


    This course is the second course in a two-course sequence in microeconomics. The course continues with the same textbook as ECON 6030 while addressing the concepts of general equilibrium, welfare economics and imperfect competition.

    Requisites: ECON 6030
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Student can analyze markets with imperfect competition.
    • Student can analyze problems in welfare economics.
    • Student can explain general equilibrium models.
  
  • ECON 6040 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory


    Aggregate Demand (IS-LM) and Aggregate Supply, Money Supply and demand, inflation dynamics, rational expectations, real business cycle, monetary and fiscal policy, and long-run growth model.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Analyzing different Macroeconomic theories including Aggregate Demand (IS-LM) and Aggregate Supply, Money Supply and demand, Solow growth model, rational expectations, real business cycle, monetary and fiscal policy, and long-run growth model.
    • Analyzing the relationship between the macroeconomic dynamics and expressing them by math.
    • Discussing about recent debates in macroeconomics.
  
  • ECON 6041 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory II


    The course provides students with a background in macroeconomic theory at the graduate level with a focus on economic applications. The macroeconomic theory covered has an emphasis on dynamic general equilibrium models. Examples of their application to business cycles, asset pricing, fiscal and monetary policies, and growth theory are studied. The course also provides students with the mathematical tools and analytical skills needed to analyze modern dynamic macroeconomics.

    Requisites: ECON 6003 and ECON 6040
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to apply difference and differential equations to macroeconomic theory
    • Students will be able to model macroeconomic theory using stochastic control techniques
    • Students will be able to estimate, interpret, and apply econometric models to forecasting
    • Students will be able to create, estimate, and interpret a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model
  
  • ECON 6350 - Econometrics I


    Basic topics of econometrics are discussed, including simple linear regression models, violation of classical assumptions (heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, etc.), multiple linear regression models, multicollinearity, specification errors, dummy variables models, and basic simultaneous equations models,causality tests, unit root tests, cointegratiom tests, error correction model.

    Requisites: ECON 6001 and 6002
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To discuss the basic topics of econometrics including simple linear regression models, violation of classical assumptions, multiple linear regression models, multicollinearity, specification errors, dummy variables models.
    • To practice on different models and analyze the real life implications.
    • To prepare students for more advanced courses in their further studies.
  
  • ECON 6360 - Econometrics II


    Advanced topics of econometrics are discussed, including convergence in distribution, multivariate normal distributions, distribution of quadratic forms, large sample tests (LR, Wald, LM tests), generalized linear regression models, seemingly unrelated regression models, simultaneous equations models, and generalized method of moments estimators.

    Requisites: ECON 6350
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
    Learning Outcomes:
    • To make economic analyses with the use of generalized linear regression models, seemingly unrelated regression models, simultaneous equations models, and generalized method of moments estimators.
    • To practice on diffrent types of models.
    • To study advanced topics of econometrics, including convergence in distribution, multivariate normal distributions, distribution of quadratic forms, large sample tests (LR, Weld, LM tests)
 

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