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ECAC 321 - Auditing Theory and Practice (3)
A study of the principles and problems of auditing: preparation of working papers and reports, control systems and certification.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53269
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Must have completed ECON 302 with a grade of “C” or better to take this course.
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ECAC 329 - Cost Accounting (3)
Analysis of manufacturing costs and costs of services. The application of these costs to such problems as job order and process costs, standard costs, direct costs, and budgetary and break-even analysis.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53271
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Must have completed ECON 121 and ECON 122 with a grade of “C” or better to take this course.
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ECAC 330 - Principles of Taxation (3)
A study of federal taxation related to individuals and corporations. Emphasis will be on practical applications of tax law and preparation of tax returns.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53272
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 121 with a grade of C or better to take this course.
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ECAC 351 - Advanced Cost Accounting (3)
Continuation of ECAC 329 , with emphasis on divisional performance measurement, transfer pricing and use of statistical decision models in cost analysis.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53275
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECAC 329 with a grade of “C” or better before you can take this course.
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ECAC 399 - Accounting Internship (3)
This internship provides students an opportunity to receive experience in positions related to accounting. Although many students have some sort of job during their college career, this internship is designed to offer a more progressive experience coupled with relevant academic requirements. This internship includes on-the-job experience and directed reading. This course is repeatable for credit. Recommended Preparation: ECON 121 and ECON 122
Grading: Pass/Fail
Course ID: 53276
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Field Studies
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ECAC 401 - Advanced Accounting (3)
Advanced accounting theory, including specialized problems in partnerships, ventures, consignments, installment sales, insurance statement of affairs, receivers’ accounts, realization and liquidation reports, and consolidation of parent or subsidiary accounts.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53277
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Must have completed ECON 302 with a grade of “C” or better to take this course.
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ECAC 420 - Information Systems for Auditors (3)
Information Systems Auditing involves the examination of controls within an organization’s IT infrastructure. Formerly known as an EDP Audit, the IS Audit involves collecting and evaluating evidence about an organization’s systems, practices and operations. This course covers methods and outcomes of those procedures as well as the impact and implications involving controls mandated by governmental agencies.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 50062
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECAC 321 and IS 300 both with a grade of C or better.
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ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Basic economic principles and their policy applications: value and price for the firm and industry in different competitive situations, public policy toward the firm, income distribution, elements of international economics and comparative economic systems.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53297
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: ECON 101H , ECON 101Y
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
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ECON 101H - Principles of Microeconomics - Honors (3)
Basic economic principles and their policy applications: value and price for the firm and industry in different competitive situations, public policy toward the firm, income distribution, elements of international economics and comparative economic systems.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53298
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: ECON 101 , ECON 101Y
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be admitted to the Honors College.
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ECON 101Y - Principles of Microeconomics (4)
Basic economic principles and their policy applications: value and price for the firm and industry in different competitive situations, public policy toward the firm, income distribution, elements of international economics and comparative economic systems.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 100500
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Discussion, Lecture
Course Equivalents: ECON 101 , ECON 101H
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
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ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Basic economic principles and their policy applications: economic methods and institutions, measurement of aggregate economic activity, national income determination, business cycles and economic growth, and elements of aggregate economic policies such as monetary and fiscal policy. Note: This course may be subject to a Course Materials Charge. The charge may vary by semester, depending on the course materials required. The Course Materials Initiative (CMI) was established to provide students with more affordable course materials, enhance the students’ experience on a common digital platform via Blackboard, and position UMBC to be ahead of the curve with digital content. More information is available at UMBC Bookstore’s website.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53299
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: ECON 102H
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
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ECON 102H - Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors (3)
Basic economic principles and their policy applications: economic methods and institutions, measurement of aggregate economic activity, national income determination, business cycles and economic growth, and elements of aggregate economic policies such as monetary and fiscal policy.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53300
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: ECON 102
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
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ECON 102Y - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
Basic economic principles and their policy applications: economic methods and institutions, measurement of aggregate economic activity, national income determination, business cycles and economic growth, and elements of aggregate economic policies such as monetary and fiscal policy. Note: This course may be subject to a Course Materials Charge. The charge may vary by semester, depending on the course materials required. The Course Materials Initiative (CMI) was established to provide students with more affordable course materials, enhance the students’ experience on a common digital platform via Blackboard, and position UMBC to be ahead of the curve with digital content. More information is available at UMBC Bookstore’s website.
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102281
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: ECON 102 , ECON 102H
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
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ECON 121 - Principles of Accounting I (3)
The principles of financial accounting for individuals and business entities, including the use of accounting data in making business decisions and public policy.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53304
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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ECON 122 - Principles of Accounting II (3)
Continuation of ECON 121 .
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53305
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 121 with a grade of C or better to take this course.
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ECON 250 - Gender Roles in Economic Life (3)
This course will investigate the influence of gender roles in paid and unpaid work. Topics to be covered include gender in the labor market (job segregation, pay equity, affirmative action), the economics of housework and family care, women in poverty and the role of government. Recommended Preparation: An introductory course in economics, sociology or gender and women’s studies.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 50063
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: GWST 250
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ECON 301 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)
A comprehensive treatment of the theory underlying accounting principles.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53315
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 122 with a “C’ or better to take this class.
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ECON 302 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)
A continuation of ECON 301 .
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53316
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 301 with a grade of “C” or better to take this class.
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ECON 310 - Data Analysis for Economics (3)
This course surveys theoretical and applied statistical tools relevant to empirical economics. Students will gain an understanding of measures of central tendency and dispersion, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analysis. The use of computer software for statistical analysis will be illustrated. Additional topics may include identifying data sources, obtaining data, interpreting the results of empirical research, and carrying out a basic empirical research project.
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102798
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 101 , ECON 102 , (MATH 151 or MATH 155 ), all with a ‘C’ or better.
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ECON 311 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3)
Economic theory of consumer behavior, production and costs, the firm, price, distribution, general equilibrium and welfare.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53318
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 or ECON 101H and MATH 151 or MATH 151H or MATH 155 with a grade of C or better before taking this class.
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ECON 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3)
Systematic study of the theory of aggregate economics, including the level and growth of national income and employment, the degree of utilization of productive capacity and the general level of prices.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53319
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 or ECON 101H and ECON 102 or ECON 102H and either MATH 151 or MATH 151H or MATH 155 all with a C or better before taking this class.
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ECON 313 - Economics Internship (1-3)
Students can earn academic credit for internships related to economics. This course is repeatable for credit. Students may complete a maximum of 9 credits. Recommended Preparation: ECON 311 and ECON 312 with a grade of “C” or better Note: This course cannot be used to meet Economics major or minor requirements.
Grading: Pass/Fail
Course ID: 53320
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Components: Field Studies
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete PRAC 098 or PRAC 099 must be taken as a co-requisite.
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ECON 320 - Quantitative Methods for Management (3)
This course is designed to teach selected topics in mathematics, statistics and models of decision-making to students interested in improving their ability to learn the quantitative methods applied to problems in economics, finance, and business. Applications and use of computer software for problem-solving are emphasized.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53322
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 101 and either (ECON 310 , or STAT 121 , or STAT 350 , or STAT 351 , or STAT 355 , or STAT 453 , or CMPE 320 ), both with a grade of “C” or better.
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ECON 363 - Sports Economics and Finance (3)
This course covers issues in the economics and finance of sports. Issues studied relate to monopoly structure of professional sports, labor relations between owners and players and between colleges and collegiate athletes, public subsidies to professional sports franchises, and the economics of intercollegiate sports. In addition, the course covers topics in the governance and financing of sports organizations. Recommended Preparation: ECON 311
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53311
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 or ECON 101H or ECON 101Y and ECON 310 or STAT 121 or STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or STAT 453 or CMPE 320 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 374 - Financial Management (3)
Fundamentals of financial management, including financial and working-capital analysis and forecasting, asset pricing theory, capital budgeting, capital structure and cost of capital, dividend policy and special topics in financial management.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53325
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 101 and ECON 121 and either (ECON 310 or STAT 121 or STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or STAT 453 or CMPE 320 ) with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 380 - The Global Economy (3)
This course provides an introduction to global economic problems and issues. Topics will include the growing importance of global economic relations among nations and international organizations, comparative advantage as a basis for gains from trade, impact of various trade restrictions, arguments for protection, regional trading arrangements, global investment and capital flows, global migration, balance of payments problems and policies, determination of exchange rates under alternative international monetary systems, and special problems of developing regions
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53312
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 and ECON 102 with a grade of “C” or better to take this class.
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ECON 382 - Asian Economic History (3)
A historical survey of the development of the economies of Asia.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53327
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Culture (GEP), Social Sciences (GEP), Writing Intensive (WI), Culture (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 or ECON 102 and ENGL 100 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better to take this class.
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ECON 385 - Economic Development (3)
A survey of the principles and problems of the economies of less-developed countries. Includes dimensions of poverty, patterns of development, sources of growth, role of trade and industrial development, planning, the agricultural sector and the new international economic order. Case studies from Asia, Africa and South America.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53328
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 and ECON 102 with a grade of “C” or better to take this class.
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ECON 387 - Economic Development of Latin America (3)
A study of the economic history and current important economic issues of the countries of Latin America. Topics covered in this course include the economics of colonial Latin America, dependency theory, strategies of import substitution, industrialization and the debt crisis. The experiences of several specific countries will be analyzed in detail.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53330
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 and ECON 102 with a grade of “C” or better to take this class.
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ECON 395 - Research Assistantship (1-3)
Students can actively participate in assisting faculty with research. Activities can include obtaining data and analyzing it with statistical software, performing literature searches, and preparation of reports, tables and presentations. This course is repeatable for credit. Students may complete a maximum of 9 credits. Recommended Preparation: ECON 101 , ECON 102 and ECON 421 with a ‘B’ or better. Note: This course cannot be used to meet Economics major or minor requirements.
Grading: Pass/Fail
Course ID: 102654
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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ECON 396 - Teaching Assistantship (1-3)
Students can actively participate in assisting faculty in course delivery. Activities can include assisting with in-class learning exercises, development of class content and assignments, learning new pedagogical developments in economics, holding office hours and conducting review sessions. This course is repeatable for credit. Students may complete a maximum of 9 credits. Recommended Preparation: ECON 101 and ECON 102 with a combined GPA of 3.5 or higher and grade of ‘B’ or better in the course for which the student will be a teaching assistant. Note: This course does not count towards requirements of the major or minor programs of Economics .
Grading: Pass/Fail
Course ID: 102655
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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ECON 403 - Economic Growth and Cycles (3)
A study of the theories, problems and policies related to economic growth and business cycles.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53332
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 312 and (ECON 310 or STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or STAT 453 or CMPE 320 ) both with a grade of “C” or better.
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ECON 405 - Benefit-Cost Evaluation (3)
This course develops the basic conceptual framework used in benefit-cost analysis and illustrates how the framework can be used to evaluate specific public-sector programs and policies. The course demonstrates how many of the tools of economics can be applied to practical problems.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53333
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 408 - Managerial Economics (3)
The tools of economic analysis relevant for application by managers of organizations, mainly for-profit firms, are presented. Decisions about pricing, output, and advertising, for example, are examined. The role the extent of competition is considered.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53334
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 410 - Topics in Financial Economics (3)
Study of a particular topic in financial economics. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits.
Grading: Graded/Audit
Course ID: 53335
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Topics In Fin Econ, Global Aging/Soc. Insur., Economics Of Risk Mgmt, Personal Financial Econ, Monetary Theory/Policy, Health Care Financing, Risk Mngmt Financial Ins, Global Aging, Venture Capital, Venture Capt Market Impe, Global Aging And Soc.Ins, Market Power and Strategic Beh, Household Finance Over the Lif
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 374 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 411 - Topics in Microeconomics (3)
Study of a particular topic in microeconomics. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53336
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Economics Of Tech & Inno, Real Estate Econ&Finance, Econ Hist/American Fam, Econ Tech & Innovation, Eco Hist Since Civil War, Market Power and Strategic Beh, Sports Economics
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 412 - Topics in Macroeconomics (3)
Study of a particular topic in macroeconomics. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53337
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Global Aging And Soc Ins, Global Aging, Topics In Macroeconomics
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 312 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 413 - Industrial Organization (3)
A study of the structure and performance of American industry.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53338
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 414 - Economics of Antitrust and Regulation (3)
Analysis of policies on antitrust, patents and technology, economic regulation of natural monopoly and social regulation (such as environmental and occupational safety regulations).
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53339
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 415 - Organizations, Incentives and Behavior: Theory and Policy (3)
This course applies economic analysis of corporations to alternative organizations, including nonprofit and public-sector organizations, and markets and economies as forms of organizations. Topics include transactions costs and property rights; contracting, information and incentives; and implications for policy analysis.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53340
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 416 - The Economics of Law (3)
Assessment of the role of economics in jurisprudence. Applications of economic theory to analyze and evaluate the doctrines of the main types of common law - property, liability, contract and criminal law - as means to promote efficiency. Other topics may include copyright and First Amendment issues.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53341
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 417 - The Economics of Strategic Interaction (3)
Economists have adapted and developed numerous analytical techniques to study settings where strategic interaction between a few agents - competitors or cooperators - is important. These techniques help us understand how imperfect information can affect bargaining, threats, contracting, market entry, vertical integration and the performance of oligopolies. This course surveys these techniques, defining and analyzing games with symmetric and asymmetric information, examining communication-related issues, including adverse selection, moral hazard, signaling, bargaining, auctions and issues in industrial organization. This course is especially recommended for students planning to go on to graduate school in business or economics.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53342
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 418 - Economics of Innovation and Technology (3)
This course examines the economic determinants and consequences of innovation, creative activity, and technological advance. It surveys both theoretical models and empirical studies of the determinants of creative and inventive activity. It considers classic statements of the role of the entrepreneur in economic life including those of Frank Knight, Joseph Schumpeter, and Israel Kirzner. It reviews estimates of private and social returns to investments in research and development. Policy issues involving patents, intellectual property, and public subsidies to research will also be considered. Students will be asked to develop case studies of both successful and unsuccessful business and technological innovations.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53343
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 421 - Introduction to Econometrics (3)
Fundamentals of regression methods applied to empirical analysis of economic phenomena. Topics include single-equation regression models with classical assumptions, special econometric techniques for non-classical regression models and simultaneous-equations models.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53344
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 101 and ECON 102 and (MATH 151 or MATH 151H or MATH 155 ) and (ECON 310 or STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or STAT 453 or CMPE 320 ), all with a C or better.
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ECON 422 - Topics in Econometrics (3)
This course presents selected advanced topics in econometrics. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53345
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Introduction to Financial Econ, Research Seminar, Econometrics II
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 421 with a grade of ‘C’ or better before taking this class.
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ECON 423 - Time Series and Forecasting (3)
The use of statistical and econometric methods to forecasting problems in economics, finance, and business are analyzed, with an emphasis on time-series analysis of data. The use of software for statistical and econometric analysis is introduced.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53346
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 312 and (ECON 310 or STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or STAT 453 or CMPE 320 ), both with a C or better.
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ECON 433 - Urban and Regional Economics (3)
An economic analysis of the nature and development of urban areas is presented. Topics related to urban areas such as transportation, housing, and poverty, are discussed, as are policies related to these topics. The role of urban centers as part of a larger regional area, and regional economic development patterns may also be discussed.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53348
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 437 - The Economics of Natural Resources (3)
Economic theory of the use of renewable and non-renewable resources. Economic theory is used to determine optimal pricing and use of natural resources, both in the current period and over time. Actual markets and institutions for selected resources, such as energy resources, are studied in some detail.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53351
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 439 - Environmental Economics (3)
Economic analysis of the causes, effects and alternative solutions of the problems of air pollution, water pollution and toxic wastes. Economic theory is applied to define environmental quality goals and to analyze alternative policies for achieving these goals.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53352
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 441 - American Economic History (3)
A survey of the growth and development of the American economy from colonial times to the present.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53353
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 or ECON 312 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 442 - European Economic History (3)
A survey of European economic history from prehistoric times to the present.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53354
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 311 and ECON 312 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 443 - History of Economic Thought (3)
The course surveys and analyzes major developments in economic thought from ancient times through the middle of the 20th century.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53355
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 311 and ECON 312 and ENGL 100 or equivalent with a C or better.
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ECON 451 - Labor Economics (3)
This course focuses on theoretical and policy issues that relate to the operation of labor markets. Topics include labor supply, labor demand, labor mobility, unemployment and the effect of various government policies on labor markets. A wide range of government policies on labor markets, including minimum-wage legislation, income transfer programs, and employment and training programs are examined.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53358
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 453 - Household Economics (3)
Systematic and integrative treatment of a range of household decisions that utilizes and extends intermediate consumer theory. Topics include household production, marriage and fertility, life-cycle models of consumption, learning and the allocation of time.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53360
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 454 - Economics of Education and Human Capital (3)
This course deals with theoretical and policy issues relating to the development of human resources. Topics to be covered include: the theory and importance of investment in education and training; measuring the rate of return to education; racial and sexual discrimination; poverty and the distribution of income; analyzing the effectiveness of the American educational system; recent innovations in the organization of education; and issues in the financing of primary, secondary and higher education.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53361
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 463 - Public Finance (3)
The economic theory of government finance is analyzed, with emphases on social goals and economic criteria for tax, expenditure, transfer, regulatory, debt, and stabilization policies.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53364
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 464 - State and Local Public Finance (3)
Analysis of state and local government economics. Application of social norms and economic criteria for evaluation of receipts (taxation, borrowing, user charges and transfers), outlays (education, transportation, law and justice, utilities, welfare, fire protection, health and others), and regulation and control (land use, environmental quality, utilities, transportation and others).
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53365
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 465 - The Economics of Discrimination (3)
This course examines economic theories, empirical evidence and economic policies that relate to discrimination in economic life. Discrimination will be examined in a range of economic markets, including labor, education, housing, mortgages, other loans and insurance. Discrimination by government also will be examined. The types of discrimination covered are based on ethnicity, gender, race and religion. However, the focus is on African Americans and women. The course emphasizes critical analysis of empirical evidence and economic models.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53366
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 101 or ECON 101H with a grade of “C” or better to take this class.
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ECON 466 - Global Aging and the Future of Social Insurance (3)
This course examines the demographic causes for and the multiple social and economic effects of the unprecedented demographic trend of aging in the population of the U.S. and of countries throughout the world. This course prepares students to understand and to join the debates about social insurance programs (e.g. Social Security and Medicare) into the 21st century in the U.S., the developed countries and third world nations. Specific topics include a visualization of the planet at mid-century and beyond, challenges from the unfunded liability of these programs, and the technique of generational accounting. Policy options to address the multifaceted dilemmas will be explored, including an overview of policies being implemented in other developed nations. Finally, personal strategies to address the expected trends are explored.
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 52107
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: AGNG 454
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ECON 467 - Health Economics (3)
Economic analysis is applied to the supply of (production) and demand for (consumption) of health and health care. The role of government regulation and policy in health care systems, and the way health care policy is determined are examined. Insurance and health care financing issues, and the way health care providers make production decisions are among the additional possible topics covered.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53367
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 101 and (ECON 310 or STAT 121 or STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or STAT 453 or CMPE 320 or SOCY 301 ), all with a C or better.
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ECON 471 - Financial Markets and Institutions (3)
The role and function of financial markets and institutions in the economy is surveyed and analyzed. The operation of financial markets such as those for stocks, bonds, foreign exchange, and derivative securities is examined. The role of central banks and regulatory organizations in financial markets is discussed. The operation and management of financial institutions such as depository institutions, investment banks, mutual funds, and insurance companies may also be covered.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53368
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have taken ECON 374 and ECON 311 and received a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 472 - Monetary Theory and Policy (3)
The course focuses on an examination of money, its definition, function, and measurement, and the role of central banks in the modern economy. How central banks operate, and their role in financial markets and macroeconomic policy is examined. Particular emphasis is on the U.S. Federal Reserve System
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 053369
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 312 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 474 - Intermediate Financial Management (3)
A theoretical and applied treatment of corporate decisions including: investment in assets, financing with debt and equity, and distributions to shareholders. Other issues and decisions encountered in corporate financial management will also be discussed. This course is a continuation of ECON 374.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53371
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have taken ECON 374 and ECON 311 and received a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 475 - Financial Investment Analysis (3)
An examination of financial assets, financial markets and investment portfolio decisions. Stocks, bonds and derivative securities and their risk and return characteristics are examined.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53372
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have taken ECON 374 and ECON 311 and received a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 476 - Applied Portfolio Management (3)
Analysis of the theory and application of modern portfolio management. Methods and models used for the analysis of stocks and bonds and alternative investments for asset selection are presented. Factors that influence asset allocation decisions are discussed. Use of data and quantitative tools for application of the theory are emphasized. Recommended Preparation: ECON 421 or ECON 423
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53373
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 475 with a ‘C’ or better.
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ECON 477 - Analysis of Derivative Securities (3)
A survey of the nature of major financial derivative securities, including options, futures and swaps. Study of the theoretical models of derivative securities including the binomial options model and the Black-Scholes model. Evaluation of the role of options in hedging and arbitrage.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53374
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have taken ECON 374 and ECON 311 and received a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 478 - Real Estate Economics and Finance (3)
Economic and financial analysis are applied to real estate and mortgage markets. Factors that influence demand and supply in these markets are examined. Government policy and regulatory issues in the real estate and mortgage markets, with a focus on residential housing, are examined.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53375
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Real Estate Econ And Fin
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have taken ECON 374 and ECON 311 and received a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 479 - Venture Capital and Capital Market Imperfections (3)
Study of asymmetric information makes raising financing in traditional capital markets difficult for some types of firms, and how venture capital overcomes these difficulties. Topics include theoretical models of asymmetric in capital markets, empirical analyses of how venture capitalists structure and monitor their investments, the performance of firms backed by venture capital, and how venture capitalists exit their investments.
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 100019
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must take ECON 374 and receive a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 481 - International Trade Theory (3)
A survey of the major theories of international trade. An analysis of why countries trade, what determines the commodity composition of international trade and the gains from trade. The theory of trade restrictions and the formulation of trade policy. Other topics include customs unions, international factor movements, cartels and commodity agreements, and trade policies for developing countries.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53376
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: ECON 481H
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 482 - International Finance (3)
Introduction to international monetary relations. A study of exchange rate determination, balance of payments phenomena and international monetary systems.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53377
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 312 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 486 - Topics in Economic Development (3)
This course presents the application of economic analysis to a study of some of the major issues in the economics of development, including project appraisal (cost-benefit analysis), planning, sources of capital, the role of population growth and labor markets, and macroeconomic stabilization. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53379
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Food Pol/Industrlztn, Topics In Economic Devel
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete (ECON 311 and ECON 312 ) and (ECON 385 or ECON 387 ) with a ‘C’ or better.
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ECON 490 - Analytic Methods in Economics (3)
Study of linear algebra, derivatives, differentials and optimization. Each topic is followed by economic applications.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53382
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ECON 311 with a grade of “C” or better before taking this class.
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ECON 493 - Individual Research in Economics (3)
Open to economics majors with 3.2 grade point average or better in economics. This course is repeatable for credit. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits. Recommended Preparation: At least one 400-level course in the field in which the student proposes the research.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53383
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Components: Research
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ECON 495 - Research Seminar (3)
Students will develop skills necessary for conducting economic research. These skills include: 1) formulating a research question, 2) conducting a literature review, 3) identifying data sources that can help answer the research question, 4) choosing the appropriate econometric methods to answer the research question, and 5) drawing conclusions and presenting the results. At the end of this course, students will present a completed research project to their peers.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail
Course ID: 102657
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ECON 311 , ECON 312 and ECON 421 all with a ‘B’ or better.
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ECON 601 - Microeconomic Analysis (3)
A course in graduate-level microeconomic theory. This course presents the theory and analytical methods needed to bring economic analysis to bear on policy issues. Topics will include theories of consumer and firm behavior, market failure and the role of government in regulating the economy. Analytical techniques will include optimization, game theory, duality and dynamic optimization. (Fall)
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 053386
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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ECON 602 - Macroeconomic Analysis (3)
This course covers both tools and models used in macroeconomics. The course focuses on static and dynamic analysis of the commonly used deterministic and stochastic models in the macroeconomics literature; both long-run models of economic growth and short-run models of economic fluctuations will be covered. (Spring)
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 053387
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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ECON 611 - Advanced Econometric Methods I (3)
This course teaches basic econometric analysis and shows how it can be applied to examine policy issues. The course will provide the student with the skills needed to work with large data sets, to apply econometric techniques such as Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS), maximum likelihood estimation and the analysis of panel data. Students will be assigned problem sets that use data provided by the instructor and will learn how to use econometric packages such as SAS, STATA and SPSS. (Fall)
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 053390
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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ECON 612 - Advanced Econometric Methods II (3)
Students get hands-on experience working on policy questions using real data. Students will analyze a selected policy issue by applying econometric methods to data sets provided by the professor. For example, students may use current population surveys to examine the relationship between education and earnings. Students will learn to construct variables from raw data and apply appropriate econometric techniques to answer policy questions. Note: May be repeated as ECON 613: Advanced Topics in Econometrics with a different instructor. (Spring)
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 053391
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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FINC 150 - Financial Literacy (3)
This course examines financial decisions encountered over the life cycle. This knowledge can improve financial decisions and is useful to those who may become self-employed entrepreneurs. Topics covered include time value of money, consumption and saving, financial planning and budgeting, investing in human capital and career choices, taxes, credit and borrowing, insurance, investing in assets such as stocks and bonds, and retirement. Public policy questions and insights from behavioral economics may be examined.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 102770
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: FINC 150H
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: A 3, 4, or 5 on the LRC/PLC MATH placement exam or MATH 104 or MATH 106 with a ‘C’ or better.
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FINC 150H - Financial Literacy (3)
This course examines financial decisions encountered over the life cycle. This knowledge can improve financial decisions and is useful to those who may become self-employed entrepreneurs. Topics covered include time value of money, consumption and saving, financial planning and budgeting, investing in human capital and career choices, taxes, credit and borrowing, insurance, investing in assets such as stocks and bonds, and retirement. Public policy questions and insights from behavioral economics may be examined.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 102771
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: FINC 150
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: A 3, 4or 5 on the LRC/PLC MATH placement exam or MATH 104 or MATH 106 with a ‘C’ or better.
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FINC 300 - Financial Markets and Analysis (3)
This is a survey course that will examine the financial industry and markets. Fundamental tools of analysis used by corporate manager, portfolio managers, investment bankers, regulators, and entrepreneurs are presented. Stocks, bonds, derivative securities, and alternative investments are analyzed. An emphasis will be on finding and using financial data, and applying quantitative tools to analyze it. Recommended Preparation: ECON 101 and/or ECON 121
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 102661
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete MATH 151 or MATH 155 and STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or STAT 453 or CMPE 320 , both with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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EDUC 113 - Academic Success for Lifelong Learning (2)
This course is designed to help students in academic jeopardy succeed at UMBC through coaching and reflection, interactive class discussions and cooperative learning. The curriculum focuses on helping students understand how humans learn and how to enhance human functioning through behaviors that help motivate and achieve success. In addition, cross-cultural skills, study techniques and time management practices are addressed. Students are connected with campus resources and support, such as Advising and Financial Aid.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 055162
Consent: No Special Consent required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Academic Standing
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EDUC 114 - Academic Success for Lifelong Learning (2)
This course is designed to help students at-risk of not succeeding at UMBC through coaching and reflection, interactive class discussions and cooperative learning. The curriculum focuses on helping students understand how humans learn and how to enhance human functioning through behaviors that help motivate and achieve success. In addition, cross-cultural skills, study techniques and time management practices are addresses. Students are connected with campus resources and support such as Advising and Financial Aid.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 055161
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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EDUC 216 - Foundations of Leadership Development (3)
This course is designed to help develop effective, ethical leaders. The principles and practices of leadership will be addressed, incorporating opportunities to implement what is learned. It is a highly interactive course that requires extensive in-class discussion. The main goals are to help students better understand themselves, develop intercultural competence, communicate effectively in group settings, develop an ethical decision-making process, value civic engagement and actively apply leadership skills.
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 50065
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: PSYC 216
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete PSYC 100 with a C or better.
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EDUC 299 - Special Topics in Education (1-3)
Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 6 credits.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53447
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Mthd & Mtrls Of Research, Concpts Of Peer Tutoring, Top: Tutoring K-12, Diversity & Pluralism, Civic Imag/Social Entrep, Leadership Development I, Spec Top: Lit For Child, Children’s Literature, Top:Student Peer Advise, Media Rep Of Teachers, Top:Student Peer Advisng, Top: Tutoring Techniques, Literature For Children, Special Topics In Educ, Top: Stdnt Peer Advising, Save Our Trees —- Stop the Ivy!
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EDUC 310 - Inquiry into Education (3)
This course examines educational policies and the roles of school in society. Issues that impact students, teachers, schools, families, and communities are explored through a variety of perspectives, including historical, philosophical, social, legal, psychological, and ethical. Critical reflection about issues of equity and social justice is emphasized. Course content is examined through field experiences, personal reflection, class discussions, lesson presentations, course readings, and research. The course requires a 15-hour field experience at an assigned school. Recommended Preparation: PSYC 100 or at least one social sciences course.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53457
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP)
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EDUC 311 - Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
This course explores the psychological foundations of teaching and learning. The developmental, behavioral, social, cognitive, and motivational theories of behavior that improve the learning process and promote educational success for all students are explored. Differentiated and multicultural approaches to teaching, effective classroom management, multiple ways of knowing, lesson planning, and equitable assessment methods are addressed. There is an emphasis on empirical findings and their implications for increasing the effectiveness of schooling.
Grading: Graded/Audit
Course ID: 53459
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP)
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EDUC 313 - Concepts and Practice of Peer-Assisted Learning I (1)
This course is designed to train peer tutors in the theory-based techniques and methods of peer tutoring. Students will learn about tutoring theories, strategies, and techniques through classwork including readings, discussions, written assignments and a tutoring practicum with the Academic Success Center. Recommended Preparation: A 200-level course or above in the tutoring discipline, completion of 29 credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and 3.0 subject GPA in the courses to be tutored. Note: Students must have a recommendation from an instructor in the field they want to support and evidence of strong communication skills and commitment to helping others.
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 053461
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Independent Study
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EDUC 314 - Concepts and Practice of Peer-Assisted Learning II (2)
Continuation of EDUC 313 . Recommended Preparation: EDUC 313 and permission of the instructor
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 53462
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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EDUC 387 - Tutoring and Literacy (3)
This course is designed to provide training and ongoing support to UMBC students who are serving as tutors in community-based programs. Students will explore issues related to literacy and will learn strategies for improving the tutored children’s skills and interest in reading. Recommended Preparation: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53487
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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EDUC 388 - Inclusion and Instruction (3)
This course introduces students to strategies for differentiating instruction within general education classrooms. The course examines the legal, philosophical and programmatic underpinnings of instructional inclusion, especially in the areas of reading, writing and math. The course emphasizes approaches for adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of socio- culturally, linguistically, cognitively (e.g., dyslexic, dyscalculic) and behaviorally diverse student populations, including students identified traditionally as having special needs (e.g., gifted and talented, physically challenged). A weekly field experience is required.
Grading: Graded/Audit
Course ID: 53488
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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EDUC 405 - Special Issues in Early Childhood Education (1-3)
Selected issues in early-childhood development, curriculum development and educational philosophy are discussed. The major focus of the seminar is determined in accord with the needs of the registrants. This course is repeatable for credit.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53501
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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EDUC 410 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas: Part I (3)
This course explores approaches to incorporating literacy in all content areas in grades 7-12. The emphasis is on disciplinary literacy development and literacy as a sociocultural practice. Topics include developmental characteristics of adolescent literacy learners, literacy motivation and engagement, cognitive processes of reading, reading strategies, digital literacy, multiliteracies, and information literacy. Students will learn how to support diverse learners in using text to enhance content learning.
Grading: Graded/Audit
Course ID: 53504
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 412 with a ‘B’ or better.
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EDUC 411 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas: Part II (3)
This course explores major approaches to incorporating literacy in all content areas in grades 7-12. The emphasis is on disciplinary literacy development and literacy as a sociocultural practice. Topics include literacy planning, text selection, assessment, vocabulary development, study skills, writing strategies, critical literacy, technology literacy, and inquiry-based approaches to learning through literacy. Students will learn how to support diverse learners in using text to enhance content learning with special emphasis on supporting English Language Learners. Note: Admission to teacher education required.
Grading: Graded/Audit
Course ID: 53505
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 410 with a ‘B’ or better and ENGL 100 or equivalent with a ‘C’ or better.
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EDUC 412 - Analysis of Teaching and Learning (3)
This course is an introduction to a systematic approach to instruction. Special emphasis is placed on designing lessons to create meaningful learning experiences for students of diverse backgrounds. Students will practice developing performance objectives, planning teaching strategies to help students meet the objectives, and integrating assessment and instruction. This course includes a field experience.
Grading: Graded/Audit
Course ID: 53506
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 310 and EDUC 311 with a ‘C’ or better.
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EDUC 412M - Introduction to Middle Level Teaching and Learning (3)
This course is an introduction to a systematic approach to instruction for middle grades (4-9). Special emphasis is placed on formal lesson plan development, use of research-supported strategies, and methods of differentiation. The use of technology resources in instructional planning is emphasized. Students will develop skills to create meaningful learning experiences for students of diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic and intellectual backgrounds. These skills are then practiced in actual peer teaching situations that may occur off campus. Recommended Preparation: EDUC 310 or EDUC 311 or PSYC 200 .
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102382
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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EDUC 414 - Adolescent Literature (3)
A survey of literature written especially for adolescents of school age (12-18 years). Selections read cut across genre and age groups. Emphasis is on understanding the literature from an adolescent’s point of view and on devising teaching strategies to create and enhance an adolescent’s understanding of the works. Attention also is paid to the development of critical skills and criteria for evaluating adolescent literature.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 50069
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Same as Offered: ENGL 414
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete ENGL 100 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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EDUC 416 - Materials for Teaching Reading (3)
This course is designed to assist pre-service and in-service teachers in understanding literacy acquisition and processes by observing and analyzing children’s language, reading and writing development as well as examining current and historical issues in language and literacy practice and research. It is organized around current, accepted, research-based theoretical models that account for individual differences in reading. Introduction to language structures including spoken syllables, phonemes, graphemes, and morphemes is included in this course. Participants will apply knowledge of the core areas of language to reading acquisition in terms of first and second language acquisition, typical development and exceptionalities. Participants will be introduced to current scientific research.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 50070
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: ENGL 415
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 417.
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EDUC 417 - Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3)
This course is designed to assist pre-service and in-service teachers in understanding literacy acquisition and processes by observing and analyzing children’s language, reading and writing development as well as examining current and historical issues in language and literacy practice and research. It is organized around current, accepted, research-based theoretical models that account for individual differences in reading. Introduction to language structures including spoken syllables, phonemes, graphemes, and morphemes is included in this course. Participants will apply knowledge of the core areas of language to reading acquisition in terms of first and second language acquisition, typical development and exceptionalities. Participants will be introduced to current scientific research.
Grading: Graded
Course ID: 53509
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 412
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EDUC 418 - Instruction of Reading (3)
This course is designed to give the prospective classroom teacher familiarity with a representative array of research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the area of reading and writing. Course content includes the principles for developing reading and language arts programs in the elementary classroom. The course includes examinations of current approaches, methodologies and strategies for teaching reading and writing as strategic processes; utilizing a variety of developmentally appropriate word recognition, comprehension and composition strategies; and basing instruction on evidence of individual need. Students will be engaged in reading and writing in a workshop model as well as a field experience that requires teaching both reading and writing lessons to elementary students.
Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 53510
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 417 .
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