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CS 290 - Exploratory Readings in Computer Science
A course whereby students may pursue topics in computer science not normally included in the curriculum with the approval of their advisor and the supervision of a faculty member.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CS 291 - Models of Computation
Logic: propositional calculus, first-order predicate calculus. Formal reasoning: natural deduction, resolution. Applications to program correctness and automatic reasoning. Formal models of computation: regular languages, finite automata, grammars, pushdown automata, Turing machines, classes P and NP, uncomputability, the halting problem.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CS 191 - Computing Structures and completion of MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms
A continuation of the study of abstract data types and their implementations in a high-level language. Topics include lists, trees, priority queues, and graphs as well as efficient searching and sorting algorithms.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of CS 191 - Computing Structures , CS 250 - Systems Programming , and CS 260 - Object-Oriented Programming and Design .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CS 315 - Internet Programming
Teaches programming concepts that are particularly relevant to building large applications for the World Wide Web. This is primarily a programming course, so significant programming experience is required. Possible topics include: HTML, CSS, Perl, Javascript, Java applets, servlets, PHP, and XML.
Prerequisites: Junior status and a grade of C or better in either CS 171 - Introduction to Computer Science II or CS 181 - Foundations of Computer Science II .
Credits: 3
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CS 325 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
A hands-on, project-oriented interdisciplinary introduction to molecular bioinformatics. The course takes the definition of bioinformatics to be the science of examining the structure, function, and evolution of genes and proteins through the use of computational analysis, statistics, visualization, and pattern recognition.
Prerequisites: CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms or BIOL 300 - Genetics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CS 330 - Computer Architecture and Organization
An introduction to the levels of hardware and software in a computer system. Topics include digital logic, addressing, primary and secondary storage, microcode, interrupts, and alternate architectures.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 250 - Systems Programming .
Credits: 3
When Offered: summer online
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CS 345 - Cyberethics
Study of the social, ethical, and professional issues of computing and the Internet.
Prerequisite: Junior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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CS 360 - Systems Analysis and Design
Tools and techniques of systems analysis and design. Team projects involve the development of systems specification documentation.
Prerequisite: Junior status.
Credits: 3
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CS 370 - Software Engineering
The study of software life cycles, development methodology process improvement, and project management, with emphasis on an engineering approach to the software development process. Relies on a project-based approach for applying software engineering principles.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms , and junior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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CS 380 - Programming Languages
Formal language concepts, and structures of algorithmic languages. A study of the variety of programming languages and techniques used to reason about programming.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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CS 390 - Operating Systems
A survey of the characteristics of current popular computer operating systems as well as a detailed examination of the functions that operating systems perform and how those functions may be performed.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 330 - Computer Architecture and Organization .
Credits: 3
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CS 435 - Parallel and Distributed Processing
An introduction to parallel and distributed processing and programming concepts and techniques. Course content includes discussions of different types of parallel and distributed machines and machine models, data parallelism, the design and analysis of parallel algorithms, and the development of parallel programs.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in both CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms and CS 330 - Computer Architecture and Organization .
Credits: 3
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CS 455 - Computer Security Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of information security. Students learn formal models of security and various aspects of systems security including access control, hacks/attacks, systems and programs security, intrusion detection, cryptography, networks and distributed systems security, worms and viruses, and other Internet provisions for security. Students develop the skills necessary to formulate and address the security needs of enterprise and personal environments.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms .
Credits: 3
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CS 460 - Computer Graphics
An introduction to basic topics including graph plotting, windows, viewports and clipping, graphics hardware and software, interactive devices and techniques, polygons and geometric transformations, projections, modeling and object hierarchy, hidden surfaces, shading models, ray tracing, and intensity and color.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in both CS 250 - Systems Programming and CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
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CS 471 - Internship in Computer Science
Professional work experience in business and industry. The level of computer projects and involvement must be approved by the Department of Computer Science prior to enrollment. Course is graded pass/fail. May be repeated with the consent of the student’s advisor.
Prerequisites: CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms and Junior/Senior computer science major with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
Credits: 4 to 12
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CS 472 - Analysis and Evaluation of Internship
Evaluation of internship experience by the campus director and the supervisors of the organization sponsoring the internship. Documentation may be required. Course is graded pass/fail. May be repeated with the consent of the student’s advisor.
Prerequisites: CS 310 - Data Structures and Algorithms and Junior/Senior computer science major with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CS 480 - Artificial Intelligence
Overview of some basic concepts of artificial intelligence. Designed to give insight into areas of active research and application. Programming in a language commonly used for artificial intelligence applications. Typical topics covered include expert systems, knowledge engineering, learning, natural language understanding, symbolic computation, automated reasoning, and neural networks.
Prerequisite: (CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I or CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I ) and junior status.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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CS 484 - Topics in Computer Science
Selected topics in computer science. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CS 485 - Undergraduate Readings in Computer Science
A course whereby students may pursue topics in computer science not normally included in the curriculum with the approval and supervision of their advisor. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CS 486 - Computer Science Research
Individual or small group research with a faculty mentor or participation in an undergraduate research program for computer science students. May be repeated for credit up to six hours. At most three credits may be counted toward the major and only with approval of the computer science faculty.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CS 490 - Automata Theory and Formal Languages
Finite automata, regular and context free grammars, the pumping theorem, Turing machines, undecidability, LR grammars, complexity theory, NP-completeness.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 291 - Models of Computation .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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CS 495 - Senior Computer Science Seminar
Topics designed to aid computer science students in preparation for employment, graduate study, completion of degree requirements, and life as a computer science professional. This course should be taken in the first semester of the final year of the student’s degree program.
Prerequisite: Senior computer science major.
Credits: 1
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CS 510G - Introduction to Data Science
A study of what data science is, how it works, and its impact on our world.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
NOTE:
* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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CS 512 - Data Visualization
An introduction to the fundamentals of data visualization. Human visual processing, viewer attention, and accessibility. Design of data visualizations, including objective-based design and exploratory data analysis using visualization. Familiarity with common data types and formats, and their associated visualization types.
Prerequisites: CS 170 - Introduction to Computer Science I or CS 180 - Foundations of Computer Science I , and STAT 190 - Basic Statistics .
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
NOTE:
* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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CS 512G - Data Visualization
An introduction to the fundamentals of data visualization. Human visual processing, viewer attention, and accessibility. Design of data visualizations, including objective-based design and exploratory data analysis using visualization. Familiarity with common data types and formats, and their associated visualization types.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
NOTE:
* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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CS 514G - Data Mining and Machine Learning
Fundamental data mining concepts and techniques for discovering interesting patterns from data in various applications, emphasizing machine learning methodologies.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
NOTE:
* The Online Fee applies to this course.
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CS 516 - Big Data Analytics
Exploration of data analysis of very large data sets. Problems of scalability, network failure, and ill-suited data sets. Examination of the capabilities and limitations of available tools.
Prerequisites: CS 510 - Introduction to Data Science
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
NOTE:
* The Online Fee applies to this course.
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CS 516G - Big Data Analytics
Exploration of data analysis of very large data sets. Problems of scalability, network failure, and ill-suited data sets. Examination of the capabilities and limitations of available tools.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
NOTE:
* The Online Fee applies to this course.
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CS 521G - Healthcare Analytics
An application study of how data science can be used in the healthcare industry.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online, Hybrid Online, Hybrid Other
NOTE:
* The Online Fee applies to this course.
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CS 630G - Concurrent Programming in Ada
This course covers parallelism, the Ada rendezvous, timing and scheduling, protected objects, conditional calls, signaling, activation, and termination.
Prerequisite: Intermediate programming skill in Ada.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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CS 631G - Ada Real-Time Programming
This course covers Ada suitability for hard real-time and safety-critical applications, the Ada real-time annex, problematic Ada features, and the Ravenscar Profile.
Prerequisite: CS 630G - Concurrent Programming in Ada or equivalent.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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CS 632G - Safety-Critical Programming in Ada
This course explores concepts of safety and security critical systems, the integrity of information in programs, and Ada language features designed to support safe and secure software development of programs upon which lives or significant property depend.
Prerequisite: CS 631G - Ada Real-Time Programming or equivalent.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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CS 633G - Ada Programming Using the SPARK Approach
This course explores the SPARK restricted Ada-subset, annotated meta-information in SPARK as Ada comments, component behavior and runtime requirements, design-by-contract principles, formalization and validation of runtime behavior.
Prerequisite: CS 631G - Ada Real-Time Programming or equivalent.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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CS 640G - Computer Security Fundamentals
This course provides a broad introduction to the theory and practice of information security. Students learn by investigating a variety of topics in the CIA (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) triad including system vulnerabilities, cryptography, risk management, and legal, ethical, and privacy issues. Students develop skills necessary to formulate and address the security needs of enterprise and personal environments.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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CS 641G - Systems Security
This course focuses on the security aspects of the low-level protocols of the Internet and on the aspects of security about which operating systems programmers and administrators need to be aware. The focus is on designing secure infrastructure.
Prerequisite: CS 640G - Computer Security Fundamentals or equivalent.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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CS 642G - Secure Application Development
This course looks at security issues related to designing and implementing software applications. The first half of the course introduces security vulnerabilities that can affect software and describes how to avoid them. The second half of the course focuses on web applications in particular and specifies many kinds of potential attacks and how to combat them.
Prerequisite: CS 640G - Computer Security Fundamentals or equivalent.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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DS 121 - Introduction to Disability Studies for Non-Minors
This course is designed for students not minoring (and not planning to minor) in Disability Studies who have not completed DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies . This introductory course will explore the reciprocal relationship between the disability experience and various sociocultural and societal factors. Students will begin to develop a framework for understanding disability and its impact at personal, social, and societal levels.
Credits: 1
When Offered: Online
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DS 225 - Topics in Disability Studies:
Disability Studies Topics Courses are designed to focus on a selected topic or issue relevant to Disability Studies. Courses are offered online and require students to complete progressive modules of relevant readings and other media content with weekly reflective writings or other assignments. Each topics course will contain a final assignment or paper designed to tie course content together.
Prerequisite: DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies and Registration Restriction: Disability Studies Minor
Credits: 1
When Offered: Online
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DS 281 - Disability Studies Practicum
This course is designed to build upon the student’s understanding of disability studies through a practicum experience at a camp for persons with disabilities designated by one of the minor’s current partnership agreements. This course is a hybrid online and face-to-face, with two weeks of online fundational study and discussion to lay the groundwork for the following two weeks of in-person practicum at one (or more) of the designated summer camps for persons with disabilities. The course will conclude with a one-week online reflection and wrap-up upon returning home from camp.
Prerequisite: Either DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies or DS 121 - Introduction to Disability Studies for Non-Minors
Credits: 3
When Offered: Hybrid Online and Hybrid Other
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DS 310 - Readings in Disability Studies:
The Disability Studies Readings course is a semi-independent study course designed to help students identify and explore the central literature of Disability Studies, rather than the tangential literature they may be exploring related to Disability Studies in their home majors. It will assist students in grounding the disparate paths they may take to complete the minor in the literature of the field. The course will also provide the framework for each student to pursue his/her own learning goals within the body of work supporting the field of Disability Studies. As a semi-independent study students can expect a few required meetings/consultations during the semester and some recommended participation in on-campus events of significance to Disability Studies.
Prerequisite: DS 120 - Introduction to Disability Studies and Registration Restriction: Disability Studies Minor
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online and Hybrid Online
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DS 480 - Disability Studies Capstone
The purpose of this course is for students to complete a culminating project that blends the disability studies framework with the student’s other major or related areas of study. This project could email a service learning activity or some other research project or activity. The proposed project could be combined with the student’s home major capstone as well.
Prerequisite: DS 120 , junior or senior standing, at least 9 credits completed in the DS Minor
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 130 - Introduction to Economics
This course is an analysis of how individuals, firms, and nations make choices, given their limited resources. It introduces students to the way economists think about the determinants of prices in market economies; the political economy of income, employment, and prices in the aggregate, as well as the role that government plays in the economy. Class activities allow students to apply economic concepts and methodologies to problems and issues such as environmental pollution, health care, and poverty. This course is designed for non-Economics majors. ECON 130 cannot be taken after completing any 200-level economics course.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to terms, tools, and concepts that are basic to macroeconomic analysis. Specifically, it models the determination of an economy’s aggregate income, output, employment, prices, and interest rates. It further examines how fiscal and monetary policies work and how they may be used to reach socially desirable outcomes. Students who need to take both Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics may fill the requirement either by taking ECON 200 & ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics . Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics or ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
This course is an introduction to terms, tools, and concepts that are basic to microeconomic analysis. Specifically, it includes supply and demand analysis, consumption theories, as well as production and cost theories, externalities and international trade. It further examines firm behavior under alternative market structures in both the goods and services markets as well as the factor markets. Students who need to take both Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics may fill the requirement either by taking ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201, or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics . Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics or ECON 201 and ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 205 - Principles of Economics
An introduction to the terms, tools, and concepts basic to modern economic analysis. Specific topics addressed include: supply and demand analysis; consumption, production, and cost theories; externalities, public goods, and government response; national income accounting, productivity, and economic growth; labor markets and employment; economic fluctuations and monetary and fiscal policy; and finally international trade. Policy application is central to the discussion of all topics in the course. Students who need to take both Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics may fill the requirement either by taking ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205. Students may not get credit for both ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 205 or ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics and ECON 205.
Credits: 5
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course fulfills the Social Scientific Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
*** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 210 - New Majors Seminar
Economists’ use of computer software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and internet resources in the context of prerequisite course material. Demonstrate computer application proficiency using basic economic and statistical tools. Explore employment and post-graduate educational opportunities as well as major schools of economic thought. Students learn to find, read, interpret, and present professional economic literature.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics , STAT 190 - Basic Statistics or STAT 290 - Statistics , or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics
This course is an in-depth analysis of the theory of prices. Topics that are usually examined in this course are the theory of demand, production functions, costs and supply; price determination in the short and long run under alternative market conditions, as well as the determination of wages and factor payments. This course provides a basic theoretical foundation for other courses that apply microeconomic theory including labor economics, industrial organization, international trade, health care, etc.
Prerequisites: Greade of “C” or better in ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and Grade of “C” or better in ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or Grade of “C” or better in ECON 205 - Principles of Economics ; Grade of “C” or better in either MATH 192 - Essentials of Calculus or MATH 198 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 306 - Economics of Law
A positive economic analysis of the efficiency of the legal system, and its impact on the microeconomic behavior of firms and consumers; topics of emphasis include property law and zoning, protection of intellectual property, torts, contracts, and the economics of crime.
Prerequisite: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 307 - Natural Resources Economics
An examination of some of the major problems associated with the use and conservation of natural resources and environmental quality, the relationship of the political-economic system to environmental and natural resource problems and possible solutions to resource and environmental problems.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 308 - Economics of the European Union
This course examines the social, economic, political, and cultural issues of the European Union. We examine the structure, function, and challenges of the European Union and study the impact the European Union has on the United States and the rest of the world.
Prerequisite: ECON 130 - Introduction to Economics with a grade of “D” or higher, ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics with a grade of “D” or higher, ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics with a grade of “D” or higher, or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics with a grade of “D” or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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ECON 313 - History of Economic Thought
This course is an inquiry into the development of economic thought from past to present. It focuses on the analytical innovations in economic thought, beginning with the Greeks and extending to contemporary thinkers. It also stresses the persistence of certain topics such as money, macroeconomic stability, and value theory throughout the development of economic thought and considers the historical policy issues that inspired different thinkers to address these topics in a new and different way.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 320 - Comparative Economic Systems
This course examines the structures, characteristics, and problems confronted by the major economic systems of the world in a comparative framework. It also discusses the implications of the major transformations of these systems for the United States. This course normally covers the communist, industrialized capitalist, market socialism, and planned socialist systems. Inter-country comparisons are emphasized to understand why some systems are more successful than others.
Prerequisites: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics , or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
When Offered: Online
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 348 - Economics of East Asia
This course surveys economic issues concerning East Asia, covering China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and other economies in the region. The causes of their economic growth and the Asian Crisis is analyzed. Their experiences in the post-crisis period, often in comparison with other emerging markets, is examined. Developments in regional economic integration and challenges facing them are also discussed.
Prerequisite: ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 205 - Principles of Economics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 402 - Economic Development
The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed analysis of the individual-level causes of economic development. Students will learn about contemporary programs created in response to the challenges faced by low-income individuals worldwide. The course will also offer an introduction to the statistical analyses that economists use to evaluate such programs. Other areas of discussion include income distribution, employment, education, savings, and foreign aid.
Prerequisites: ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 403 - International Trade Theory and Policy
This course examines the basis for international trade by focusing on traditional trade theory: Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin models, growth and technological change and factor mobility. Other topics of discussion include commercial policy, economic integration, and the relationship between trade and economic growth and development. Additional topics may include more recent approaches in trade theory and imperfect competition.
Prerequisite: ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 412 - International Monetary Theory and Policy
This course examines the theory of international capital markets, exchange rate regimes, and balance of payments problems. It also examines the mechanism for the adjustment of balance of payments disequilibria (i.e. deficits and surpluses) and the consequences of the macroeconomic interdependence of nations within the framework of different international monetary systems, and their effects on a country’s welfare.
Prerequisite: ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 430 - Money and Banking
This course describes the monetary and banking system, its organization, function and operation as these relate to the money supply process and monetary policy in the United States. It also analyzes the interaction between fiscal and monetary policies.
Prerequisite: ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 440 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy
The primary purpose of this course is to study imperfectly competitive product markets and to bridge the gap between theory and reality by applying microeconomics to public policy problems in the areas of business regulation and anti-trust.
Prerequisite: ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 467 - Labor Economics
Economic analysis applied to the study of the labor market. Topics studied include: the goals and economic impacts of labor unions; the supply and demand for labor; the work incentive effects of anti-poverty and income support programs; human capital investment decisions such as those involving education and on-the-job training; compensating wage differentials; and an economic analysis of discrimination.
Prerequisites: ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics ; STAT 190 - Basic Statistics or STAT 290 - Statistics .
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 471 - Internship: Economics
On-the-job specialized training in fields generally accepted as needing economics field experience to complement the student’s academic training. May be taken on a pass/fail basis only. A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship. May be repeated.
Co-requisite: Enrollment in ECON 472 - Internship Evaluation and Analysis
Credits: 3 to 12
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ECON 472 - Internship Evaluation and Analysis
Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Pre-arrange one semester before enrollment. May be repeated.
Co-requisite: Enrollment in ECON 471 - Internship: Economics
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECON 479 - Senior Seminar in Economics
The capstone experience for the economics major. Students produce an empirical research paper on an economic topic of their choosing, based on sound theoretical foundations and a review of the relevant literature, and give a PowerPoint presentation on their project. Students are presented information on graduate and professional school opportunities in economics and related disciplines and career opportunities for those with undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics. A section of the course focuses on the major professional awards conferred upon prominent economists, the recipients of those awards, and contributions to economics of those who have been recognized by these prizes. This course also gives students an appreciation of the widespread applicability of economics in the modern world and make them think about how and why economists may be different from others.
Prerequisites: ECON 210 - New Majors Seminar ; completion of or concurrent registration in ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics , ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomics , and ECON 373 - Econometrics or STAT 378 - Linear Regression/Time Series ; junior or senior economics major or minor.
Credits: 3
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* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
** This is a writing-enhanced course.
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ECON 486 - Readings in Economics
Selected reading on a specific subject in economics to be assigned by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 498 - Seminar: Economics
Selected topics in economics.
Credits: 3
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* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 520 - The Economics of Sustainability
This course examines the economics of the sustainable use of natural resources, and the consequences of failure to do so. Topics covered will include: problems associated with optimal usage and management of common-pool resources; environmental regulation; the impact of government taxes and subsidies; environmental benefit estimation methods; cost-benefit analysis; sustainable agriculture; energy policy; transportation policy; and urban design. The EXCEL spreadsheet program will be used to do cost-benefit analysis.
Credits: 3
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* The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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ECON 520G - The Economics of Sustainability
This course examines the economics of the sustainable use of natural resources, and the consequences of failure to do so. Topics covered will include: problems associated with optimal usage and management of common-pool resources; environmental regulation; the impact of government taxes and subsidies; environmental benefit estimation methods; cost-benefit analysis; sustainable agriculture; energy policy; transportation policy; and urban design. The EXCEL spreadsheet program will be used to do cost-benefit analysis.
Credits: 3
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* This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
** The Online Course Fee applies to this course.
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ECON 554 - Independent Studies: Economics
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 8
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* This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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ECON 554G - Independent Studies: Economics
An opportunity for students to organize and conduct research projects of their own choice with the help of faculty supervision. Prior permission of instructor required.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECU 355 - Tropical Field Research and Natural History of Ecuador
Explores the diversity of tropical terrestrial floral and faunal communities and the ecological processes that shape them. This course exposes students to the complexity of a tropical rainforest ecosystem, introduce them to the diversity of plants and animals, and introduce field research methods that help researchers better understand the organisms within this ecosystem.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103 - General Botany , BIOL 106 - General Zoology , or BIOL 108 - Introductory Biology II with a grade of C or better. While not required, BIOL 301 - Introduction to Ecology is also preferred.
Credits: 3
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* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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ED 100 - Elementary Education: Pre-MAE Seminar
Four one-hour sessions designed to orient, explain and review both the MAE elementary program and State of Missouri teaching/certification requirements. Normally taken spring semester of the freshman year.
Credits: 0
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ED 388 - Exploratory Field Experiences
The course has been designed to provide readiness in preparation for the ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching course by exploring the field of education through meaningful personal and field experiences. The course is an introduction to observation, participation, and reflection in the classroom with three articulate components–seminar, clinical and field experiences.
Prerequisite: Background check, liability insurance, T.B. test, Consent and Release Agreement, and Student Release and Disclosure Agreement.
Credits: 1
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 389 - Foundations of Education
An overview of historical, legal, philosophical, political, and social aspects of public education and of teaching as a career.
Prerequisites: sophomore status and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
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* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching
A course designed to provide a basic readiness for teaching, preliminary to the Management of Instruction course. ED 393 is an introduction to “what to teach and how to teach” with three articulated components: seminar, clinical, and field. (A field experience of 45-60 clock hours is required through concurrent enrollment in ED 393 Classroom Experiences.) Additionally, students enrolled in the course complete all the requirements for obtaining a substitute teaching certificate with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Prerequisites: ED 389 - Foundations of Education with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment in ED 389 - Foundations of Education ), 55 clock hours of Exploratory Field Experience, junior status, and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, fingerprint clearance, liability insurance, Substitute Teaching Certificate, Consent and Release Agreement, Student Disclosure and Release Agreement.
Credits: 3
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* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 394 - Experiences in Classroom Teaching
This course is a 1 credit teaching requirement to be completed concurrently with ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching . May be repeated for up to four credits in order to provide clinical experiences to support candidate preparation for additional certifications.
Prerequisites: ED 389 - Foundations of Education with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment in ED 389 - Foundations of Education ), junior status, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 1
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* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 483 - Independent Study in Education
Intensive study of an educational issue.
Prerequisite: Permission of faculty and Department Chair of Education.
Credits: 1 to 3
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 500 - The Psychology of Adolescence
Issues related to physical, sexual, intellectual, moral, emotional and social development of the adolescent are addressed. (Recommended prior to ED 672G - Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Curriculum .)
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE:
* This is a writing-enhanced course.
** The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 500G - The Psychology of Adolescence
Issues related to physical, sexual, intellectual, moral, emotional and social development of the adolescent are addressed. (Recommended prior to ED 672G - Middle School Philosophy, Organization and Curriculum .)
Credits: 3
When Offered: (fall only)
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 510G - Practicum in the Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disabilities: Elementary
This course is a practicum in teaching individual students at the elementary level (grades 1-6) with reading difficulties. Assessment of the reader’s strengths and needs is followed by the implementation of individualized instruction designed to assist the child in becoming a better reader. Experiences are provided in diagnosis, instructional planning for remediation, on-going evaluation of reading progress, and communication with parents.
The practicum course will be facilitated with online, on-site, and on campus components. Students will assess, then develop plans for and conduct fifteen hours of instruction with a struggling reader in their local communities. PLEASE NOTE: This experience requires student involvement with a minor student. It will be the student’s responsibility to identify a student with whom to work and to obtain a signed parental and school permission form prior to engaging in any work with the student.
Prerequisite: ED 570G - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ED 511G - Practicum in the Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disabilities: Secondary
This course is a practicum in teaching individual students at the secondary level (grades 7-12) with reading difficulties. Assessment of the reader’s strengths and needs is followed by the implementation of individualized instruction designed to assist the child in becoming a better reader. Experiences are provided in diagnosis, instructional planning for remediation, on-going evaluation of reading progress, and communication with parents.
The practicum course will be facilitated with online, on-site, and on campus components. Students will assess, then develop plans for and conduct fifteen hours of instruction with a struggling reader in their local communities. PLEASE NOTE: This experience requires student involvement with a minor student. It will be the student’s responsibility to identify a student with whom to work and to obtain a signed parental and school permission form prior to engaging in any work with the student.
Prerequisites: ED 570G - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ED 520 - Principles of Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to develop basic philosophical, planning, management, assessment, and implementation skills to support the development and learning of young children from birth to eight years of age. Developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood within the context of the school, family, and community are addressed. An accompanying field experience of 60 hours in a prekindergarten and kindergarten setting is required,
Corequisite: ED 521 - Teaching Experience: Early Childhood Field Experience .
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 520G - Principles of Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to develop basic philosophical, planning, management, assessment, and implementation skills to support the development and learning of young children from birth to eight years of age. Developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood within the context of the school, family, and community are addressed. An accompanying field experience of 60 hours in a prekindergarten and kindergarten setting is required,
Corequisite: ED 521G - Teaching Experience: Early Childhood Field Experience .
Credits: 3
NOTE: The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 521 - Teaching Experience: Early Childhood Field Experience
To support and better prepare students in their learning of young children, a field experience of 60 clock hours in a prekindergarten and kindergarten setting is required as concurrent enrollment in ED 520 - Principles of Early Childhood Education . Graded pass/fail.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Corequisite: ED 520 - Principles of Early Childhood Education .
Credits: 1
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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ED 530 - Education in the Health Professions
Education in the Health Professions prepares individuals to effectively teach within health professions schools and programs whether as full-time educators known as Staff Educators, or within the clinical faculty role. Through interprofessional team-based learning, five content areas are emphasized: Curriculum; Teaching; Assessment; Research in Health Professions Education; and Funding, Law, and Policy.
Prerequisite: Senior standing with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
** This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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ED 530G - Education in the Health Professions
Education in the Health Professions prepares individuals to effectively teach within health professions schools and programs whether as full-time educators known as Staff Educators, or within the clinical faculty role. Through interprofessional team-based learning, five content areas are emphasized: Curriculum; Teaching; Assessment; Research in Health Professions Education; and Funding, Law, and Policy.
Prerequisite: Admission as a graduate degree-seeking or graduate non-degree seeking student.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
** This course is taught by the Institute for Academic Outreach.
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ED 549 - Pre-Service EFL Methods for Teaching Conversational English in China
This course is designed as a pre-service course for students who have been approved to CHN 550 - EFL Internship: Teaching Conversational English as a Foreign Language in China . The course introduces students to second language acquisition theory, to methods for conversational English, and to issues related to living and teaching English in China. In addition, this course addresses practical issues such as immunizations, visa requirements, and travel logistics.
Credits: 1
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* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.
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