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CRWR 495 - Honors
Fall (3) Staff
Honors study in Creative Writing comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed ENGL 494 may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CRWR 495 - Honors
Fall (3) Staff
Honors study in Creative Writing comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed ENGL 494 may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CRWR 496 - Honors
Spring (3) Staff
Honors study in English comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CRWR 496 - Honors
Spring (3) Staff
Honors study in English comprises (a) supervised reading in the field of the student’s major interest; (b) presentation two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester of an Honors essay or a creative writing project upon a topic approved by the departmental Honors committee; and (c) oral examination in the field of the student’s major interest. Students who have not completed may be admitted only under exceptional circumstances. Creative Writing Honors students may substitute for ENGL 494 either three 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses, or two 300- and/or 400-level Creative Writing courses and a Creative Writing Independent Study (the project of the Independent Study must be different from the proposed Honors project). Creative Writing Honors involves the completion of a sustained project in creative writing. For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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DANC 100 - Critical Questions in Dance
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and concepts, beliefs and creative visions, theories and discoveries in Dance for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
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DANC 111 - Modern I
Fall and Spring (2) Glenn, Morris, Wade (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed for the student with little or no dance background. Introduces dance as an art form and as a means of expression through both the study of movement fundamentals and creative work. Course may be repeated with instructor permission
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DANC 150 - First-Year Seminar
Fall and Spring (4) Staff (College 150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Dance. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion. Sample topics might include various aspects of Dance History (e.g. specific choreographers or movements).
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DANC 201 - Reconstructing Moments in History
Spring (4) Glenn (College 200, ALV)
This historical and practical chourse will explore 20th Century modern dance choreographers and the social, political, and cultural events that shaped their work. Students will also explore short excerpts from historical dancd works from notation score and create their own mini-scores using Motif Writing. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
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DANC 211 - Modern II
Fall and Spring (2) Glenn, Morris, Wade (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores dance as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of movement skills and creative work.
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DANC 212 - Modern II
Fall and Spring (2) Glenn, Morris, Wade (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores dance as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of movement skills and creative work.
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DANC 220 - History of Modern Dance
Spring (3) Glenn (GER 5) (ALV)
An introduction through films and lectures to the field of modern dance, which is rooted in American culture, with emphasis on the stylistic approach and aesthetic of the artists who have contributed to its development in the twentieth century. (Cross-listed with AMST 240 )
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DANC 230 - History of American Vernacular Dance
Fall (3) Glenn (GER 5)
An introduction, through films and lectures, to dance in U.S. popular culture with an emphasis on its development from roots in African dance to the vernacular forms of tap, ballroom, and jazz by examining the movement styles found in concert jazz, musical theatre, and popular social dances. (Cross listed with AFST 334 , AMST 241 )
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DANC 261 - Intermediate Ballet
Fall and Spring (2) McCoy, Morris (ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores ballet as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of a movement style and creative work.
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DANC 262 - Intermediate Ballet
Fall and Spring (2) McCoy, Morris (ALV, ACTV, GER 6)
Designed to strengthen technical skill at an intermediate level. Explores ballet as an art form and as a means of expression through both the development of a movement style and creative work.
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DANC 264 - Intermediate Jazz
Spring (2) Wade (ALV, ACTV, GER 6)
Explores jazz dance as an art form and as a means of expression through technical and creative work (choreography, improvisation). The study of various jazz and musical theatre dance styles will reflect the history of jazz and popular music.
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DANC 301 - Practicum in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade (ALV)
Designed to provide an opportunity for students to fulfill needs in dance-related areas of movement experience such as improvisation, partnering, effort/shape, performance skills, teaching skills, body therapies, interdisciplinary creative work, intensive work with technique, and community outreach activities. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
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DANC 303 - Alexander Technique
Fall or Spring (1) Gavaler
Designed to provide students with an opportunity to refine and heighten kinesthetic sensitivity. The process of exploring the inherent design of the human body, and cooperating consciously with that design, leads to greater ease, flexibility, power, and expressiveness in all activities. As space permits, this course may be repeated once for credit
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DANC 305 - Dance Composition I
Fall (3) Gavaler
This course introduces elements, methods and structures of dance composition in application to the solo figure. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with movement invention; to cultivate variety, contrast, and originality in their choreographic process; and to expand their personal aesthetic range.
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DANC 306 - Dance Composition II
Spring (3) Gavaler Prerequisite(s): DANC 305 (ALV)
This course builds on the compositional elements presented in DANC 305 and offers students the opportunity to develop increasing sophistication and self-direction in their approach to choreography. The inspiration for the studies will be compositional experiments in 20th and 21st century fine and performing arts.
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DANC 311 - Modern III
Fall and Spring (1-2) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Designed to challenge the student by introducing complex movement sequences drawn from well-known technical vocabularies. Each course may be repeated twice for credit
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DANC 312 - Modern III
Fall and Spring (1-2) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade (ALV)
Designed to challenge the student by introducing complex movement sequences drawn from well-known technical vocabularies. Each course may be repeated twice for credit
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DANC 321 - Performance Ensemble
Fall and Spring (1-2) Wade, Glenn, Gavaler Prerequisite(s): Successful audition
Designed to provide an opportunity for the advanced dancer to participate in creative work and performance. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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DANC 322 - Performance Ensemble
Fall and Spring (1-2) Wade, Glenn, Gavaler Prerequisite(s): Successful audition (ALV)
Designed to provide an opportunity for the advanced dancer to participate in creative work and performance. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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DANC 330 - Internship in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Qualified students may receive credit for a structured learning experience in a professional quality dance company or dance festival (e.g., American Dance Festival, Duke University) which provides an opportunity to apply and expand knowledge under expert supervision. Must be approved in advance as well as monitored and evaluated by the faculty. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
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DANC 333 - South & South East Asian Folklore Performance
Summer or Fall (3-4) Tanglao-Aguas (ACTV, GER 4B, GER 6)
Interdisciplinary journey into the sociocultural history, aesthetics, languages, and performance of ceremony, dance, folklore, oral literature, performance and ritual in South and Southeast Asia. Students will learn to sing, dance, act, and chant in scenes from sacred epics such as the RAMAYANA and MAHABHARATA. Course work includes composing reflections on the creative process and essays on the socio-historic
context of the epics and performance traditions. Students receive 4 credits in the fall semester version of the course where students are taught and tested in introductory Bahasa Indonesia. When the course is offered for 3 credits during summer sessions, there is very minimal Bahasa Indonesia
language instruction and examination. (Cross listed with AMES 333 or THEA 333 )
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DANC 350 - Introduction to Physical Theatre
Spring (3) Gavaler, Wiley Prerequisite(s): Previous theatre and dance performance course work and permission of the instructors (ALV)
Provides students with an opportunity to develop sensitivity, intelligence, and strength through practice in Contact Improvisation and exposure to other physical theatre techniques. Students will learn to use compositional tools, develop physically-inspired characters, and interact with environmental elements through performer-created projects. (Cross listed with THEA 350 )
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DANC 401 - Group Choreography
Fall (3) Wade Prerequisite(s): DANC 305 - DANC 306
Corequisite(s): DANC 401L
Students explore principles of choreographic invention for small groups and large ensembles. Problems and possibilities for movement invention involving more than one dancer are investigated as an outgrowth of
DANC 305 - DANC 306 which concentrates on composition for the solo figure.
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DANC 401L - Group Choreography Lab
Fall (1) Wade
Students will apply principles of choreographic invention, rehearsal and performance techniques learned in DANC 401 . Emphasis is on the choreography, teaching, rehearsal and studio performance of two original works - one for a small group and one for a large ensemble.
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DANC 406 - Independent Projects in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Gavaler, Glenn, Wade
Directed study of the advanced student arranged on an individual basis with credit according to the range of the proposed project. A semester of work could include either a choreographic work or a research project.
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DANC 411 - Modern IV
Fall and Spring (1-2) Glenn, Wade
Designed for the proficient dancer to provide a sound physical and intellectual understanding of modern dance technique. Concentrates on elements drawn from specific movement theories. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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DANC 412 - Modern IV
Fall and Spring (1-2) Glenn, Wade (ALV)
Designed for the proficient dancer to provide a sound physical and intellectual understanding of modern dance technique. Concentrates on elements drawn from specific movement theories. Each course may be repeated three times for credit
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DANC 460 - Topics in Dance
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff
Exploration of a topic in dance through readings, writing, discussions, and practice (when applicable). If there is no duplication of topic, course may be repeated for credit
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DATA 100 - Critical Questions in Data Science
Fall or Spring (4) (College 100)
An exploration of significant questions and concepts, beliefs and creative visions, theories and discoveries in Data Science for first-year students. Although topics vary, the courses also seek to improve students’ communication skills beyond the written word.
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DATA 140 - Programming for Data Science
Spring (4)
An introduction to computational problem solving in the context of data science and commonly used data analysis software. Students can receive credit for only one of CSCI 140/DATA 140 and CSCI 141. (Cross-listed with CSCI 140 .)
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DATA 146 - Reasoning Under Uncertainty
Spring (3)
A computationally-oriented exploration of quantitative reasoning for situations in which complete information is not available. Topics will include an introduction to discrete probability theory, Monte Carlo simulation, sampling theory and elementary game theory. (Cross-listed with CSCI 146 .)
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DATA 150 - First-Year Seminar
Fall or Spring (4) (College 150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Data Science. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
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DATA 201 - Data Driven Decision Making
Spring (3)
For the increasing volume of information being produced to be useful in decision-making processes, it needs to be systematically organized and analyzed. This course will provide students with an opportunity to apply quantitative methods to a wide variety of real-world problems defined by decision makers from federal and international policy making groups. Course work will include applying a wide set of techniques (such as the analytic hierarchy process, ordered weighting averaging) which integrate human preferences and perception with quantitative information, with an emphasis on uncertainty. Students will learn about and consider the challenges associated with data reduction - how to balance between the limits of human perception, the value of additional information, and temporal constraints imposed by the decision making process.
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ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Fall and Spring (3) Staff (CSI, GER 3)
The study of economic behavior at the level of individual households and firms. Topics include scarcity and choice, supply and demand, production, cost and market organization.
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ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 (CSI, GER 3)
The study of aggregate economic activity. Topics include national income and output, unemployment, money and inflation, and international trade.
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ECON 150 - First Year Seminar
Fall or Spring (4) Staff (C150)
An exploration of a specific topic in Economics. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.
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ECON 300 - Topics in Economics
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102
Classes focusing on specific topics in economic theory or policy. The topics differ across sections and vary from semester to semester.
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ECON 303 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 (CSI)
The theory of price and resource allocation in a market economy.
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ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 (CSI)
Theories of aggregate economic behavior.
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ECON 307 - Principles and Methods of Statistics
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102 (ACTV, MATH, GER 1)
A study of the principles and uses of descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference, hypothesis testing and regression analysis. Note: See section heading “Statistics” under “Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree.”
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ECON 308 - Econometrics
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 ,ECON 102 , ECON 307 *.
* Students may use BUAD 231, MATH 106, MATH 351, or SOCL 353 in place of ECON 307 as a pre-requisite for ECON 308, but these courses do not count as credit hours toward the Economics major.
A survey of the econometric methods that are commonly used in economic research with emphasis on the application of these techniques rather than their theoretical development. No calculus or linear algebra is required.
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ECON 311 - Money and Banking
Fall or Spring (3) McBeth Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102
An analysis of the monetary system with emphasis upon financial institutions, determination of the money supply and the relationship between money and economic activity.
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ECON 315 - Financial Economics
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102
A survey of the theory and principles of the financial system and of financial economics.
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ECON 318 - The Economics of Sports
Fall (3) Schmidt Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 .
In this class students will examine economic issues surrounding the sports industry. The course is organized into three major sections: Industrial Organization, Public Finance, and Labor Markets. We will examine the industrial structure of pro sports by briefly exploring the history of sports leagues and analyzing the impact that the monopoly-like status has on the profitability of teams, player salaries, fan welfare, and the size of subsidies that state and local governments are paying to sports franchises in the form of stadium construction. We will examine the power of franchises to extract subsidies from state and local taxpayers. We will explore the techniques that economists use in determining the economic impact of stadium construction and franchise location on a local and state economy. Questions dealing with player salaries and their impact on the sport will be examined from a number of perspective.
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ECON 321 - Economics of the Public Sector
Fall and Spring (3) Beach, Pereira Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102
Theory and principles of public economics with emphasis on state and federal expenditure programs and taxes. Topics include education, welfare, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and the impact of taxes on labor supply, savings, and wealth.
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ECON 322 - Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Fall, Spring (3) Hicks, Kuzmenko, Pereira,Stafford Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 (College 200, CSI)
The application of efficiency and equity criteria to environmental issues. Topics include policies for environmental protection, renewable resources, exhaustible resources and unique natural environments. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the NQR domain.)
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ECON 331 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Spring (3) Moody Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102
A survey of mathematical techniques used in economics including topics in linear algebra, calculus and optimization techniques. Emphasis will be on the economic applications of these methods.
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ECON 341 - American Economic History
Fall or Spring (3) Hausman, Parman Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102 (GER 4A)
A study of the major trends and developments in the American economy from colonial times through New Deal. Topics include trade, transportation, business, banking, labor, and policy.
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ECON 342 - Global Economic History
Fall or Spring (3) Hausman, Parman Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102 (College 200, CSI, GER 4A)
An introduction to the global economic history of the world from ancient times to the mid-20th century, with emphasis on a European development, growth, world-wide economic interactions perspective. (This course is anchored in the CSI domain, and also considers aspects of the ALV and NQR domains.)
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ECON 346 - Comparative Economic Inequality in Multiracial Societies
Spring (3) Abegaz Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102 (GER 4C)
A comparative study of the historical patterns of inequality of income and wealth in multiracial economies. Theory and empirical evidence on the dynamics of racial and class inequality will be examined with a focus on three case studies (Brazil, South Africa, and the U.S.) (Cross listed with AFST 310 ).
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ECON 362 - Government Regulation of Business
Fall or Spring (3) Beach, Parman, Stafford Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102
An analysis of the principles and purposes of government regulation of business. Topics include energy policy, consumer and worker protection, transportation, telecommunications and public utilities.
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ECON 380 - Experimental Economics
Fall or Spring (3) Anderson Prerequisite(s): ECON 101
Experimental economics is a field in which decision making is examined in a controlled laboratory environment. The resulting data are used to evaluate theories and policies that are not easily tested with naturally occurring data. This course surveys experimental research in many fields including decision and game theory, environmental economics, industrial organization, and public economics, and provides a basic framework for designing and conducting experiments.
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ECON 382 - Comparative Economics
Fall or Spring (3) Abegaz Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 , ECON 102 (GER 4C)
A study of the centrally planned economy as a distinctive system of resource allocation and income distribution. The emphasis is on the economics of transition from classical central planning to a market economy. Case studies of reform include Russia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and China.
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ECON 398 - Internship
Fall and Spring (1) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 and ECON 102 .
A pass/fail, directed readings/research course in conjunction with an internship experience.
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ECON 400 - Topics in Economics
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 and/or ECON 304 .
Seminar classes, normally 10-15 junior or senior economics majors, focusing on specific topics in economic theory or policy. Topics vary by section and semester to semester.
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ECON 403 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory: Incentives
Fall or Spring (3) Campbell Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 , MATH 111 or ECON 331 .
An investigation of contracts and other devices that harness self-interest. The aim is to determine the conditions under which the mechanisms generate socially optimal outcomes. Situations in which the pursuit of self-interest is self-defeating, yielding outcomes that are far from socially optimal, are also treated. Calculus is used to identify and evaluate outcomes.
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ECON 407 - Cross Section Econometrics
Fall (3) Hicks Prerequisite(s): ECON 308 .
Economic data often come as a cross-section of data points, frequently collected as part of a sample survey. The nature of these data calls for the use of a specialized set of tools, which will be developed in the course. Among the models to be examined are discrete, censored and truncated dependent variable, sample selectivity and duration models. Hands-on analysis of data sets will feature prominently.
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ECON 408 - Time-Series Econometrics
Spring (3) Moody Prerequisite(s): ECON 308 , ECON 331 (or MATH 211 ).
This course is an introduction to the econometric analysis of time series data. Topics include ARIMA models, forecasting, analysis of nonstationary series, unit root tests, co-integration and principles of modeling.
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ECON 410 - Game Theory
Fall or Spring (3) Anderson Prerequisite(s): ECON 101 and ECON 303 .
Game Theory is a set of mathematical models used to study how individuals make decisions when their actions affect each other. The emphasis of the course material is a mix of formal theory and applications, including bargaining, information and auctions. While economists turn to game theory to model many situations, the field is firmly rooted in mathematics. Thus, you will struggle in this course if you are not very comfortable with college-level algebra and basic calculus. In addition to mathematical modeling, this course will make extensive use of economics experiments to identify situations where game theory predicts actual behavior and to learn more about why game theory fails to predict behavior in some settings.
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ECON 411 - Advanced Macroeconomic
Fall or Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 304 , MATH 111 .
A critical survey of the current state of macroeconomic model building including discussions of Neoclassical and New Keynesian models, emphasizing the microeconomic foundations of the models and their implications for business cycle analysis.
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ECON 412 - Empirical Microeconomics
Spring (3) Prerequisite(s): ECON 308 (College 400)
Equips students with a set of conceptual and econometric skills to estimate the causal impact of one factor on some outcome of interest. Methods include randomized control trials, natural experiments, instrumental variables, difference-in-differences, matching, regression discontinuity, and synthetic control. Examples explore the causal effect of policies, laws, programs and “natural experiments,” primarily drawn from development, public, and labor economics. Students apply these methods to their own research design and present this design and their findings at the semester’s conclusion.
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ECON 415 - Applied Financial Derivatives
Fall (3) Tarter Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 and ECON 307 .
The economic theory of stochastic calculus and the solutions of the resulting partial differential equations are developed in the context of equity derivatives. Corollary risk-management characteristics are considered. Context is provided as each student manages a paper portfolio of electronic derivatives.
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ECON 420 - Economics of Information
Fall or Spring (3) Campbell Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 .
How markets and governments create incentives to elicit private information from individuals and firms, and how individual welfare is affected as a result. Topics include: Auctions; bank failures; internet commerce; education; mandatory retirement; voting and preference revelation; allocating dormitory rooms.
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ECON 422 - Applied Environmental Economics
Fall (even numbered years) (3) Hicks Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 , ECON 308 .
This course will cover the application of welfare economics to environmental problems. Topics include differences in consumer surplus and other measures of economic welfare and techniques to measure the economic value of environmental resources. The course will be organized around contemporary environmental issues; for example, the economic value of oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay, preservation of endangered species, and impacts of global climate change on property. The course will examine these problems using real world data and will expose students to a wide variety of economic valuation techniques.
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ECON 435 - Topics in Mathematical Economics
Spring (3) Moody Prerequisite(s): ECON 331 .
A survey of topics in mathematical economics including growth theory, general equilibrium analysis and duality theory.
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ECON 446 - History of Economic Thought
Fall or Spring (3) Haulman Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 , ECON 304 .
The development of economic analysis with emphasis upon classical and neo-classical economics.
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ECON 451 - Labor Market Analysis
Fall or Spring (3) McHenry Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 .
A theoretical and empirical analysis of labor demand and supply behavior. Topics include labor force participation, labor mobility and wage differentials, the economics of labor unions, and analyses of minimum wage, occupational safety and health, and unemployment insurance.
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ECON 456 - Economics of Health Care
Fall or Spring (3) Mellor, Savelyev Prerequisite(s): ECON 303
This course applies economic analysis to the study of health and health care. Topics include: the determinants of health status, features of the market for medical care, insurance and health care delivery, and the role of government in the health care sector.
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ECON 458 - Seminar on the Economics of Higher Education
Fall (3) Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 and ECON 308 (College 400)
This seminar explores the economics of higher education. We explore the economic and political forces that affect student demand for higher education and that shape the behavior of colleges and universities. Specific topics include the return to higher education, the drivers of college cost, how tuition is set, the workings of financial aid, and how education is financed.
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ECON 460 - Economic Analysis of Law
Fall or Spring (3) Stafford Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 . (College 400)
Economic analysis is employed to explain the existence of prevailing legal rules in standard areas of legal study such as property, contracts, torts, family law, civil procedure and criminal procedure.
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ECON 461 - Industrial Organization: Theory, Evidence and Cases
Fall or Spring (3) Qi Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 .
An analysis of the key theories of market behavior and performance under varying conditions of competition and monopoly, the empirical studies testing these theories and the application of the Federal antitrust laws to protect market competition.
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ECON 474 - Regional Economic Integration
Fall or Spring (3) Abegaz, Feldman Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 , ECON 304 , ECON 308 , and ECON 475 . (College 400)
The theory and practice of preferential economic arrangements, and their impact on various groups and the multilateral system. Seminar covers the stages of regional integration (free trade area, customs union, economic and monetary union), regionalism versus multilateralism, and interest-group politics around bilateralism and regionalism. Students apply theory to cross-country data or to case studies in their research, including on NAFTA, the EU, agreements in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the WTO.
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ECON 475 - International Trade Theory and Policy
Fall and Spring (3) Feldman, J. Lopresti Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 .
This course examines the gains from trade, trading patterns between countries, the effect of trade on income distribution and the effects of industrial and commercial policies. Other topics include the political economy of trade protection and the development of the world trading system.
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ECON 476 - International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics
Fall and Spring (3) Klepacz Prerequisite(s): ECON 304 .
This course is a theoretical and empirical examination of international financial markets and national income determination in an open economy. Topics include exchange rate systems, the balance of payments and macroeconomic policymaking among interdependent economies.
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ECON 481 - Microeconomics of Development
Fall or Spring (3) Abegaz, Ben Yishay, Feldman, Shiferaw Prerequisite(s): ECON 303
This course is one of two courses on theories of growth and diversification, and the evidence for them, in low-income countries which account for half of the Gross World Product. Development microeconomics focuses on household, firm, and government behavior in an environment of developing markets. Topics may vary by semester but generally include poverty measurement, property rights, health, education, credit, insurance and land markets, social protection, and legal
and policy-making institutions.
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ECON 483 - Macroeconomics of Development
Fall or Spring (3) Abegaz, BenYishay, Feldman, Shiferaw Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 and ECON 304 .
This course is one of two courses on theories of growth and diversification, and the evidence for them, in low-income countries which account for half of the Gross World Product. Development macroeconomics focuses on what makes economies grow as well as the concomitant changes in the structures of employment, income, output, and trade. Other topics may include poverty and inequality, industrialization, demographic transition, urbanization, global integration, macropolicy, and development strategy.
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ECON 484 - Economics of Growth
Fall or Spring (3) Abegaz Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 , ECON 304 .
Explores models of economic growth with emphasis on developing economies. Examines proximates causes (factor accumulation and technology), correlates (industrialization, demography, inequality), fundamentals (geography, history, culture, institutions), and policy implications. Blends theory with empirical evidence on the convergence and divergence of percapita incomes.
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ECON 490 - Independent Study in Economics
Fall and Spring (3-4) Staff Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 and ECON 304 .
A faculty-directed research course conducted on an individual or small group basis on various topics in economics. The student is required to submit a preliminary draft, and submit a final research report. No more than one independent study may be taken in any one semester and no more than two independent-study courses may be counted toward the major. No more than one independent study may count toward the 9-credit requirement at the 400 level for the economics major.
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ECON 495 - Honors
Fall, Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Major in economics.
Students submit a research proposal which, along the minimum GPA, is used to decide on admission to the Economics Honors program. Admitted seniors are enrolled in 495 in the Fall and in 496 in the Spring. Under the guidance of a thesis advisor, a student is required to: develop and test an appropriate economic model to solve a well-defined problem, defend the findings in a comprehensive oral examination before the thesis committee and other attendees, and submit a formally written research report in late April. A student who cannot progress to Econ 496 at the end of the fall semester may enroll in and obtain credits for Econ 490. Interested students are advised to consult the detailed departmental guidelines and the relevant College provisions governing Honors. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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ECON 496 - Honors
Fall, Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Major in economics. (College 400)
Students wishing to pursue Honors in economics should obtain a copy of departmental guidelines from the economics department office. Those admitted to the program will enroll in these courses during their senior year. A student who completes an Honors thesis but does not achieve Honors may receive credit for ECON 490 . Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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ENSP 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science and Policy
Fall (3) Buntaine, DeBerry, Chambers, Hicks, Kaste, Kaup, Staff
This team-taught interdisciplinary course brings together perspectives and approaches to environmental problems from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Examines key environmental concepts by exploring case studies such as pollution and contamination disputes, ecosystem management in the Chesapeake Bay, and biodiversity.
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ENSP 201 - Watershed Dynamics
Spring of alternate years (4) Chambers, Hancock Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 or BIOL 225 OR GEOL 101 , GEOL 110 , GEOL 150W .
This team-taught course will combine biologic and hydrologic approaches to explore the interactions between the physical, biological, and chemical processes active in watersheds. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how interactions between these processes control water quality and biologic diversity, and how anthropogenic activities modify these processes. Laboratory is required.
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ENSP 202 - Global Environmental Challenges: Climate Change
Fall, Spring (3) Taylor Prerequisite(s): ENSP 101 .
This course introduces students to the state of scientific knowledge about climate and climate change, including natural cycles and human-induced changes. It explores potential impacts of climate change, national policies, the Kyoto Protocol, and other global efforts to address the problem.
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ENSP 203 - Public Commons Project
Fall, Spring (1-3) Taylor Prerequisite(s): ENSP 101 .
This workshop course will have students and faculty working as a team on community-based research, addressing important local and regional environmental issues in consultation with community organizations and local government agencies. Topics vary by semester and results are presented publicly.
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ENSP 205 - Marine and Environmental Science
Fall, Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ENSP 101 .
This course introduces students to the science of marine and terrestrial environments. It ties marine science and policy to land use, watershed and coastal zone management, pollution, forests and agriculture, ocean fisheries, mineral resources, climate change, and biodiversity.
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ENSP 248 - Introduction to Environmental Research
Fall, Spring (1-3) Staff
Independent environmental research for First-year and Sophomore students that is closely mentored by a faculty member. All projects must include an analysis, write-up, and interpretation of the student’s work.
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ENSP 249 - Environmental Challenges: Topics
Fall, Spring (1-4) Staff Prerequisite(s): ENSP 101 .
This course is an in-depth look at an important issue of environmental science and policy. The topics to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. The course is primarily designed for sophomores and juniors who have taken Introduction to Environmental Science and Policy. Some topics will include a required weekly laboratory session. In past year it has been common for us to count GEOL 305 Environmental Geology as an ENSP 249 class. ENSP 249 can be repeated for credit if the topic changes.
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ENSP 250 - Seminar Topics in Environmental Science and Policy
Spring (1-3) Staff
Key environmental topics will be addressed by top national and international environmental experts in three lectures and informal discussion sessions with students. Small groups of students will meet with faculty to discuss readings and the lectures, and a written assignment will integrate the topic.
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ENSP 302 - Philosophic History of American Environmentalism
Fall, Spring (3) Fowler (College 200, ALV, GER 4A, 7)
The course will explore the following philosophical/ethical topics: 1) the wilderness idea, 2) the interdependency of human society and nature, 3) the ethical defense of Leopold’s “Land Ethic” , 4) “animal liberation”, 5) the limits of human moral agency with attention to our species’ evolutionary history, 6) the ethics of producing, using, banning, selling and disposing of potentially hazardous chemical substances, 7) the ethics of food production and vegetarianism/veganism, and 8) the working out of an “ocean ethic”. (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI and NQR domains.)
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ENSP 303 - Issues in Environmental Ethics
Fall, Spring (3) Costa, Fowler (ALV, GER 7)
This course reviews core issues in environmental ethics and then takes an in-depth look at one area environmental ethics, such as the ethics of conserving biodiversity, Earth Rights, or key environmental cases which raise ethical concerns.
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ENSP 305 - Feminist Women Activists for Developing India
Fall and Spring (3) Fowler (GER 7)
The class examines the ethical values and interpretations of political engagement, environmental protection and development of three feminist women activists, two Indian and one American, and all internationally reknown for working for the environment and human rights in India: Vandana Shiva, Arundhati Roy, and Martha Nussbaum. (Cross listed with GSWS 305 )
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ENSP 440 - Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy.
(varies by year) Spring or Fall (1-4) Staff
This course provides students a hands-on, in-depth look at an issue of environmental science and policy. The topics to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. The course is primarily designed for senior majors or minors. ENSP 440 can be repeated for credit if the topic changes.
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ENSP 460 - Seminar in Environmental Issues
Spring (3) Staff
A topics course for seniors based on an extended review of an environmental issue by each student. In consultation with the professor, students will select a topic in advance of registration for the course, and will research the topic through all appropriate sources (literature, Internet, individuals, etc). An oral presentation and a paper are required.
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ENSP 490 - Independent Research
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff
This course is designed to permit the environmental science/studies concentrator to engage in independent research in their Junior or Senior years. Working closely with a faculty member as an advisor, each student will be expected to conduct original research and prepare a substantial research paper. This course may be repeated for credit.
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ENSP 495 - Honors
Fall, Spring (3, 3) Staff
Environmental Science and Policy Honors students must meet the College’s provisions on admissions to the program, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs. These students enroll for both semesters of their senior year, defending an Honors Proposal at the end of the first semester, and completing an Honors research project or essay and defending it in an oral exam by April 15th.
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ENSP 496 - Honors
Fall, Spring (3, 3) Staff
Environmental Science and Policy Honors students must meet the College’s provisions on admissions to the program, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs. These students enroll for both semesters of their senior year, defending an Honors Proposal at the end of the first semester, and completing an Honors research project or essay and defending it in an oral exam by April 15th.
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