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2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Computer Science

Courses are designated as CPSC in the class schedule.

  
  • CPSC 585 - Artificial Neural Networks (3)


    Principles of neural networks; neural networks paradigms, software implementations, applications, comparison with statistical methods, use of fuzzy logic; project.

    Prerequisite: CPSC 481 .

  
  • CPSC 589 - Seminar in Computer Science (3)


    Research methods in computer science. Student presentations covering current topics, research advances, updating of concepts and verifications of principles of computer science. (Examples: large-scale parallelism, Internet security, design for user interfaces, computers in instruction). May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: one 400-level course in Computer Science and satisfaction of graduate writing requirement, declared major in CPSC, CPEN, or CPEI.

  
  • CPSC 597 - Project (3)


    May be repeated once for credit. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CPSC 589 , classified graduate standing, approval of the computer science graduate adviser.

  
  • CPSC 598 - Thesis (3)


    Prerequisites: CPSC 589 , classified graduate standing, approval of the computer science graduate adviser.

  
  • CPSC 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Special topic in computer science, selected in consultation with and completed under supervision of a full-time faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: CPSC 589 , classified graduate standing, approval of the computer science department chair.


Criminal Justice

Courses are designated as CRJU in the class schedule.

  
  • CRJU 100 - Introduction to Crime, Law, and Justice (3)


    The myths and realities of the criminal justice system related to crime, the legal system and the pursuit of justice.

  
  • CRJU 300 - Foundations of Criminal Justice (3)


    Overview and analysis of the components of the criminal justice system; emphasizing the historical and contemporary aspects of law, policing, courts and corrections. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category A.3 or D.1.

  
  • CRJU 303 - Controlling Crime (3)


    Crime control and prevention. Common criminal justice tactics, such as imprisonment, capital punishment, camera surveillance, electronic monitoring, restorative justice, and situational crime prevention.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 310A - Criminal Law: Substantive (3)


    General doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes as against persons, property and the public welfare. Concept of governmental sanction of the conduct of the individual.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 310B - Criminal Law: Procedural (3)


    Legal problems associated with the investigation of crime, acquisition of evidence, commencement of a criminal proceeding, prosecution and defense of charges, sentencing and appeal. Development of existing procedures and examination of current efforts for reform.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 315 - Policing (3)


    Historical and philosophical development of enforcement at federal, state and local levels; community controls, political pressures and legal limitations pertaining to law enforcement agencies at each level of government; police policies and problems vis-â -vis, administration of justice as a system. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Pre- or corequisite: CRJU 300  

  
  • CRJU 320 - Introduction to Public Management and Policy (3)


    Introduction to the field of public administration. Current trends and problems of public sector agencies in such areas as organization behavior, public budgeting, personnel, planning and policy making. Examples and cases from the Criminal Justice field. (CRJU 320 and POSC 320 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: For students enrolling in CRJU 320, the prerequisite is CRJU 300 . For students enrolling in POSC 320 , the prerequisite is POSC 100  or POSC 300 .

  
  • CRJU 322 - Leadership for Public Service (3)


    Conceptions of leadership as applied in governmental and nonprofit sectors. Types of leaders; tools for leaders; leadership in public policy-making settings. Includes student project and extend leadership concepts; participation in CSUF Student Leadership Institute or similar activity. (CRJU 322 and POSC 322 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: POSC 200 POSC 200  or other course that fulfills G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • CRJU 325 - Juvenile Justice Administration (3)


    Definitions of delinquency and the related responses of the interested institutions (police, courts and correction); the juvenile court (past and present), and prevention and correction programs (practicing and proposed).

    Prerequisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 327 - Victims of Crime (3)


    Examine the nature and extent of victimization in the population, risk factors and theories of victimization, consequences of victimization, types of victimization, as well as the social, political, and criminal justice system reaction and response to victims.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 330 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3)


    The evolving and conflicting purposes and practices associated criminology, crime and delinquency, with an emphasis on contemporary strategies for preventing, remediating and controlling crime and delinquency.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 340 - Criminal Justice Research Methodology (3)


    Elementary statistics including descriptives, measurements and tests; data collection methods for effort evaluation and program prediction; systems analysis techniques.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 345 - Corrections (3)


    The evolving and conflicting purposes and practices associated with the adult corrections systems, with an emphasis on contemporary strategies for treating/punishing offenders while incarcerated, as well as in the community.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 350 - Writing for Criminal Justice (3)


    Principles of research and writing in criminal justice, including framing and clarifying research questions, using and assessing research resources, and developing writing skills for criminal justice research. Meets upper-division writing requirement for Criminal Justice majors, or concentration elective. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 355 - White-Collar Crime (3)


    The scope and harms of white-collar crime. Case studies of violations committed by corporations, professionals and government agencies and assess the causes, prevention, prosecution, and sentencing of white-collar offenders.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 370 - Sex, Crime and Culture (3)


    Rationale for law’s concern with sexual conduct, developed via discussion of selected offenses and offenders. Lectures and guest speakers also present opposing perspectives regarding the role of law enforcement, courts and correction. Research and reform.

    Pre- or Co-requisite: CRJU 300 .

  
  • CRJU 385 - Minorities and the Criminal Justice System (3)


    Introduction to the issues surrounding the charges of overt and indirect institutionalized racism in the criminal justice system. Overview of patterns of criminal behavior among minority groups in the U.S. will be discussed.

    Prerequisite: completion of General Education Category D; CRJU 300  recommended.

  
  • CRJU 404 - Capital Punishment (3)


    Issues relating to the use of capital punishment in the U.S., and arguments in support of and opposition to the death penalty. (CRJU 404 and POSC 404 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: For CRJU 404: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 , or graduate standing. For POSC 404: POSC 100  or graduate standing

  
  • CRJU 405 - Criminal Justice Policy (3)


    Evolving purposes and practices associated with the development of criminal justice policies, principally in the U.S. Particular topics, such as sentencing legislation, illustrate the development, adoption and impact of public policy on criminal justice systems.

    Prerequisites: CRJU 100 , CRJU 300 , CRJU 330 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 406 - Crime and Popular Culture (3)


    How the prevalence of crime and violence in popular culture reflects on contemporary society. Materials and readings argue that images of crime are not only entertaining, they also perform deep social and political functions.

    Prerequisites: CRJU 100 , CRJU 300 , CRJU 330 .

  
  • CRJU 415 - Policing the City (3)


    Critically examines methods used by police to control crime and promote social order in inner city areas. Considers various issues from multiple perspectives (residents, merchants, customers, organizations and other users of public space).

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100 , CRJU 300 , CRJU 315 ; or graduate standing

  
  • CRJU 420 - Drugs and Crime (3)


    Issues in licit and illicit substance use and the criminal justice system within historical and contemporary contexts. The theoretical and empirical relationship between drugs and crime; drug treatment approaches, and drug control policies.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100 , CRJU 300 ; or graduate standing.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • CRJU 422 - Human Resources Management (3)


    Civil service and the merit system; recruitment procedures and examinations; position classification, salary structures, retirement plans, in-service training, employee organizations and personnel supervision. Examples and cases from the criminal justice field. Emphasizes themes and topics from criminal justice. (CRJU 422 and POSC 422 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: POSC 320  .

  
  • CRJU 430 - Women and Crime (3)


    Women as criminals and victims, gender differences in criminal behavior and the role of women as professionals in the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 , or PHIL 302 , or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 435 - Civil Disobedience and Social Justice (3)


    The violation of law as protest. Definitions and types of disobedience and the policing and punishment of dissent. Analysis of protest as a strategy for social justice. (CRJU 435 and POSC 435 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: for CRJU 435, the prerequisites are CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 , or graduate standing; for POSC 435 , the prerequisite is POSC 100  or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 440 - Correctional Rehabilitation (3)


    Theories and techniques of correctional treatment. Current state of correctional rehabilitation with a focus on the What Works! literature and the value of proper programmatic evaluation and correctional classification.

    Prerequisites: CRJU 100 , CRJU 300 , and CRJU 345  or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 450 - Organized Crime and Intelligence Analysis (3)


    History and development of organized crime. Current criminological strategies of control of organizational crime. Systems theories and other analytical techniques of police intelligence.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 300  

  
  • CRJU 455 - Gangs and the Criminal Justice System (3)


    Causal factors of, and legal solutions to, gang-related crime in the U.S. Relevance of sociological, psychological, economic and educational deviance theories to justice intervention strategies.

    Prerequisites: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300  or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 459 - Crime and Justice at the U.S.-Mexico Border (3)


    Explores how crime occurs and the extent to which justice is rendered at the U.S.-Mexico border. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100 

  
  • CRJU 462 - Crime Analysis (3)


    Crime analysis function within the law enforcement organization; how to develop, implement and operate a crime analysis unit, and discuss the nexus between crime analysis, field and investigative operations, and administrative bureaus.

    Prerequisites: CRJU 300 , CRJU 340  

  
  • CRJU 465 - Law, Punishment and Justice (3)


    Theoretical scholarship in criminal justice is increasingly concerned with law in relation to delivery of justice and practices of punishment. Examines the rule of law, questions whether justice is different from law and reviews the role punishment plays.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 , or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 471 - Moot Court: Legal Practicum (3)


    Open to undergraduates only. Prepares students for competition. Legal research, writing, court strategies and oral argument; civil liberties law, cases and adjudication; appellate court review and amicus brief reading and writing. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. (POSC 471 and CRJU 471 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: POSC 375 , POSC 473 POSC 474 , CRJU 310A  /CRJU 310B , CRJU 485  or POSC 472  /CRJU 472  

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • CRJU 472 - Judicial Politics (3)


    Examines the United States courts and jurisprudence as a political body. Explores the politics, procedures and theories covering federal and state courts. (CRJU 472 and POSC 472 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 , or POSC 375 , or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 475T - Topics in Administration of Justice: A Seminar (3)


    Current social, legal and practical problems confronting police, courts and corrections. Variable topic class with specific subjects to be announced each semester. May be repeated with different topics up to a maximum of 9 units.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 , or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 477 - Mock Trial: Legal Practicum II (3)


    Highly participatory seminar introduces students to legal research, legal writing, trial strategies and litigation techniques; criminal and civil law and procedure, cases and adjudication; public speaking.

    Prerequisite: POSC 100  

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • CRJU 478 - Animals, Law and Society (3)


    Behavioral and legal complexities of human-animal relationships. Individual and institutional harms to animals, the link between animal abuse and criminal violence, humane law enforcement and the challenge of securing justice for animals.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100 , CRJU 300 , and ENGL 301 , or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 480 - Courtroom Evidence (3)


    Rules of evidence in the context of a criminal trial in a California court. Rules, their application and rationale. Lecture, discussion and simulated courtroom situations.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • CRJU 485 - Search, Seizure and Interrogation I (3)


    Analyzes laws that apply in common street search-and-seizure and interrogation situations in California; how they have evolved, and what developments are anticipated.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100 , CRJU 300 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 486 - Search, Seizure and Interrogation II (3)


    Analyzes laws that apply in some search-and-seizure and interrogation situations, such as those involving the border patrol and college officials.

    Prerequisite: CRJU 100  and CRJU 300 , or graduate standing.

  
  • CRJU 492 - Prelaw Internship (3)


    Acquaints students with the legal profession. A supervised working commitment of eight hours weekly with an assigned individual or organization. May be repeated once for credit. (CRJU 492 and POSC 492 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: POSC 100 

  
  • CRJU 495 - Internships (3)


    Criminal justice professions; eight to 20 hours per week as a supervised intern in a public agency or related organization. In addition to the job experience, interns meet in a weekly three-hour seminar. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.

  
  • CRJU 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Student selects an individual research project, either library or field. Conferences with adviser as necessary, culminating in one or more papers. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: minimum 12 units of criminal justice and consent of adviser.


Dance

Courses are designated as DANC in the class schedule.

  
  • DANC 101 - Introduction to Dance (3)


    Historical and contemporary dance forms. Experiences in various dance forms such as ballet, modern, jazz, folk, ethnic. Recommended for non-majors.

  
  • DANC 112 - Ballet I (1-2)


    Fundamental structure and technique of beginning classical ballet. May be taken for credit for a maximum of eight units. (2 hours activity per unit)

  
  • DANC 122 - Modern Dance I (1-2)


    Fundamental structure and technique of beginning modern dance. May be taken for credit for a maximum of eight units. (2 hours activity per unit)

  
  • DANC 126 - Dance Improvisation (2)


    Theory and practice of improvisation in movement. Practical use of improvisation in expressing imagery, developing choreographic concepts and enhancing performance. (4 hours activity)

  
  • DANC 132 - Jazz I (1-2)


    Modern jazz dance techniques and basic jazz choreography. May be taken for credit for a maximum of four units. (4 hours activity)

  
  • DANC 142 - Tap Dance I (1-2)


    Structure and technique of tap dance and tap choreography. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. (4 hours activity)

  
  • DANC 212 - Ballet II (1-2)


    Intermediate level technique of classical Ballet. May be taken for credit for a maximum of 4 units. (2 hours activity per unit)

    Prerequisite: DANC 112  and consented placement test.

  
  • DANC 213 - Classical Pointe (2)


    Technique for basic beginning pointe work and building performing strength. May be repeated once for credit. (4 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: DANC 212  or DANC 312  or equivalent level of proficiency and consent of instructor.

  
  • DANC 222 - Modern Dance II (1-2)


    Intermediate-level technique of modern dance. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units. (2 hours activity per unit)

    Prerequisite: DANC 122  and/or placement test.

  
  • DANC 226 - Rhythmic Analysis (3)


    Musical form and structure as it pertains to dance and choreography; musically notating dance rhythms and percussion accompaniment.

    Prerequisites: DANC 126 , DANC 212 , DANC 222 .

  
  • DANC 232 - Jazz II (1-2)


    Intermediate level skills in jazz technique and choreography. May be repeated for a maximum of four units. (4 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: DANC 132  and consented placement test.

  
  • DANC 242 - Tap Dance II (2)


    Intermediate skills in tap technique and choreography. May be repeated for up to four units. (2 hours activity per unit)

    Prerequisite: DANC 142  and consented placement test.

  
  • DANC 301 - Dance and Cultural Diversity (3)


    Impact of various dance forms, from primitive time to modern, on diverse cultures. Contributions of immigrants, minorities and women to dance as a personal, social and cultural expression. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • DANC 312 - Ballet III (1-2)


    Classical ballet technique at the second stage of the intermediate level. Complex combinations. Elements of technique and theory. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. (2 hours activity per unit)

    Prerequisite: DANC 212  and/or consented placement test.

  
  • DANC 322 - Modern Dance III (1-2)


    Modern dance technique at an advanced intermediate level. Detailed study of technical theory with emphasis on more complex combinations. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units. (2 hours activity per unit)

    Prerequisite: DANC 222  and/or consented placement test.

  
  • DANC 323A - Dance Composition (3)


    Choreography and forms of beginning dance composition. Final project required. (6 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: DANC 126 DANC 226 , DANC 312 , DANC 322 , junior standing.

  
  • DANC 323B - Dance Composition (3)


    Choreography and forms of intermediate dance composition. Final project required. (6 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: DANC 323A  

  
  • DANC 324 - Forces and Figures in Dance (3)


    Dance history from primitive to contemporary times, including historical eras, famous dancers, choreographers and companies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: DANC 301  

  
  • DANC 325 - Dance Theory and Criticism (3)


    Dance theory and philosophy, choreographic styles, published reviews, critique writing. Fulfills the course requirement for the university upper-division baccalaureate writing requirement for dance majors.

    Prerequisite: DANC 324 

  
  • DANC 332 - Jazz III (1-3)


    Advanced jazz techniques and choreography through grade three of professional jazz dance. Relation of jazz to other forms of dance. (6 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: DANC 232 .

  
  • DANC 336 - Dance for Musical Theatre (3)


    Dance utilized in musical theatre. Ensemble and individual approaches to the style. May be repeated once for credit. (6 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BFA in Theatre Arts Musical Theatre Concentration.

  
  • DANC 371 - African American Concert Dance History (3)


    Production of African derived dance from within American culture. Consideration of the history of dance artists¿ biographic and critical theory literature from diverse media. Includes a lab involving choreography and performance of major African American concert dance forms. (AFAM 371 and DANC 371 are the same course)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. category C.1 or C.2.

  
  • DANC 372 - Dance Kinesiology (3)


    Structural aspects of the human body and factors that affect movement in dance.

    Prerequisites: DANC 126 , DANC 212 , DANC 222 .

  
  • DANC 412 - Ballet IV (1-3)


    Stylization and performance of the advanced level of classical ballet. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 units. (6 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: DANC 312  and/or placement test.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • DANC 422 - Modern Dance IV (1-3)


    Advanced level skills in modern dance. Emphasis on individual techniques. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 units.

    Prerequisite: DANC 322  and/or placement test.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • DANC 423 - Advanced Dance Composition (3)


    Elements and forms in dance composition. Choreographing dances of concert quality. (6 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: DANC 323A, DANC 323B.

  
  • DANC 424 - Dance Pedagogy (2)


    Philosophies, techniques and methods for developing progressions in dance instruction.

    Prerequisites: DANC 323A , DANC 372  , consent of instructor.

  
  • DANC 471 - Creative Dance for Children (3)


    Methods and materials for teaching creative dance to children.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

  
  • DANC 478A - Performance (2)


    Performing in stage or camera productions. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 10 units. (more than 6 hours activity). (THTR 478A and DANC 478A are the same course.)

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • DANC 479 - Repertory and Performance Techniques (2)


    Broadens understanding of the history, theory and practice of concert dance performance. Emphasizes learning repertory and exploring performance techniques. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. (4 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: DANC 312 , DANC 322 , audition.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • DANC 497 - Production and Performance Projects in Dance (1-3)


    Projects that culminate in production or performance. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor; application form with appropriate signatures must be on file in department office prior to registration.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • DANC 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Undergraduate research projects. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor; application form with appropriate signatures must be on file in department office prior to registration.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit

Economics

Courses are designated as ECON in the class schedule.

  
  • ECON 100 - The Economic Environment (3)


    Application of economics to the problems of unemployment and inflation, the distribution of income, competition and monopoly, the role of government in the economy, other policy issues. Not open to pre-business, business administration majors or minors, economics majors or minors or international business majors.

  
  • ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)


    Principles of individual consumer and producer decision-making in various market structures, the price system, market performance and government policy. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)


    Principles of macroeconomics analysis and policy, unemployment and inflation, financial institutions, international trade, economic growth, comparative systems. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • ECON 310 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3)


    Rational decision-making behavior of consumers and firms, price and output determination in markets. Primarily for economics majors, but open to all students who qualify.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 , ECON 202 , MATH 135 . Corequisites: BUAD 301 , ISDS 361A .

  
  • ECON 315 - Intermediate Business Microeconomics (3)


    Business decisions in alternative market structures with special emphasis on problem solving in a business context using economic concepts and methods. Not open to economics majors. Students may not receive credit for both ECON 310 and 315. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 , ECON 202 , MATH 135 . Corequisites: BUAD 301 , ISDS 361A .

  
  • ECON 320 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3)


    Determinants of the level of national income, employment and prices, and monetary and fiscal policies.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 , ECON 202 , MATH 135 . Corequisites: BUAD 301 , ISDS 361A .

  
  • ECON 330 - Comparative Economic Systems (3)


    Alternative economic systems; their theoretical foundations, actual economic institutions, and achievements and failures. Contrast between socialist and capitalist systems.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201  

  
  • ECON 332 - Economies of the Pacific Rim (3)


    Dimensions of industrialization, agriculture, investment, human resources and trade in economies of the Far East (including Japan and China), India and related nations of the Pacific Rim.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201 

  
  • ECON 333 - Economic Development: Analysis and Case Studies (3)


    Processes of economic growth with references to developing areas. Capital formation, resource allocation, relation to the world economy, economic planning and institutional factors, with case studies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201  

  
  • ECON 334 - Economics of Latin America and the Caribbean (3)


    Regional economic problems within an international context: dependence, industrialization and the international corporation; agriculture; regional cooperation; inflation; trade and debt problems.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201 . Corequisite: BUAD 301 

  
  • ECON 335 - The International Economy (3)


    Theory, practice and institutions of the international economy. International trade and investment, balance of payments, foreign exchange rates, multi-national enterprise, international economic policy. Current trade issues: European Community, trade with developing countries, Eastern Europe and the states of the former Soviet Union; General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); and others. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201  

  
  • ECON 336 - Economies of the Middle East (3)


    Economic circumstances and challenges in the Middle East. xTopics include population and education, dependence on oil exports, state control of the economy, and the potential for economics growth and stability in the region. One or more sections many be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201  

  
  • ECON 340 - Economic Research Methods (3)


    Basics of applied economic research. How to access existing economic knowledge, locate and compile economic data, and analyze economic problems using theory and quantitative methods. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 , ECON 202 , ISDS 361A .

  
  • ECON 350 - American Economic History (3)


    Development of American economic institutions; economic problems, economic growth and economic welfare.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201 

  
  • ECON 351 - European Economic History (3)


    European economic institutions and the development of industry, commerce, and finance from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution. It traces the historical path which culminated in European economic hegemony.

    Prerequisite: ECON 201 .

  
  • ECON 355 - Economics of Gender and Work (3)


    Economic analysis of demographic trends and changing gender roles and experiences in paid and unpaid work, education, earnings and market discrimination using economic theory. International comparisons. (ECON 355 and WGST 355 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. category D.1 and junior or senior standing.

  
  • ECON 361 - Urban Economics (3)


    Theory and analysis of the urban economy, urban economic problems and policy.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201  

  
  • ECON 362 - Environmental Economics (3)


    Economic analysis of environmental problems and related issues: externalities, property rights, social costs and benefits, user cost, rent and decision making under uncertainty.

    Prerequisite: ECON 100  or ECON 201  

  
  • ECON 410 - Industrial Organization (3)


    Business organization, conduct and performance; rationale and impact of public policy on business and business activities, including the regulated industries, sick industries and antitrust policy.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , ECON 310 , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.

  
  • ECON 411 - International Trade (3)


    Theories of international trade. Gains from trade, effects of tariff and non-tariff barriers, and conduct of commercial policy. Balance of payments, the theories of exchange rate determination and other international economic issues.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , ECON 310  or ECON 315 , not CBE pre-major or undecided/undeclared major; or MCBE graduate standing and not pre-MBA.

  
  • ECON 412 - Labor Economics (3)


    Labor supply and demand, labor force participation, employment, unemployment, human capital, wage differentials, disadvantaged labor market groups, discrimination and wage-related income transfers.

    rerequisites:BUAD 301 , ECON 310 ECON 340  or equivalent.

 

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