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ECE 465 - Introduction to Sensors
Various types of conductometric, acoustic, magnetic, thermal and optical sensors are presented. Techniques for interfacing the sensors using microprocessor control systems and signal processing are discussed. Applications of sensor systems in medicine, environmental monitoring, the automotive industry, the chemical industry, manufacturing and construction are given. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
junior standing in engineering.
Credits: 3
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ECE 466 - Sensor Technology and Instrumentation
Design and fabrication techniques for piezoelectric, thin film, fiber optic and silicon based sensors. Topics include: cutting, polishing and cleaning crystals, the deposition of electrodes and sensing elements and sensor characterization. Students will design, fabricate and test a sensor. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 465 or permission.
Credits: 4
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ECE 471 - Microprocessor Applications Engineering
Application of micro-processors to the solution of design problems, including hardware characteristics, peripheral control techniques and system development. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 271.
Credits: 3
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ECE 473 - Computer Architecture and Organization
Historical computers and topics of importance in the design of modern computer systems including memory technology, memory system design, and parallel processing. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
at least a C- in ECE 271.
Credits: 3
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ECE 477 - Hardware Applications Using C
Emphasizes the use of the C programming language to control hardware devices. Review of the necessary features of the C programming language will be included. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 220, ECE 271 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECE 478 - Industrial Computer Control
Design of computerized systems for industrial applications. These include programmable logic controllers, personal computers and embedded controllers. Interface electronics, communication strategies, design for hostile environments, fault tolerance and fail safe design will also be covered. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 220 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECE 486 - Digital Signal Processing
A study of discrete-time signals and systems, Z-transforms, discrete Fourier series and transforms. Efficient implementations of discrete-time system and design of IIR, FIR and multirate digital filter structures. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 220 and ECE 314.
Credits: 4
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ECE 498 - Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Topics in electrical engineering not regularly covered in other courses. May include advanced microprocessor applications, robot applications, instrumentation semiconductor technology, introduction to VLSI design and microwave acoustics. Content can be varied to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit, with departmental permission. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECE 512 - Linear Systems Analysis
Analysis of linear dynamic systems using matrices and linear vector spaces, internal and external models, state variable analysis, controllability and observability, stability. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 314, MAT 262.
Credits: 3
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ECE 515 - Random Variables and Stochastic Processes
Engineering applications of probability theory. Analysis of random variables, random processes and stochastic models. Introduction to the analysis and optimization of linear systems with random inputs. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing; MAT 332 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 523 - Mathematical Methods in Electrical Engineering
Application of mathematical and numerical methods to Electrical Engineering problems. Topics include: systems of linear equations, sparse matrices, nonlinear equations, optimization, interpolation, numerical integration and differentiation, ordinary differential equations, error analysis, application to linear and nonlinear circuit analysis. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 512 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 533 - Advanced Robotics
Introduces intelligent robot control system and programming. Robot dynamical equations, path planning and trajectory generation, control system, off-line simulations, robot languages and vision integration in robot applications will be discussed. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 417.
Credits: 3
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ECE 535 - Computer Vision
Topics include: image generation, the physics of images and sensors, binary images, image processing and understanding, computational methods for recovery and representation of visual information, review of available vision systems and their applications in automation. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 215 or COS 220 and ECE 314 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 543 - Microelectronic Devices I
Physics, engineering and design of deep-submicron Si devices used in microelectronic circuits; non-Si devices used for Photonics; and novel quantum-mechanical single-electron devices. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 343.
Credits: 3
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ECE 547 - VLSI Design/Layout
Integrated circuit design methodologies. Semi-custom ASICs, logic synthesis and simulation, design automation techniques and designing for testability. Chips designed in this course will be fabricated and tested in ECE 548. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 343. Corequisite: ECE 444 or ECE 445.
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Credits: 3
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ECE 550 - Electromagnetic Theory
Reviews of Maxwell’s Equations and waves in dielectric and lossy unbounded and layered media. Covers plane cylindrical and spherical wave functions; reflection and transmission properties of layered media, electromagnetic radiation and antenna theory. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 351 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 552 - Wave Propagation
Theory of the propagation of electromagnetic and sound waves in unbounded and layered isotropic and anisotropic solids and liquids. Specific applications to wave propagation in the ocean and crystals are also presented. Lec 3. (Summer.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 453 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 565 - Solid State Device Theory I
A study of physical principles underlying solid state devices. Topics include: crystalline structure, x-ray diffraction, reciprocal space, lattice vibrations, phonons, specific heat and introduction to quantum mechanics. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 571 - Advanced Microprocessor-Based Design
Includes techniques for developing software and hardware for microprocessor-based systems, computer aided design using a multistation logic development system, use of components commonly found in microprocessor-based systems. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 471 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 573 - Microprogramming
Fundamentals of microcoding and the design of microcoded systems including bit slice design. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 275, ECE 471.
Credits: 3
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ECE 574 - Cluster Computing
Advances in high-end computational technology continue to bring the digital revolution into academic, industrial and commercial areas. A popular approach for achieving high performance for these application domains is to use parallel computers. Introduces the primary parallel computer architectures, as well as the programming techniques applicable to concurrent, parallel and distributed computations. Students will gain experience in developing parallel computing solutions for challenging problems. Lec 3. (Offered one every two years - Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
At least a C- in ECE 177 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 577 - Fuzzy Logic
Covers the fundamentals of fuzzy logic and its application in control, model identification, information systems and pattern recognition, as well as in conjunction with artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 477 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 578 - Advanced Industrial Computer Control
Advanced topics including distributed control systems, interoperability and networking of a variety of computers and embedded controllers. (Fall or Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 478 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECE 580 - Communications Engineering
Topics include: probability theory, random processes, optimum receivers, vector channels, matched filters, block orthogonal signaling, time-bandwidth product, channel capacity, and implementation of coded systems. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 515 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECE 585 - Fundamentals of Wireless Communication
Aims to present the modern wireless communication concepts in a coherent and unified manner and to illustrate the concepts in the broader context of the wireless systems on which they have been applied. Recent wireless standards will be studies in depth and emphasized through a course project.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHB 350 or ECE 383 or ECE 515 or MAT 332 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 590 - Neural Networks
Introduces artificial neural networks. Provides supervised and unsupervised learning in single and multi-layer networks, software implementation, hardware overview. Applications in pattern recognition and image analysis. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 598 - Selected Advanced Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECE 599 - Selected Study in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advanced independent study for qualified students who present suitable projects for intensive investigation in the area of faculty interest. (Fall/Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECE 643 - Microelectronic Devices II
A continuation of topics undertaken in ECE 543. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 543.
Credits: 3
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ECE 662 - Microwave Acoustics
A study of the theory of acoustic wave propagation in piezoelectric media. Focuses on bulk acoustic waves and guided acoustic waves and use of these waves in microwave acoustic devices such as sensors. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 550, ECE 552 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 663 - Design and Fabrication of Surface Wave Devices
Covers the design, fabrication and measurement of surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, e.g. delay lines, filters, resonators, oscillators, convolvers and sensors. Topics include: planar fabrication techniques, surface properties of piezolectric crystals, photolithography, vacuum technologies for thin film deposition, electronic systems for the measurements of impulse and frequency response, phase and group velocity, insertion loss, distortions and spurious effects. Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 550, ECE 662 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECE 667 - Solid State Device Theory II
Theory of electronic properties of solids. Topics include: statistical mechanics, free electron theory, thermoelectric effects semiconductor theory and electronic transport properties in semiconductors. Lec 3. (Summer.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECE 565.
Credits: 3
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ECE 699 - Graduate Thesis
Selected research problems. (Fall and Spring.)
Credits: Ar
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ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of microeconomics and their application to economic issues and problems. Analysis of the economic decision-making of individuals and firms; markets and pricing; monopoly power; income distribution; the role of government intervention in markets.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ECO 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of macroeconomics and their application to modern economic issues and problems. Analysis of national income and employment; fluctuations in national income; monetary and fiscal policy; control of inflation, unemployment, and growth; and international aspects of macroeconomic performance.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ECO 329 - Global Political Economy
Description, analysis and evaluation of the newly emerging global economy. Systematic and holistic assessment of the origins, characteristics and institutions of the global economy in light of economic and other social science theories. Topics include political, economic and technological changes at the global level, transnational corporations, international monetary institutions (World Bank, International Monetary Fund) and the implications of globalization for the relevance of traditional economic theory and policy.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 333 - Labor Markets and Human Resource Development
Topics include: labor market dynamics, the structure of labor markets, preparation for employment, labor market problems of special groups, remedial manpower programs, labor markets and public policy.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 335 - History of Economic Thought
Survey of basic economic principles and theories from preindustrial times to present. Emphasis on the Classical School (Smith, Ricardo, and Malthus) and its critics, the development of the Austrian School, the synthesis of Neo-Classicism and emergence of macroeconomics.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 336 - Marxian Economics
A dynamic macro-analytical critique of the functioning of a capitalist society. Covers theoretical comparisons with orthodox economic theory and an introduction to American radicals (neo-Marxian) and their thought.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 339 - International Finance
Analysis of the fundamental characteristics of an open macroeconomy including exchange rate determination, balance of payments adjustment, income determination, financial flows, effect of monetary and fiscal policies on exchange rates, economic integration and global monetary issues.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121.
Credits: 3
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ECO 340 - The Canadian Economy: Issues and Policies
Survey of the structure and functioning of the Canadian economic system, its problems and the policies used to solve them.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 343 - North American Economic Integration
Covers the emergence of trading blocs in North America and the conflict involved in the passage of North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Also covers the economic costs and benefits for Canada, the United States and Mexico (including the relocation of production and job loss). The future of North American economic integration will be addressed.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ECO 353 - Money and Banking
Examines the American banking and financial system including monetary theory and policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 368 - Economics of Regulation
Examination of the institutions and economic issues related to public utility regulation in the United States.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 370 - Topics in Economics
Includes readings, research and discussions. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 371 - Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
Covers public expenditure theory, principles of taxation, the federal budget and alternative budget policies, federal tax policy, fiscal policy for stabilization, federal debt.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120.
Credits: 3
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ECO 372 - State and Local Government Finance
Topics include: development of the federal system, fiscal performance, intergovernmental fiscal relations, state and local revenue systems, budgetary practices, state and local debt.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 399 - Readings in Economics
Supervised readings or research in topics not covered by regular course offerings.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 and permission. Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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ECO 410 - Introduction to Economic Analysis for MBA Students
An accelerated presentation of the fundamental elements of micro- and macroeconomic theory with policy applications relevant to business administration. The structure and functioning of markets, including the theory of consumer behavior and the theory of the firm. Alternative market structures. Theoretical analysis of tax incidence and international trade. Market failure and the regulatory and fiscal roles of the public sector in a market economy. The measurement of aggregate economic activity, with emphasis on gross domestic product, unemployment, and inflation. The functioning of the financial system. Determinants of economic growth and the theory of economic fluctuations. Monetary and fiscal stabilization policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Baccalaureate degree.
Credits: 3
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ECO 420 - Intermediate Microeconomics
A study of theories of consumer behavior, markets ,the firm, and distribution.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission of department.
Credits: 3
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ECO 421 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Analysis of the basic forces that cause fluctuations in economic activity and their effects on employment, investment, and business firms. Stabilization proposals examined and evaluated.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission of department.
Credits: 3
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ECO 443 - Introduction to Modern Economic Growth
An introduction to the empirical aspects of economic growth and an exploration of the major determinants of growth and decline, including the roles of technological progress and research and development, human capital accumulation, technology transfer, intellectual property rights and other socio-political institutions.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 445 - Urban-Regional Economics
Economics of business and household location decisions and the formation and spatial distribution of urban places. Economics of land rent, intraurban land use allocation, and the suburbanization of households and businesses. Economics of urban and regional growth and decline and the effects of public policies involving taxation, industry subsidies, public service and infrastructure supply and environmental regulations and quality.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 or equivalent with permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 449 - International Trade
An examination of the microeconomics foundations of international trade, including the historical evolution of theories that explain the international exchange of goods and services. Focus will be on the “real trade theory” and on major emerging policy issues in international trade, including growth in the volume of international trade and the benefits and costs of the removal of trade barriers through international trade agreements.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 470 - Topics in Economics
Includes readings, research, and discussions. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 and ECO 421 or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 475 - Industrial Organization
Explores the relationship between market structure, conduct and performance. Development of a general analytical framework to assess performance in existing markets and evaluation of current public policy on this basis.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420.
Credits: 3
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ECO 480 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Mathematics used as a language in presenting concepts of economic theory.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420, ECO 421, MAT 114 or MAT 126.
Credits: 3
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ECO 485 - Introduction to Economic Statistics and Econometrics
Surveys the application of probability and statistics to economic problems. Emphasis on construction and testing of economic hypotheses. Practical application of regression techniques, including use of computer, occupies second half of course. Strong algebra skills required.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics, Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 or ECO 421, MAT 215.
Credits: 3 - 4
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ECO 496 - Field Experience in Economics
Supervised employment in either the public or private sector. Requirements include initial proposal showing relevance of job and final report or paper.
Prerequisites & Notes
400-level economics course in relevant area of work.
Credits: 3
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ECO 499 - Readings in Economics
Supervised readings or research in topics not covered by regular course offerings. Offered at student request. (May be repeated for credit.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 and ECO 421 and permission. Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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ECO 511 - Macroeconomic Theory
An examination of the development of modern economic analysis with regard to employment, income distribution, and stabilization policies.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 514 - Microeconomic Theory
Examination of modern economic theory with applications; topics include consumer, producer and market behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 and MAT 126 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECO 515 - Advanced Microeconomics
Examination of advanced topics in microeconomics, with special emphasis on game theory and applications of game theory to issues in industrial organization, international trade, labor economics, and environmental economics. Detailed treatment of other topics including asymmetric information, market failure, signaling, principal-agent problems, and uncertainty. (This course is identical to REP 515.)
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of “B” or better in ECO 514 or REP 514 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECO 524 - Advanced International Finance
Analysis of the fundamental characteristics of an open macroeconomy including exchange rate determination, balance of payments adjustment, income determination, financial flows, effect of monetary and fiscal policies, economic integration, and global monetary issues. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 421 and permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 525 - Advanced Topics in Economic Development
Presents concepts, tools and models in contemporary economic theory relevant to development problems. Also explores applications to public policy. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420, ECO 421 and permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 530 - Econometrics
Quantitative analysis of structural economic models, forecasting and policy analysis; statistical inference and data analysis, general linear statistical model specification, estimation, and hypothesis testing, univariate time-series analysis, and estimation and use of simultaneous equation models. Practical application of econometric models through computer exercises.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 126 and MAT 215 or MAT 232 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 531 - Advanced Econometrics and Applications
Second of a two course sequence. Econometric models and techniques used in applied research; spatial data; panel data; nonlinear estimation; qualitative dependent variables; and limited dependent variables. (This course is identical to REP 531.)
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of “B” or better in ECO 530 or REP 530 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 533 - Economics of Human Capital
Considers the role of human capital theory in understanding labor market outcomes and in policy decisions involving the allocation of funds to education and training programs. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 and permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 545 - Advanced Regional Economics
Theories of the development of subnational economic regions, principally in the United States. Factors that influence firm and household interregional location and migration decisions. The impact of public policy on growth and adjustment. Attention to econometric evidence is emphasized. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 514 or REP 514.
Credits: 3
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ECO 565 - Graduate Economics Practicum
Presents material on conducting and presenting economic research, with an emphasis on application to economic policy. Requires completion and presentation of a substantial research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 590 - Advanced Topics in Economics
Theoretical and empirical analysis of one or more major economic policy issues. (May not be offered every year.)
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 420 and ECO 421 and permission.
Credits: 3
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ECO 595 - Graduate Internship in Economics
Limited to graduate students who choose the internship option. Internships in public or private institutions in situations requiring application of economic theories and methodologies. Written reports are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prior approval of student’s graduate committee.
Credits: 3 - 6
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ECO 699 - Graduate Thesis
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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ECP 225 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing I
Technical writing course for Civil Engineers with focus on employment documents, informal proposal, individual research paper, oral presentations of research paper and group project report. Reports are also submitted to CIE 225. Lec 1. (Spring)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when taken with CIE 225.
Prerequisites & Notes
Civil Engineering major or permission. Corequisite: CIE 225.
Credits: 1
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ECP 366 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing II
Technical writing course for civil engineers with focus on preparing persuasive professional documents and a significant proposal. Reports are also submitted to CIE 366. Lec 1. (Spring).
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive when taken with CIE 366.
Prerequisites & Notes
Civil Engineering major or permission. Corequisite: CIE 366.
Credits: 1
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EDA 521 - Evaluation of Instruction
A basic course for elementary and secondary school teachers. Emphasis on utilizing various strategies of evaluation in classroom and school.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 202 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDA 570 - Models of Educational Evaluation
A study of the different models of educational evaluation including procedures for designing and implementing both formative and summative evaluation studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDA 520 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDB 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society
An interdisciplinary and multicultural examination of the school-society relationship in the United States. Participants examine their own and others’ assumptions about multiculturalism, globalization, and the political, economic, ecological, social, ethical and academic purposes that shape teaching and learning in the twenty-first century.
Satisfies the General Education Social Context and Institutions and the Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101 or equivalent. Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Child Development and Family Relations, Art and Music Education majors only or Education minors only.
Credits: 3
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EDB 204 - The Teaching Process
Examines procedures of instructional planning, including improved use of small groups, classroom space, and appropriate teaching materials; measurement, evaluation, and reporting of pupil learning. Prerequisite to student teaching in all regular undergraduate programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
teacher candidacy, approved minor in Elementary or Secondary Education or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDB 221 - Educational Psychology
A scientific study of human development, learning, cognition and teaching. Emphasis on theory and research and their application to educational problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100.
Credits: 3
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EDC 333 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Provides the prospective teacher with an overview of theory and research in the field of curriculum, plus “hands-on” experience in curriculum development. Historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives on both the explicit and the hidden curriculum. Exploration and guided practice in the processes of writing and evaluating curricula for local school districts.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 202, EDB 204, EDB 221.
Credits: 1.5 - 3
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EDC 524 - Curriculum and Organization of Middle Schools and Junior High Schools
A thorough exploration of the educational program for pre and early-adolescents, including growth and development issues, curriculum planning processes, curriculum development in various subject areas and across subjects, and organizational issues.
Credits: 3
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EDC 533 - Dynamics of the Curriculum
Examines problems and issues of curriculum development common to all areas of instruction and all educational levels. Provides an opportunity to acquire concepts and skills which may be applied to the curriculum development process in local school districts.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 202, EDB 204, EDB 221 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDC 595 - Leadership in Curriculum Design for Administrators/Supervisors
Role function and practices for the curriculum leader.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDC 533 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EDG 298 - Teacher Candidacy Field Experience
Students will observe in educational settings social agencies or working with K-12 schools, complete field experience guidelines report and assist teachers and professionals. May be repeated for a total of three credits.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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EDG 400 - Field Observation (Activity)
Study of education programs through visits, consultation and appraisal of practices in selected schools, instructional centers, clinics, laboratories and community agencies. Observations are considered in relation to research theory and practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
None. Corequisite: To be taken in conjunction with methods course(s).
Credits: 1-6
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EDG 498 - Problems in Education
Individual work on a problem selected by the student. Primarily for Education majors.
Credits: Ar
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EDG 499 - Alternative Practicum and Seminar in Education
A combined practicum and seminar course drawing upon academic and professional course work. Students examine and reflect on their understandings about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge in contexts other than K-12 classrooms and fitness settings, and develop projects that synthesize academic and professional experiences.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
senior standing and completion of all other program requirements or permission.
Credits: 3 - 6
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EDG 595 - Educational Research
Evaluates selected research in education in relation to the appropriateness of the design to the stated purpose of the study. Students select and present research problem with special attention to design and studies related to it.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDS 521.
Credits: 3
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EDG 657 - Educational Practicum (Activity)
Supervised practice in applying professional skills to administration, supervision, science education, social studies, special education and language instruction. Activity will be selected by the student and advisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission obtained well in advance.
Credits: 1-6
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EDG 691 - Graduate Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship training in supervision, administration, social studies, special education, physical education, science education or another area of interest. Available only to full-time graduate students with permission well in advance of class meeting.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of graduate advisor.
Credits: 2-6
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EDG 693 - Educational Internship
Provides on-the-job experience through special arrangements with cooperating University departments, community agencies, or public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor and advisor, obtained well in advance.
Credits: 2-6
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EDH 500 - Seminar in Social Context of Education
Considers competing interpretations of the relationships between schools and society, the impact of race, class, and gender on education, and issues of continuity and change in policy and practice.
Credits: 3
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EDH 501 - Social Context of Education
Provides a theoretical framework for analyzing the influences of schools, families, communitites, government policies, society and culture on student learning and classroom interactions, along with exploration of specific illustrativve examples of importance to beginning teachers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program.
Credits: 3
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EDH 540 - Students at Risk and Their Families
Examines the roles of educational personnel in addressing the needs of students at risk in the context of contemporary schooling and family life. Identifies various “at risk” categories. Considers implications for school improvement programs, individual intervention, referrals to community services and community action coalitions.
Credits: 3
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EDH 600 - Seminar: Education in the United States
Provides background in the history, philosophy and issues of modern education.
Credits: 3
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