Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Cybersecurity and Networking

  
  • SEC 432 - Network Analysis


    Prerequisites: SEC 231   or permission of instructor
    This course is hands-on in the laboratory and focuses on the development of telecommunications networks in a conceptual sense. The course primarily focuses on the development of tools, presentation, budget, and other testing methodology to adequately plan and design both simple and complex networks in the production environment. Includes testing of basic designs and simulation.

    3 credits
    All
  
  • SEC 433 - Specialized Networking Skills


    Prerequisites: SEC 405 and SEC 432
    This is a course which transitions students who have completed firewalling and SEC 432 into more advanced skills using alternative products to Cisco IOS. The course adds new skills into the networking specialist’s toolkit.

    3 credits

    Spring

  
  • SEC 440 - Cryptography


    Prerequisites: SEC 340 or permission of instructor
    A continuation of SEC 340, this course introduces classical and modern cryptography principles, practices, and its application to network security based on the appreciation of historical cryptology. Topics include symmetrical/ asymmetrical cryptology (such as DES and AES), message authentication and digital signatures (RSA).

    3 credits
  
  • SEC 450 - Law for Networking, Security and Forensic Professionals


    Prerequisites: Junior Standing
    This course specifically focuses on rights, ethics, and policy in accordance primarily with US law in terms of the practice of digital forensics and security. Discussions include areas of law which may specifically apply to forensics or networking/security professionals (e.g. 4th Amendment, Evidence, International law,) and other legal areas which typically have an impact on a digital case. This course may be offered online.

    3 credits
    Spring
  
  • SEC 451 - Intelligence in War, Business, and Law Enforcement


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    This course familiarizes students with the basics of intelligence as a tool of decision making in three disciplines: national security, business, and law enforcement. Students will learn common intelligence principles and practices for each discipline, as well as departures from those commonalities and expected outcomes from the use of intelligence. Although this is a survey course, students will be given exposure to practical issues of intelligence where they will learn to judge the effectiveness of practice and development of intelligence.

    3 credits

    Fall

  
  • SEC 452 - Cyberwarfare


    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
    This course investigates the use of cyber warfare as a tool of national policy and national defense using recent events real world conflicts in a case study format. It is meant to place the acts of cyber attack and defense (denial of service, firewalls, etc.) in the context of an overall campaign of such actions used to defend or advance national or global political goals. Key features of this course will be learning to dissect choices of targets, plans of attack and defense, indication and warning, and lessons learned. This course is suggested as an elective for students in Penetration Testing and Networking.

    3 credits

    Spring

  
  • SEC 469 - Internship


    Prerequisites: None
    Students in Forensics, Networking & Security and Security Assurance Studies majors are required to complete a 3 credit internship in their area of study. Students should register for SEC 469 once they have arranged their internship with the employer. This course requires approval of the internship coordinator. Grading is Pass/Fail.

    3 credits
  
  • SEC 480 - Accelerated Programming


    Prerequisites: By permission only
    This is a course to assist graduate students in fulfilling the prerequisite requirements for computer programming to enter the Masters in Cybersecurity Program. It covers the material content necessary for advanced study. This course is NOT available to students enrolled in the undergraduate program in SEC of COMSC. The course covers fundamentals of structured and object programming, debugging, and design using a variety of programming languages.

    3 credits
  
  • SEC 490 - Accelerated Networking


    Prerequisites: By permission only
    This is an accelerated course in TCP/IP Networking which is designed to fulfill the prerequisites of the Master’s Degree Program in Cybersecurity admissions requirements. This course is NOT available to undergraduate students in the SEC or SAS programs. The course focuses on the CCENT/CCNA curriculum to develop the networking knowledge necessary for the study of Cybersecurity in the graduate program.

    3 credits
  
  • SEC 499 - Senior Colloquium


    Prerequisites: None
    Review of current trends and projections in various focus areas of security, including the role of professionals in education, training, and risk policy analysis.

    3 credits
  
  • SEC 500 - Introduction to Cybersecurity


    Prerequisites: None
    This course will introduce new students to cybersecurity terminology, concepts, procedures, and issues. Students will be introduced to both a professional security certification and subject matter covered in greater depth in subsequent courses. Additionally students will be exposed to researching and assessing cyber threats as they pertain to three major avenues of employment in the cybersecurity field: government, business, and law enforcement.

    3 credits
  
  • SEC 528 - Special Topics in Cybersecurity


    Prerequisites: None
    Study of Special Topics in Cybersecurity. Topics determined by student needs and availability of appropriate instructors.

    3 credits
    Special Offering
  
  • SEC 600 - CyberSecurity Essentials I


    Prerequisites: None
    This is a basic course in Cybersecurity to introduce new students to the concepts involved in technology ranging from physical security of technology assets to secure programming and networking concepts. Audit and assurance are also components of this type of course. The course introduces terms as well as best practice guidelines in the Cybersecurity arena. Students holding existing degrees in technology, security, or closely related areas, or a CISSP, may substitute any SEC elective.

    3 credits
    Online course offered regularly
  
  • SEC 605 - Auditing of Networking, Security, and Technology


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
    This is a course which develops the skill of the student to prepare and present audits of technology resources as typically required of Sarbannes Oxley, HIPAA, and other legislation. The focus of the course is developed from ISACA and other resources commonly used in the development of audit materials in the Cybersecurity workplace. Students who have completed SANS AUD 507 or various audit credentials (viz. CISA) may substitute another SEC elective.

    3 credits
    Annually
  
  • SEC 615 - Intrusion Detection: Firewalling and Defense


    Prerequisites: SEC 600 
    Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
    This course focuses on the techniques used to manage networking devices which typically are considered preventative in nature. The course utilizes hands on virtual laboratories to allow students to examine sophisticated devices such as ASA firewalls and explore how these devices may be used to control access to resources as well as methods to test, audit, and analyze the outcomes of attacks.

    3 credits
    Annually
  
  • SEC 620 - Malware Analysis and Malicious Software


    Prerequisites: SEC 600 
    Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity.
    This course focuses on the practice of dissecting malware at both the software and packet level to develop skill in an analysis of both systems and network traffic. Students will study malicious code and develop approaches to analysis of malware items in various containers.

    3 credits
    Annually
  
  • SEC 625 - Pen Testing and Incident Response


    Prerequisites: SEC 600 
    Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity.
    This course is designed to provide a foundation of security principles, current security topics and research of security challenges in real world applications. The student will study existing best practice guidelines and develop new ways to analyze technology for security flaws and at the same time develop an understanding of the needs when responding to security violations and compromise.

    3 credits
    Annually
  
  • SEC 630 - CyberIntelligence and Cybersecurity


    Prerequisites: SEC 600 
    Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
    The overall goal of this course is to explore the current state of national cyber security as currently led by the National Security Agency. This is a macro-level course designed to show students of network security how what they have learned about system and network security contribute to a much larger security picture. Students will learn about US Cybersecurity strategy and why intelligence agencies are a major player in current efforts.

    3 credits
    Annually
  
  • SEC 650 - Cybersecurity Capstone


    Prerequisites: At least 24 hours completed in the M.S. in Cybersecurity.
    Fulfills the requirements for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
    This course requires students to either 1) Work with a faculty adviser to develop a thesis topic, conduct the research, and produce a satisfactory thesis proposal, or 2) Select a faculty adviser and complete an industry accepted “terminal” certification such as CISSP, CCNA, OSCP, CCE/GCFA which is approved by the adviser. Students should have completed at least 24 credits of study before taking this course.

    3 credits
    Annually

Dance/Performance

  
  • DANCE 101 - The Creative Athlete


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
    Examines creative process and artistic expression in relation to the athleticism of movement. Topics include important movement principles, theories, techniques, and styles. Emphasizes understanding the body as a means of communication. Athletic skills applied to these principles and creative projects. In addition, students attend live concerts of selected movement artists and write critiques of the performances.

    3 credits
    Fall
  
  • DANCE 131 - Mime Workshop


    Prerequisites: None
    Explores the fundamental techniques and philosophies of mime. Strong focus on the concept of body isolation and the relationship to stage movement and character development. Solo and ensemble mime pieces are constructed and critiqued.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 150 - Introduction to Dance Technique


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration.
    Explores dance as an art form through familiarization of the student with various contemporary dance techniques. Emphasizes the acquisition of basic dance skills and the development of kinesthetic perception, energy qualities, and rhythmic awareness. No dance training required.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 161 - Tap and Theatre Dance Styles I


    Prerequisites: None
    Explores dance idioms as they are used in performance. Includes study of tap and period social dance (Charleston, Swing-Lindy, the Blues, Cake Walk, Viennese Waltz, etc.).

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 162 - Tap and Theatre Dance Styles II


    Prerequisites: None
    Explores dance idioms as they are used in performance. Includes study of tap and period social dance (Charleston, Swing-Lindy, the Blues, Cake Walk, Viennese Waltz, etc.).

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 200 - Elementary Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation I


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
    Introduces students to the physical and expressive rigor of contemporary modern dance and improvisation by exploring the basic principles of efficient motion. Sound body alignment will be stressed; strength, flexibility, and endurance challenged; basic locomotive patterns explored, and musicality enhanced. In addition to building the kinesthetic skills of students, this course also introduces students to movement as an art form with diverse stylistic, somatic, and cultural influences.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 201 - Elementary Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation II


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
    Introduces students to the physical and expressive rigor of contemporary modern dance and improvisation by exploring the basic principles of efficient motion. Sound body alignment will be stressed; strength, flexibility, and endurance challenged; basic locomotive patterns explored, and musicality enhanced. In addition to building the kinesthetic skills of students, this course also introduces students to movement as an art form with diverse stylistic, somatic, and cultural influences.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 210 - Ballet I


    Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor
    The study of ballet at elementary and high-intermediate levels. Emphasizes ballet’s relationship to modern dance. Work in barre, adagio, and petite and grand allegro combinations.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 211 - Ballet II


    Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor
    The study of ballet at elementary and high-intermediate levels. Emphasizes ballet’s relationship to modern dance. Work in barre, adagio, and petite and grand allegro combinations.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 220 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation I


    Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
    High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 221 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation II


    Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
    High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 225 - Intermediate Technique: London


    Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of department faculty
    Designed for students who must complete additional technical work on the intermediate level. In addition to class performance, students increase knowledge of techniques associated with modern, ballet and dance masters.

    3 credits
    Fall London only
  
  • DANCE 290 - Introduction to Choreography


    Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
    Introduces basic concepts of choreography through the elements of space, time, and energy. Daily assignments emphasize composition, analysis, performance, and evaluation of compositional works. Includes studio performance at the end of the semester.

    3 credits
    Fall
  
  • DANCE 299 - Special Topics in Dance


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
    Examines topics in Dance practice, theory and performance, suitable for first and second year level, initiated by student demand, interest of instructor, or timeliness of offering. The course, but not the topic may be repeated for credit.

    1 - 3 credits
    Special Offering
  
  • DANCE 301 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation III


    Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
    High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 302 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation IV


    Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
    High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 310 - Dance History


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
    Examines the history and development of Western theatrical dance; from the European Court Ballets of the 16th century to the Americanization of Ballet in the 20th C, from the rise of Modern Dance at the turn of the 20th C to the Post Modern Movement of the 1960’s- and to the contemporary state of both forms. Via readings, video/film viewings, research projects and discussions students will examine the evolution of various modes of creative expression, development of technical form and socio-political contexts. They will develop understandings of how dance technique and expression rise and are reflections of both the individual and society.

    3 credits
    Fall
  
  • DANCE 314 - Repertory and Performance I


    Prerequisites: (by audition only)
    Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 315 - Repertory and Performance II


    Prerequisites: (by audition only)
    Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 316 - Repertory and Performance III


    Prerequisites: (by audition only)
    Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 317 - Repertory and Performance IV


    Prerequisites: (by audition only)
    Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 318 - Repertory and Performance V


    Prerequisites: (by audition only)
    Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 319 - Repertory and Performance VI


    Prerequisites: (by audition only)
    Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 320 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation I


    Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
    Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 321 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation II


    Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
    Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 325 - Advanced Technique: London


    Prerequisites: DANCE 320 , DANCE 321 ; or consent of department faculty
    Offered to students who exhibit special talents in the field of dance. Each will be required to challenge and maximize his or her abilities in technique, improvisation, and repertory.

    3 credits
    Fall, London only
  
  • DANCE 340 - Performance Lab and Movement Analysis


    Prerequisites: At least junior standing or consent of instructor
    Students will be introduced to and apply movement analysis theories as tools for performance development. Each student will explore creating and performing for a variety of audiences in a range of environments.

    3 credits
    Fall or Spring
  
  • DANCE 350 - British Dance and Performance Art: London


    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisite: THEAT 490  (Students pursuing a Core Concentration in dance may substitute this course for THEAT 350)
    Offers opportunities to see dance, movement theatre, and performance art in Britain, and to study the cultural influences of Britain on these performing arts. Students attend several performances a week, participate in group discussions, and complete written reports. (London)

    3 credits
    Fall
  
  • DANCE 390 - Advanced Choreography


    Prerequisites: DANCE 290 ; or consent of instructor
    This course will use knowledge of compositional tools to further investigate movement as a language of artistic expression. Students will approach their work through embodied research, refined by inquiry-based choreographic strategies. Experimentation with movement sourcing and structuring will be emphasized. In the process, students will further develop their own movement aesthetic, vocabulary and voice.

    3 credits
    Fall or Spring
  
  • DANCE 401 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation III


    Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
    Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 402 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation IV


    Prerequisites: DANCE 301 DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
    Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.

    1 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • DANCE 410 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites: None
    Individualized study in dance/performance through special arrangement with the department faculty or the academic advisor.

    1 - 3 credits
  
  • DANCE 425 - Kinesiology for Dancers


    Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
    The structure and function of the human body and awareness of its innate capabilities in movement. Analyzes voluntary, observable movement and the factors that underlie individual performances and learning differences through basic kinesiological principles.

    3 credits
    Spring
  
  • DANCE 430 - Advanced Topics in Dance


    Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance core Concentration
    Examines advanced topics in Dance practice, theory and performance, suitable for upper level students, initiated by student demand, interest of instructor, or timeliness of offering. The course, but not the topic may be repeated for credit.

    1 - 3 credits
    Special Offering
  
  • DANCE 435 - The Performance Artist in Society


    Prerequisites: At least junior standing
    Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration.
    Focuses on the influence of performance artists in society beginning with the artistic revolutions during the Victorian era and concluding with current trends in the performance art fields. Examines how the philosophies and theories of these artists are reflected in their work and how they ultimately impact the development of new performance art directions.

    3 credits
    Fall or Spring
  
  • DANCE 440 - Movement Theatre


    Prerequisites: DANCE 131 , DANCE 290 ; or consent of instructor
    Explores movement theatre techniques and styles. Students use their skills in dance, mime, pantomime, and acting to develop original performance pieces. Creative assignments involve masks, text, puppetry, props, video, and costumes. Requires a final project which serves as a substantial component for the course.

    3 credits
    Fall
  
  • DANCE 460 - Teaching Techniques, Dance Pedagogy and Musical Concepts


    Prerequisites: At least junior standing or consent of instructor
    Presents various teaching theories and principles for dance, improvisation, and creative movement to prepare students for structuring classes on various levels and for different populations. The physics of dance and movement and its application to alignment and proper technical development will be studied. Students are acquainted with musical and sound resources, structures, and rhythmic analysis.

    3 credits
    Fall or Spring

East Asian Studies

  
  • ASIA 100 - Foundations of Asian Studies


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a course requirement in the East Asian Studies Minor and in the English Major
    This course provides an introduction to the broad historical, cultural and philosophical events and traditions of this important geopolitical region that includes China, Japan, and Korea among other important states. Attention to major historical developments over time, as well as to the cultural and philosophical underpinnings that characterize the region. The course raises questions about the roles and interactions of Asian countries internationally in the 21st century global context.

    3 credits
    Spring
  
  • ASIA 299 - Special Topics in East Asian Studies


    Prerequisites: Fulfills a course requirement in the East Asian Studies Minor
    This is a variable topics interdisciplinary course that will allow students to explore specific topics or periods important to the study of East Asia on an introductory/intermediate level. Focus may be on one or more countries and may include a regional or global focus. Readings will include both primary and secondary sources. Possible topics may include: Communist China in Literature, Art and Film; Imperialism of Island Countries: Japan and Great Britain; The Silk Road; Women in East Asian History, Society and Culture; etc.

    3 credits
    Spring
  
  • ASIA 430 - Special Topics in East Asian Studies


    Cross-Listed with: This course may substitute for ASIA 450  with permission of the East Asian Studies Minor Advisor
    Prerequisites: ASIA 100 ; at least junior standing or consent of instructor
    Fulfills a course requirement in the East Asian Studies Minor.
    This is a variable topics interdisciplinary seminar that allows in-depth study of a specific topic or period relevant to the study of East Asia. Students will read primary and secondary sources and complete a research paper.

    3 credits
    Special offering
  
  • ASIA 450 - Colloquium in Asian Studies


    Prerequisites: ASIA 100  and completion of 4 additional courses required for East Asian Studies Minor, or consent of instructor
    Fulfills a course requirement for the East Asian Studies Minor
    This course is devoted to topics related to cultural, philosophical and political traditions of East Asian civilizations from ancient to modern times. Depending on the instructor, the course will integrate art, culture, economics, history, language, philosophy, politics, and/ or religion of selected East Asian societies to a study of the region as a whole. This capstone course for East Asian Studies will integrate the coursework, knowledge, skills and experiences of students to employ a trans-disciplinary understanding of the region coupled with substantive research, analysis and presentation.

    3 credits
    Spring

Economics

  
  • ECON 111 - Principles of Microeconomics


    Prerequisites: None
    Note: Students who have completed ECON 102 will not receive credit for ECON 111
    An introduction to the modern market economy as a system of dealing with the problem of scarcity and choices made by individuals and businesses. Topics include resource allocation, price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, various market structures, market failure, government intervention and comparative advantage. The basic tools of microeconomic analysis will be applied to topics of current interest such as minimum wage legislation and competition policy.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    Prerequisites: None
    Note: Students who have completed ECON 101 will not receive credit for ECON 112
    An introduction to the study of the national economy. The measurement, causes, and implications of inflation, unemployment, and recessions are examined, as are the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies. Topics covered include the Keynesian and Classical theories of output and price determination, the Federal Reserve System, and the application of macro theories to events of current interest.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 211 - Intermediate Microeconomics


    Prerequisites: ECON 111  and mathematics at level of MATH 117  or above
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    Note: Students who have completed ECON 202 will not receive credit for ECON 211
    Introduces a deeper analysis of individual markets: the function of prices in a market economy; economic decision making by producers and consumers; and market structure. Topics discussed include consumer preferences and consumer behavior, production theory and costs, monopoly and resource pricing.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 212 - Intermediate Macroeconomics


    Prerequisites: ECON 112  and mathematics at level of MATH 117  or above
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    Note: Students who have completed ECON 201 will not receive credit for ECON 212
    Provides a deeper analysis of the basic characteristics, institutions, and activities of contemporary market economies. Topics discussed include inflation, unemployment, government monetary and fiscal policy, full employment and economic growth.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 303 - Introduction to Econometrics


    Prerequisites: ECON 111  and ECON 112 ; MATH 141  or equivalent; MATH 124 .
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    An introduction to the use of statistical methods to estimate and test economic models, with emphasis on the linear regression model. The course is a hands-on approach, stressing applications to empirical problems in economics. Hypothesis testing and inference from both bivariate and multivariate regression models will be stressed in the class.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 310 - Monetary Economics


    Prerequisites: ECON 112 
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    This course provides an overview of the financial system, with an in-depth examination of the structure, tools, and goals of a central bank in a market economy. Topics covered include the mechanism by which interest rates are determined; the money supply process and the determinants of money demand; banking regulations and financial innovations; and the effect of financial market disturbances on the economy. The structure and policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve will be compared to other major central banks, including the European Central Bank.

    3 credits
    Special Offering
  
  • ECON 320 - Resource and Environmental Economics


    Prerequisites: ECON 111  or ECON 112 
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    This course examines how under certain situations free markets rather than government intervention are the best method to protect the environment. This is a unique way of looking at resources and environmental problems since most pundits believe that markets cause these problems. This class is a survey of the arguments in support of what is commonly referred to as “free market environmentalism.” The purpose of the course is to reveal how economists, in particular free market environmentalists, view resource and environment problems and how they would create environmental policy.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 330 - Economics of Developing Countries


    Prerequisites: ECON 112 
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    This course focuses on the development challenges faced by the developing and the least developed countries in the world. Topics studied are poverty, inequality, unemployment, population growth, illiteracy, urbanization, environmental degradation, health, and international relations with the developed world. Real world development experience and possible policy options in dealing with these problems are part of the course, along with relevant classic economic models of development.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 340 - Economic Growth


    Prerequisites: ECON 112 
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    Differences in countries’ income levels and growth rates will be explored using both theoretical and empirical frameworks. The main questions to be addressed: what causes differences in living standards and economic growth over time and across countries; which policies can sustain and achieve growth? Topics include the stylized facts of growth, the role of physical and human capital and technology.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 350 - International Trade


    Prerequisites: ECON 111 
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    This course considers international trade in theory and in practice. Issues addressed include why nations trade; trade and the welfare of workers in developed and developing nations; the use of tariffs, quotas and other instruments of protection; NAFTA, WTO and economics integration; and the costs and benefits of international migration. The special trade-related problems of developing countries and the history of the international trading system are also discussed.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 360 - International Macroeconomics


    Prerequisites: ECON 112 
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    This course provides an understanding of the current international monetary system, capital flows, and macroeconomic policy decisions in an open economy. Topics include the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, speculative currency attacks and arbitrage. Government policies under fixed and flexible exchange rates will be analyzed. Contemporary issues such as the role of the International Monetary Fund, European Monetary Union, the debt crisis, and financial crises in Mexico and South East Asia are examined.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 370 - Public Finance


    Prerequisites: ECON 111 
    In a perfectly competitive world governments are unnecessary as they could not enhance economic efficiency. However, in the real world markets may fail to deliver economic efficiency (market failure) opening the possibility that government can improve efficiently. Further, free markets sometimes provide grossly unequal rewards for citizens, and the governments may formulate policies to provide a “fairer” distribution of resources. This course deals with government intervention in markets and the economics of the public sector. We will also study how government policy is affected by voter behavior. This course will examine, among others, the topics of externalities, public goods, solutions to market failure, theories of taxation, and benefit -cost analysis.

    3 credits
    Alternate Fall
  
  • ECON 380 - Economics of Conflict and Global Security


    Prerequisites: ECON 111 
    Fulfills an upper division elective requirement for a B.A or B.S in Economic; serves as an elective requirement for other Business majors
    This course deals with the role of economics in managing and mitigating international conflict and raising the level of international security. The economic challenges to the provision and maintenance of a level of global security that is conducive to the growth, integration, and development of the world economy will be studied in this course. Theoretical and empirical models that help us understand the dynamics of global conflict process, the cost of conflict, issues in conflict management, and the mechanics of global security provision will be investigated. Important policy issues facing governments and international organizations that undertake to enhance international security will also be covered.

    3 credits
    Spring Alternate years
  
  • ECON 390 - Labor Economics


    Prerequisites: ECON 111  
    Is expanding unemployment benefits a good idea? Why are CEOs paid so much? Could higher income tax rates actually decrease government revenue? This course uses theory and evidence from economics to answer such questions. Topics to be covered include: labor supply and demand, taxes and transfers, minimum wages, immigration, human capital, education production, income inequality, wage discrimination, unions and strikes, and unemployment.

    3 credits
    Alternate Spring
  
  • ECON 429 - Community Partnerships Center Economics Studies


    Prerequisites: None
    This course involves a project selected by the Community Partnerships Center and the Business School Dean as a Economics project. The students will work with a professor and possibly students from other disciplines to fulfill a task requested by a regional company, organization, or governmental unit. Specific project details vary and will be announced prior to preregistration for each semester.

    3 credits
  
  • ECON 430 - Special Topics in Economics


    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core Concentration
    Selected topics provide study in areas chosen by students in consultation with faculty. Provides an advanced level of course work or research in economics.

    3 credits
    Special Offering
  
  • ECON 469 - Economics COOP


    Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of instructor
    This course provides academic credit for a supervised professional experience in a field related to economics.

    1 - 3 credits
    By arrangement
  
  • ECON 490 - Labor Economics


    Prerequisites: ECON 111  
    Fulfills a course requirement in the economics core concentration
    Is expanding unemployment benefits a good idea? Why are CEOs paid so much? Could higher income tax rates actually decrease government revenue? This course uses theory and evidence from economics to answer such questions. Topics to be covered include: labor supply and demand, taxes and transfers, minimum wages, immigration, human capital, education production, income inequality, wage discrimination, unions and strikes, and unemployment.

    3 credits
    Spring
  
  • ECON 550 - Managerial Economics


    Prerequisites: None
    Managers of modern day businesses require a thorough understanding of the sophisticated and strategic economic environment within which their firms operate. Familiarity with the economic realities internal to a firm is also important for successful managerial decisions. This course draws upon relevant economic theories and practical examples from important industries (for example, the insurance, healthcare, utility, financial, transfer pricing, and consumer goods industries), to acquaint the student with powerful analytical tools and knowledge of market practices. This course will involve quantitative analysis, market data analysis, and require you to develop critical and analytical skills necessary for a successful manager, entrepreneur, market analyst, policymaker, or business economist.

    3 credits

Education

  
  • EDPR 100 - Child Development and Practice - Infants/Toddlers


    An introduction to the field of Infant and Toddler care, this course provides a conceptual framework for understanding the early childhood profession, the role of the infant/toddler caregiver, and infant/toddler programs. It examines the historical philosophies and theories of Early Childhood Education as well as the current trends, issues, and practices of educating children from birth through the age of three. Addresses the influences of family-centered practice, inclusion, culture and language. Explores infant and toddler career paths. Professional and evidence-based practices of highly-qualified early childhood educators are outlined with an emphasis on their ability to enhance development and learning of every child between the ages of birth and three. An overview of the diversity of culture, language, race, socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity, and ability of children will be included.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • EDPR 105 - Professionalism: Infants and Toddlers


    Prerequisites: EDPR 100  
    Fulfills a course requirement for the Infant Toddler certificate
    This course is a companion to EDPR100. Students develop the ability to apply national birth to age 3 guiding principles, including the national Child Development Associate Standards, in practice and to write competency statements. Standards include: the establishment and maintenance of a safe, healthy learning environment; the advancement of physical and intellectual competence; the support of social and emotional development through positive guidance; the establishment of productive relationships with families; a commitment to ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs; and maintaining a commitment to professionalism. This is a writing-intensive course and provides students with opportunities to use writing as an essential tool for learning course material and for engaging in the academic and professional discipline-specific conversations. Coursework also includes a field-based practicum.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • EDPR 110 - Applied Social Emotional Development: Infants/Toddlers


    Prerequisites: EDPR 100   or approval of the Program Director
    This course incorporates specific techniques and strategies for guiding and enhancing social and emotional development and learning in children 0-3 years at the introductory level. We will address promotion, prevention, and intervention strategies related to young children’s socialemotional development. The course is built around the Teaching Pyramid (Fox, Dunlap, Hemmeter, Joseph & Strain, 2003), a framework for understanding effective practices related to supporting infant and toddler’s social-emotional development, and understanding and responding to challenging behavior. The model includes a focus on building relationships with children, families, and colleagues; designing environments that support young children’s social-emotional competence; applying strategies for teaching social skills, and promoting emotional development; and developing an effective approach for supporting positive behavior in the context of developmentally appropriate practice.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • EDPR 120 - Applied Cognitive, Physical and Linguistic Development: Infants and Toddlers


    Prerequisites: EDPR 100  or approval of the instructor.
    This course emphasizes the interrelationship between cognitive, physical, and language development of children age birth to three at an introductory level. Age appropriate curricular strategies will be discussed and designed based on developmental theories. The relationship between the young child and environment will be stressed, with important considerations to ecological influences that play a role in children’s development such as families, communities, and culture. Components of high quality programming will be explored. Students will also apply critical thinking skills to current issues related to infant and child development.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • EDPR 140 - Promoting Health and Safety for Young Children


    Prerequisites: EDPR 100   or approval of the instructor
    This course focuses on nutrition, health and safety as a key factor for optimal growth and development of young children, prenatal to age 8. Includes USDA food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities and communication with families. Children’s physical health and well-being are critical parts of school readiness. Children’s health impacts brain development, moods, ability to concentrate, and willingness to take risks. Fundamental areas of health in early childhood are physical, oral, and mental. This course explores topics related to health and well-being and focuses on teaching practices, classroom activities, partnerships with families, and program policies to ensure that all children are healthy and ready to learn.

    1 credits
    All
  
  • EDPR 150 - Family, Community and Cultural Partnerships


    Prerequisites: EDPR 100   or approval of the instructor
    This course focuses on the diverse needs of children age birth to eight within the context of family, school and community. The course will examine the interplay of diverse cultures, lifestyles, abilities, language and communication with the role of the early childhood environment and other community institutions. Students will gain an understanding of their professional role in supporting evidence-based practices that strengthen respectful, collaborative family/child partnerships through effective use of community and family resources. Students learn to use these understandings of communities to create reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • EDU 200 - Foundations of Education


    Prerequisites: None
    The course enables students to explore the profession and decide whether they want to become teachers. The curriculum examines historical, philosophical, and social issues of teaching and learning through selected readings, class discussions, and student research. This course includes a field experience in an urban public school. Students are required to write and present research on a current issue in education and to compile a “culture of the school” report based on their field experiences.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • EDU 202 - Psychology of Learning and Development


    Prerequisites: None
    This course explores how learning is influenced by development, experience, and maturation. The major focus is on the interaction of cognitive, cultural, and personality factors in development from early infancy to adulthood. The roles of motivation, intelligence, and socio-economic status receive considerable attention. Students evaluate distinct theories of learning and discuss the vital role that teachers play in the development and assessment of their students’ learning. This course includes a field experience in an urban public school.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • EDU 302 - Literacy in the Elementary School I


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    This course examines the emergence and development of young children’s knowledge of the English Language Arts. The major focus of this course is the teaching of reading and the teaching of speaking and listening strategies in formal and informal group contexts. The course examines current theories of teaching literacy and literacy practice as defined in contemporary standards. Students use technology as a tool for locating literacy teaching materials. Field experiences in this course include participating in a voluntary reading program or working with a child in a public school.

    3 credits
    Fall
  
  • EDU 303 - Literacy in the Elementary School II


    Prerequisites: EDU 200 , EDU 202  and EDU 302  
    Corequisite: This course is taken prior to, or concurrently with EDU 355 .
    This course builds on EDU 302 - Literacy in the Elementary School I . In Literacy II, participants continue their exploration of teaching the English Language Arts. The primary focus is theories and practices related to writing instruction, including: (1) the forms and types of writing; (2) the process of writing; and (3) the English Language Arts conventions. A second focus is performance based literacy assessment. Participants learn how to design and implement a reading/writing performance assessment based on current standards. Field experiences include tutoring through a voluntary reading program and conducting a literacy performance assessment in a public school.

    3 credits
    Spring
  
  • EDU 305 - Classroom Applications of Technology at the Elementary and Middle School Level


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    This course is required of all elementary education majors. EDU 305 addresses all of the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). The course covers technology integration and assessment strategies at the elementary and middle school levels, legal and ethical issues in technology, assistive technology, technology planning and funding, as well as the use of a wide variety of hardware and software applications.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • EDU 306 - Classroom Applications of Technology at the Middle and Secondary School Level


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    This course is required of all secondary education majors. EDU 306 addresses all of the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). The course covers technology integration and assessment strategies at the secondary and middle school levels, legal and ethical issues in technology, assistive technology, technology planning and funding, as well as the use of a wide variety of hardware and software applications.

    3 credits
    Fall
  
  • EDU 308 - Technology and Education


    Prerequisites: None
    Fulfills a course requirement for the undergraduate Educational Studies program.
    Technology is an important component of educational experiences in all settings. Students will explore the uses of technology to facilitate communication, perform research, and enhance learning experiences in the chosen specialty field. Students will also learn about legal and ethical issues in technology and digital citizenship. This course is required for the Educational Studies major, minor, and core concentration. This course addresses all of the National Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer I, Winter Intersession
  
  • EDU 310 - Curriculum Studies


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    Fulfills a requirement for the Educational Studies Major
    Course provides students with a comprehensive perspective on the field of curriculum studies including, but not limited to, the historical, political, autobiographical, gendered, racial, social, philosophical, theological, institutional, and international dimensions of curriculum studies.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer I, Winter Intersession
  
  • EDU 312 - Introduction to Educational Research


    Prerequisites: EDU 200 , EDU 202 
    Fulfills a requirement in the Elementary Education major
    This is an introductory course in the fundamental principles of educational research. Students will explore general concepts from the qualitative and quantitative research paradigms, as well as more teacher and classroom-specific approaches (e.g., action research) particular to the field of education. Considerable time will be devoted to reviewing published findings in order to investigate the extent to which educational research is used to inform educational decision-making at both the policy and individual classroom level.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer I, Winter Intersession
  
  • EDU 314 - Applied Internship in Education I


    Prerequisites: EDU 200 , EDU 202 , EDU 308 , EDU 310 , and junior standing
    Fulfills a requirement in the Elementary Education major
    The purpose of this required 50-hour applied internship course for the Educational Studies majors is two-fold: (1) for students to explore and work within an educational site congruent with their desired professional goals; and, (2) for students to attend a weekly classroom seminar designed to provide deep understanding of work-place literacy and professionalism. This internship experience and companion seminar is intended to be exploratory in nature, allowing students to determine if they wish to pursue a career in this area.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring, Summer I, Winter Intersession
  
  • EDU 316 - Classrooms as Communities


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    Fulfills a requirement in the Elementary Education major
    The primary purpose of this course is to introduce students to the ways in which collaborative models and strategies can be used to help teachers to build and maintain a strong sense of community (both within and outside of their classrooms). Course topics also include an examination of the role of culture, family structure, and socioeconomic status on children’s success as well as an assessment of current theories of social-emotional development and behavioral self-regulation.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • EDU 318 - Educational Reform and Policy


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    Fulfills a requirement in the Elementary Education major
    This course examines how U. S. education policy has evolved and is currently designed and implemented. Students will develop an understanding of policymaking frameworks, which draw substantially from public and private sector interests. The course emphasizes the interplay between institutions, political leaders, special interest groups, public agencies, and the cultural ideals and assumptions that give shape to public policy and action. The course will provide opportunities for in-depth examination of current educational and social policy. Students will be expected to consider and debate divergent stances on key educational issues and will be challenged to think carefully about the underlying theory and empirical evidence that supports, or contests, various reforms. Educational Reform and Policy explores fundamental constructs relevant to the role of education in society both inside and out of K-12 schooling.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • EDU 330 - Issues in Multicultural Education


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    This course introduces students to multicultural educational theory and practice in the United States. Topics include racial and ethnic diversity, linguistic and cultural diversity, religious diversity, social class diversity, and exceptionalities, as well as discussion of such issues as racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, and other expressions of bias.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • EDU 332 - Responding to Diverse Learners


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202  and EDU 330  
    Fulfills a requirement in the Elementary Education major
    Building on student learning in EDU 330 , EDU 332 brings diversity to the classroom by investigating strategies and techniques to best educate all learners. In this course, students will learn how to best support students of color, children in poverty and English language learners. Particular attention will be paid to culturally relevant pedagogies, building on student assets, the basics of language acquisition and the creation of culturally appropriate materials and curricula.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
  
  • EDU 341 - Science in the Elementary School


    Prerequisites: EDU 200  and EDU 202 
    Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with or after EDU 302  
    Prospective teachers explore ideas and approaches to teaching science and assessing student learning which are based on the national science standards. Applications of inquiry are introduced as the central classroom experience for helping students learn about key science concepts. Selected topics lend themselves to an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning.

    3 credits
    Fall, Spring
 

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