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CS 299: Colloquium in Mathematics and Computer Science
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: MATH 143 or CS 173 .
Selected topics in mathematics and computer science as presented by students, departmental faculty and visiting speakers. Requirements include written summaries of each presentation and a paper on a mathematics/computer science topic of personal interest. Same as MATH 299 . Staff.
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CS 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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CS 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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CS 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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CS 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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CS 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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CS 399: Colloquium in Mathematics and Computer Science
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisites: CS 299 and senior standing.
Selected topics in mathematics and computer science as presented by students, departmental faculty and visiting speakers. Requirements include written summaries of each presentation, a departmental major assessment examination and an oral presentation on a mathematics/computer science topic of personal interest. Offered only on a credit/no credit basis. Same as MATH 399 . Staff.
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CS 401: Seminar
(1/2 Unit)
A detailed study of significant and relevant problems in communication studies. Specific topic for consideration will be determined before registration. Staff.
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CS 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
A detailed study of significant and relevant problems in communication studies. Specific topic for consideration will be determined before registration. Staff.
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CS 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Staff.
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CS 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
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Economics and Management The following courses are offered without specific course prerequisites for interested liberal arts students: E&M 101: Principles of Microeconomics ; E&M 102: The Economy and Financial Markets ; E&M 211: Financial Accounting ; E&M 259: Managing People and Organizations ; E&M 351: Women in Business and Leadership ; E&M 371: Issues in Modern Political Economy ; ; E&M 350: Business Law ; E&M 353: Labor Law, Unions and Management ; E&M 355: Human Resource Management ; E&M 358: Management Consulting ; E&M 359: Management ; E&M 362: International Management ; and E&M 352: Negotiation and Dispute Resolution .
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AEXL 296: AC Community Collaborative
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: Two semesters of full-time collegiate course work beyond high school; application process
Students are introduced to the field of management consulting and the consulting process; Also addressed are the importance of and skill development in professionalism, impact measurement, team problem solving, and the basics of innovation design. Students work as junior consultants, guided by a “Learning by Doing” framework, on teams under the guidance of the AC3 Director, and senior (student) consultants and team leaders. Baker
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AEXL 396: AC Community Collaborative
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: AEXL296, application process
Students advance their skills in consulting, professional meeting facilitation, presentations, project scoping and MOU design, discovery process, project management, team management, change management, and other skills. In addition, students conduct course-based undergraduate research as they explore industry best practices (primary and secondary data collection). While serving as senior consultants, students in 396 are guided by a “Learning Through Doing and Mentoring” framework. Baker
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AEXL 496: AC Community Collaborative
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: AEXL296, AEXL396, application process
Enrolled students serve as project team leaders and are the guarantor of high-quality client relations and deliverables. Through a “Learning Through Leadership” framework, students advance leadership skills, resource allocation and project planning for on time quality delivery. Students serve as trainers to incoming junior consultants. Pending active client projects at the time of enrollment, students at the 496 level may also work directly with the Director to procure additional clients and/or help teams of students scope other client project work. Baker
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E&M 101: Principles of Microeconomics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: MATH 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH 120 or higher.
Introduction to the principles of decision-making by households and businesses. Supply and demand; the impact of prices and costs on market behavior; and public policies related to taxation, the environment, the labor market, and international trade. Hooks, Jaqua, Li, Saltzman.
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E&M 102: The Economy and Financial Markets
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: MATH 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH 120 or higher.
Introduction to the macroeconomy and macroeconomic models with special emphasis on the role of financial markets, interest rates, the Federal Reserve, monetary and fiscal policy, and money and capital markets. Hooks, Li.
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E&M 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 200: Economic Statistics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Math 120 or demonstrated proficiency, MATH 125 , or MATH 141.
A first course in statistics with emphasis on regression analysis and its applications in economics and management. Not open to students who have taken MATH 209 or MATH 309 . Jaqua.
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E&M 201: Intermediate Microeconomics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: E&M 101 : and MATH 120 or demonstrated proficiency, MATH 125, or MATH 141.
Theoretical analysis of consumer choice theory and demand, production and cost, the firm and market organization, distribution and general equilibrium, game theory. Jaqua.
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E&M 202: Intermediate Macroeconomics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: E&M 101; E&M 102 ; and MATH 120 ro demonstrated proficiency, MATH 125, or MATH 141.
The development of macroeconomic theory and its application to government policy toward unemployment, inflation and growth. Hooks, Li.
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E&M 209: Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 and MATH 141 or permission of instructor.
A more rigorous version of E&M 201 for students pursuing the mathematics/economics major and for others with the necessary math background by permission. Not offered every year. Jaqua.
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E&M 211: Financial Accounting
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: MATH 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH 120 or higher.
Introduction to the world of business and accounting. Emphasis on understanding the concepts of net income, cash flow and financial condition. Communication of economic results through financial statements and reports. Development of analytical skills used in evaluating business success. Not open to first-year students. Bedient, Carlson.
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E&M 212: Managerial and Cost Accounting
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 211 or permission of instructor.
Development and use of accounting information for effective managerial control and decision-making within a complex organization. Topics include cost behavior, profit planning, cost accounting (including job order, process and activity-based), just-in-time inventory control, standard costs and budgetary control. Bedient, Carlson.
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E&M 220: Marketing Principles
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 . PSYC 101 recommended.
An introduction to the role that product, price, promotion, and distribution play in marketing strategy and implementation. Addresses buyer behavior, market segmentation, and competititve positioning. Provides background needed for all 300-level marketing courses. Yayla
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E&M 248: Financial Modeling with Excel
(1 Unit)
Introduction to Excel and the application of Excel to finance. Includes use of Excel to model various financial concepts and apply these concepts to real world situations. Bedient, Hooks.
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E&M 259: Managing People and Organizations
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
An introduction to organizational behavior, including analysis at the level of the individual group or team, and organization. Topics addressed include employee attitudes and job satisfaction, managerial decision making and problem solving, managing teams, conflict and negotiation, leadership, and organizational culture and design. Baker, staff.
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E&M 273: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 .
Economic theory is used to examine environmental and natural resource problems and policies. Staff.
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E&M 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 300: Econometrics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: One of the following: MATH 209 , MATH 309 , or E&M 200 .
An introduction to empirical work in economics and management. Topics covered include: hypothesis testing, estimation, correlation, and regression and related problems. Students use statistical software to access data sources and to write an empirical paper. Topics covered include: hypothesis Not offered every year. Jaqua.
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E&M 309: Mathematical Economics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: E&M 201 and at least one course in calculus.
Optimization and economic analysis, game theory and financial economics. Not offered every year. Jaqua.
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E&M 310: Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 211 .
E&M 311 recommended. An introduction to accounting and financial reporting for governmental entities and non-profit organizations. Covers state and local governments, colleges and 165 universities, health care entities, museums, libraries and performing arts organizations. Bedient.
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E&M 311: Intermediate Accounting I
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 211 .
Theory and practice underlying financial accounting measurement and reporting. Provides a detailed exploration of assets and their relationship to income determination. Includes coverage of generally accepted United States accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Bedient, Carlson.
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E&M 312: Intermediate Accounting II
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 211 .
Theory and practice underlying financial accounting measurement and reporting. Provides a detailed exploration of liabilities and stockholders’ equity, and other selected topics including pensions, leases and the statement of cash flows. Includes coverage of generally accepted United States accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Usually taken after E&M 311 . Bedient, Carlson.
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E&M 313: Federal Income Taxation
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 311 .
Comprehensive introduction to federal income taxation, particularly as it relates to individuals and businesses. Emphasis on the recognition of opportunities for effective tax planning and management. Carlson.
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E&M 314: Advanced Taxation and Corporate Transactions
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 313 .
A continuation of E&M 313 . Taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. Tax planning and management strategy aspects of corporate formation and reorganization. Students prepare and revise legal memoranda on tax issues. Students may not receive credit for both E&M 314 and E&M 315 . Carlson.
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E&M 315: Advanced Taxation
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 313 .
A continuation of E&M 313 . Introduction to the taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Students may not receive credit for both E&M 314 and E&M 315. Carlson.
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E&M 316: Auditing
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: E&M 311 or E&M 312 .
Introduction to auditing concepts, objectives and standards; topics include professional ethics, types of audits (their purpose, scope, and methodology). EDP auditing, and statistical sampling. Reference will be made to authoritative auditing standards and pronouncements. Bedient, Carlson.
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E&M 317: Accounting Information Systems
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 311 .
Provides a basic knowledge of the components of an accounting information system and the controls required to operate it efficiently. Students receive hands-on experience with a computerized accounting system. Bedient.
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E&M 318: Accounting for Business Consolidations
(.5 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 312 .
Theory and practice underlying the consolidation or diposition of multiple legal entities for accounting purposes. Covers the cost and equity methods fo accounting for investments, combinations, and consolidations. Includes coverage of generally accepted United States accounting principles (GAAP), international financial accounting standards (IFRS), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) federal income tax rules and regulations. Bedient, Carlson.
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E&M 319: Integrated Financial Standards
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E&M 212 and E&M 311 or permission of instructor. E&M 312
This course revisits topics addressed in multiple accounting courses, with the aim of helping students to consolidate their knowledge and develop reliable intuitions based on underlying accounting principles. Bedient, Carlson.
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E&M 320: Consumer Behavior
(1 Unit)
E&M 220 and one of the following: COMM 101, PSYC 101
Applies psychology and economics to analyze how marketers create value for customers, what motivates shoppers to buy, and how consumers process information and make decisions. Also addresses persuasion techniques, cross-cultural influences on consumer behavior, and the impact of corporate reputation on consumer choice. Yayla
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E&M 321: Marketing Research
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: E&M 220 ; E&M 200 OR MATH 209 OR BOTH PSYC 204 & PSYC 306
Use of marketing data to inform managerial decision-making. Topics include defining research objectives, data sources for marketing, exploratory research methods, survey research design, observational research techniques, experimental design, sampling procedures, data collection and analysis, and communicating research findings. Hands-on computer work is an important part of the course. Yayla
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E&M 324: International Marketing
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 220
Marketing across national borders, marketing within foreign countries, and the coordination of global marketing. Emphasis on the management response to conditions that differ from those in domestic marketing, e.g., foreign cultures, nationalism, government policies, business institutions, and level of economic development. Not offered every year. Yayla
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E&M 325: Data-Driven Digital Marketing
(1 Unit)
E&M 220; E&M 200 OR MATH 209 OR MATH 309 OR BOTH PSYC 204 & 206
Overview of the rapidly changing field of digital marketing. Use of “big data” and machine learning to improve the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns. Not offered every year. Yayla
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E&M 329: Marketing Strategy
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 220. Additional prior courses in marketing are recommended.
Focuses on marketing’s role in gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. Emphasis is on the application of key concepts learned in other courses to analyze case studies and participate in a marketing simulation game. Requires students to write case reports, work in groups, and make a project presentation. Yayla
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E&M 344: Portfolio Theory
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 102 .
An overview of the characteristics and analysis of individual security returns, and the theory and practice of optimally combining securities into portfolios. Examines the equilibrium pricing of securities in the context of the capital asset pricing model, and the risk/return relationship of both individual securities and portfolios, as well as the recent attack on the CAPM and the implications for efficient markets. Not offered every year. Hooks.
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E&M 345: Money and Banking
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 102 .
Focuses on the Federal Reserve and its attempts to promote maximum sustainable economic growth. Other topics include the nature of money, the determination of interest rates, the financial system and financial institution operations, the structure of the Federal Reserve and the macroeconomics of inflation and growth. Hooks, Li.
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E&M 346: Financial Markets
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 102 .
An examination of the way in which the market transfers resources from those with a surplus to those with a deficit. Students study both the theory of efficient transfer and the financial institutions and instruments which facilitate this transfer. Topics include the analysis of equity markets, fixed income markets and derivative markets. Hooks.
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E&M 348: Financial Management
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 .
A survey course covering principles of corporate financial management. Topics include working capital management, agency theory, capital budgeting, capital structure, divided policy, financial analysis and selected topics. Hooks.
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E&M 350: Business Law
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
A case approach to the application of legal principles to business activity. Particular emphasis is placed upon the law of contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, business organization, and federal regulation of the competitive process. Junior or senior standing is recommended. Staff.
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E&M 351: Women in Business and Leadership
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Historical and contemporary perspectives on the expanding role of women in leadership positions, both in business and in other realms, such as politics. Extensive classroom discussions and use of case studies. Issues addressed include equal pay, work-family balance, the “opt-out myth,” challenges women face in various industries or occupations, and the role of corporations in hindering or supporting women’s advancement. Baker.
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E&M 352: Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
An introductory study of the theories and concepts related to negotiation and dispute resolution developed in such fields as microeconomics, psychology and industrial relations. Includes many role-playing exercises to provide students with practice in negotiation. Saltzman.
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E&M 353: Labor Law, Unions and Management
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Labor history, labor law, union-management relations, comparative labor movements. Student participation in a collective bargaining game. Not offered every year. Saltzman.
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E&M 355: Human Resource Management
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
An overview of personnel management, with an emphasis on the needs of the general manager rather than the personnel specialist. Topics include employee motivation, job enrichment, labor relations, grievances and discipline, recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, compensation and employee benefits. Baker, Saltzman.
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E&M 357: Business Functions
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Selected topics in management, finance and marketing for students in the Management for the Professions Concentration. The course highlights fundamental concepts with particular attention to their interactions within the context of the management of an organization. Bedient.
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E&M 358: Management Consulting
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Prior courses related to management are recommended but not required. The role of management consultants in diagnosing organizational problems and developing action plans that can be effectively implemented. Students work on a team-based management consulting project for a community organization to gain “real world” experience and to develop interpersonal, communication and analytical skills. Teams address issues such as strategy, organizational structure, leadership development or process efficiency. Not offered every year. Baker.
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E&M 359: Management
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to current management theory and practice. Traditional managerial functions such as planning, organizing and controlling are studied and contrasted with newer cross-functional approaches. Baker, Bedient.
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E&M 362: International Management
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Cross-cultural, ethical and social issues related to doing business abroad. Corporate strategy and structure, communication, negotiation, human resources and marketing in multinational operations. Not offered every year. Baker.
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E&M 363: The Chinese Economy
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: E&M 101 , E&M 102 .
An examination of economic policy and institutions in China since 1949. Topics include the Communist economic system adopted under Mao, the transition to a more market-oriented system beginning in 1978, sustainability of rapid economic growth, the banking and financial system, foreign trade and investment, labor market reforms, the social safety net, and rural economic development. Li.
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E&M 365: International Finance
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 102 .
International macroeconomics. Particular attention is paid to the relationship among exchange rates, balance of payments, international capital flows and macroeconomic equilibrium. Eurocurrency markets and alternative international monetary systems are also examined. Particular attention is paid to the relationship among exchange rates, balance of payments, international capital flows and macroeconomic equilibrium. Li.
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E&M 366: International Trade
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 .
International microeconomics. Study of models explaining trade patterns between countries. Analysis of industry-level trade policy issues including the effects of tariffs, quotas and other restrictions; international competition among large firms; technological change; and free trade areas. Li.
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E&M 371: Issues in Modern Political Economy
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
A non-technical course on selected legal and public policy issues related to the economy. Topics vary from term to term but could include such issues as equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, the use of economic analysis in setting public policy, and government’s role in health care. Not offered every year. Saltzman.
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E&M 372: Government Economics and Policy
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 .
Application of microeconomic analysis to expenditure and revenue decisions in the public sector, including rationale for government expenditures, criteria for revenue generation and the analysis of economic effects of major taxes. Not offered every year. Hooks.
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E&M 374: Labor Economics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 .
An investigation of labor market decisions and outcomes; topics include labor supply and demand, earnings, discrimination and unemployment. Not offered every year. Saltzman.
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E&M 375: Health Economics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: E&M 101 or permission of instructor.
A microeconomic and institutional analysis of health care services in the U.S., with particular reference to issues of cost and access. Topics include the demand for medical care, health insurance, economic regulation of hospitals, the markets for physicians and medical education, and the political economy of health care. Not offered every year. Saltzman.
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E&M 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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E&M 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Limited to one unit of credit in economics and management. Staff.
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E&M 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Limited to one unit of credit in economics and management. Staff.
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E&M 401: Seminar E or M
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in economics and management and permission of the instructor.
Seminars are offered in selected areas not normally part of the regular curriculum. Staff.
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E&M 402: Seminar E or M
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in economics and management and permission of the instructor.
Seminars are offered in selected areas not normally part of the regular curriculum. Staff.
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E&M 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in economics and management and permission of instructor.
Staff.
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E&M 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in economics and management and permission of instructor.
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EDUC 110: Exploring Teaching Colloquium
.25 unit
Exploration of educational careers and options for teacher certification. Students will document a minimum of ten hours of clinical experience observing in varied educational settings and grade levels. Staff
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EDUC 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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EDUC 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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EDUC 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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EDUC 195: Education Foundations: Access, Equity and Advocacy
1 Unit
Introductory course for students interested in exploring the field of education, TESL, and PK-12 education with teacher certification. An overview of the historical, social, political, multicultural, and philosophical foundations of education. Provides the larger conceptual perspectives necessary for studying teaching, learning and education and critically examines the power relationships among teachers, schools and society. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers PK-12, the Michigan Core Teaching Practice with explicit emphasis on building relationships and creating equitable learning environments for ethnolinguistically diverse students. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee. Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Staff
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EDUC 196: Learner-Centered Approaches, Supports and Technologies
1 Unit
Prerequisites: EDUC 195 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Introductory course for students interested in PK-12 education with teacher certification. Emphasizes understanding and application of learner-centered approaches, supports and technologies as well as social-emotional learning. These are essential in understanding and supporting personal and professional growth, as well as in understanding diverse PK-12 learners and the development of the whole child. These will be explored in greater depth in all subsequent education courses. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for the Preparation of Teachers PK-12, Early Childhood Quality Standards, the Michigan Core Teaching Practices and special education. Staff
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EDUC 202: Foundational Contexts of Education
(1 Unit)
An overview of the historical, social, political, multicultural and philosophical foundations of education. Provides the larger conceptual perspectives necessary for studying teaching, learning and education, and critically examines the relationship among teachers, schools and society. Seminar and field practicum. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee. Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Henke, Shanton.
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EDUC 203: Processes in Learning and Teaching
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: EDUC 202 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
Introductory course for students interested in teacher education. Emphasizes understanding and application of four processes: (1) observation, (2) inquiry, (3) reflection/assessment and (4) connection/creativity. These processes are essential in understanding and supporting personal and professional growth and in understanding teaching and learning in diverse K-12 classrooms. These processes, along with issues of personal and professional growth, will be explored in greater depth in all subsequent education course work. Seminar and special education field practicum. Students are required to access the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) through the Michigan State Police website and submit the report to the Education Department. Students are responsible for the $10 ICHAT fee. Students must also complete an Albion College criminal history check form and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) consent to release form. Shanton, Staff.
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EDUC 240: Brass Instruments
(1/4 Unit)
Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 240 , 241. Staff.
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EDUC 241: Brass Instruments
(1/4 Unit)
Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 240 , 241. Staff.
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EDUC 242: Woodwind Instruments
(1/4 Unit)
Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 242 , 243. Staff.
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EDUC 243: Woodwind Instruments
(1/4 Unit)
Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 242 , 243. Staff.
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EDUC 244: Stringed Instruments
(1/4 Unit)
Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 244 , 245. Staff.
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EDUC 245: Stringed Instruments
(1/4 Unit)
Offered in alternate years. Same as MUS 244 , 245. Staff.
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EDUC 246: Percussion Instruments
(1/4 Unit)
Same as MUS 246 . Staff.
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EDUC 247: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of Elementary Social Studies
(1/2 Unit)
Supports elementary education students in developing pedagogical knowledge and skills through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects and field-based teaching experiences. Required professional sequence course for all elementary education candidates in social studies. Staff.
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EDUC 248: Children’s Literature
(1 Unit)
Literature for the elementary and middle school. Same as ENGL 248 . Staff.
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EDUC 249: Social Studies Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Inquiry and Civic Engagement in a Diverse World
1 Unit
Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of Education Department
Supports elementary education students in developing pedagogical knowledge and skills through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects and field-based teaching experiences. Required professional sequence course for all elementary education prospective teachers. Students will develop strategies for connecting the interrelated content in disciplines to the development of children as citizens of the world. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for the Preparation of Teachers PK-3, the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Staff
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EDUC 269: Science Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Inquiry and Sustainability in a Diverse World
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
Inquiry-oriented, project-based coursework of pedagogical content for education students in STEM fields to develop knowledge through the exploration of professional and theoretical literature, projects, and teaching experiences working with 21st century skills and technology. Requires planning and preparation, engagement in classroom environments, instruction in classroom environments, and formative and summative reflection. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers of Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education, and the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Staff.
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EDUC 271: Literacy Pedagogy in Elementary Schools: Contexts, Motivation and Engagement
(.5 Unit)
Prerequisites: EDUC 195, 196 and permission of department.
Examines relevant research base and theory on early literacy acquisition and learning contexts, motivation, engagement and assessments. Looks at culturally responsive pedagogy with children from a variety of cultural, economic, ethno-linguistic and racial backgrounds. Emphasizes the knowledge, practices, and strategies needed to address all of the constructs of literacy developing in an integrated manner and in the service of meaningful listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and visually representing. Requires planning and preparation, engagement in classroom environments, instruction in classroom environments, and formative and summative reflection. A minimum of twenty hours of clinical experience focuses on development in each of the domains of the Framework for Teaching, the Standards for Preparation of Teachers of Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education, Early Childhood Quality Standards, and the Michigan Core Teaching Practices. Shanton, Staff.
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EDUC 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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EDUC 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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