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B.S. in Actuarial Science

Otterbein University Course Catalogs

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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  • CHEM 3950 - Research

    Hours: 1-3
    An independent research project supervised by an Otterbein faculty member.  Relevant research projects must be discussed with and approved by the advising faculty member.
    This course is repeatable.
    Notes: If repeated, a maximum of 4 hours of CHEM 3950 can be applied toward chemistry major requirements. This course has an additional fee.
     
  
  • CHEM 4150 - Advanced Laboratory - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 2
    Mechanistic investigations pertinent to physical organic chemistry via both experimental and computational methods.  Common topics will include conformational analysis, spectroscopy, stereochemistry, thermochemistry, kinetics, and reaction coordinate analysis.
    FA Sem, every other year, even years.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2510, MATH 1700, and PHYS 1500.
  
  • CHEM 4160 - Advanced Laboratory II - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 2
    Advanced synthetic methods and chemical characterization. Topics may include inert atmosphere techniques, chromatography, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, surface analysis, and X-ray diffraction. In addition chemical literature will be read and searched.
    Offered FA semester, every other year, odd years.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 and 3110.
  
  • CHEM 4400 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    Hours: 3
    Advanced organic reactions and mechanisms, organometallic reactions, named organic reactions, retrosynthetic analysis and strategy, and total synthesis of natural products; with additional study and discussion of recent organic chemical literature.
    Every other year, odd years.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2600 and 3400.
  
  • CHEM 4700 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Hours: 3
    In-depth treatment of selected advanced topics in inorganic chemistry, including group theory, advanced bonding theory, electronic spectra, magnetism, bioinorganic chemistry, organotransition metal chemistry, catalysis, and solid-state chemistry.
    Every other year, odd years.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 3200.
  
  • CHEM 4800 - Special Topics

    Hours: 1-3
    Advanced topics beyond the regular curriculum.  Course offerings vary by year and with interest.
     
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course is repeatable.
  
  • CHEM 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-16
    Relevant internships are approved, arranged, and administered by the department.
     
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 16 hrs.
  
  • CHIN 1000 - Elementary Chinese I

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the Chinese language and culture for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Through partner and group work, readings, films, internet exploration, online exercises and modules, and brief writing assignments, students will develop and practice the four skills oral (speaking and listening) and literacy (reading and writing) and will be introduced to culture in Chinese speaking communities.
  
  • CHIN 1100 - Elementary Chinese II

    Hours: 3
    The second semester of an introduction to the Chinese language and culture.  Students will continue to learn the foundations of Chinese, with the goal of achieving an intermediate level of proficiency.  This course continues to engage students with partner and group work, readings, films, internet exploration, online exercises and modules, and brief writing assignments to deepen competency with reading, writing, speaking, and listening as well as to increase knowledge of culture, history, and politics.
    Prerequisites: CHIN 1000.
  
  • COMM 1000 - Communicating with Audiences

    Hours: 3
    Introduction to the principles of message preparation, adaptation, and delivery with primary application to public speaking but also includes written and mediated communication.  Communication theories related to message preparation, adaptation and delivery and basic principles of criticism and media literacy.
    FA, SP Sem. 
  
  • COMM 1100 - Public Speaking

    Hours: 3
    Study and practice of the process of oral communication, its nature, background and performance.  Realistic practice-speaking situations deal with subject matter of concern in our modern world.
    FA, SU Sems.
  
  • COMM 1200 - Professional and Persuasive Writing - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    Introduction to written communication strategies for the workplace. Analyzing real-world situation and audience needs to develop written products to achieve a desired communication outcome.
  
  • COMM 1400 - Debate Team Practicum

    Hours: 3
    Individual and group instruction and participation in academic debate. Students participate in intercollegiate debate competition.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 9 hrs.
  
  • COMM 1401 - Speech Team Practicum

    Hours: 3
    Individual and group instruction and participation in intercollegiate speech competition. Students may work on developing speeches or oral interpretation of literature for competition.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 9 hrs.
  
  • COMM 1500 - Principles of Public Relations

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the field of public relations, including the nature and responsibilities of public relations, and an overview of the public relations process in organizations and society.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Corequisites: COMM 1550 recommended.
  
  • COMM 1550 - Communication Practicum

    Hours: 1
    Experience gained by guided intern work in college departments such as Communication, Marketing and Communication, Student Affairs, Alumni Relations among others. 
    FA, SP Sems.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission required for off-campus experience.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 3 hrs. Graded Pass/Fail.
  
  • COMM 1800 - Interpersonal Communication

    Hours: 3
    An introductory course which focuses on communication in informal and formal face-to-face settings (e.g., conversation, counseling, interviewing). Topics include self-concept and self-disclosure, perception of others, verbal and nonverbal messages, communication in relationships, and strategies for conflict resolution.
    FA, SP Sems.
  
  • COMM 1910 - Experimental Course Topics

    Hours: 1-3
    Experimental course topics.
    Notes: This course is repeatable.
  
  • COMM 2000 - Introduction to Communication Theory - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the theory-building process and important theories and perspectives of human communication.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Prerequisites: COMM 1000 and sophomore standing.
  
  • COMM 2400 - Argumentation and Advocacy

    Hours: 3
    Study and practice of theories of argument, including the nature of argument, logical proof, organization of argument, standards for evidence and refutation tactics. Application includes formal classroom debates on contemporary issues.
    FA Sem.
  
  • COMM 2500 - Public Relations Techniques

    Hours: 3
    An application of basic public relations techniques, tools and theories. Emphasis on planning, executing and evaluating public relations messages for organizations. Students will engage in service-learning with local organizations or campus departments.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Prerequisites: COMM 1500, and JAMC 1600 with a minimum grade of B-; or permission of the instructor.
  
  • COMM 2550 - Special Topics in Public Relations

    Hours: 2
    Special topics of interest to public relations majors including new techniques and technologies, special application of skills, and pre-professional and career development. Invited guest instructors or speakers will bring current professional expertise into the course.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs.
  
  • COMM 2700 - Introduction to Health Communication

    Hours: 3
    Professional communication related to the role of health communication and healthcare professionals. Concepts and theories of health communication are surveyed, initially exploring various definitions of health communication. Examination of how health messages are created and how they influence us as they appear in our lives from media and from relationships.
    FA Sem.
  
  • COMM 3000 - Interpreting Communication Research - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    Introduction to strategies for discovering and interpreting communication research, including experimental, field study, case study, ethnographic and critical methods.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Prerequisites: COMM 2000 and junior standing.
  
  • COMM 3100 - Advanced Public Speaking

    Hours: 3
    Advanced public speaking skills, with emphasis on content, organization, delivery and style. Includes extensive practice in a variety of speech settings and purposes.
    FA Sem, every other year, even years.
    Prerequisites: COMM 1000 or 1100; or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3220 - Sports, Culture and Communication

    Hours: 3
    Issues of race and gender have been part of sports history, culture and communication since the Civil War. Survey of the history and relationships between sports and society and how those relationships force society to examine its values, breakdown societal barriers, and affect class, race and gender. Examination of the role of the media and how journalists, in reporting on sports, shape and reinforce cultural values.
    SP Sem.
  
  • COMM 3300 - Teamwork

    Hours: 3
    The use of groups and teams in the organizational context.  Examination of theory on group formation, socialization, effectiveness, and leadership, as well as other topics.  The appropriate and effective use of groups in the workplace, common obstacles to group effectiveness, and the impact of technology on current and evolving forms of groups.  In a final project, students will apply these constructs to the analysis of an existing group.
    SU Sem. 
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3400 - Persuasion

    Hours: 3
    A study of rhetorical and psychological theories of persuasion, with special attention to motivation and audience factors. Includes application to the development, presentation, analysis and testing of written and oral persuasive messages and persuasive campaigns.
    FA Sem.
    Prerequisites: Junior standing.
  
  • COMM 3500 - Public Relations Campaign Research, Planning and Strategies

    Hours: 3
    The study of public relations research, plan and proposal development, and strategy implementation for campaigns.  Involvement in actual research, goal-setting, specific strategy and tactic development in meeting special public relations campaign needs of an organization.
    SP Sem. 
    Prerequisites: COMM 1500 and 2500.
  
  • COMM 3550 - Special Topics in Health Communication

    Hours: 2
    Special topics of interest to health communication majors including new techniques and technologies, current issues within the health communication field, and pre-professional and career development. Invited guest instructors or speakers will bring current professional expertise into the course.
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above, or permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course is repeatable.
  
  • COMM 3600 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

    Hours: 3
    The nature and function of rhetorical criticism, including those elements in the rhetorical situation that warrant serious attention, and strategies with which to practice criticism.
    FA Sem, every other year, odd years.
    Prerequisites: COMM 2000 or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 3750 - Intercultural Communication

    Hours: 3
    Students will examine the role of perception, language, belief systems, social structures and cultural practices in cross-cultural interactions. We will begin by examining the historical consideration of race in global interactions. Students will learn about a variety of cultures and their histories through readings, visits from guest speakers, and films. Finally, we will often talk about how our understandings of other cultures impacts local interactions.
    Notes: Cross-listed with INST 2808.
  
  • COMM 3800 - Organizational Communication

    Hours: 3
    Communication patterns and practices which impact organizational life.  A case study approach allows for analysis and critique of organizational conditions from various communication perspectives and consider strategies for improvement.
    FA Sem
    Prerequisites: COMM 2000 or instructor permission.
  
  • COMM 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-3
    Individual research projects for qualified students.
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course is repeatable.
  
  • COMM 4000 - Senior Seminar in Communication Studies

    Hours: 3
    A capstone experience for the Communication Studies major. Divided into different topic areas within the field of Communication.  Opportunities to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired as majors by working on a project that draws on prior course work and that culminates in an oral and written presentation.
    FA, SP Sem.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • COMM 4100 - Gender and Communication

    Hours: 3
    For over three decades, scholars have been systematically determining whether there are clearly differentiated regularities in mens’ and womens’ speech. While it appears that there are often more similarities among men and women than differences, and greater variability of style within the groups than between them, it remains that there is a general difference. This difference has an impact on how we are perceived by others, how we negotiate relationships, and how we succeed in the public and the work place. Topics included are: the historical forces which helped shape perceptions of gender and appropriate communicative behavior, the impact of socialization on the construction of gender, contemporary institutions and their impact on understanding gender roles, how gender expectations and differences can impact relationships, and the available theoretical lenses which may be used to interpret the consequences of these differences. How different systems of gendered communication have developed around the world and the impact on those cultures.
    SP Sem.
  
  • COMM 4500 - Public Relations Case Studies - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    Case problems in public relations with special emphasis on public relations management in various organizations.  Past problems and strategies, and the opportunity to analyze and critique effective/ineffective public relations programs.
    FA Sem. 
    Prerequisites: COMM 1500 and JAMC 1600. Corequisites: COMM 4550 recommended.
  
  • COMM 4700 - Health Communication Case Studies - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    Case problems in health communication with special emphasis on health care communication in various contexts and organizations. Past problems and strategies, and the opportunity to analyze and critique effective/ineffective health communication programs.
    FA Sem. 
    Prerequisites: COMM 2700.
  
  • COMM 4800 - Organizational Communication Case Studies

    Hours: 3
    Assessment practices, theory application and strategy development from an organizational communication perspective.  Case study writing will be used to identify communication functions and structures in organizations.  Practical application of diagnosis, analysis, recommendations and intervention strategies, relevant to various organizational contexts, are emphasized.
    SP Sem. 
    Prerequisites: COMM 3000 and 3800.
  
  • COMM 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-15
    Internships are available in a variety of organizations and activities related to the major.  Information about available internships and requirements may be obtained from the department office or any faculty member.
    Prerequisites: Permission of a faculty advisor in the department.
    Notes: This course is repeatable. Graded Pass/Fail.
  
  • COMP 1010 - Productivity Software: Microsoft Office

    Hours: 2
    A hands-on introduction to the Microsoft Office productivity suite. Emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Completion of web-based training exercises as well as independently-produced projects.
    Notes: Offered in an online and/or hybrid format.
  
  • COMP 1020 - Spreadsheet Fundamentals with Excel

    Hours: 1
    A hands-on introduction to spreadsheet concepts and Microsoft Excel. Completion of web-based training exercises as well as independently-produced projects.
    Notes: Offered in an online and/or hybrid format.
  
  • COMP 1100 - Data Modeling and Management

    Hours: 2
    Introduction to data modeling, visualization, and management for non-computer science majors. Exploration of these issues in the context of prevailing industry environments such as Excel and Access/SQL.
    SP Sem.
    Notes: Offered in an online and/or hybrid format.
  
  • COMP 1200 - Elementary Programming and Logic

    Hours: 2
    Introduction to computer programming for non-computer science majors. Covers elementary logic, control structures, and simple user interfaces in Visual Basic (VB.NET) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
    FA Sem.
  
  • COMP 1500 - Introduction to Computer Science

    Hours: 3
    A breadth-first overview of computer science. Topics are introduced through a layered approach: data representation, hardware components, problem solving and algorithms, low- and high-level programming languages, operating systems, communications, applications, and social/ethical issues. Basic programming concepts are introduced and applied through a high-level language.
    FA Sem.
  
  • COMP 1600 - Implementation of Object-Oriented Systems

    Hours: 4
    Problem-solving principles of top-down design, iterative refinement, and procedural abstraction are introduced through algorithmic problem solving. Utilizing library application program interfaces (APIs). Programming by contract is introduced and implementation methods to satisfy a contract. Creating elementary object-oriented designs, specifying their contracts, and implementing them in a programming language. Elementary design patterns are explored.
    SP Sem.
  
  • COMP 2100 - Abstractions: Data and Algorithms

    Hours: 4
    Introduction to fundamental data structures and computing algorithms within an object-oriented context. Principles of data abstraction and representation are examined. Additional topics include specification, design, use, and implementation of abstractions; recursion; and intuitive analysis of algorithms.
    FA Sem.
    Prerequisites: COMP 1600 Corequisites: MATH 1230.
  
  • COMP 2230 - Foundations of Computer Science

    Hours: 3
    A continued exploration of the mathematical foundations of computer science begun in Discrete Mathematics. Topics include asymptotic analysis and complexity, discrete probability, relations, graph theory, Boolean algebra, and automata theory.
    SP Sem.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1230.
  
  • COMP 2600 - Software Design

    Hours: 3
    Bridging from analysis to implementation, how to decompose a proposed system so that it can be implemented in a reliable and cost effective manner. Object-oriented design of component-based software is emphasized, and utilizing modeling tools to document the design. The relationship between component design and component implementation is explored. Design Patterns will also be emphasized.
    SP Sem. 
    Prerequisites: COMP 2100.
  
  • COMP 3100 - Software Engineering - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    Processes and practices for developing large software systems. Topics to be emphasized include development lifecycles, requirements, design, testing, verification, project management and professional codes of ethics. Most activities are team-oriented.
    FA Sem, every other year, even years. 
    Prerequisites: COMP 2600.
  
  • COMP 3200 - Languages and Machines

    Hours: 3
    A study of two classes of languages: formal languages (regular, context-free, and computable) and their associated machines (finite automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines); and programming languages, including the essential features of imperative, functional, object-oriented, and logic programming languages, together with their design and implementation on modern computers and virtual machines.
    FA Sem, every other year, odd years.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2100 and 2230.
  
  • COMP 3500 - Computer Systems

    Hours: 3
    Introduction to the functionality and design of computer systems with an emphasis on computer architecture and operating systems. Topics include the study of digital representation, logic circuits, and memory; processor and memory management; instruction set architectures; assembly languages and programming; and the translation of algorithms into assembly language and of assembly language into machine language.
    SP Sem, every other year, even years.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2100.
  
  • COMP 3600 - Database Systems

    Hours: 3
    The design and use of databases. Entity-relationship modeling, relational modeling, normalization, query languages (SQL), and relational algebra & calculus will be covered. XML language processing, object relational databases, and active databases may also be covered.
    FA Sem, every other year, even years. 
    Prerequisites: COMP 2100. Corequisites: COMP 2230.
  
  • COMP 3700 - Web Development

    Hours: 3
    The design and development of dynamic and interactive web sites, including specification of content (HTML), presentation (CSS), client side interaction through scripting languages (JavaScript), and server side processing through scripting languages (PHP, Node.js) and database interaction (MySQL).
    FA Sem, every other year, odd years. 
    Prerequisites: COMP 2100.
  
  • COMP 3800 - Parallel and Distributed Processing

    Hours: 3
    Parallel and distributed processing both use multiple processors executing asynchronously, but with different goals. Parallel processing is concerned with time efficiency, while distributed focuses on throughput of the whole system. Similarities and differences in the two approaches are examined.
    SP Sem, every other year, odd years.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2600.
  
  • COMP 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-4
    Independent study in computer science. Provides an opportunity to study a topic of interest not otherwise available. Developed in consultation with the instructor.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
  
  • COMP 4100 - Computer Science Practicum - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    Application of the computer science curriculum’s topics through hands-on experience. Focuses on group problem-solving skills. Teams complete significant semester-length software projects.
    SP Sem, every other year, odd years. 
    Prerequisites: COMM 2800 and COMP 3100.
  
  • COMP 4230 - Applied Artificial Intelligence

    Hours: 2
    An introduction to current trends in intelligent computing. Covers an applied topic that may include expert systems, neural networks, machine learning, evolutionary computation, or knowledge engineering; all with a focus on application to modern problems.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2600.
  
  • COMP 4240 - Mobile Computing and Communication

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the technologies of mobile networks, devices, and services.  Emphasis is on application development and the unique interaction design and security issues presented by the mobile computing environment.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2600.
  
  • COMP 4260 - Introduction to Game Development

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to major issues in the development of electronic games. These include development processes and tools, technical and artistic development, software architectures and algorithms, graphics and interaction, simulation and more. Implementation of games or parts of games.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2600.
  
  • COMP 4270 - Computer and Information Security

    Hours: 3
    Foundations of modern computer and information security, including software security, operating system security, network security, applied cryptography, human factors, authentication, anonymity, and web security.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2600.
  
  • COMP 4290 - Special Topics

    Hours: 3
    The presentation of an advanced computer science topic. Topics vary.
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
    Notes: This course is repeatable.
  
  • COMP 4500 - Algorithm Design and Analysis

    Hours: 3
    Formal techniques for the analysis of algorithmic complexity, both space and time. Algorithm design techniques, such as brute force, divide and conquer, dynamic programming, backtracking, etc., are explored. Advanced algorithms and data structures are introduced. The concept of computational complexity is introduced along with NP-completeness.
    SP Sem, every other year, even years.
    Prerequisites: COMP 2100 and 2230.
  
  • COMP 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-15
    Internships are available to majors upon submission of a written proposal as described in the internship packet. They are arranged individually usually with local organizations, agencies, or companies.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 15 hrs.
  
  • DANC 1800 - Basic Dance

    Hours: 2
    Fundamentals of ballet, modern, jazz and tap dance. 
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 8 hrs.
  
  • DANC 2000 - Dance Practicum

    Hours: 1
    Individualized work (generally a scheduled, structured class) in areas of dance techniques and composition.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 hours.
  
  • DANC 2100 - Stage Combat I

    Hours: 2
    The fundamentals of stage combat technique.
    FA Sem
    Prerequisites: BFA Acting majors only, or permission of instructor.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 4 hrs.
  
  • DANC 2150 - Stage Combat II

    Hours: 2
    Intermediate and advanced stage combat technique.
    SP Sem.
    Prerequisites: DANC 2100 and Theatre or Musical Theatre majors only.
  
  • DANC 2250 - History and Philosophy of Dance - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    Overview of the history and philosophy of dance through the 21st Century. The methodology, period forms, and contemporary styles of dance through lectures and research.
    FA Sem.
  
  • DANC 2800 - Intermediate Dance

    Hours: 2
    Ballet, modern, and jazz technique at an intermediate level.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Prerequisites: DANC 1800 or by audition.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 16 hrs.
  
  • DANC 3200 - Choreography I

    Hours: 2.5
    Composition elements and construction of motifs and dance studies based on music, elemental properties, and non-literal thematic materials.  Emphasis is on form and structural concepts.
    SP Sem.
  
  • DANC 3800 - Intermediate/Advanced Dance

    Hours: 2
    Ballet, modern, and jazz technique at an intermediate/advanced level.
    FA, SP Sem.
    Prerequisites: DANC 2800 or by audition.
    Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 hours. 
  
  • DANC 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 0.5-3
    Supervised small class instruction and projects for qualified students who have completed foundation courses.  Individual research projects also included.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 8 hrs.
  
  • DANC 4000 - Dance Practicum

    Hours: 1
    Individualized work in areas of technique and composition.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 4 hrs.
  
  • DANC 4100 - Assisting in Dance

    Hours: 2
    Assisting faculty instructors with warm-ups, technical development of a class, musicals, choreography, movement sequencing, and class directorship under faculty supervision.
    FA, SP Sems
    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor.
    Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs.
  
  • DANC 4200 - Choreography II

    Hours: 3
    Selection of dance theme, construction of dances and small group studies.  Aesthetic considerations, form and elements of performance emphasized.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Prerequisites: DANC 3200.
  
  • DANC 4800 - Advanced Dance

    Hours: 2
    Ballet, modern, and jazz technique at an advanced level.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Prerequisites: DANC 4800 or by audition.
    Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.
  
  • ECON 2100 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the economic decision-making processes of households and business with emphasis on price determination, market structures, international trade, and resource markets.
    FA, SP Sems. 
    Prerequisites: MATH 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, or 1250.
  
  • ECON 2200 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the economic decisions at the societal-national level. Emphasis on income determination, employment, inflation, economic growth, exchange-rate determination, and macroeconomic policy including fiscal and monetary policies.
    FA, SP Sems.
    Prerequisites: MATH 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, or 1250.
  
  • ECON 3100 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis

    Hours: 3
    A detailed analysis of consumers and individual firms in different market situations with major emphasis on price information, consumer decisions, management decision-making, resource markets, and market failures.
    FA Sem. 
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200.
  
  • ECON 3200 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis

    Hours: 3
    A theoretical and empirical exploration of Classical, Keynesian, Post-Keynesian and Monetarist interpretation of national economic problems. Macroeconomic policy debates will be systematically studied.
    SP Sem.
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200.
  
  • ECON 3300 - International Economics

    Hours: 3
    The micro and macro components of international economics, an area of economics which fundamentally studies the special problems of economic interaction between sovereign states. Main topics are: international trade theory, international trade policy, balance of payments, exchange-rate determination, and international macroeconomic policy.
    FA Sem.
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200.
  
  • ECON 3500 - Public Finance

    Hours: 3
    The role of government in the economy, emphasizing how public goods are provided and financed. Establishes a framework for an understanding of equitable and efficient taxation models. Significant attention is paid to education, health care and social security.
    FA Sem, every other year, even years. 
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200.
  
  • ECON 3600 - Labor Economics and Industrial Relations

    Hours: 4
    Examination of economic decisions concerning the allocation of labor resources in the firm and the functioning of labor markets as theorized by neo-classical economists. Modifications to the basic model offered by Institutional and Marxian perspectives. Issues of unionization, collective bargaining, unemployment, discrimination, human capital, personnel economics, and government programs and policies to stimulate employment and regulate the economy are discussed.
    FA Sem, every other year, odd years. 
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200.
  
  • ECON 3800 - Money and Banking

    Hours: 3
    A study of the organization, operation and economic significance of U.S. monetary, banking, and financial systems with special reference to current conditions and problems.
    SP Sem.
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200.
  
  • ECON 3900 - Independent Study

    Hours: 1-3
    Intensive independent study on an economic topic of choice under the direction of an economics faculty member.
     
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200, and junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • ECON 3910 - Experimental Course Topics

    Hours: 3
    Experiemental course topics.
    Notes: This course is repeatable.
  
  • ECON 4250 - Environmental Economics

    Hours: 3
    Various economic issues facing business and government regarding the balance of economic, environmental, and social goals.  Focus on economic efficiency with market failures.  Environmental policy issues are addressed from a local, national, and, when appropriate, global perspective.
    SP Sem, every other year, even years.
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200, or permission of instructor.
  
  • ECON 4400 - Economic Development and Growth

    Hours: 3
    The major problems and prospects for development of the developing world, including an examination of the classic and contemporary theories of economic development and underdevelopment. Critical development issues of the developing world for the 21st century will be systematically studied.
    SP Sem, every other year, odd years. 
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200 and junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.
  
  • ECON 4500 - Introduction to Econometrics - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the methods of data analysis used in economics. Focus is on multivariate regression analysis and solutions to the problems of multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, serial correlation, and simultaneous equations bias. Dummy dependent variable techniques, panel data analysis, time series models, and forecasting will also be discussed. An econometrics computer package is used for data analysis.
    FA Sem.
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100, 2200, MATH 1240, and junior or senior standing.
  
  • ECON 4900 - Internship

    Hours: 1-12
    Experience with an organization that offers an exposure to economic concepts and practices. Students may design their own internship experience within departmental guidelines.
     
    Prerequisites: ECON 2100, 2200 and junior or senior standing. Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
    Notes: Credit cannot count toward satisfying the minimum number of courses required for the major or minor. This course is repeatable.
  
  • EDUC 0901 - Praxis Prep: Writing/Grammar

    Hours: 1
    Recognition of standard written English, focused primarily on both usage and sentence structure. The knowledge of grammar that is needed to successfully pass the PRAXIS I Writing section will be stressed. Many practice tests will be taken throughout the three weeks of the course.
    Corequisites: EDUC 0902. Hours do not count towards graduation requirements.
  
  • EDUC 0902 - Praxis Prep: Writing/Essay

    Hours: 1
    Enhances ability to compose arguments in timed writing situations while preparing to be successful in the essay writing portion of the PRAXIS I.
    Hours do not count towards graduation requirements.
  
  • EDUC 0903 - Praxis Prep: Math

    Hours: 1
    Instruction, practice and test-taking strategies for the PPST PRAXIS I Test in Mathematics. Review of the mathematics content areas appearing on the test (arithmetic, algebra, geometry and measurement, data interpretation, and reasoning) and opportunities to practice problem-solving for multiple-choice tests.
    Hours do not count towards graduation requirements.
  
  • EDUC 1200 - Teaching Elementary Children in and Through the Arts

    Hours: 3
    Understanding the importance of the arts in the life of every elementary child. Appreciation of the importance of the arts cultivating the whole child. Development of many kinds of literacy while also developing intuition, reasoning, imagination and dexterity, and creativity through the arts. Teaching strategies to enrich the elementary classroom experience in and through the arts.
  
  • EDUC 1600 - Study of the School - Writing Intensive

    Hours: 4
    Critical examination of beliefs about education and exploration of the role teachers and schools play in creating an equal education that results in powerful learning and democratic participation. Emphasizes the impact that social and political events have had on the history and philosophy of education. Dispositions and skills that are critical to becoming a successful teacher. Activities may include: intensive readings, group discussion, class presentations, research and writing assignments. 45 off campus field hours required.
    Prerequisites: Permission of department; ACT score 20 or above on English and Math or SAT score 500 or above on Critical Writing and Math or Praxis I score 172 or above on Writing and Math or Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (as of 9/1/14) with score of 150 on Math and/or 162 on Writing; overall 2.5 GPA or better on all coursework; current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education office.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • EDUC 1700 - Phonics and Language Study: Early Childhood

    Hours: 3
    Developmental patterns in first and second language acquisition, phonemic awareness, and phonics knowledge. Assessing children’s understanding in these three domains and using this data to design instruction that supports and extends children’s learning in the context of a comprehensive and differentiated early literacy program.
  
  • EDUC 1710 - Phonics and Language Study: Middle Childhood

    Hours: 3
    Developing a foundation on which to use literacy and language as tools to promote learning in the classroom.  This foundational knowledge comprises topics such as language development, English language development for second language learners, the cultural and social aspects of literacy and language learning, and the role of non-standard English dialects in language learning.  Teacher candidates will explore the role of phonics and vocabulary instruction as mechanisms for fostering word knowledge. Likewise, teacher candidates will administer multiple language assessments within an assessment case study project.
  
  • EDUC 2000 - Educational Psychology: Adolescence

    Hours: 3
    A study of cognitive, social/emotional, moral, and physical development and the impact of developmental regularities and variations on classroom practice. Other topics include: behavioral and cognitive views of teaching and learning; planning instruction; motivation; classroom ecology and management; traditional and alternative forms of assessment.  A minimum of 20 off campus field hours in tutoring required.
    Prerequisites: EDUC 1600; current BCI/FBI Background check on file in the Education office; ACT scores 20 or above on English and Math OR SAT scores 500 or above on Critical Reading and Math or Praxis I scores 172 or above on Writing and Math.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
  
  • EDUC 2100 - Educational Technology: Adolescence

    Hours: 3
    Development of skills and knowledge required for successful integration of technology with instruction in elementary and secondary classrooms to make learning more efficient, effective, and engaging. Completion of projects that enable the development of competence as it relates to the International Society for Technology in Education standards, implementing them in methods placements, and displaying work in a web-based portfolio.
    Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with minimum grades of C or better. Corequisites: EDUC 3410 or 3700, or permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course has an additional fee.
 

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