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HIEA 201 - Chinese Culture and Institutions
Introduces traditional Chinese social, political, economic and military institutions, major literary, artistic and intellectual movements, and developments in the medical and culinary arts. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 203 - Modern China: The Road to Revolution
Studies the transformation of Chinese politics, thought, institutions, and foreign relations since the Opium War. Emphasizes the development of modern nationalism and Communism. (Y)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 205 - Korean Culture and Institutions
Introduces traditional Korean social, political and economic institutions, major literary, artistic, and intellectual movements. Emphasizes Korea as a peninsular expression of East Asian civilization. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 206 - Korean Culture and Institutions: 14th-20th Centuries
This course covers the history of Korea from the late 14th century through the end of the 20th century: the rise of the Yi Dynasty, changes wrought by the full-scale Confucianization of Korean society, the unfolding and ultimate collapse of the unique relationship between the Yi court and Ming/Qing China, challenges to the territorial integrity of Korea in the late 19th century, the rise of Korean nationalism, Japanese colonization, post-World War II social, political and economic developments, and the role of Christianity throughout the 20th century. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 207 - Japan, From Susanno to Sony
Comprehensive introduction to Japan from the earliest times to the present, highlighting the key aspects of its social, economic, and political history, and illuminating the evolution of popular culture and the role of the military. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 311 - The Traditional Chinese Order, Antiquity-Sixth Century a.d.
Surveys the social, political and economic organization of traditional Chinese society, traditional Chinese foreign policy, and major literary, artistic, and intellectual movements. (Y)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 312 - The Traditional Chinese Order, Seventh Century-Seventeenth Century
Surveys the social, political and economic organization of traditional Chinese society, traditional Chinese foreign policy, and major literary, artistic, and intellectual movements. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 314 - Political and Social Thought in Modern China
Studies political and social thought from the early 20th century to the present, as reflected in written sources (including fiction), art, and films. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 315 - East Asian-American Relations in the 20th Century
A lecture and discussion course focusing on the changing relationship between East Asian Countries—China, Japan, Vietnam and Korea in particular—and the United States in the 20th century. (Y)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 316 - China Encounters the World
A lecture and discussion course focusing on how China has encountered the world in the past 400 years, with an emphasis on the late 19th and 20th-centuries. In particular, it will analyze the impact of the Chinese “victim mentality” in order to pursue an understanding of why radical revolutions have dominated China’s modern history. While the emphasis of this course is China’s external relations, foreign policy issues will be examined in the context of China’s political, economic and social developments in broader terms. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 321 - Japan’s Economic Miracle
Examines the history of Japan since the early 19th century by exploring the causes and consequences of the economic and social changes that have made Japan one of the most important advanced industrial countries in the contemporary world. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 322 - Japan’s Political History
Examines Japanese history since the early 19th century, exploring changes in political ideas, institutions, and behavior among both governing elites and the mass of Japanese citizenry. (IR)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 331 - Peasants, Students and Women: Social Movement in Twentieth-Century China
Studies rural revolution, student movements, women’s liberation, and the transformation of the social order since the late 19th century. (Y)
Credits: 3
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HIEA 401 - Seminar in East Asian History
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies. (Y)
Credits: 4
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HIEA 402 - Colloquium in East Asia
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students prepare about 25 pages of written work. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies. (IR)
Credits: 4
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HIEA 403 - Topics in East Asian History
Small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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HIEA 404 - Independent Study in East Asia
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors. (IR)
Credits: 1 to 3
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HIEA 515 - Mao and the Chinese Revolution
This course, an advanced reading seminar, provides an in-depth investigation of one of the most significant, yet destructive, revolutions in human history–the Chinese Communist revolution, as well as the person who led the revolution–Mao Zedong. (IR)
Credits: 3
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EAST 101 - East Asian Canons and Cultures
An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference. (Y)
Credits: 3
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EAST 131 - Conversational Chinese
Vocabulary and grammar for simple interactions (shopping, travel, restaurants, greeting friends, etc.) for participants in the UVa summer study program in Shanghai. (SS)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: admission to China Gateway Program.
Credits: 2
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EAST 132 - Chinese Culture and Society
Introduction to the culture, history and social structure of China, as part of an eight-week summer study program in Shanghai and Tibet. Supporting Courses List of possible courses to be taken for credit in the Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures degree programs. See Course Offering Directory for current course offerings. Note: Prior approval from your major advisor should be received to insure that a course listed here or on the AMELC website counts for major credit. (SS)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: admission to China Gateway Program.
Credits: 4
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EAST 363 - Chinese Culture and Social Change
An interdisciplinary course that looks at Chinese culture through the lens of social orchestration efforts by different types of Chinese states, from the Qing dynasty to the present. Examines the meaning of culture and the roots of cultural change as well as the bases for accommodation or resistance to directed social change. (O)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prior course on China or instructor permission.
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EVEC 521 - Aquatic Ecology
Reviews the physics and chemistry of fresh-water and marine environments, functional classification of organisms in aquatic communities, and the energy and nutrient dynamics of aquatic communities. Three hours lecture, three laboratory hours. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 320, 340, 420 or equivalent; integral calculus; or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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EVEC 522 - Terrestrial Ecology
Analyzes the patterns and processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Topic include macro- and micro-meteorological factors such as producer, consumer, and decomposer processes; hydrologic and biogeochemical pathways; and changes through space and time. Three lecture and four field or laboratory hours. (O)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 320 or equivalent, and instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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EVEC 523 - Microbial Ecology
Explores relationships of microorganisms to similar organisms, dissimilar (macro) organisms, and the physical-chemical environment to demonstrate basic ecological theory and indicate the importance of microbes in maintaining our world. Includes the organisms, microbial habitats, community formation and structure, interspecific relationships, nutrient cycling, and anthropocentric ecology. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 280, 320, 340, 350 or equivalent; or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 523L - Microbial Ecology Laboratory
Provides an opportunity to learn and experience the techniques used in microbial ecological research. Utilizes both classic techniques and state-of-the-art methods to determine microbial biomass in nature. Covers various methods of determining microbiological activity. Several exercises involve field sampling and analysis. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: EVEC 523.
Credits: 1
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EVEC 525 - Ecological Issues in Global Change
Introduces development and application of theoretical constructs and mathematical models for projecting the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale changes in the environment. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 320 or equivalent, one year of college calculus, or instructor permission; corequisite: EVEC 525L.
Credits: 3
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EVEC 525L - Ecological Issues in Global Change Laboratory
Computer-based laboratory in the application of ecological models to problems in evaluating the responses of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale environmental change. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: EVEC 525.
Credits: 1
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ECON 201 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
Studies demand and supply, consumer behavior, the theory of business enterprise, the operation of competitive and monopolistic markets, and the forces determining income distribution. A full introduction to economic principles warrants completion of both ECON 201 and 202. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 201 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 201 to students intending to take only one semester of principles. (S)
Credits: 3
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ECON 202 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
Studies the determinants of aggregate economic activity, the effects of monetary and fiscal policy upon national income, and economic policy toward unemployment and inflation. A full introduction to economic principles warrants completion of both ECON 201 and 202. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 201 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 201 to students intending to take only one semester of principles. (S)
Credits: 3
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ECON 206 - American Economic History
Surveys American economic history from colonial origins to the present. Cross-listed as HIUS 206. (Y)
Credits: 3
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ECON 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Studies the theory of prices and markets; includes an analysis of the forces determining the allocation of economic resources in a market economy. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and one semester of calculus.
Credits: 4
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ECON 302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Studies macroeconomic theory and policy; includes an analysis of the forces determining employment, income, and the price level. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 202 and 301 or 311, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 303 - Money and Banking
Studies the role of money in the economic system, with emphasis on monetary policy and theory. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 202.
Credits: 3
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ECON 304 - The Economics of Education
Analyzes the demand for, and supply of, education in the United States, governmental policies regarding education, and proposed reforms. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Credits: 3
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ECON 305 - The Economics of Welfare Reform
Analyzes the major government programs intended to help people with low incomes. Particularly concerned with whether programs have effects that are consistent with their justifications and how they can be redesigned to better achieve their goals. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Credits: 3
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ECON 307 - Economics and Gender
This course examines gender differences in the economy, decision-making and the division of labor within the family, and public policies that affect the status of women. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 309 - Latin American Economic Issues
Analyzes issues in the economic development of the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America and Brazil, including traditional primary product dependence, the post World War II push for industrialization via import substitution, chronic and hyperinflation, foreign capital flows and debt, and recent market reforms and their effects on growth and poverty. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201, 202.
Credits: 3
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ECON 311 - Mathematical Microeconomics
Covers the same topics as ECON 301 using differential calculus through constrained maximization of functions of several variables. Credit is not given for both ECON 301 and 311. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and two semesters of calculus.
Credits: 4
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ECON 331 - Economics and Elections
Studies interactions between economic conditions and elections. Emphasizes economic policy making, political business cycles, and the impact of economic conditions on voter participation, vote choice, and election outcomes. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 202 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 333 - Public Choice
Studies politics using economic analysis. Topics include the theory of voting rules, regulation, taxation, and interest groups; the growth of government; and the design of constitutions. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Credits: 3
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ECON 353 - Economics of the Middle East
This course surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East/North Africa region since World War II. The approach is to integrate concepts in development economics with the experience of countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MNA) region. Issues covered include patterns of growth, economic reform strategies, the role of OPEC and oil in development, water scarcity and agricultural policies, population, education strategies, labor markets and unemployment, trade, regional integration and migration, the investment climate, financial market development, gender, poverty issues, and the impact of conflict. (SS)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202.
Credits: 3
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ECON 355 - Economy of China
The course reviews China’s economic growth since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and in particular since the move toward the use of market mechanisms in 1978. The theme of the course is that for China, changing economic institutions partly explain growth performance in these years. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Credits: 3
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ECON 356 - Economy of Japan
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Credits: 3
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ECON 371 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Introduction to the probability and statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters and testing of hypotheses in economics. Simple and multiple regression analysis. Students will use computers to analyze economic data. Three hours of lecture, one hour of discussion (Credit is not given for both ECON 371 and STAT 212). (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 121 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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ECON 372 - Introduction to Regression Analysis
Studies the application of statistical methods to economic research. Use of regression and hypothesis testing procedures for determining casual relationships between economic variables. Particular attention is paid to study of the assumptions necessary for causal inference and assessing the validity of the assumptions. Note: Course meets the Math/science area requirement- not the social sciences area requirement. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: STAT 212 or similar introductory statistics course
Credits: 3
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ECON 401 - Game Theory
Analyzes the theory of strategically interdependent decision making, with applications to auctions, bargaining, oligopoly, signaling, and strategic voting. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311, and ECON 371 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 402 - Auction Theory and Practice
The building blocks of modern auction theory (e.g. First Price versus Second Price, Dutch versus English, Revenue Equivalence, Auctions of Multiple Goods), recent auctions in practice (e.g. 3G auctions, milk and timber auctions, eBay versus Amazon), and application of auction theory to other, non-auction, environments (e.g. election races, take-over-bid-wars, duopoly pricing). (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 and either ECON 371 or STAT 212
Credits: 3
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ECON 406 - Economics of Sports
Through a study of the extensive literature on the economics of college and professional sports, various topics in microeconomic theory, such as monopoly and cartels, racial discrimination, and the relationship between earnings and productivity, are examined. The class emphasizes the mastery of the tools of economic analysis as well as the historical and institutional factors peculiar to sports. (SS)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 and STAT 212 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 408 - Law and Economics
Applies microeconomic theory to the analysis of legal rules and institutions. Includes the effect of economic forces on the development of law, and the effect of laws on the allocation of resources. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 409 - Mathematical Economics
Introduction to the basic mathematical techniques used by professional economists and other quantitative social scientists: equations, derivatives, comparative statics analysis of equilibrium models, optimization, constrained optimization, integration and dynamic models, difference and differential equation models, and inequality constraints in linear and nonlinear optimization problems. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for graduate work in economics and in the more quantitative MBA program. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311; MATH 121 and 122 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 410 - Managerial Economics
Applies economic analysis to management problems in business and government. Emphasizes solving problems through marginal analysis, decision making under uncertainty, determining and using the value of information, searching and bidding, bargaining and negotiation, and analysis of transaction costs. Examines methods of capital budgeting, linear programming, game theory, and forecasting. Considers strategic decisions in markets. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311 and a course in statistics.
Credits: 3
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ECON 411 - Distinguished Majors Seminar
Required for Distinguished Majors. An introduction to economic research and the writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis. Although the course is intended for Distinguished Majors, other highly motivated and accomplished students may be admitted if space permits. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311; completion of or concurrent enrollment in ECON 472; and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 412 - Evolution of Economic Thought
Studies the history of the development of economics as a systematic body of thought. Focuses on the period 1750-1900, with readings from leading economists of the time. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201, 202.
Credits: 3
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ECON 413 - Topics in the History of Economic Thought
Studies the development of modern economic thought. Topics may change from year to year but will usually relate to the post-1870 period (i.e., the marginalist or Keynesian revolutions). (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311, and 302, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 415 - Economics of Labor
Analyzes employment and wages, including the economics of education, unemployment, labor unions, discrimination and income inequality. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311, and 371 or its equivalent, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 416 - Economics of Health
Uses microeconomic theory to examine the demand for health services and medical care, the market for medical insurance, the behavior of physicians and hospitals, issues pertaining to malpractice, and government policy. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or ECON 311.
Credits: 3
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ECON 418 - Economics of Regulation
Analyzes the methods and institutions of industry regulation. Examines electricity, natural gas, transportation, and television. Considers regulation that involves many industries, such as product safety, occupational safety, and environmental protection. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311.
Credits: 3
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ECON 419 - Industrial Organization
Studies market structure, firm strategy, and market performance. Topics include strategic interactions among firms, as well as business practices such as mergers and acquisitions, price discrimination, advertising, product selection, innovation, vertical restraints, cartels, and exclusionary conduct. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311.
Credits: 3
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ECON 420 - Antitrust Policy
Studies government regulation and control of business through public policies designed to promote workable competition. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201.
Credits: 3
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ECON 421 - International Trade: Theory and Policy
Studies the nature and determinants of international trade and factor movements; the effects of international trade on prices of goods and factors; the consequences of tariffs, quotas, customs unions, and other trade policies and agreements, national or international; and international trade and the balance of payments. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311.
Credits: 3
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ECON 422 - International Finance and Macroeconomics
Studies fixed and floating exchange rate systems. Topics include determinants of a nation’s balance of international payments; macroeconomic interdependence of nations under various exchange-rate regimes and its implications for domestic stabilization policies; and the international coordination of monetary and stabilization policies. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 302.
Credits: 3
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ECON 423 - Seminar on Trade and Development
The course examines various topics related to either international trade, Third World development, or interactions between the two. Examples include the effects of NAFTA, the WTO, multinational firms, child labor, rich country protectionism against Third World imports, volatile primary commodity markets, and how trade liberalization affects workers in rich and poor countries. The course will be structured on student presentations and directed research projects. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or ECON 311, and either ECON 421 or ECON 451
Credits: 3
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ECON 431 - Economics of the Public Sector
Studies the justifications for government activities, the design of programs consistent with these justifications, the effects of major existing and proposed expenditure programs and taxes, and positive and normative analyses of political systems. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311.
Credits: 3
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ECON 433 - Economics of Taxation
The course introduces the basic principles of taxation from an economic rather than an accounting perspective. The themes of the course are the incidence and efficiency of taxes—who ends up paying a tax and how people change their behavior to avoid a tax. The course will focus directly on the U.S. tax system and how it treats income from work, saving, and production. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301.
Credits: 3
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ECON 434 - The Theory of Financial Markets
Studies the theory and operation of financial markets and the role of financial assets and institutions in the economic decisions of individuals, firms, and governments. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311, 303, and 371 or its equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 435 - Corporate Finance
Analyzes the theory of financing corporate operations and corporate decisions regarding the allocation of capital among alternative projects; includes the nature of financial instruments and the behavior of capital markets. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311, 303, and 371 or its equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 436 - Empirical Finance
Develops and tests models of asset pricing and allocation in finance, to determine both the validity of the theories and the extent to which they should guide us in financial making. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 472
Credits: 3
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ECON 439 - Economics of Advertising
Course deals with theories explaining the nature of advertising, and evaluates market performance in this industry, using Game Theory and Oligopoly Theory. Calculus will be used extensively. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 371 or equivalent, ECON 301 or 311, and MATH 122 or 132
Credits: 3
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ECON 440 - Topics in Economic History
Comparative study of the historical development of selected advanced economies (e.g., the United States, England, Japan, continental Europe). The nations covered vary with instructor. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 302, or ECON 201 and 202 and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 441 - Economics of the European Union
Studies the history, theory, and empirics of European economic integration. Focuses on monetary union, as well as product and factor market integration. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 302.
Credits: 3
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ECON 442 - Macroeconomic Policy
Integrated analysis of public policies (including: monetary, fiscal, debt-management, foreign exchange, and incomes) designed to cope with fluctuations in national income, employment, and the price level, and to influence the rate of economic growth. Emphasizes policies adopted during specific historical episodes and the theory of macroeconomic policy. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 302.
Credits: 3
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ECON 443 - Environmental Economics
Explores the origins of environmental problems, how to measure the value of environmental amenities, and the efficacy of specific forms of regulation, including mandated technologies, taxes, subsidies, and pollution permit trading. Topics include air and water pollution, climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, and sustainable development. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311.
Credits: 3
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ECON 451 - Economic Development
Studies the peculiar problems of economic growth in underdeveloped countries. Emphasizes public policies for both the countries themselves and the more developed countries and international agencies. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 202 and 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 456 - Economy of Japan
This course reviews Japan’s economic development from the Tokugawa Era onward, and then explores different sectors and issues of the modern Japanese economy. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 302 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ECON 471 - Economic Forecasting
Analyzes the theory and practice of forecasting economic variables using models for linear stochastic processes, including specifying, estimating, and diagnosing models of economic time series. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 371 or MATH 312 or APMA 312.
Credits: 3
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ECON 472 - Introductory Econometrics
Studies the application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relationships. Emphasizes applied econometric studies and the problems that arise when analyzing time series and cross section data by means of stochastic linear models. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 201, 202, and 371 (or equivalent).
Credits: 3
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ECON 482 - Experimental Economics
Explores the use of laboratory methods to study economic behavior. Topics include experimental design, laboratory technique, financial incentives, and analysis of data. Emphasizes applications: bargaining, auctions, market price competition, market failures, voting, contributions to public goods, lottery choice decisions, and the design of electronic markets for financial assets. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311; a course in statistics; or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 488 - Seminar in Policy Analysis
Introduces the methods used to estimate the effects of existing and proposed government programs. Methods will be illustrated with applications to several areas of government policy. Students will complete an empirical policy analysis under faculty supervision. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 311, 372, and 431.
Credits: 3
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ECON 489 - Majors Seminar
Reading, discussion, and research in selected topics. Topics vary by instructor and course may be taken for credit more than once. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECON 495 - Supervised Research
Research under the direction of a regular faculty member. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa ECON courses.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECON 496 - Supervised Research
Research under the direction of a regular faculty member. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa ECON courses.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ECON 507 - British Economic History Since 1850
Studies the structure, performance, and policy in the British economy since 1850, focusing on the causes and consequences of Britain’s relative economic decline. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 509 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics I
Studies topics in univariate and multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Includes applications to the theory of economic statics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: One semester of calculus plus one additional semester of college mathematics or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 510 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics II
Studies topics in the theories of difference and differential equations and dynamic optimization. Includes applications to the theory of economic dynamics. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 509 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 520 - Special Topics in Economics
Graduate students combine course work in an upper-level undergraduate economics course with additional special assignments. Because topics vary with instructor, this course may be repeated for credit. (IR)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 572 - Introductory Econometrics
Meets concurrently with ECON 372. The application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relations; the development of the linear regression model including hypothesis testing, specification, instrumental variables, generalized least squares; and introduces identification and estimation of simultaneous equation models. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECON 371 or the equivalent and one semester of calculus.
Credits: 3
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ECE 200 - Science of Information
An introduction to the fundamental scientific principles governing information science and engineering. Topics include: definition of information; entropy; information representation in analog and digital forms; information transmission; spectrum and bandwidth; information transformation including data compression, filtering, encryption, and error correction; information storage and display; and large-scale information systems. Technologies for implementing information functions. (S)
Credits: 3
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ECE 203 - Introductory Circuit Analysis
Elementary electrical circuit concepts and their application to linear circuits with passive elements; use of Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws to derive circuit equations; solution methods for first- and second-order transient and DC steady-state responses; AC steady-state analysis; frequency domain representation of signals; trigonometric and complex Fourier series; phasor methods; complex impedance; transfer functions and resonance; Thevenin/Norton equivalent models; controlled sources. Six laboratory assignments. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: APMA 111.
Credits: 3
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ECE 204 - Electronics I
Studies the modeling, analysis, design, computer simulation, and measurement of electrical circuits which contain non-linear devices such as junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect transistors. Includes the gain and frequency response of linear amplifiers, power supplies, and other practical electronic circuits. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 203.
Credits: 4
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ECE 230 - Digital Logic Design
Includes number systems and conversion; Boolean algebra and logic gates; minimization of switching functions; combinational network design; flip-flops; sequential network design; arithmetic networks. Introduces computer organization and assembly language. Six laboratory assignments. Cross-listed as CS 230. (S)
Credits: 3
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ECE 303 - Solid State Devices
Analyzes the basics of band theory and atomic structure; charge-transport in solids; current voltage characteristics of semiconductor devices, including p-n junction diodes, bipolar transistors, Schottky diodes, and insulated-gate field-effect transistors; electron emission; and superconductive devices. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 203.
Credits: 3
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ECE 307 - Electronics II
Construction of electronic circuit design to specifications. Focuses on computer simulation, construction, and testing of designed circuits in the laboratory to verify predicted performance. Includes differential amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, multivibrators, and digital circuits. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 204.
Credits: 4
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ECE 309 - Electromagnetic Fields
Analyzes the basic laws of electromagnetic theory, beginning with static electric and magnetic fields, and concluding with dynamic E&M fields; plane wave propagation in various media; Maxwell’s Laws in differential and integral form; electrical properties of matter; transmission lines, waveguides, and elementary antennas. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PHYS 241E, APMA 213, and ECE 203.
Credits: 3
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ECE 310 - Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Analyzes the principles of electromechanical energy conversion; three-phase circuit analysis; magnetic circuits and nonlinearity; transformers; DC, synchronous, and induction machines; equivalent circuit models; power electronic control of machines. Laboratory, computer, and design exercises complement coverage of fundamental principles. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 203, PHYS 241E, and CS 101, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
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ECE 323 - Signals and Systems I
Develops tools for analyzing signals and systems operating in continuous-time, with applications to control, communications, and signal processing. Primary concepts are representation of signals, linear time-invariant systems, Fourier analysis of signals, frequency response, and frequency-domain input/output analysis, the Laplace transform, and linear feedback principles. Practical examples are employed throughout, and regular usage of computer tools (Matlab, CC) is incorporated. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOM 310. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 203 and APMA 213.
Credits: 3
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ECE 324 - Signals and Systems II
Sequel to ECE 323; provides analogous tools for analyzing discrete-time signals and systems, with applications to discrete-time signal processing and control. Sampling and reconstruction of continuous-time signals provides the transition between CT and DT settings. State space methods are also introduced. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 323.
Credits: 3
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ECE 333 - Computer Architecture
Includes the organization and architecture of computer systems hardware; instruction set architectures; addressing modes; register transfer notation; processor design and computer arithmetic; memory systems; hardware implementations of virtual memory, and input/output control and devices. Cross-listed as CS 333. (S)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CS 201 and ECE/CS 230 with grades of C- or higher.
Credits: 3
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ECE 363 - Digital Integrated Circuits
Digital CMOS circuits. MOSFET transistor. Combinational circuits. Sequential circuits. Design simple digital gates and circuits at the transistor level. Simulate designed circuits to verify performance. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE/CS 230 and ECE 204.
Credits: 3
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ECE 402 - Linear Control Systems
Explores the modeling of linear dynamic systems via differential equations and transfer functions utilizing state space representations and classical input-output representations; the analysis of systems in the time and frequency domains; study of closed-loop systems; state-space methods and the classical stability tests, such as the Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Nyquist criterion, root-locus plots and Bode plots. Studies compensation design through lead and lag networks, rate feedback, and linear state-variable feedback. (Y)
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ECE 323 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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