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DRAM 2330 - Production Laboratory: Costume and Makeup
Application of costume and makeup technology in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2310 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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DRAM 2430 - Production Laboratory: Acting
Application of acting skills in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 1-3
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DRAM 2440 - Theatre at Sea: Rehearsal & Performance
Theatre at Sea: Rehearsal & Performance
Credits: 3
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DRAM 2620 - Sound Design
Students will explore the sonic qualities of sound and music through discussion, construction, critical listening, and demonstration.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 2630 - Production Laboratory: Sound
Application of sound technology in laboratory production projects. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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DRAM 2710 - Scriptwriting for Film and TV
A writing workshop focusing on dramatic writing for film and television. Students will study script structure using established texts in the field. Students will also read classic screenplays and teleplays and will study the finished product on video. Students will write short dramatic scenes in class and prepare scenarios and fully written scenes in screenplay and teleplay format.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 2800 - Television News Writing and Production
Students analyze, discuss, and learn the techniques of television news writing. Explores the difference between print and television news; the value of research; the impact of deadlines; the worth of clear, concise, accurate expression; the importance of ethics; and the urgency of time. Working in teams, students participate in a variety of roles included in television news production, such as reporting and editing, with an emphasis on writing to the dictates of the television medium. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 2810 - Cinema as Art Form
A course in visual thinking; introduces film criticism, concentrating on classic and current American and non-American films.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 2820 - Television Texts, Scripting and Directing
Studies the theory and creative principles of television scripting and directing; analysis of form, content, and production values; includes composition, writing, lighting, camerawork and performance. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 2920 - World Cinema
“What’s playing at the movies?” will be a question that must be answered in every port of call. The focus of this course will be the cinema of the countries visited during the semester. We will watch films (mostly dubbed or subtitled), and seek to understand how the cinema is considered within the various cultures: as art, as entertainment, as business, and as product for export or import. We will also look at how the differing cultures have been.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3020 - Theatre Make-Up
Introduces the design and application of theatre make-up. Emphasizes observation and mastery of basic techniques and materials employed in facial analysis and the creation of juvenile, lead, character, and aged make-up. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3040 - Musical Theatre History
Study of the evolution and history of the musical theatre from Mozart to Sondheim through the works of major composers over the last 200-plus years.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3050 - Theatre History
A survery of Western theatre history from the Greeks to the present. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3070 - African-American Theatre
Presents a comprehensive study of ‘Black Theatre’ as the African-American contribution to the theatre. Explores the historical, cultural, and socio-political underpinnings of this theatre as an artistic form in American and world culture. Students gain a broader understanding of the relationship and contributions of this theatre to theatre arts, business, education, lore, and humanity. A practical theatrical experience is a part of the course offering. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3080 - Script Analysis: Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Production
Analysis of representative play scripts to discover how structure and language support conceptual and stylistic choices in production.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3210 - Scene Design I
Studies the development of the scenic design as theatrical environment, from script analysis through research to completed scenic design. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2230.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3300 - History of Dress
Studies the history of dress, from ancient to modern times, as a reflection of the individual’s self expression and the relationship to one’s culture. Lab required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3320 - The Fine Art of Dress 1: Conformity & Individuality
Expores the cultural influences on fashion choices and expression of identity you create for the 21st century. Examination of your own wardrobe and study of the History of Dress serves as grounding for research into selected garments from The Collection of Historic Dress, c. 1795-1965. Working with extant garments provides insight into these periods of American history, the cultural influences, and the people who inhabited these clothes.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3410 - Acting II
Exercises and scene work emphasizing the development of the actor’s vocal and physical resources as a means of creating and communicating character, emotion, and relationships. Prerequisite: DRAM 2020 and instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3420 - Voice for Theatre
Introduces principles of vocal health, provides practical techniques for meeting the voice and speech demands of daily life and performance, and promotes life-long exploration of the speaking voice and the spoken word. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3430 - Improvisation
A workshop that explores several dimensions of theatrical self-expression through improvised exercises and situations. This course will employ lecture, discussion and performance activities to raise awareness and proficiency in improvisational techniques through dramatic interaction involving imagination and creativity. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3440 - Movement for Theatre
Examines the fundamental skills necessary to effective and descriptive physical expression for the stage. Focuses on developing an individual awaresness of one’s physical self and establishing a sold foundation upon which to build a character physically, through practical exericises in balance, rhythm, endurance , freedom of movement, flexibility, shape and expression.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3450 - Musical Theatre Performance
Studies the integration of song into scene work, and examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer/dancer. Focuses on a character’s song presentation within the context of a musical play. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3490 - Acting Out
Select ensemble company rehearses and performs scenes from Shakespeare, classic, and contemporary dramatic literature in public performance workshops. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3600 - Modern American Drama
Studies representative twentieth-century American dramas in the context of theatre history. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3610 - Modern Drama
Modern Theatre and Drama is designed to afford the student the opportunity to read and discuss selected works of dramatic literature that have served as the base for theatrical production during the twentieth century; to study that literature in the contexts of cultural developments during the twentieth century; and to begin to develop an ability to read a play text for both its theatrical and its cultural “clues.”
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3640 - Sound Design:studio
Creative application of digital sound editing for media. Techniques investigated include editing pre-recorded music, creating realistic sound environments, representing visual art with sound, three-dimensional sound, and sound creation for video.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3651 - Directing I
Encourages the development of the director’s analytical and rehearsal skills in translating text, actors, and space into valid and effective scenes; drawn from plays in the mode of psychological realism. Prerequisite: Dram 2020 required, and Dram 2010 preferred; Instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3652 - Production Management
This course will examine aspects of theatrical management including: production, stage, company, and house. Students will study current management principles and the application of those principles in practical management projects. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3653 - Production Laboratory: Stage Management
One credit is required; may be repeated up to four credits. Application of stage management skills to production and performance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 3701 - Special Topics in Dance
Allows upper level students to pursue dance as an independent project, students will choreograph and present their own work, or pursue another aspect of dance study. Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 3710 - Playwriting I
Introduces the art and craft of playwriting, focusing on short exercises and in-class writing assignments. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3720 - Playwriting II
Continuation of Playwriting I, focusing on specific craft exercises and the development of individual style. Prerequisite: DRAM 3710.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3810 - Film Criticism
Extends the work of DRAM 2810 by concentrating on the development of a critical perspective in the study of films and film-makers.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3830 - History of Film I
Analyzes the development of the silent film, 1895 to 1928; emphasizes the technical and thematic links between national schools of cinema art and the contributions of individual directors. Includes weekly film screenings.
Prerequisite: Cinema as Art Form, other film courses, or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3840 - History of Film II
Analyzes the development of film art from the inception of sound to the 1950s. Includes weekly film screenings. Prerequisite: DRAM 2810 or 3830, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3850 - History of Film III
A history of narrative, documentary and experimental film, 1955-77. Developments in the aesthetics of film are examined in the context of socio-economic, political and cultural conditions specific to different historical moments. Includes weekly film screenings. DRAM 3830, DRAM 3840 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 3870 - Contemporary Independent Film and Video
Investigates the nature of ‘independent’ film and video in relation to the dominant commercial media, surveying a broad range of independent media genres, from the independent features of John Cassavetes and Quentin Tarantino through the alternatives practiced by experimental and documentary makers. Prerequisite: DRAM 2810, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4030 - Figure Drawing
This course focuses primarily on the human form to study line, tone, mass, proportion and composition. Additional subjects that enhance the understanding of the figure might include interior/exterior spaces and still-life. Students will be introduced to various drawing techniques and media. The emphasis will be on the creative process and the art of “drawing to know.” Outside work will be assigned to compliment the in-class exercises.
Credits: 1 to 2
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DRAM 4110 - Lighting Design
Studies the development of lighting design, from script analysis through concept to completed production. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2110, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4310 - Costume Design
Studies the development of costume design as a revelation of character and relationship to the special world. Proceeds from script analysis through research to the completed rendering. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4410 - Acting III
Scripted scenes, exercises, and ensemble work to expand the actor’s approach to characterization and interpretation within various dramatic genres. Prerequisite: DRAM 3410 and instructor permission
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4440 - Dance for Theatre
Examines the history of social and theatrical dance, its function in a particular society, and its dramatic purpose within a play. Requires demonstrated proficiency in ballet, modern dance or basic theater movement skills. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4490 - Stage Combat Skills
Examines the art and craft of stage fighting, comparing its historical context with that of the theater. Focus is on the performance of the illusion of physical aggression and its dramatic intent, following the safety guidelines and techniques recommended by the Society for American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4591 - Special Topics in Theatre Managment
An outlet for students doing internships or independent studies in management, which require credit. There are currently no designated courses for this.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4592 - Special Studies in Drama
Independent study project conducted under the supervision of an instructor of the student’s choice. Instructor determines credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and advisor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4593 - Special Topics in Performance
Special topics in performance offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4594 - Special Topics in Movement
Specialized topics in movement offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4595 - Special Topics in Voice
Specialized topics in voice and speech offered to upper-level performance students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4596 - Special Topics in Directing
Intensive study of specific topics offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4597 - Special Topics in Design
Intensive study of specific topics in theatre design offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4598 - Special Topics in Design Technology
Intensive study of specific topics offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4599 - Special Topics in Playwriting
Specialized topics offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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DRAM 4651 - Directing II
Continues the work of DRAM 3651 with special attention to the director’s organization, scheduling, and efficient use of resources. Students direct a one-act play. Prerequisite: DRAM 3651 and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4710 - Playwriting III
Advanced workshop focusing on the development of longer works and the rewriting process. Prerequisite: DRAM 3720.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4720 - Playwriting IV
A continuation of Playwriting III. Prerequisite: DRAM 4710.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4730 - Advanced Playwriting
A workshop for writing extended pieces of dramatic literature. For students who have completed DRAM 3710 or by instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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DRAM 4910 - Senior Seminar
Seminar discussions and assignments that allow the student to demonstrate knowledge of the theatre as well as artistic, aesthetic, and critical judgment. Prerequisites: Fourth year drama majors or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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EAST 1010 - 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.
Credits: 3
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EAST 1310 - Chinese Culture and Society
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.
Credits: 3
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EAST 1320 - 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.
Credits: 3
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EAST 2630 - 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. Prior course on China or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EAST 3055 - Social Movements in Modern East Asia
Analyzes the nature of collective action in 20th and 21st century China, Japan, and Korea, plus other East Asian locales as current events may warrant. The key analytic framework concerns the applicability of both gender and social movement theories to the empirical evidence presented in each case.
Credits: 3
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EAST 4993 - Independent Study
ndependent study in special field under the direction of a faculty member in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EAST 4998 - Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I
The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998.
Credits: 3
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EAST 4999 - Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis
The second part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 3
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EALC 4998 - Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I
The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures.
Credits: 3
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EALC 4999 - Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis II
The second part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures and have already completed EALC 4998.
Credits: 3
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Economics |
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ECON 2010 - 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 2010 and 2020. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 2010 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 2010 to students intending to take only one semester of principles.
Credits: 3
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ECON 2020 - 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 2010 and 2020. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 2010 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 2010 to students intending to take only one semester of principles.
Credits: 3
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ECON 2050 - European Economic History
“Examines European economic development from 1000 AD to World War II, including the economic institutions of feudalism, the middle ages, the modern era, and the early twentieth century.”
Credits: 3
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ECON 2060 - American Economic History
Surveys American economic history from colonial origins to the present. Cross-listed as HIUS 2061.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3010 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and one of the following: MATH 1220, MATH 1320, APMA 1110.
Credits: 4
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ECON 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Studies macroeconomic theory and policy; includes an analysis of the forces determining employment, income, and the price level. Prerequisite: ECON 2020 and 3010 or 3110, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3030 - Money and Banking
Studies the role of money in the economic system, with emphasis on monetary policy and theory. Prerequisite: ECON 2020.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3040 - The Economics of Education
Analyzes the demand for, and supply of, education in the United States, governmental policies regarding education, and proposed reforms. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3050 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3070 - Economics and Gender
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. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3110 - Mathematical Microeconomics
Covers the same topics as ECON 3010 using differential calculus through constrained maximization of functions of several variables. Credit is not given for both ECON 3010 and 3110. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and two semesters of calculus.
Credits: 4
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ECON 3330 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3630 - Economics of the Middle East
Surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East/North Africa region since World War II, using concepts in development economics. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and 2020.
Credits: 3
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ECON 3720 - Introduction to Econometrics
Guides students in the use and interpretation of economic data, focusing on the most common issues that arise in using economic data, and the methodology for solving these problems.
Prerequisite: STAT 2120, STAT 3120, APMA 3110, or APMA 3120
Credits: 4
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ECON 4010 - Game Theory
Analyzes the theory of strategically interdependent decision making, with applications to auctions, bargaining, oligopoly, signaling, and strategic voting. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, and STAT 2120 or equivalent
Credits: 3
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ECON 4020 - Auction Theory and Practice
Covers the building blocks of modern auction theory (e.g. First Price versus Second Price, Dutch versus English, Revenue Equivalence, Auctions of Multiple Goods), critically assesses this theory by studying recent auctions in practice (e.g. 3G auctions, milk and timber auctions, eBay versus Amazon), and applies auction theory to other, non-auction, environments (e.g. election races, take-over-bid-wars, duopoly pricing). Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4060 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4080 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4090 - Mathematical Economics
Introduces 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and MATH 1210 and 1220 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4100 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and a course in statistics.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4150 - Economics of Labor
Analyzes employment and wages, including the economics of education, unemployment, labor unions, discrimination and income inequality. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, and 3710 or STAT 2120, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4160 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; MATH 1220 ; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4170 - The Economics of Information and Uncertainty
The principles of microeconomics are used to examine decision making under uncertainty: finance, learning, savings, contracts, and oligopoly. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and ECON 3020.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4180 - Regulating Infrastructure
Analysis of ownership arrangements and regulation of infrastructure industries. Industries examined typically include telecommunications, the Internet, public utilities, and transportation facilities. Special problems posed by natural monopolies, network industries, essential facilities, and congestion. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4190 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4195 - Empirical Industrial Organization
Empirical Industrial Organization examines various timely issues related to market structure, firm strategy, and market performance by combining the analysis of data and economic theory to develop and estimate econometric models.
Prerequisites: ECON 301, ECON 372
Credits: 3
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ECON 4200 - Antitrust Policy
Studies government regulation and control of business through public policies designed to promote workable competition. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4210 - 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. ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; MATH 1220; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4220 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4230 - Seminar on Trade and Development
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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or ECON 3110, and either ECON 4210 or ECON 4610.
Credits: 3
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ECON 4310 - 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. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
Credits: 3
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