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Dance Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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DNC 342 - Choreography II
Further study of the principles of choreography. In addition to concepts, movement, vocabulary and structure this class involves experimentation with theme and development, use of music, as well as construction/deconstruction/reconstruction of choreographic forms and content. Training the thinking artist and the artistic thinker. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DNC 242.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 8
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 343 - Dance and Technology II
Builds on skills learned in DNC 243 and applies an artistic process to the use of editing software and video equipment; combining visual design, choreographic skills and advanced filming and editing techniques to create Dances for the Camera and other time based art. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DNC 223, DNC 243, DNC 342.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 6
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 345 - Fundamentals of Contemporary Partnering
Students explore elements of contemporary partnering including transfer of weight, momentum/leverage, counter balancing and moving in harmony. The class is not gender specific. The warm-up includes exercises to enhance kinesthetic awareness and to facilitate ease and comfort in lifting and being lifted. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DNC 221, DNC 222, DNC 223 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 6
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 357 - Repertory
The process work, which leads to performance, involved in the creation and/or reconstruction of a major choreographic work. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes:
permission by audition
Credits: 2 TO 6
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 8
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 403 - Senior Seminar
This course is designed for senior Dance majors to focus on skills and knowledge important for a successful transition to graduate school or professional employment in dance.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Dance
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DNC 404 - Capstone Preparation
This course is designed to assist BFA candidates with their rehearsal processes, as performers and as choreographers, in preparation for and presentation of their culminating Capstone performances.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BFA degree candidacy, senior status.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Dance
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DNC 421 - Modern Dance IV - Level 1
A performance approach to dance techniques - phrasing, musicality and clarity of intentions are emphasized at this level. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. Was DNC 435a.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission by audition, DNC 321, DNC 322, DNC 323.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 12
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 422 - Modern Dance IV - Level 2
A performance approach to dance techniques - phrasing, musicality and clarity of intentions are emphasized at this level. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. Was DNC 435b.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission by audition, DNC 421.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 12
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 423 - Modern Dance IV - Level 3
A performance approach to dance techniques - phrasing, musicality and clarity of intentions are emphasized at this level. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. Was DNC 435c.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission by audition, DNC 422.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 12
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 430 - Real Life Skills for Dancers
This course helps students to explore their personal goals, aesthetics involved in goal setting, and to develop a resume and Capstone portfolio. The course will examine emotional and physical well-being as well as graduate education and career opportunities in dance.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Dance major with junior or senior status.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 431 - History of Western Dance Since 1450
Ballet and modern dance forms of Western culture from the Renaissance into the era of contemporary movement art. Will include reviews of live performances, and study of leading dance artists and their historical significance. This course explores effective writing in the discipline of Dance through reflection, critical analysis, and historical research.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DNC 231
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 433 - Creative Movement for Educators With Lab
Methodologies of teaching creative movement to children. Exploration and integration of the elements of space, time, and effort as reflective of the Essential Academic Learning Requirements in the dance arts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 434 - Dance Arts in Education
Materials for the methodology of teaching the formal dance techniques of modern dance and ballet for students of the dance major and additional teaching endorsement. Observations and teaching opportunities included.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DNC 339, DNC 340; demonstrated competency at advanced level of technique
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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DNC 442 - Advanced Choreography
Practical application of choreographic process in the performance setting. Experience in collaboration with costume and lighting designers to support and realize choreographic intention by means of the unity of supporting elements. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DNC 342 or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 8
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Dance Program
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Decision Sciences Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. NOTE: Not all courses are offered every year. Several elective courses are offered only once each year. See the online Timetable of Classes for current offerings. Consult department for answers to specific questions. |
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DSCI 205 - Business Statistics
Statistical methods used in business research, analysis and decision making; preparation and presentation of data, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, regression and correlation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 156 or MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 118, or equivalent or higher.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Decision Sciences
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DSCI 305 - Applied Business Statistics
Applications of business statistics to research, analysis, and decision making in business. Regression, correlation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests, with emphasis on the use of business-oriented computer statistical packages.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 157 or MATH 124 or MATH 128; and DSCI 205.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Decision Sciences
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DSCI 405 - Simulation Models for Decision Making
Introduction to building computer-based simulation models for business decision making. Data collection and input analysis, model building of both Monte Carlo and discrete event simulations, output analysis and validation, and experimental design. Development of computer models to solve complex business problems in MIS, operations, finance, or marketing.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSCI 305 or equivalent; C- or better
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
College of Business and Economics
Decision Sciences
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Design Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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DSGN 211 - Foundations of Visual Communication
Issues and topics related to the development of visual communication/graphic design with emphasis on the development of typographic and print culture. Was A/HI 211 in previous catalog.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: HUM
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 251 - Computers in Visual Problem-Solving
Methods and techniques for expressing visual/verbal concepts with the use of the computer. Introduction to software programs used for type and image generation and manipulation. Was ART 251 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 110, ART 120
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 252 - Drawing and Visualization
A drawing course which stresses rendering and re-creating real and conceptualized situations through an intense study of objects, environments, the human form in motion and visualization techniques. Was ART 252 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 110 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 270 - Graphic Design I
Introductory lecture/lab class in layout and design with an emphasis on typography. Was ART 270 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ART 110, ART 120
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 312 - Graphic Design in the 20th Century
History of modern graphic design and illustration.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 211 and one from A/HI 240, A/HI 241, A/HI 240a or A/HI 240b.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 352 - Illustration
Concepts and techniques of illustration; idea development, problem solving and printing considerations. Lecture/lab format. Was ART 352 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 252 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 356 - Web Design and Production
Methods and concepts of designing for an online experience, including a working knowledge of scripting languages, image optimization, file organization, information architecture, and usability.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 371
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Design
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DSGN 371 - Design II
Intermediate lecture/lab class in layout and design with an emphasis on conceptual issues. Was ART 371 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 251, DSGN 252, DSGN 270 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 372 - Design Production Processes
Issues and topics in the development of printing technology, traditional and electronic; relationship of design, print and service sectors in the production of print communication.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 373 - Design Production Application
Application of terminology and software in the design and production of a collaborative print project involving relief, digital and offset printing technologies. Was DSGN 372b in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 251 or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in DSGN 372 (for design concentrations only)
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 374 - Publication Design
Publication design including editorial, newsletter and product catalogs, with emphasis on using the computer as a design tool. Lecture/lab format. Was ART 374 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 251 and DSGN 270 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 375 - Summer Design Abroad
Team taught. Opportunity for students to experience design on an international level. Extensive workshop/field trip format combines lectures by prominent designers, visitations to design firms and international corporations as well as opportunities to attend museums and expositions featuring design. Repeatable to a maximum of 14 cr. Offered summers only. Was ART 375 in previous catalog.
Credits: 7
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 14
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 377 - Book Arts Production
Course in the history, methods and practices of book design, structures and their application in the production of limited edition and unique formats employing primarily letterpress and offset printing techniques. Students produce a collaborative book project. Lecture/lab. Was ART 377 in previous catalog. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 371 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Maximum Repeatability: 15
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 379 - Typography
Focus on the use of type as an informative and expressive visual/verbal element in graphic design. Intermediate problems in typographic communications. Lecture/lab format. Was ART 379 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 371 or equivalent; variable fee
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 451 - Digital Video
Concepts and techniques of digital video for artists and designers. Was ART 451 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 356 or equivalent; successful junior portfolio review.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 454 - Digital Media Design
Approaches and concepts in designing for a digital environment, focusing on user-interface, interactivity, and time-based sequence design.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 356 or equivalent, and successful junior portfolio review.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Design
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DSGN 457 - Motion Graphic Design
Concepts and techniques of designing for time-based media, including motion graphics, animation, composting, and sound design.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 454
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 459 - Senior Projects in New Media
Directed projects in new media aimed at preparing a professional portfolio. Was ART 459 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 457 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 470 - Advanced Graphic Design
Advanced projects in logo design and graphic identity systems. Lecture/lab studio format. Was ART 470 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 379 or equivalent; successful junior portfolio review
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 471 - Three-Dimensional Graphic Design
Concepts and techniques of three-dimensional graphic design - packaging, point-of-purchase, signage, environmental graphic design, sequential graphic design. Lecture/lab format. Was ART 471 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 470 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 472 - Materials and Finishing
Current issues in design production with an emphasis on materials and finishing processes.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 377
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Design
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DSGN 473 - Advanced Design Production
Advanced projects relating to current trends in graphic arts production. Was ART 473 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 373 or equivalent; successful junior portfolio review.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 476 - Senior Projects in Graphic Design
Directed work in graphic design aimed at preparing pieces for a graphic design portfolio. Was ART 476 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 471 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 477 - Senior Projects in Design Production
Directed work in graphic reproduction aimed at preparing pieces for a graphic reproduction portfolio. Was ART 477 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 473 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Coll/Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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DSGN 479 - Professional Practices in Graphic Design, New Media and Design Production
Current trends, professional issues and practices. Preparation of a professional portfolio. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr. Was ART 479 in previous catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 356, DSGN 373, DSGN 379 or equivalent and successful junior portfolio review.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
Maximum Repeatability: 6 credits
College Of Fine and Performing Arts
Art
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Early Childhood Education Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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ECE 380 - Foundations of Literacy for Early Childhood Education
Examines research-based literacy development for children, pre-Kindergarten through grade three. Topics include theoretical perspectives on literacy development; influence of language and culture on literature development; and research-based literacy instruction and materials. Emphasis on assessment of early literacy development.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Woodring College of Education or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 390 - Infant and Toddler Practicum and Seminar
Child development theories, learning principles and processes for infants and toddlers. Includes observations in early childhood settings to document actions of infants/toddlers to understand how and what children learn. Weekly seminar and practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Woodring College of Education or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 391 - Preschool Practicum and Seminar
Child development for the ages of three years to eight years. Theories, learning principles and processes for children three to eight years. Includes observations in early childhood settings to document children’s actions and words to understand how and what children learn. Weekly seminar and practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Woodring College of Education or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 430 - Creativity & Play in ECE
Developing the skills and techniques for working with children in the arts. Includes visual art, music, drama, and dance/movement. Emphasis on cognitive and literacy development in the context of play.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECE 434 or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 431 - Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
Introduction to the field of early childhood education. Includes historical perspectives, philosophical bases, major theories, professional ethics, developmentally appropriate practices, curricular approaches, types of early childhood settings, role of the teacher and educational issues.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Woodring College of Education or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 432 - Social Studies for Early Childhood Education
Content, skills, and techniques for teaching social studies in preschool through grade 3. Includes study of integrated curriculum, curriculum unit design.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECE 430 or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 434 - Environments for Early Learning
Elements important to the design of learning environments for young children. Covers the principles that transform space into engaging places and the relationship of the social and physical environment that support the curriculum. Includes work in early childhood classroom settings to integrate current theory, principles and early childhood education practices.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECE 390 or 391 or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 435 - Child Abuse and Neglect
Examines multiple issues related to the identification and reporting of young children where abuse and neglect are suspected. Study of child maltreatment, family dynamics and preventive strategies for child, family and community. Examination of ecological perspective and a risk/resilience framework.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Woodring College of Education or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 438 - Family and Community Relationships
Examines the importance of family partnerships in a variety of early childhood education programs and describes family-centered principles and approaches. Emphasis on the role of families in educational programs, diversity in families, family systems, communication with families, community resources, and conferencing with families.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Woodring College of Education or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 439 - Curriculum Planning in Early Childhood Education
Approaches for planning integrated and meaningful curriculum in early childhood programs, PreK-primary.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECE 432; Corequisite ECE 495; or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 495 - Internship - Preschool
Supervised teaching experience to develop and demonstrate teaching competence at the preschool level. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Recommendation for supervised teaching
Credits: 6
Grade Mode: S/U
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 496 - Internship - Primary
Supervised teaching experience to develop and demonstrate teaching competence at the primary level. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Recommendation for supervised teaching
Credits: 10
Grade Mode: S/U
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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ECE 498 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Seminar synthesizes the internship experience by providing a forum for discussion of internship objectives and topics. Repeatable once for credit. Must be taken with both ECE 495 and ECE 496. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Corequisite ECE 495 or ECE 496
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
Maximum Repeatability: 4
Woodring College of Education
Elementary Education
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East Asian Studies Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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EAST 201 - Introduction to East Asian Civilizations
The origins and evolution of the political, economic, cultural and social aspects of East Asian civilization in through the early-modern period. Also taught as HIST 280.
Prerequisites & Notes:
also offered as HIST 280
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: ACGM
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 202 - East Asian History in the Early-Modern and Modern Eras
Examines political, cultural and social aspects of East Asian civilizations with attention to the early-modern and modern periods. Also taught as HIST 281.
Prerequisites & Notes:
also offered as HIST 281
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: ACGM
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 210 - Nomads of Eurasia
Surveys the origins, cultures and languages of the pastoral peoples of Eurasia, including Mongols, Turks, Arabs, peoples of Iran and Afghanistan, as well as the native tribes of Siberia and the North Pacific Rim. Also taught as EUS 210.
Prerequisites & Notes:
also offered as EUS 210
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: ACGM
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 230 - Modern Chinese Society and Language
A survey of the characteristics of the Chinese language. A study of the relationships among Chinese culture, contemporary society and language variation.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: ACGM
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 302 - Methods and Materials in East Asian Studies
Research methods in East Asian studies; organization of Chinese and Japanese libraries; principal journals, reference tools and scholarly apparatus for various areas of East Asia.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EAST 201, EAST 202; one year of Chinese or Japanese.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: L
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 313 - Early Inner Asia
A detailed history of the Eurasian steppe and desert tribes from the earliest times to the rise of the Mongols under Chingiz Khan in the late 12th century. Discusses the complex cultural and political interplay among the early Indo-European, Turkic and Mongol pastoralists as well as their often cataclysmic interaction with the sedentary civilizations of the world.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EAST 201 or EAST 202 or EAST 210 or HIST 280 or HIST 281 or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 314 - The Mongols
Documents the history of the Eurasian steppes from the rise of Chingiz Khan to the present day. Describes the creation of the world’s largest empire, its gradual disintegration and its partial absorption by the agricultural societies on its periphery. Includes analysis of recent political events in this area of the world.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EAST 201 or EAST 202 or EAST 210 or HIST 280 or HIST 281 or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 367 - Chinese Literature in Translation
Selected readings in Chinese literary masterpieces from earliest to modern times.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EAST 201 or EAST 202 or CHIN 103 or LBRL 272 or LBRL 277 or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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EAST 368 - Japanese Literature in Translation
Selected readings in Japanese literary masterpieces from early modern times to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EAST 201 or EAST 202 or LBRL 272 or LBRL 275 or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: L
Humanities and Social Sciences
East Asian Studies
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Economics Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400; 417, 445 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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ECON 101 - Markets and Society
An introduction to the U.S. economy and its role in the world economy. Analysis of current economic controversies at home and abroad. Issues may include overall economic performance, problems of hunger and poverty, and the issues of economic insecurity, inequality, and sustainability. The course will examine the emergence of globalization and regionalism, and their implications for the workers and the environment.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: SSC
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 140 - The Ecology and Economics of Salmon Recovery
Focus on the 4 causes of salmon decline (Habitat, Hydropower, Harvest, and Hatcheries) to investigate the interactions between ecology and economics through lectures, reading and independent projects. Also offered as BIOL 140.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
GUR Attributes: SCI
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 206 - Introduction to Microeconomics
An overview of the modern market economy as a system for dealing with the problem of scarcity. Operation and decision-making of economic units; supply, demand and resource allocation; analysis of various market and industry structures; shortages, controls, social costs and benefits; international trade; comparative systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 112 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
College of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 207 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
An overview of the modern market economy as a system for dealing with the problem of scarcity. The analysis of relationships among such variables as national income, employment, inflation and the quantity of money. The roles of government expenditure, taxation and monetary policy; international finance; economic development.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206 or ECON 446 or ECON 101; MATH 112 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
College of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 301 - Economics Issues
Applies the tools and concepts learned in introductory micro and macro economics to a variety of contemporary issues. Emphasizes verbal and written communication skills through active participation in classroom activities. Enrollment priority given to economics majors. (Communications focus course.)
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
College of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 303 - The History of Economic Thought
Development of economic thought from the Greek philosophers to the present. Emphasis on the micro, macro and critical traditions in economics following Adam Smith.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
College of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 306 - Intermediate Microeconomics
An analytical approach to the consumer, the firm and markets. The theory of pricing under conditions of perfect and imperfect market structures; the theory of factor markets.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206; MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
College of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 307 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Examination of the factors that determine the level of income, employment, output and prices in an economic system. Review and analysis of recent U.S. economic policy and performance.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 207; MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
College of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 308 - Sports Economics
Economic analysis of the sports industry. Topics include the market for sports, the market for labor in sports, owners’ goals, league structure, government involvement, and the role of the media and fans in the industry. Emphasis is on professional sports.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 309 - Managerial Economics
Application of economic principles to managerial decision making. Topics may include: Demand, costs and market structure and their relation to pricing, product choice and resource allocation. Cannot be counted towards majors in economics. Cannot be counted towards majors in economics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206; MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
College of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 310 - Public Finance
The efficiency, equity and stabilization impacts of public expenditure and revenue programs; emphasis on problems and institutions at the national level.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 311 - Money and Banking
The nature and functions of money and the role of depository institutions and central banks in affecting the supply of money and credit in the U.S. Considers the changing U.S. financial environment and the influence of monetary policy on interest rates, prices and the overall level of economic activity. Cannot be counted towards the Financial Economics major.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 315 - Health Economics
An introductory course in health economics. Students will learn about the supply and demand of health services as well as spending on health care. Students will gain knowledge of the health care sector and health economics in the U.S. to allow intelligent discussion/analysis of policy proposals.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, DSCI 205 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 317 - European Economic History
Examines the development and industrialization process in Europe, emphasizing the main topic of what caused the industrialization process in each country. Countries to be studied include England, France, Germany and Russia.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206 and ECON 207.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 325 - Labor Market Economics
Economics of the labor market, including labor force participation, racial and sexual discrimination, the role of unions, collective bargaining, investments in human capital, and the structure of compensation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 333 - Introduction to Game Theory
An analytical approach to the study of strategic interaction. Development of basic theory, including topics such as Nash equilibrium, repeated games, credibility, and mixed strategies. Applications will include markets and competition, auction design, voting, and bargaining.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 337 - Economics Study Abroad
This provides economics credit for courses taken abroad in a program approved by WWU. Students must present sufficient documentation to show that the material was successfully completed with a letter grade and is appropriate for upper division elective credit in Economics. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Enrollment in a WWU-approved study abroad program.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: S/U
Repeatability: Repeatable up to 12 credits
Maximum Repeatability: 12 credits
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Economics
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ECON 340 - Economics of Regulation
This course covers broad questions regarding the benefits and costs of a wide range of regulatory policies such as: antitrust, pricing and entry regulation of public utilities, environmental regulation, and safety regulation. Included the main policy arguments concerning how and why the behavior of business should be restricted by government in its efforts to increase the well-being of the public.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 101 or ECON 206.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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Economics
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ECON 343 - Population, Environment, and World Agriculture
Utilizes economic principles to understand the interactions among population growth, food demand, agricultural development, and natural resource utilization, degradation, and conservation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 355 - The Political Economy of Language and Culture
An examination of the economics and politics of language and language policy.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, or admission to Fairhaven College, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 360 - Introduction to International Business
The course will introduce students to the theory, practice, and institutions of international economics. Students will learn how the world economy works, the major benefits that it provides to people and nations, and the most serious problems that it faces.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206 and ECON 207.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 364 - Topics in Canadian Economic History
Selected issues in the development of the Canadian economy from the 17th century to the present. Examines the importance of resources, agriculture and transportation in the economic growth of Canada.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 365 - The Canadian Economy
Examination of 20th-century Canadian economic policy. Topics focus on current economic issues in Canada.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 375 - Introduction to Econometrics
Use of statistical methods to estimate and test economic models. Theory and application of multiple regression techniques, with emphasis on the problems arising in the analysis of economic data.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207; MATH 341 or DSCI 205; MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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Economics
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ECON 380 - Urban Economics
Economic forces behind urban development, with emphasis on location decisions of households and firms. Economic analysis of urban problems including land use, transportation, housing and urban public finance.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
Coll of Business and Economics
Economics
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ECON 381 - American Economic History
American economic development from 17th century to present. Emphasis on resource endowment, social and economic conditions and institutions, growth and development processes, and the role of government.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 383 - Environmental Economics
Explores the economic basis of environmental issues and policies. An examination of property rights, externalities and the common-property basis of environmental problems. Alternative policies are analyzed, involving such issues as air and water pollution, solid-waste disposal, hazardous substances, wilderness preservation and the protection of endangered species.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 384 - Energy Economics
The role of energy in the economy and key aspects of energy supply and demand. Topics include the interrelationships among energy use, economic growth, and the environment; conservation; solar and “unconventional” energy sources; world oil markets; regulation of gas and electric utilities; and U.S. energy policy.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 385 - Comparative Economic Systems
A comparative analysis of the major world economic systems, including a critical appraisal of underlying philosophies, economic theories, structures, and performance. Includes case studies of specific economies, and the study of reform and transformation of economic systems, especially capitalism and socialism.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206 or ECON 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 388 - Economics of the European Union
The European Union (EU) is the most advanced case study in multinational economic integration of our time. Topics covered include the theory of economic integration, institutions of the EU, various current policy and agenda issues, and a look at EU economic relations with the U.S. and world economies.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 389 - Economies of the Pacific Rim
The Pacific Rim treated as a distinct economic region. Topics include economic development patterns, interdependence, and economic achievements and problems. Specific emphasis on trade, development and policy relations involving the U.S., Japan and the so-called newly industrialized countries.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206, ECON 207
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 390 - Internship in Economics
Eligibility outlined in departmental internship policy statement. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON major; permission required
Credits: 2 TO 10
Grade Mode: Letter
Repeatability: Repeatable
Maximum Repeatability: 10 credits
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Economics
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ECON 406 - Topics in Microeconomics
Application of quantitative and theoretical tools in key areas of microeconomics, with emphasis on quantitative models of the consumer, cost and production analysis of the firm, and market analysis. Special topics may include choice under uncertainty, capital markets, game theory, general equilibrium theory, and the economics of information.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306; DSCI 205 or MATH 341.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 407 - Topics in Macroeconomics
Examination of current issues in macroeconomic theory and policy. Emphasis on recent U.S. experience, with particular attention given to inflation, unemployment, growth and the balance of payments. Includes extensive reading in current professional journals.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306, ECON 307; DSCI 205 or MATH 341.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 410 - Benefit-Cost Analysis
Benefit-cost analysis is an important tool for evaluating the economic impacts of public or private actions. Course provides students with a thorough understanding of the logical underpinnings of benefit-cost analysis and experience in applying benefit-cost analysis to ‘real-world’ problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 or ECON 309 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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ECON 411 - Monetary Economics
Examines the theory and implementation of monetary policy. Topics may include the transmission mechanism of monetary policy, interest rate rules, the credibility of policymakers, and exchange rates. Special consideration is given to empirically measuring the impact of money on real economic variables and optimal monetary policy.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 307, ECON 375.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: L
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Economics
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