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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.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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DSGN 220 - Visual Communication I
Introduction to and exploration of visual thinking experiences and the translation of ideas into sketches and drawings representing solutions to visual communication problems. Includes studies in graphic ideation, graphic languages, object drawing, orthographic views, perspective, the visualization process and storyboarding.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Major status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 240 - Visual Communication II
Introduction and exploration of visual literacy elements and principles. Emphasis on how these elements and principles are applied in visual communication problems pertaining to both graphic design and typography. Course will incorporate hands-on projects covering both analog and digital techniques of image and type manipulation. Lecture/lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Major status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 249 - Graphic Design Concepts
Introductory course in layout, design, and software with an emphasis on typography. Course incorporates hands-on projects covering both analog and digital techniques of image and type manipulation. Lecture/Lab. For non-majors only.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 250 - Visual Communication III
Introduction and exploration of the basic principles, processes, and materials of three-dimensional forms. Emphasis on how these elements and principles are applied in visual communication problems and the selection and use of materials with an emphasis on paper. Course will incorporate hands-on projects in 3D visualization and construction. Lecture/lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Major status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 260 - Visual Communication IV
Introduction and exploration of the basic principles of time-based media, integration of design principles and elements, time and sequence, and methods of storytelling. Lecture/lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Major status.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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: Letter
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DSGN 330 - Typography I
Focus on the use of type as an informative and expressive visual/verbal element in graphic design. Principles and methods of typographic layout will be introduced and expanded upon aiming the development of skills in using type creatively and effectively in specific communication scenarios. Lecture/lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 111, DSGN 220, DSGN 240, DSGN 250, DSGN 260, major status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 331 - Typography II
Advanced problems of typographic layout. Focus on the design long textual content, such as books and publications. Emphasis in the use of type as a conceptual tool for both communication and visual expression in a variety of visual/verbal genres. Lecture/lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 330, BFA status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 340 - Graphic Design: 2D
Advanced concepts and solutions in graphic design for visual communication problems. Project will utilize previous skills in typography, graphic materials, publications as well as time and motion in building the visual cornerstone of branding. Course will focus on graphic identities, graphical application and methodology for integrating messages and media for a comprehensive approach to visual communication as it’s related to visual brands. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 330.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 341 - Graphic Design: 3D
Concepts and techniques of three-dimensional design with an emphasis on packaging design. Projects will focus on choice of materials, structural forms, and graphic treatment as integrated components of the visual communication strategy. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 340.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 350 - Design Production Processes
The study of design process for print-based materials with an emphasis on current industry practices. Includes overview of finishing and binding techniques, materials selection and application, and project management.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 111, DSGN 220, DSGN 240, DSGN 250, DSGN 260, major status.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 351 - Print and Finishing Lab
A hands-on study of the design process for print-based materials. Emphasizes team-based approaches to problem solving in the production of a bound collaborative analog and digital print edition.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 350.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 359 - 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 letterpress, offset and digital printing techniques. Lecture/lab. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 250, major status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 360 - Digital Media Design I
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 111, DSGN 220, DSGN 240, DSGN 250, DSGN 260, major status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 361 - Digital Media Design II
Approaches and concepts in designing for various digital platforms, focusing on user-interface, interactivity, and user-experience.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 360.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 362 - Digital Media Design III
Advanced problems in time-based media design. Projects will be more complex and conceptual in nature. Focus is on the investigation of narrative and technical aspects of time-based media, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 361, BFA status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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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.
Credits: 7
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 389 - BA Internship
Faculty supervised fieldwork in design related activities. S/U grading. Repeatable to maximum of 10 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Design BA major with Junior status.
Credits: 1-10
Grade Mode: S/U
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DSGN 480 - BFA Seminar
Advanced problems in visual communication design (design production, graphic design, interactive/web/motion graphics). Repeatable to 15 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 331, DSGN 362, BFA status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 481 - BFA Workshop
Special topics in visual communication design in an intensive workshop format. Repeatable for 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BFA status.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 485 - Professional Practices in Visual Communication Design
Currents trends, professional issues and practices. Preparation of a professional portfolio. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 330; DSGN 360; DSGN 350; BA or BFA major status.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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DSGN 489 - Internship
Supervised pragmatic work experiences under the direction and supervision of qualified professional practitioners. Taken during summer quarter between junior and senior academic years. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
DSGN 331; DSGN 362. BFA status.
Credits: 10
Grade Mode: S/U
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Early Childhood Education Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 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: Letter
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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 instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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: Letter
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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 instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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: Letter
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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 learning environments. Includes work in early childhood classroom settings to integrate current theory, principles, and early childhood education practices.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECE 390 or ECE 391 or Permission of Instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECE 436 - Child Guidance: Principles and Practices
This course will examine the theories, principles and practices for developmentally and culturally appropriate guidance for young children. Emphasis is placed on guidance strategies and intervention to facilitate young children’s autonomy and self-discipline while promoting development of self-concept, identity and pro-social behaviors and relationships. Effect of adult-child interaction on child guidance, development and learning will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECE 390
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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: Letter
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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
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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
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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
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East Asian Studies Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 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: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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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: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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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: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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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: Letter
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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: Letter
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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: Letter
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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 277 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 275 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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Economics Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 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: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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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: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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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
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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
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202; MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202; and MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202; and MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202; and DSCI 205; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 HNRS 254 or HNRS 202, or admission to Fairhaven College, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 360 - Introduction to International Economics
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; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 361 - Introduction to International Economics and Business
This course provides an overview of the world economy and of the role of business in international trade and investment. Students will learn about the causes of globalization and examine its consequences for individuals, nations and businesses. The focus of the course will be on examining the impact of international trade and business on economic well-being. Also offered as INTL 361.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 101 or ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 366 - Canadian Business Environment
This course provides an introduction to the Canadian business environment. The emphasis is on Canada-U.S. comparisons and on features of the Canadian business environment that are of greatest relevance for U.S. businesses that are considering trading with Canadian partners or investing in Canada.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206 and ECON 207
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; MATH 240 or MATH 341 or DSCI 205; MATH 124 or MATH 157 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 or HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 386 - The Economics of Electricity Markets
Electricity markets have become more complex in recent years because of new energy production and usage technologies, regulatory changes, and increased environmental concerns. This course will look at demand and supply aspects of electricity markets, including the impact of government economic and environmental regulation. Emphasis will be on the U.S. electricity market.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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 and ECON 207; OR HNRS 254 or HNRS 202.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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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:
Economics major; permission required
Credits: 2-10
Grade Mode: Letter
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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: Letter
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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: Letter
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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: Letter
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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: Letter
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ECON 412 - Economics of Tax Policy
Positive and normative analysis of tax policy; topics include the taxation of savings, taxation of labor income, taxes on risk-taking and wealth, and optimal income and commodity taxation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 and ECON 310
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 430 - Experimental Economics
This course introduces experiments as a tool in economic analysis. The course will examine experimental methodology and provide a first exposure to various experimental results. The course will stress the interaction of theory and experiment, seeking to relate questions in the theory of markets, games, and decisions to issues in experimental design and the analysis and interpretation of those results.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 or ECON 309; DSCI 205 or MATH 341.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 442 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy
A study of firms and the markets in which they operate. Considerable emphasis placed on strategic interaction among firms. Topics include mergers, predatory pricing, advertising, patents, vertical relationships and antitrust.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 or ECON 309
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 446 - Economics for the Teacher
Presentation of basic microeconomic concepts including the operation and decision-making of households and businesses in a market economy. Special consideration is given to the development of classroom teaching strategies involving the use of games, simulations and audiovisual aids.
Prerequisites & Notes:
teaching experience or current or expected enrollment in teacher education program
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 447 - Methods for Teaching About the National Economy in the Public Schools
Forces affecting the overall levels of output, employment and prices in the U.S. economy. The economic effects of government policies involving taxes, spending and the money supply. Special consideration is given to the development of classroom teaching strategies involving the use of games, simulations and audiovisual aids.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 206 or ECON 446 plus teaching experience or current or expected enrollment in teacher education program
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 448 - Methods for Teaching Personal Finance in the Public Schools
This course is designed to provide educators with the background and training that they need to successfully integrate personal finance into their classes or to develop and present a new stand alone personal finance course. The on-site portion, typically conducted in a conference setting, will be supplemented by research and a project to be completed after the classroom portion of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Currently certificated teacher.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 462 - International Trade
The theory of international trade. Alternative approaches for explaining the pattern and terms of trade. An examination of the gains from trade and commercial policy. Includes issues of protectionism, economic integration and strategic trade policy.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 or ECON 309
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 463 - International Finance
Balance of payments, adjustment mechanisms, international monetary system and international interdependence. Topics include determinants of exchange rate policy, the relationship between domestic monetary and exchange rate policies, and international policy coordination.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 307.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 465 - Development Economics
This course will study the special problems faced by the less developed countries of the world and the economic mechanisms that must be taken into account in raising living standards. Topics considered may include population growth, the demographic transition, savings and capital accumulation, education and human capital, health and human capital, institutions and the development process, the role of history and multiple equilibria, the role of expectations and multiple equilibria, and economic integration.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306, ECON 307; DSCI 205 or MATH 341.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 470 - Economic Fluctuations and Forecasting
Theory and techniques of forecasting economic trends at the macro, micro and regional levels. Application of regression and time-series methods using PC econometric/forecasting software.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 or ECON 307; ECON 375 or MATH 342
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 475 - Econometrics
Further topics in econometrics. Coverage may include systems of simultaneous equations, discrete-choice models, time series analysis, panel data, flexible functional forms, and nonparametric methods.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 or ECON 307; ECON 375 or MATH 342 or MATH 442
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 482 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Economics
Examines an extended set of applications in environmental economics, with a focus on deepening the student’s understanding of the field. Applications involve current controversies in environmental policy and management, as well as methodological issues. Topics include climate change, solid waste management and recycling, water quality, and other issues of current interest.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 383 or equivalent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 483 - Resource Economics
Principles of efficient resource allocation over time, distributional equity and cost/benefit analysis. Examines minerals and other exhaustible resources; forests, fisheries and other renewable resources; and public goods such as water and wilderness.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 306 or ECON 309
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 484 - Economics of Alternative Energy
Explores the economics of renewable energy and conservation. The economic history of renewable energy and the existing institutional framework are examined. Considers economic motivations for the expansion of renewable energy and conservation. Existing and prospective policies are analyzed. Examines the challenges associated with integrating renewable sources into existing energy systems. Various quantitative techniques are reviewed and practiced.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ECON 383 and ECON 384
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 491 - Issues in Political Economy
Discussion and analysis of selected issues of significant economic and political content. Also offered as PLSC 491.
Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing; economics/political science combined major, or economics major/ political science minor, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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ECON 493 - Senior Seminar: Economics, the Environment and Natural Resources
Discussion and analysis of selected issues in the economics of the environment and natural resources.
Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing; economics/environmental studies combined major; also offered as ESTU 493
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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