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2014-2015 University Catalog (Revised 01-05-2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Dance
  

  • DAN 270A - Jazz Urban Dance I-II (2)

    Basic jazz dance and urban dance techniques and the cultural issues that influence the art form.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 271A - Jazz Dance III-IV (2)

    Intermediate jazz dance and urban dance techniques and the cultural issues that influence the art form.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 272A - Jazz Dance V (2)

    Advanced jazz dance and urban dance techniques and the cultural issues that influence the art form.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 273A - Modern Dance I-II (2)

    Basic modern dance and contemporary concert dance techniques and the cultural issues that influence the dance form.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 274A - Modern Dance III-IV (2)

    Intermediate modern dance and contemporary concert dance techniques and the cultural issues that influence the dance form.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 276A - Ballet I-II (2)

    Basic ballet dance techniques and the cultural issues that created the art form.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 277A - Ballet III-IV (2)

    Basic ballet dance techniques and the cultural issues that created the art form.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 279A - Dance Repertory (2)

    Dance studies through the learning and performing of dances and choreographic works.

    Component(s): 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
  

  • DAN 290A - Cultural Performance Series (1-2)

    Special topics in learning the dances of selected cultures (i.e., Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, India, Polynesia, Western or Eastern Europe, Middle East, etc.)

    Component(s): 1 or 2 two-hour fine arts activity.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit.
  

  • DAN 294L - Dance Production (1)

    Dance production activities in preparation for a dance performance. Minimum 30 hours.
  

  • DAN 295L - Festival Production (1)

    Festival production activities in preparation for a community performance. Minimum 30 hours.
  

  • DAN 296L - New Dance and Cultures Creative Projects (1)

    Dance production activities in preparation for a cultural or experimental/non-traditional dance performance. Minimum 30 hours.
  

  • DAN 297L - Community Outreach (1)

    Dance and movement-based projects that focus on community outreach, student/mentor relationships, internships and performing opportunities that engage local community groups. Minimum 30 hours.
  

  • DAN 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)

    Lower division group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): may be required.
    Component(s): Instruction is by problem-solving/laboratory/activity/ presentation or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  

  • DAN 320 - Dance Improvisation (4)

    Improvisational techniques used to develop resources for the creative process, dance and performance, movement awareness, creativity and compositional abilities.

    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • DAN 360/360A - INDAC Performance Ensemble (3)

    Research, development and practice of dance presentation, performance, rehearsal and choreographic and improvisational processes. Experience in performance, educational outreach and festival representation.

    Component(s): 2 hours problem-solving, 2 hours fine arts activity.
    Repeatable: May be repeated up to 6 times for credit.
  

  • DAN 430 - Choreography (4)

    Creative problem-solving through movement and composing movement phrases and dances. Students critically review dance ideas, dances and other movement-based performance forms that have cross disciplinary or cross cultural components.

    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • DAN 446 - Dance and Its Artistic/Cultural Influences (4)

    Study of the artistic and cultural trends that shaped dance through survey and analysis of significant dance forms, works, and performances. Attention paid to their social, cultural, and political context. Course fulfills GE Synthesis C4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area C (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • DAN 449 - Dance in Contemporary Culture (4)

    Historical, cultural, and social references that dance makes in society and contemporary culture. Multicultural and festival trends, community arts, experimental or non-traditional theatre, multimedia experience and traditions emerging from pop culture, technology, and other entertainment sources found in dance. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis C4 or D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, GE Area C (1, 2, and 3), and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • DAN 460 - Dance Education (4)

    Guidelines for comprehensive dance education in kindergarten through grade 12. Exploration of dance resources in literature and community. Development of strategies for teaching a variety of dance concepts including artistic awareness, creative expression, historical/cultural context and aesthetic judgment.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • DAN 480 - New Dance and Cultures Capstone Project (4)

    Development and presentation of an independent culminating project. Topic to be chosen in consultation with dance faculty and to reflect student’s intellectual and artistic development in the area of dance studies.

    Component(s): 4 hours problem-solving.
  

  • DAN 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)

    Upper division group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): may be required.
    Component(s): Instruction is by problem-solving/laboratory/activity/presentation or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

E-Business
  

  • EBZ 301 - Introduction to Electronic Business (4)

    Technology underpinnings for e-business, impact on other information systems within a business, impact on business design and strategy including how business strategy shapes and is now being shaped by threats and opportunities in e-business, impact on the industries and markets, direct marketing theory, business models for e-business.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of computer proficiency exam or CIS 101 ; ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and STA 120 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EBZ 302 - E-business Technology (4)

    Technologies used to support all aspects of electronic business. Concepts, vocabulary and tools of electronic business technology. Hands-on projects.

    Prerequisite(s): TOM 301  and CIS 310 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EBZ 303 - E-business Customer Relationship Management (4)

    Critical role of Life Time Value (LTV). Integration of management, sales, marketing, finance, operations, IT and ERP to create a true customer-centric focus. Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) markets. Development of 360-degree strategies to achieve a competitive advantage through quality customer relationships and long term profitability. Benchmarking and financial metrics.

    Prerequisite(s): TOM 301 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EBZ 304 - E-business-enabled Supply Chain Management (4)

    Integration of internal company resources to work effectively with the external supply chain; e-business concepts and Web technologies to manage the supply chain; enhancement of company’s overall performance through improved manufacturing capability, market responsiveness, and customer-supplier relationships.

    Prerequisite(s): TOM 301 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EBZ 305 - E-business Enterprise Resource Planning (4)

    Automation and integration of corporate functions via enterprise resource technology software. Theory of and hands-on practice with ERP software. ERP implementation steps.

    Prerequisite(s): TOM 301 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EBZ 441 - Internship in E-Business (1-8)

    Faculty-supervised on-the-job educational experience in the e-Business environment. Allocation of up to 8 unit credits is dependent upon the nature of the work done, the level of responsibility and the number of hours worked.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of departmental internship coordinator.
  

  • EBZ 442 - Internship in E-Business (1-8)

    Faculty-supervised on-the-job educational experience in the e-Business environment. Allocation of up to 8 unit credits is dependent upon the nature of the work done, the level of responsibility and the number of hours worked.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of departmental internship coordinator.
  

  • EBZ 451 - E-business Application Development (4)

    Analysis of E-business architecture, practice, technology, and trends. Hands-on design and development of E-business solutions for business. Internet marketing and management for E business applications.

    Prerequisite(s): TOM 301 , EBZ 302 , and CIS 310 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EBZ 466 - E-business Practicum (4)

    Capstone course for e-business curriculum. Practical, hands-on projects and/or applied research that integrates concepts and techniques. May also involve internships. Independent Study.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of e-business core: EBZ 302 , EBZ 303 , EBZ 304 , EBZ 305 , and TOM 301 .
  

  • EBZ 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)

    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Economics
  

  • EC 100 - Contemporary Economic Issues (4)

    Introduction to economic issues. Use of basic economic theories to explain current and future events. Themes may cover international, social, or election year topics. Investigation of a specific economic issue by an individual or as part of a group. Completion of General Education Area A: Sub-areas 1, 2, and 3.

    Prerequisite(s): Open to non-economics and non-business majors.
    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 101 - First Year Experience in Economics (4)

    Introduction to resources for new Economics major. Development and practice of research and writing skills, presentation skills and career strategies. Develop understanding of the scope of the Economics discipline and profession. Open to Economics majors only.

    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.

    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
  

  • EC 201 - Principles of Economics (4)

    Introduction to microeconomics. How an economic system works to solve the problems of choice among alternative allocations, utilizations, and distributions of resources. Applications of economic principles to domestic and international economic problems. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D2.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Sub-area B4.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 202 - Principles of Economics (4)

    Introduction to macroeconomics. Determinants of national income, output, and price levels. Monetary and fiscal policy. International economics. Applications of economic principles to domestic and international problems. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D2.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Sub-area B4.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)

    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): may be required.
    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  

  • EC 322/322A - Economic Statistics (3/1)

    Statistical methods and techniques in economic analysis. Analysis of time series, index number construction, regression and correlation analysis, probability and other statistical distributions; related economic topics.

    Prerequisite(s): STA 120  or equivalent MAT statistics.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving; 1 two-hour activity.
  

  • EC 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 , or graduate standing.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
  

  • EC 401 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (4)

    Student investigation of the role of prices in final output markets; principles of production; and business behavior under various market conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 402 - Distribution of Income and Factor Pricing (4)

    Theory of the functional and personal distribution of income. Determination of wages, rent, interest, and profits under various market conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 401 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 403 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (4)

    Student investigation and presentation of the determination of growth and fluctuations in national income; effects of consumers, firms, and government decisions on employment and price levels.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 202  or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 404 - International Trade Theory and Policy (4)

    Analysis of the causes of patterns of trade; the effects of tariffs and quotas; the effects of trade on domestic income patterns; the effects of international investment and the effects of trade on economic growth.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 ; EC 401  recommended, or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 405 - International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics (4)

    Analysis of the international monetary system; problems of exchange rate dynamics; problems in Balance of Payments; problems in achieving internal and external balance; the role of capital markets and interest rates; international monetary effects on domestic prices and output.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 ; EC 403  and EC 404  recommended; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 406 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics (4)

    Mathematical description and derivation of micro- and macro-economic theory.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202  and one of the following: MAT 114  or MAT 125  or MAT 130 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 407 - History of Economic Thought (4)

    History of the development of economic ideas and doctrines from Greek writers through the classical and neoclassical schools to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 , or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 408 - Money and Banking (4)

    Relation of money and banking to the general economy; interrelationships between money and banking, production and distribution.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 202  or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 409 - Economic History of the U.S. (4)

    Analysis of growth and economic well-being of the U.S. economy in historical perspective. Interplay of economic forces and historical conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 , or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 410 - Public Finance (4)

    Principles of government financing and its various economic and social effects; collecting, spending, and administration of public funds.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 411 - Economic Development (4)

    Preconditions and processes of economic growth and development in developing countries, analyzed in light of economic theory and historical experience of advanced Western economies. Political, cultural, and social problems of developing countries and their relationship to Western experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 412 - Comparative Economic Systems (4)

    Examination of alternative economic organizations, ranging from free enterprise to fully-planned economies.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 , or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 413 - Economic History of Europe (4)

    Economic development of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the formation of the Common Market; growth of economic institutions antecedent to those of modern Europe. Bearing of European economic development upon that of the United States.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 , or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 414 - Labor Economics (4)

    The structure and theory of labor markets. The influence of unionism on income distribution. Effects of collective bargaining on economic welfare and efficiency. Government policy’s role in the labor market. Job and union security under changing economic institutions.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 , or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 417 - Socioeconomics of War and Peace (4)

    Social, political and economic factors that lead people and countries toward conflict and violence, and the consequences of those actions. Cost-benefit analysis of war and peace. Past, present and future interrelationships between the military industry and society. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis C4 or D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, GE Area C (1, 2, and 3), and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 4 hours lecture/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 419 - Seminar in Land Economics (4)

    Analysis of the utilization and conservation of land; urban land uses; market forces; factors affecting the locations of enterprises; and patterns of urban and regional growth.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 421/421A - Introductory Econometric Methods (3/1)

    Introductory course in econometric problem-solving techniques. Students required o do quantitative model-building; estimation, verification, and prediction of economic variables in class exercises.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 322/322A , EC 406 ; EC 401 , EC 402 , and EC 403  strongly recommended; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 two-hour activity.
  

  • EC 422/422A - Economic Forecasting (3/1)

    Techniques and procedures of statistical analysis of macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions. In-class exercises emphasize problem-solving, forecasting and model-building methods.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 322/322A , or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving; 1 two-hour activity.
  

  • EC 423/423A - Economic Programming and Optimization Analysis (3/1)

    Optimization analysis and programming techniques, including linear and nonlinear methods. Students work on case studies, deterministic model-building. Application of computer facilities and programming.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201 , EC 202  and EC 406 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 two-hour activity.
  

  • EC 425 - Game Theory Economics (4)

    Introduction to game theoretic approaches, particularly simultaneous and sequential games, games with Nash Equilibria and Prisoners’ Dilemma, coordination games, uncertainty, and strategic moves. Develop strategic thinking skills by applying game theoretic approaches to economics, business, politics, psychology and legal problems.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 429 - Seminar in Natural Resource Economics (4)

    Intensive study of natural resource availability, natural resource management problems, and the roles of markets and government in the development and allocation of natural resources over time. Focus on key natural resource sectors including: energy, nonenergy minerals, forestry, and fisheries.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 432 - Seminar in Urban Economics (4)

    Analysis of the distribution and stability of income in urban areas; economic development of California cities; physical distribution and urban transportation problems.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 433 - Economics of Transportation (4)

    The economic characteristics of transport; the functions of the differing transportation agencies; transportation pricing; problems of state and federal regulation; coordination of facilities; current transportation problems.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 435 - Seminar in Environmental Economics (4)

    An examination of the relationship between environmental problems and economic institutions. The theory of externalities and market failure are studied with application to air, water, and waste management topics.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 436 - Air Resource Management (4)

    Basic meteorological, economic, legal, and policy aspects of air resource management in CA, the Southwest, U.S. and the world. Analysis of issues concerning mobile and stationary source pollution and regulation. Examination of economic, technology, and political solutions to air quality management.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 100  or EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing. Completion of General Education Area A; completion of one course each from Areas D1, D2, and D3.
    Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Fulfills GE Synthesis Area D4.
  

  • EC 437 - Economics of Poverty and Discrimination (4)

    The scope and nature of poverty and discrimination. Economic sources of changes in, and attempts at alleviation of poverty and discrimination. Analysis of poverty programs and anti-discriminatory public policies.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 438 - Waste Management (4)

    Biological, chemical, economic, legal, and policy aspects of waste management in CA, the U.S. and the world. Analysis of issues of location, storage, decomposition, remediation, and regulation. Examination of economic, technological, and political solutions to waste site allocation and contamination.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 100  or EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
  

  • EC 439 - Water Resource Management (4)

    Basic hydrological, economic, legal, and policy aspects of water resource management in California, the Southwest, U.S. and the world. Analysis of issues concerning water allocation, pollution, and regulation. Examination of economic, technology, and political solutions to water allocation and pollution problems.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 100  or EC 201  or EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
  

  • EC 440 - Industrial Organization (4)

    Evaluation and analysis of government regulation of the private sector aimed at creating a more competitive economy.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 441 - Industry Studies (4)

    Examination of the historical, scientific, technological, and economic developments of a selected industry. Domestic and international market analysis. Impact of regulations and laws on industry operations. Selected industries may include: health care, entertainment, wine, computer systems, steel, biotechnology. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis B5 or D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4), and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 442 - Economywide Country Studies (4)

    Socioeconomic aspects of a country, or countries, and their social, economic, and political relationship with the United States. Topics include the targeted country or countries’ economic growth, trade, socioeconomic issues, and its relationship to the United States. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
  

  • EC 450 - Economics of Capital Markets (4)

    Further expansion of monetary theory and capital markets topics to prepare students for advanced studies. Intensive focus on the theoretical and mathematical tools necessary for the analysis of bank and financial institution portfolios, and the effectiveness of monetary policy.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201 , EC 202 , and EC 408 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  

  • EC 462 - Senior Seminar (4)

    Intensive study of the pragmatic applications of the various techniques of economic analysis across various intra-economics subject areas.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 322/322A , EC 401  and EC 403 .
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 463 - Senior Seminar (4)

    Intensive study of the pragmatic applications of the various techniques of economic analysis across various intra-economics subject areas.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 322/322A , EC 401  and EC 403 .
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 480 - Policies of Need and Greed (4)

    Integration of economic and political science influences in the design and operation of public policies regarding affluence and poverty. Market failures, government failures, public policies and system corrections pertinent to income distribution policies. Equity and justice public policy considerations in the 21st century. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).

     

     
    Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
  

  • EC 499 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4)

    Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 201  and EC 202 ; or graduate standing.
    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  

  • EC 501 - Graduate Microeconomics Preparation (4)

    Analytical microeconomic tools used in advanced theoretical and applied concepts in equilibrium theory, and optimization.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate program admission, and MAT 125  (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 502 - Graduate Quantitative Preparations (4)

    Introduction to advanced probability, statistical, and quantitative methods used in advanced theoretical and applied econometrics.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate program admission, STA 120  (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 521 - Business Economics (4)

    The role of business firms in the resources allocation process. The behavior and decision-making process of firms in a variety of market structures. New approaches in the theory of the firm.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; for non-economics students only.
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 550 - Microeconomic Analysis (4)

    Analysis of the resources allocation systems and behavior of producing and consuming units.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 501  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 551 - Macroeconomic Analysis (4)

    Analysis of aggregate national economic activities.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 403  or consent of instructor. Unconditional standing required.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 552 - Econometrics (4)

    Specification and statistical inference in econometric models; estimation, verification and prediction of economic variables; recent empirical studies, advanced topics in econometrics.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 502  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 553 - Econometrics (4)

    Specification and statistical inference in econometric models; estimation, verification and prediction of economic variables; recent empirical studies, advanced topics in econometrics.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 552 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
  

  • EC 630 - Advanced Seminar in Environmental Economics (4)

    Advanced topics in environmental economic analysis. Theory of market failure and externalities in pollution of common property. Benefit-cost, cost effectiveness, impact analysis, and other applied quantitative methods of environmental valuation. Air, water, and hazardous waste policy alternatives. International pollution control and assessment.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 631 - Advanced Seminar in Natural Resource Economics (4)

    Advanced topics in resource economic analysis. Theories of renewable vs exhaustible resource usage. Policy efforts to guide optimal utilization of resources. Multiple use, intertemporal consistency issues in resource management. Quantitative models of resource demand, supply and scarcity. International natural resource policies.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 654 - Economics of International Finance (4)

    Advanced topics in international liquidity and finance theory. Problems of international monetary system. Balance of payments theory and practices; theory of exchange rates and mechanism of international adjustment.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 551  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 655 - Economics of International Trade (4)

    Advanced topics in international trade. Theory of exchange; tariffs and other trade barriers. Problems of international competition and cooperation.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 656 - Money and Capital Markets (4)

    Topics in monetary and capital theory. Liquidity creation, financial intermediation and capital formation. Development of capital policy.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 551  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 657 - Money and Capital Markets (4)

    Topics in monetary and capital theory. Liquidity creation, financial intermediation and capital formation. Development of capital policy.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 551  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 659 - Seminar in Transportation Economics (4)

    Demand and supply of transportation; transport cost and price analysis; transportation regulation—past, present, and proposed. Economic aspects and evaluation of public and private modes of transportation— domestic and international. Economic analysis of future directions for transportation systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550  or consent of instructor..
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 660 - Public Finance (4)

    Government taxation and expenditure. The fiscal decision process and fiscal choice theory. Government budgeting and cost benefit analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550  and EC 551  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 665 - Economic Development (4)

    Advanced topics in economic development. Historical analysis of causes and consequences of economic development. Special attention to the problems of developing and underdeveloped nations.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550  and EC 551  or consent of instructor.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  

  • EC 666 - Economic Planning (4)

    Public policies, principles, and standards of taxation and expenditures, budgeting, public goods, income redistribution, regulation, and development. Examine the equity and efficiency of public policy and assess the fiscal impact.

    Prerequisite(s): PLS 314, PLS 416 ; or graduate standing. Unconditional standing required.
    Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
  

  • EC 691 - Directed Study (1-4)

    Independent study in an area chosen by the student under the supervision and direction of a graduate faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Unconditional standing required.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit, 6 units.
  

  • EC 692 - Graduate Research Practicum I (4)

    Intensive study of applied research methods and technical writing through replication of existing peer-reviewed findings in the economics literature or through selected research topics determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550 , EC 551 , EC 552 , and EC 553 .
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 693 - Graduate Research Practicum II (4)

    Intensive study of applied research methods and technical writing through replication of existing peer-reviewed findings in the economics literature or through selected research topics determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): EC 550 , EC 551 , EC 552 , and EC 553 .
    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  

  • EC 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (1-3)

    Independent research and study under the supervision of the faculty. Reporting the research results in the approved form.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy required, or graduate standing.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit, 5 units.
  

  • EC 697 - Comprehensive Examination (1)

    Preparation for and completion of the written comprehensive examination. May be taken no more than two times. Failure to complete the exam satisfactorily the second time will result in termination from the program. Advancement to Candidacy required, or graduate standing.

    Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
  

  • EC 699 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)

    Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services. Advancement to candidacy is required, or graduate standing.

    Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.

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  • EDU 500/500A - Introduction to Secondary Student Activities (3/1)

    The course provides a foundation for the successful administration of athletics and activities. Topics include legal and fiscal responsibilities, supervision, and the monitoring of the activities and athletics programs.

    Component(s): 1 three-hour seminar.
 

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