College of Arts and Sciences
Earth Sciences
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EAR 405 - Global Change:Geologic Record College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 605
The geologic record provides perspective for evaluating future global change. This course will focus on the evolution of climate through Earth’s 4.6 billion years and how this record is preserved in ancient rocks and sediments.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 406 - Reflection Seismology: Theory and Practice College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 606
Students will develop a working understanding of the strengths and pitfalls of the method through classroom lectures, exercises, and hands-on data processing using PROMAX seismic processing software. Prerequisites: coursework/experience in geophysics/permission of instructor. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 407 - Climate Change and Human Origins College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Crosslisted with: ANT 439
Double Numbered with: EAR 607
This course considers the influence of long term climate changes on hominid evolution and human adaptation, as well as how abrupt climate events and transitions may have impacted the distribution of human populations, the development of agriculture, human conflict and societal change. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 409 - Senior Thesis in Earth Science College of Arts and Sciences
3-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Independent, hypothesis-driven research involving investigative tools and techniques in the Earth Sciences. Students must submit a written thesis to the department and give a public seminar.
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EAR 410 - Applications of GIS in the Earth Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 610
Introduction to some of the many uses of image and topographic data within a geographic information system (GIS) to extract information relevant to the study of the Earth. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 413 - Physical Hydrology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: CIE 400
Double Numbered with: EAR 613
Fundamentals of watershed hydrology presented from a physical hydrology perspective; course topics include: the water cycle, hydrologic processes, streamflow generation, groundwater-surface water interactions, and introduction to hydrologic modeling concepts. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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EAR 417 - Geochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 617
Chemistry of Earth processes, including basic thermodynamics, solution chemistry, isotopic chemistry, and kinetics; magmatic crystallization, isotope fractionation, formation of carbonate and evaporitic sediment, ion exchange in clays, and Cosmochemistry.
COREQ: EAR 314 AND CHE 107
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EAR 418 - Petrology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 618
Introduction to the origin of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Classifications, compositions, tectonic setting, and processes governing the distribution of rocks within the Earth. Lecture, laboratory, and fieldtrips. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314
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EAR 419 - Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 619
Fundamentals of aqueous geochemistry in ground water and surface water in the context of carbonate and silicate dissolution, reactions governing metal oxidation and reduction, mixing of waters and isotopic characterization. One year of college chemistry required. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 420 - Contaminant Hydrogeology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 620
Fundamentals of solute transport, major classes of groundwater contamination, remediation strategies, natural attenuation characterization, fingerprinting of contaminant types. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CHE 106 AND (PHY 211 OR EAR 401 )
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EAR 428 - Seminar in Environmental Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BIO 428
Seminar for students following the environmental science curriculum. Students will work together to critically evaluate, and propose solutions to, current environmental problems using a combination of reading, class discussion, written analyses, and oral presentations.
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EAR 429 - Topics in Paleobiology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 629
Current research in paleobiology with a topical focus. Subjects might include macroevolution, evolutionary paleoecology, extinctions and radiations, stratigraphic paleontology, etc. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 325
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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EAR 430 - Topics in Thermochronology & Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 630
Seminar will focus on research topics in thermochronology and tectonics from current literature. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 3 time(s), 8 credits maximum
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EAR 431 - Plate Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 631
Tectonic development of the Earth; definition of plates, their boundaries, motions, and driving forces. Analysis and modeling of plate motions. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 432 - Seafloor Spreading and Oceanic Lithosphere College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 632
An investigation of the products and processes of seafloor spreading from the perspective of geological and geophysical studies of mid-ocean ridge spreading centers, oceanic lithosphere and ophiolite complexes. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 433 - Topics in Active Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 633
The use of modern methods to study tectonic processes along active plate margins, focusing on the evolution of topography expressed in orogen and basin development, including the style and accommodation of crustal and mantle deformation. Additional work required of graduate students
PREREQ: EAR 333 OR EAR 431
Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EAR 435 - Geophysics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 635
Fundamental geophysical parameters; seismology and Earth structure; gravity and magnetic fields with application of potential theory; terrestrial rotation and shape; heat flow, thermal state, and evolution of the Earth. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 296 AND PHY 212
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EAR 443 - Advanced Topics in Geomorphology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: EAR 643
This course presents selected papers from the literature that contribute to current thought in geomorphology and later focus on a topic that can vary from year to year. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 403
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EAR 444 - Thermochronology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 644
Methods used in Earth Sciences to determine temperature-time histories of crustal terranes including 40Ar/39Ar, fission track, and U-Th/He techniques. Diffusion theory and applications of thermochronology to tectonics and landscape evolution, P-T-t paths of crustal terranes. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 455 - Geochemical Patterns in the History of Earth and Life College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Double Numbered with: EAR 655
Insights gained from the geochemistry of fossils and sedimentary sequences into the history of the Earth’s surface. Emphasis on relationships between the biological world and the physical environment as revealed through stable and radiogenic isotopes and elemental chemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 325 AND EAR 417
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EAR 470 - Experience Credit College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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EAR 478 - Isotope Geology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 678
Isotope geochemistry is used in all branches of Earth Sciences. This course covers the following topics: Radioactive decay, Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, and Lu-Hf isotope geochemistry; U-Pb geochronology, 14C dating; O, H, and C isotope geochemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 417
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EAR 479 - Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Research & Applications College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Crosslisted with: GEO 479
Double Numbered with: EAR 679
Introduction to UAV operations, including FAA airspace, platforms and sensors; flight planning, data collection, image processing, and data analysis for geospatial mapping. Applications and societal impacts, including legal, safety, privacy, ethical issues. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s)
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EAR 483 - Departmental Colloquium College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: EAR 683
Students attend the Department of Earth Sciences colloquium lectures and write up summaries of a subset of talks. Provides exposure to current research in a wide array of Earth Science disciplines. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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EAR 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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EAR 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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EAR 510 - Paleolimnology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
The records of environmental change contained within lake sediments. Basic background in limnology followed by field/laboratory research projects and presentations. Upper division undergraduate science majors.
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EAR 544 - Quaternary Environmental and Climate Change College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Proxy records from marine, lacustrine, glacial, and terrestrial environments for climate and environmental change during the Quaternary. Comparison with numerical models of atmosphere and oceans. Discussion of current literature and the potential for future global change.
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EAR 590 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
Economics
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ECN 101 - Introductory Microeconomics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to microeconomics. Consumer demand, theory of production, markets and prices, social welfare, and related topics.
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ECN 102 - Introductory Macroeconomics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to concepts and methods of economic analysis. Emphasis on such macroeconomic topics as gross domestic product, unemployment, money, and theory of national income. Credit is given for either ECN 102 or ECN 203.
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ECN 203 - Economic Ideas and Issues College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Foundation of modern Western economic thought. The model economists have built on this foundation as applied to current issues facing individuals and society. Credit is given for either ECN 203 or ECN 102
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ECN 258 - Poverty and Discrimination in America College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: WGS 258
Nature and causes of inequality, poverty, and discrimination in rural and urban America. Income maintenance, employment, training, education, and other antipoverty programs; antidiscrimination and equal opportunity policies. Students may not receive credit for both ECN/WGS 258 and ECN/WGS 358.
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ECN 270 - Experience Credit College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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ECN 290 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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ECN 300 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102 ) OR ECN 203
Repeatable
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ECN 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Concepts and tools for the analysis of the behavior of consumers and firms, consumption decisions, market structures, and general equilibrium. Pricing, production, purchasing, and employment policies. Both ECN 301 and 311 cannot be counted toward the major/minor. Credit cannot be given for ECN 301 after completing ECN 311. Quantitative skills requirements of liberal arts core recommended.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102 ) OR (ECN 101 AND ECN 203 ) AND (MAT 284 or MAT 285 or MAT 295 )
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ECN 302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
National product and income concepts, measurements, and relationships; interrelationships of the major segments of the national economy; forces affecting the general level of economic activity. Quantitative skills requirements of liberal arts core recommended.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102 ) OR (ECN 101 and ECN 203 ) and (MAT 284 or MAT 285 or MAT 295 )
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ECN 303 - Microeconomics for Managers College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Extends tools developed in introductory economics to decision making by firms. Topics: optimal production & pricing; basic game theoretic approaches to modeling non-cooperative behavior; incentives/contract theory; analysis of markets under asymmetric information.
PREREQ: ECN 203 or ECN 101
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ECN 304 - The Economics of Social Issues College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Application of tools developed in introductory economics to current issues facing society including, but not limited to: crime, education, farm policy, alcohol/tobacco/drugs, the environment, health care, poverty/inequality, immigration and discrimination.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 305 - Economics of Personal Finance College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This introductory course applies fundamental economic and financial concepts qualitatively to cover aspects of consumer personal finance, including record keeping, banking, saving, borrowing, using credit, investing, insurance, doing taxes, retirement, and end-of-life considerations. Students may not receive credit for both ECN 305 and FIN 378.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 310 - Special Topics In Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Various special topics of economic issues offered as available.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102 ) OR ECN 203
Repeatable
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ECN 311 - Intermediate Mathematical Microeconomics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Covers the same topics as covered in ECN 301, but the presentation is more mathematical than ECN 301. Both ECN 301 and 311 cannot be counted towards the major/minor. Credit cannot be given for ECN 301 after completing ECN 311.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102) OR (ECN 101 AND ECN 203) AND (MAT 295 OR MAT 296)
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ECN 312 - Behavioral Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Offered only in London. Examines and revises assumptions underlying standard economic theories and models to develop a fuller understanding of human behavior, increase their explanatory power, and enable more accurate predictions from such theories
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 313 - The Economics of Happiness College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Offered only in Strasbourg. Economic matters and their evolution since WWII, examining critical issues such as quality of life, sustainable development, and measures of economic performance; how factors such as income, unemployment, inflation and inequality affect societal and personal happiness.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 325 - Economics and Gender College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: WGS 325
Economic issues examined within a gender sensitive context. Includes the economics of family, the economics of marriage, and labor market discrimination and segregation.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 355 - Economics of Health and Medical Care College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Application of economics concepts to the study of health care, especially the U.S. system. Topics include the nature of the commodity health care; health production functions; markets; financing; behavior of providers; public policy; reform proposals.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 358 - Economics of US Poverty and Discrimination College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: WGS 358
Economic analysis of inequality, poverty, and discrimination, as applied to USA. Income maintenance, employment, training, education, and other antipoverty programs; antidiscrimination and equal opportunity policies. Students may not receive credit for both ECN/WGS 258 and ECN/WGS 358.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 361 - Economics of European Integration College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s)
Origins and history of European Union integration, integration of trade, financial and monetary policies, the Euro, and EU external trade relations. Offered regularly through SU Abroad.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 362 - Globalization Development and Environment College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: PSC 462
Offered only in London. Differing perspectives on changing global economy and nature of modern state. Key ideas regarding development through experiences of developing countries in Asia and Africa.
PREREQ: ECN 101 or ECN 203
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ECN 363 - Economic Development of China College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Offered only in Hong Kong. Examines the economic development of China since 1949, including impact of such policies as the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, Deng’s Open Door commitment, and current strategies.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 364 - International Economic Relations College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Offered only in Hong Kong. Economic links binding countries and similar political entities. Topics include development of global trade regime, impacts of globalization, dynamics of financial crisis, rise of transnational corporations.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 365 - The World Economy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Non-technical introduction to analysis of international economic issues. Protectionism, the multinational firm, the debt crisis, international macroeconomic policy coordination, and European integration. May not be used to satisfy the economics major upper-division elective requirement.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102 ) OR ECN 203
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ECN 366 - Economic Policies of the European Union College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with: INB 366
Offered only in Strasbourg. European economy, with central focus on economic principles underlying decisions to create and extend scope of European Community and on economic policies EU has followed since creation.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 367 - Economics of Globalization College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Globalization history; trends; trade pattern determinants; gains from trade; protectionism; trade’s impact on labor, poverty, environment etc; foreign direct investment; offshoring; trade policy formulation; trade agreements; fair trade; immigration; arguments for and against “leaner” globalization.
PREREQ: ECN 101 or ECN 203
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ECN 373 - Industrial Organization & Policy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Analysis of structure, conduct, and performance of industry. Experience with antitrust laws and trade regulations. Case studies of specific industries.
PREREQ: ECN 101 OR ECN 203
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ECN 390 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102 ) OR ECN 203
Repeatable
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ECN 400 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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ECN 410 - Topics in Economic Applications College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Various topics in economic policy and applications.
PREREQ: (ECN 301 OR ECN 311 ) AND ECN 302
Repeatable
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ECN 421 - Game Theory and Economic Strategy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A choice by one economic agent typically affects other economic agents. This course teaches concepts useful in predicting how agents behave in such strategic situations. The focus is on applications in economics and other areas.
PREREQ: (ECN 301 OR ECN 311 ) AND (MAT 284 OR MAT 285 OR MAT 295 OR MAT 296 )
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ECN 422 - Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Basic theory and application of probability, statistical inference, and regression analysis for economics majors.Designed to expose the student to the statistical techniques economists use in estimating, testing, and forecasting economic relationships.
PREREQ: (ECN 301 OR ECN 311 ) AND ECN 302
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ECN 431 - Public Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theory of the public sector. Government expenditures, revenue, and debt. Intergovernmental fiscal relations. Government contributions to stabilization and growth. Interaction of public and private sectors.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 435 - State and Local Public Finance College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Economic analysis of state and local government structures. Description and equity-efficiency-yield implications of state and local government tax systems. Determinants and consequences of state and local government expenditures. Fiscal federalism.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 437 - Environmental and Resource Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Optimal use of exhaustible and renewable resources and pollution. Examines energy sources, environmental amenities and water. Pollution control policies examined include emissions taxes, tradable permits, direct regulation, subsidies, and negotiation. Valuing environmental quality and other non-marketed goods; risk assessment, hedonic pricing and contingent valuation.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 441 - Urban Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theoretical and empirical analyses of growth, structure, and resource allocation in urban regions. Selected urban problems: housing and housing finance; poverty; transportational neighborhood degradation; and financing local public services.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 443 - Real Estate Economics and Finance College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Analysis of real estate markets & real estate finance. Consideration of land and mortgage markets; public policies; house price movements. Analysis of mortgage instruments; payment streams, mortgage contracts and risk between lenders and borrowers.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 451 - Labor Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Contemporary theories and issues of public policy concerning labor supply and demand, wage determination, disincentive effects of public transfer payments (e.g. welfare), unemployment, human capital, and unions.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 465 - International Trade Theory and Policy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Economic causes and consequences of international trade. Models of trade, gains from trade, tariffs and other controls on trade, and international institutions guiding the trading systems.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 470 - Experience Credit College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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ECN 481 - Introduction Money & Banking College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Financial instruments and structure: commercial banking organization, operation and control of the banking system. Federal Reserve System. Monetary policy and economic stability.
PREREQ: ECN 302
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ECN 487 - Economic Growth College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The study of economic growth: models, their applications, and empirical evidence across different countries. Emphasis placed on understanding recent advances in the area: particularly, those pertaining to the nexus between growth and labor market.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
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ECN 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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ECN 495 - Distinction Thesis Seminar in Economics I College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
First semester in a year-long course for economics undergraduate thesis students who are oriented to professional economics research and guided as they define their thesis projects. Senior economic students only. Permission from Instructor.
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ECN 496 - Distinction Thesis Seminar in Economics II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Second semester in a year-long course for economics undergraduate thesis students who will present ongoing research, constructively engage the work of other thesis writers, and work in cooperation with a faculty mentor to complete research. Senior economic students only. Permission from Instructor.
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ECN 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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ECN 500 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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ECN 505 - Mathematical Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to use of basic mathematical techniques in economic analysis.
PREREQ: (ECN 301 OR ECN 311 ) AND (MAT 295 AND MAT 296 )
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ECN 510 - Special Topics in Economics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Various special topics of economics issues offered as available.
PREREQ: ECN 301 OR ECN 311
Repeatable 5 time(s), 18 credits maximum
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ECN 521 - Economic Statistics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Statistical methods applied to economics. Conventional descriptive statistics, conceptual and measurement problems peculiar to economics. Analytical statistics, including time-series analysis, elementary theory of probability and statistical inference, correlation and regression analysis. Nonparametric methods. This course is not suitable for students who have taken six credits of statistics to fulfill their quantitative skills requirement. Quantitative skill requirements of liberal arts core is recommended.
PREREQ: (ECN 101 AND ECN 102 ) OR (ECN 101 and ECN 203 ) AND (MAT 295 AND MAT 296 )
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ECN 522 - Econometric Methods College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Statistical procedures. Problems of estimating parameters in regression models of economic behavior.
PREREQ: (ECN 302 AND ECN 521 ) AND (ECN 301 OR ECN 311 )
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ECN 525 - Economics and Gender College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: WGS 525
Offered only in Strasbourg. European economy, with central focus on economic principles underlying decisions to create and extend scope of European Community and on economic policies EU has followed since creation.
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ECN 566 - International Macroeconomics and Finance College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Monetary, fiscal, and regulatory consequences of mushrooming international financial markets including equities, bonds and other securities, commodity and options contracts, and bank deposits and loans.
PREREQ: ECN 302
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ECN 575 - Law and Market Economy College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Irregularly
Use of economic tools in the analysis of law and legal regulations, including use of economic incentives to analyze evolution of legal institutions and impact of these institutions on economic dynamics.
PREREQ: (ECN 301 OR 311) AND ECN 302
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ECN 580 - International Course College of Arts and Sciences
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
English
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ENG 105 - Introduction to Creative Writing College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
This course is designed to introduce the student to three types of creative writing: poetry, fiction and mixed literary forms, and the craft and skills needed to write effectively in each.
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ENG 107 - Living Writers College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Introduction to visiting writers and their work. Lectures and small group sections emphasize dynamic and plastic nature of writing. Opportunity to question the authors directly on content, influences, and technique.
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ENG 113 - British Literature, Beginnings to 1789 College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
British literature before 1789.
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ENG 114 - British Literature, 1789 to Present College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
British literature since 1789.
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ENG 115 - Topics in British Literature College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Literary and cultural texts from Great Britain and the Commonwealth studied in the context of British history, culture, and politics. Readings may be focused by historical or thematic issues.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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ENG 117 - American Literature, Beginnings to 1865 College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
American writing before 1865, mainly from the English-speaking colonies and the United States.
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ENG 118 - American Literature, 1865 to Present College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
American writing since 1865, mainly from the United States.
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ENG 119 - Topics in U.S. Literature College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
United States literary and cultural texts studied in the context of American history, culture, and politics. Readings may be focused by historical periods or thematic issues.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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ENG 121 - Introduction to Shakespeare College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Selected plays of Shakespeare read in conjunction with performances on video.
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ENG 122 - Introduction to the Novel College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Critical study of the history and development of the novel as literary form. Selected British, American, and postcolonial novels from the 18th century to the present.
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ENG 142 - Narratives of Culture: Introduction to Issues of Critical Reading College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of complexities of contemporary reading and interpretation of varied texts of culture. Concepts such as authorship, the book, readers, textuality, and contexts.
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ENG 145 - Reading Popular Culture College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Semiotic analysis of American culture and its artifacts. Topics of analysis may include consumerism, advertising, film, music, TV, video, language, gender/race/class, mythic characters, cultural outlaws, virtual culture.
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ENG 146 - Interpretation of New Media College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Critical analysis and historical study of new and emergent forms of screen-based texts.
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ENG 151 - Interpretation of Poetry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Critical study of poetry from various historical periods. Formal, theoretical, and interpretive issues.
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ENG 152 - Interpretation of Drama College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Critical study of drama from various historical periods. Formal, theoretical, and interpretive issues.
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ENG 153 - Interpretation of Fiction College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Critical study of fiction from more than one historical period. Formal, theoretical, and interpretive issues.
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