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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Economics
  

  • ECON 472 - Regional Economics

    (3 units)
    Systematic analysis of the problems of economic growth and stability of subnational regions. Trade, location, interregional competition and structural economic analyses are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 102 ; ECON 103  or HON 220 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the difference between regional economics and regional science, and the problems facing different regions (local, national and international).
    2. demonstrate understanding of some of the theories and methods used in regional economics.
    3. describe the determinants of regional economic growth and local development.
    4. analyze regional economic data using basic statistical methods including regression analysis.
    5. understand and discuss different public policy responses to regional economic issues.


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  • ECON 473 - Economics of Entrepreneurship

    (3 units)
    This course examines entrepreneurs in the context of the broader economic system including how economic conditions and incentives affect entrepreneurship, and the impact of public policies such as subsidies, taxation and market regulation on entrepreneurship. (ECON 473 and ENT 473 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 102  or HON 220 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply economic framework to entrepreneurial decisions using concepts such as profit and utility maximization, constraints, opportunity cost, and risk preferences.
    2. discuss the traits and roles of entrepreneurs.
    3. analyze markets for entrepreneurial financing.
    4. discuss why entrepreneurship is the focus of policy initiatives.
    5. analyze market failures that affect entrepreneurs and to evaluate the potential for public policy to correct these failures.
    6. create a presentation of entrepreneurship policy in written and oral form.


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  • ECON 489 - Economics Internship

    (2 to 3 units) CO14
    Internship with business firms and organizations, providing students with practical experience and applied problems in economics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing; ECON 102 ; ECON 103 ; major or minor in economics; permission of instructor. Recommended Preparation: ECON 302 ; ECON 303 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. work in a professional setting, demonstrate their knowledge of a specific issue posed by the employer, and articulate relevant contextual information that frames the issue.
    2. effectively utilize academic journal articles to gain demonstrable insight about a business or policy issue and apply that knowledge as they work to address the issue.
    3. apply knowledge and skills from classes in economics and related subjects, to address a business or policy issue.


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  • ECON 490 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Independent study in selected topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. clearly define an economic research problem or topic.
    2. conduct research on an economic research topic of interest independently.
    3. clearly present findings from an independent research project in writing and/or oral presentation.


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  • ECON 493 - Special Topics

    (3 units)
    Advanced analysis of current economic problems. No topic may be repeated for credit.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of economic theory or methods in a particular topic in economics.
    2. demonstrate understanding of how general economic principles apply to specific economic problems as appropriate to the special topic of the course.
    3. gather empirical data and apply appropriate statistical and quantitative methods to analyze economic problems.


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  • ECON 495 - Seminar in Economic Research

    (3 units)
    Complete an economic research project, including a literature review, written economic analysis, and oral presentation. Review a variety of research methods, tools, and illustrative examples.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 302  or ECON 303  or ECON 441 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the appropriate graphical technique for presenting and describing time series and cross sectional data.
    2. derive and test a specific hypothesis given a general economic or policy question.
    3. conduct and present results from a multivariate analysis.


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  • ECON 611 - Economic and Social Aspects of Gaming and Gambling

    (3 units)
    Analysis of topics relevant to gambling, including game strategies and odds making, gambling behavior, economics of the gaming industry, compulsive gambling and gambling and the law.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the economic impact of casinos in specific jurisdictions.
    2. define key industry terms and concepts.
    3. explain the impact of math and probabilities on casino games.
    4. assess and recall the social, psychological and analytical aspects of casino marketing.
    5. demonstrate understanding of the importance of regulation in the gaming industry.


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  • ECON 615 - Water Resource Economics and Policy

    (3 units)
    The role that economics plays in explaining water resource allocation issues. Urban, rural, recreational and other water uses.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish between the various components of water demand and supply.
    2. evaluate the value of water as it is used as in input to residential, industrial and agricultural uses.
    3. identify whether this value is reflected in water use rates and prices.


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  • ECON 620 - Economics of Health Care and Health Policy

    (3 units)
    Analysis of health policy options, based on economic analysis of the health care industry and individual choices about health and health care.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze the impacts of federal policies and private sector innovations on healthcare access, cost and quality.
    2. analyze healthcare provider data to assess the impacts of industry and policy innovation on healthcare providers.
    3. identify and assess issues facing patients and policy-makers.


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  • ECON 627 - Behavioral Economics and Finance

    (3 units)
    This course examines the history, ideas, and applications of Behavioral Economics and Finance. It examines the heuristics and biases of decision making at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify key ideas in the history of Behavioral Economics and Behavioral Finance.
    2. identify the mental shortcuts that humans, in general, and market participants, in particular, typically rely upon.
    3. demonstrate understanding that mental shortcuts, also called heuristics, are used because they are ecologically rational (i.e, frugal and useful, on average, in a given environment) even if they are not generally valid across all environments.
    4. distinguish the concept of (generic) rationality from environment-specific rationality (or ecological rationality).
    5. recognize the downsides of applying ecological rationality.
    6. recognize behavioral and cognitive biases that arise as a consequence of the application of mental shortcuts.
    7. connect the presence of behavioral and cognitive biases with the existence of financial crises.
    8. analyze situations using concepts and models from behavioral finance & economics.


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  • ECON 640 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics

    (3 units)
    Mathematical formulation of economic theory, with principal consideration given to the construction of deterministic models of economic behavior.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a master of mathematical skills.
    2. quantify economic relationships.
    3. apply mathematical skills to solve economic problems.


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  • ECON 641 - Introduction to Econometrics

    (3 units)
    Application of statistical techniques for the purpose of testing and explaining economic relationships; integration of economic theory, with observed economic phenomena. Useful for economic and business forecasting.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop econometrically testable hypotheses based upon economic theory.
    2. identify and use the correct econometric and statistical techniques to test hypotheses for different types of variables.
    3. conduct and present, either in writing or in a class presentation, results from a multivariate statistical analysis using appropriate econometric techniques.
    4. use different computer applications to analyze data and perform econometric analysis.
    5. identify problems in data analysis and interpretation arising from methodological or data problems.
    6. demonstrate in a class project application of appropriate econometric methods to test an economic theory including deriving and test a specific hypothesis relevant to a general economic or policy question.


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  • ECON 642 - History of Economic Ideas

    (3 units)
    The history of economic ideas and their power to change history, economic and political institutions; the impact on issues of the distribution of income, treatment based on gender, race, physical/mental differences; deregulation/liberalization.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate their knowledge of the power of economic ideas to influence economic structure, political institutions, public policy and history.
    2. demonstrate their knowledge of the “family tree” of “worldly philosophers” (Robert L. Heilbroner, The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times, and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers, Touchstone, 1995) and the social, political and historical context of each member.
    3. demonstrate their ability to explain the benefits and costs of markets and the benefits and costs of the state efforts to mitigate the costs of markets.
    4. demonstrate their knowledge of how modern economics and public policy are defined by the economic and philosophical ideas of Keynes, Fredrick von Hayek and Milton Friedman.
    5. demonstrate their ability to differentiate between economics as a technical subject and the political economy of economic ideas; to understand the distinction between positive and normative analysis; and, to articulate the risks to society of the politicalization of social and physical science and how technology influences the application of economic ideas to society.
    6. demonstrate their ability to explain how economics came to be known as the “dismal science”, how classical economics and philosophy challenged the status quo regarding race and gender and how an error in historical interpretation can persist and continue to persist for over two centuries.


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  • ECON 651 - Public Finance

    (3 units)
    Appraisal of the effects of government financial policies. Government expenditures, taxation, government borrowing and indebtedness and fiscal policy are considered.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the rationale behind government expenditure programs.
    2. demonstrate understanding of some of the methodologies used in the evaluation of government activities.
    3. apply public finance theory to analyze the efficiency and equity aspects of major tax instruments and tax reform.
    4. demonstrate understanding of the structure and character of public finance systems in the U.S. and elsewhere.
    5. describe some of the empirical research related to taxation and government expenditure.
    6. analyze data related to government using basic statistical methods including regression analysis.
    7. write policy essays related to public finance topics covered in class.


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  • ECON 654 - Economics of Government Regulations

    (3 units)
    Economic analysis of regulatory policy focusing on market and non-market alternatives. Issues include environmental quality, health care, education, advertising, market power, utility and telecommunication deregulation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply theories of regulation to analyze policy issues.
    2. analyze the implications of using willingness-to-pay as a criteria to determine the optimal quantity of social goods.
    3. analyze the costs and benefits of alternate strategies for producing social goods.
    4. analyze market power issues, and the implications of alternate policies for addressing these issues.
    5. write a paper with a clear organizational structure and professional writing style.


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  • ECON 655 - Industrial Organization

    (3 units)
    Interrelationships between industrial structure, conduct and performance. Implications for public policy with an emphasis on antitrust law.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the differences between the structure-conduct-performance, Chicago School, and New Industrial Organization approaches to Industrial Organization.
    2. apply basic game theoretic models to examine firm conduct and explain the consequences for consumer and producer welfare.
    3. identify various non-price strategies used by firms and explain the consequences for consumer and producer welfare.
    4. analyze the economic consequences for firms and consumers of imperfect information and identify public policy strategies to mitigate these conseuences.
    5. use economic theory to demonstrate and describe how advertising may have a positive or negative economic effect and identify the circumstances determining these effects.


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  • ECON 657 - Law and Economics

    (3 units)
    Examines economic efficiency implications and objectives of legal institutions and legal rulemaking; including common law, public regulation of the market and legal procedures.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts involved in common law jurisprudence with an emphasis on property law, contracts, torts and family law.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the relationship between law, ethics, morals, and economic efficiency.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the relationship between legal processes, economic efficiency and the Coase Theorem.


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  • ECON 661 - Chinese Economy

    (3 units)
    Historical examination of China’s economic development, with a special emphasis on its varying development strategies, and its future prospects.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the economic history of China, including knowledge of how history, culture, and politics interact with the economic system.
    2. show that they can apply their understanding of China’s economic institutions and policies to China’s past and future relationship with the United States.
    3. demonstrate an ability to collect, analyze and present data on Chinese economic performance.
    4. produce an original and well-written research paper on a topic related to Chinese economic policies and performance, and present their finding to the class.


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  • ECON 662 - International Trade

    (3 units)
    Analysis of the theory of international trade, government trade and commercial policies, international institutions, and international economic integration.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the major economic theories of international trade.
    2. demonstrate an ability to use formal economic models to make predictions of the outcomes of trade and government trade policies.
    3. clearly explain how international trade affects output, incomes, and welfare.
    4. demonstrate an understanding of major economic events, government policies, and international institutions that have affected the patterns of international trade.


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  • ECON 663 - International Monetary Relations

    (3 units)
    Analysis of the theory of international capital movements, exchange rates, the balance of payments, international monetary relations, the effects of government monetary, fiscal and exchange rate policy, and international institutions.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the determinants of monetary exchange rates and reasons for their changes.
    2. relate a country’s balance of payments, and its monetary and financial policies to its exchange rate.
    3. describe the role of international economic and monetary institutions.
    4. analyze the effect of changes in domestic economic policies to international balance of payments and exchange rates.


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  • ECON 667 - Environmental and Energy Economics

    (3 units)
    Emphasizes interrelations of economics principles and institutional factors affecting use and value of natural resources. Attention given to special problems of land, water, and environment. (AGSC 667 and ECON 667 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to explain the root of current environmental problems using economic principles.
    2. demonstrate understanding of different physical units in which energy is used in various settings and ability to do conversion to perform apples-to-apples per unit cost comparison across different energy sources.
    3. demonstrate ability to use algebra, calculus, and financial concepts such as time value of money to perform technical analyses including (but not limited to) decision optimization, evaluating the feasibility of an energy investment project.
    4. demonstrate understanding of current policy and economic issues related to energy production and consumption in US and the world.
    5. demonstrate ability to read non-technical, professional academic publications in environmental and energy economics and policy, and assess their strengths and weaknesses.


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  • ECON 668 - Economic Impact Analysis

    (3 units)
    Concepts, measures, and techniques for documenting, analyzing, or predicting changes in regional economic activity and resource use; economic impact assessment and land use planning. (AGSC 668 and ECON 668 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply economic principles in the development and use of economic and fiscal impact models.
    2. obtain and interpret socio-economic data to understand current and potential economic and fiscal impact trends.
    3. run and interpret results of economic and fiscal impact models.


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  • ECON 671 - Urban Economics

    (3 units)
    Analysis of the economic functioning of urban areas. Urban development, location of firms and households, housing markets, urban problems and policy formulation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the economic concepts important to cities.
    2. identify and assess urban problems, propose solutions, and evaluate performances.
    3. analyze data related to and produce research papers on urban issues.


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  • ECON 672 - Regional Economics

    (3 units)
    Systematic analysis of the problems of economic growth and stability of subnational regions. Trade, location, interregional competition and structural economic analyses are considered.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the difference between regional economics and regional science, and the problems facing different regions (local, national and international).
    2. demonstrate understanding of some of the theories and methods used in regional economics.
    3. describe the determinants of regional economic growth and local development.
    4. analyze regional economic data using basic statistical methods including regression analysis.
    5. understand and discuss different public policy responses to regional economic issues.


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  • ECON 673 - Economics of Entrepreneurship

    (3 units)
    This course examines entrepreneurs in the context of the broader economic system including how economic conditions and incentives affect entrepreneurship, and the impact of public policies such as subsidies, taxation and market regulation on entrepreneurship. (ECON 673 and ENT 673 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply economic framework to entrepreneurial decisions using concepts such as profit and utility maximization, constraints, opportunity cost, and risk preferences.
    2. discuss the traits and roles of entrepreneurs.
    3. analyze markets for entrepreneurial financing.
    4. discuss why entrepreneurship is the focus of policy initiatives.
    5. analyze market failures that affect entrepreneurs and to evaluate the potential for public policy to correct these failures.
    6. create a presentation of entrepreneurship policy in written and oral form.
    7. conduct own empirical analyses in the field of the economics of entrepreneurship.


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  • ECON 702 - Advanced Microeconomics

    (3 units)
    Elements of mathematical economics and explicit functional forms applied to neoclassical models of the firm, consumer theory, and general equilibrium.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use abstract modeling skills and analytical reasoning to analyze microeconomic theory.
    2. use mathematical techniques for unconstrained and constrained optimization in consumer and firm behavior.
    3. use the envelope theorem to analyze duality in consumer and firm behavior.


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  • ECON 703 - Advanced Macroeconomics I

    (3 units)
    Introduction to modern theories of economic growth and fluctuations. Neoclassical synthesis; descriptive, optimal, and endogenous growth, real business cycles; new classical and new Keynesian theories.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 303 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. model macroeconomic processes using one or more static economic models, and be able to provide economic understanding by using comparative static analysis.
    2. explain many macroeconomic facts using standard economic models.
    3. use social science understanding, both in the form of formal models and in the form of informal theory, to evaluate various macroeconomics policies.


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  • ECON 704 - Advanced Macroeconomics II

    (3 units)
    New Keynesian theories of business fluctuations, dynamic models of monetary economics, models of expectations and central bank behavior, policy games, credibility and time-inconsistency models.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use standard modeling techniques used by macroeconomists to understand business cycles, financial economics and monetary policy.
    2. use applied time series techniques for the testing of different hypothesis, with particular emphasis on financial market applications.
    3. demonstrate understanding of basic theories of consumption, investment, long-term growth, portfolio allocation, and monetary policy.


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  • ECON 712 - Microeconomic Theory II

    (3 units)
    Use of game theoretic models in economics. General theory of individual choice under risk and uncertainty or asymmetric information.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of how rational agents behave in a strategic environment.
    2. demonstrate understanding of strategic behavior in static and dynamic framework.
    3. demonstrate understanding of strategic behavior when agents do not have complete information about the economic environment.
    4. demonstrate understanding of game theoretic equilibria and what kind of equilibrium is appropriate in what context.


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  • ECON 727 - Behavioral Financial Economics

    (3 units)
    This course examines the applications of Behavioral Economics to Macroeconomics and Financial Economics. The heuristics and biases of decision making are examined at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels but with a focus on macro and financial applications. Laboratory experiments on asset allocation decisions are studied. Students will design their own laboratory experiments.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 703 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify key ideas in Behavioral Economics as they apply to Macroeconomics and Financial Economics.
    2. identify the mental shortcuts that humans, in general, and market participants, in particular, typically rely upon.
    3. explain that mental shortcuts, also called heuristics, are used because they are ecologically rational (i.e, frugal and useful, on average, in a given environment) even if they are not generally valid across all environments.
    4. distinguish the concept of (generic) rationality from environment-specific rationality (or ecological rationality).
    5. recognize the upsides & downsides of applying ecological rationality.
    6. recognize the different kinds of bounded rationality along the spatial, time and risk domains.


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  • ECON 741 - Applied Econometrics

    (3 units)
    Applying statistical techniques in the estimation and testing of economic theory. Topics include simple and multiple regression, panel data, time series techniques, and forecasting.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 441  or BADM 700 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify appropriate econometric techniques to analyze various types of data, including cross-sectional, time-series, panel, spatial, and discrete variables.
    2. search and obtain data necessary to conduct their own economic analysis on a topic of their choosing.;
    3. demonstrate mastery of basic econometric concepts and demonstrate knowledge of which concepts to apply to address economic research problems.
    4. solve “real world” problems (e.g., estimate demand, forecast sales, determine the impact of an advertising campaign) that are frequently encountered by firms, governments, and policy makers.
    5. clearly and correctly interpret and communicate findings from econometric models.


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  • ECON 742 - Econometrics II

    (3 units)
    Further development of statistical methods from RECO 714. Regression models with binary, discrete, truncated and censored dependent variables; categorical data analysis; and multiple equation models.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the nature of random variables, distributions, and hypothesis testing.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the basic sampling theory, asymptotic distribution theory, and estimation theory.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the key assumptions behind the linear regression methods and pitfalls of these methods and limitations of the results if key assumptions are violated.


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  • ECON 743 - Applied Microeconometric Methods

    (3 units)
    Further instruction on statistical techniques and research tools used in empirical microeconomic analysis. Topics include instrumental variables, non-linear models, remote computing, programming for statistical analysis software and technical writing in markup languages.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 741 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use advanced programming, remote computing, and working with markup languages to analyze economic problems
    2. demonstrate mastery in working with Instrumental Variables and understand issues such as local average treatment effects and partial identification.
    3. use a number of new maximum likelihood estimators, including discrete choice models.


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  • ECON 751 - Public Economics

    (3 units)
    Theory of local, state and federal expenditures and revenues. Economic effects of alternative policies and decision-making processes of the public sector are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 702 . 

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate mastery of welfare economics, and theories of public goods, externalities, and taxation.
    2. discuss and critique the theories covered in class.
    3. understand and describe some of the empirical methodologies and evidence related to taxation and government expenditure.
    4. use public finance theory to analyze the efficiency and equity aspects of major tax instruments and tax reform.
    5. understand and describe the structure and character of public finance systems, including fiscal federalism, in the U.S. and elsewhere.
    6. work independently on a research project related to a public finance topic.


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  • ECON 758 - Empirical Public Economics

    (3 units)
    Advanced analysis of current economic problems in empirical public economics. Emphasis on modern microeconometric methods. Also closely related to labor economics and other areas in applied microeconomics.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 741 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of economic theory and methods in empirical public economics.
    2. describe and analyze how general economic principles apply to specific problems in empirical public economics.
    3. gather empirical data and apply appropriate statistical and quantitative methods to analyze economic problems.
    4. evaluate the appropriateness of various empirical methods to answer research questions in public economics and to design their own empirical research strategies.


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  • ECON 765 - Advanced Labor Economics

    (3 units)
    Analysis of labor force concepts and measurements, labor markets and labor mobility, wage theory and collective bargaining and macroeconomic behavior of employment and earnings.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 702 ; ECON 741 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of some of the major topics in modern labor economics such as labor supply, migration, program evaluation.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the estimation issues that are most important in micro-econometrics.
    3. demonstrate understanding of data design and econometric methods such as Difference in Difference (DD), Matching, Regression Discontinuity (RD), and Quantile Regression (QR) based methods.
    4. demonstrate understanding of how to work with large data sets and reproduce results from the published papers.
    5. demonstrate understanding of how to conduct independent research.


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  • ECON 767 - Environmental Economics

    (3 units)
    Application of microeconomic theory to environmental policy. Topics include externalities, public goods, regulation, taxation, tradable permit systems, economic incentives for environmental protection and pollution control.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify sources of market failure that cause environmental costs to society and develop models for assessing the magnitudes and distributional impacts of these costs.
    2. determine for various circumstances, which market-based and regulatory methods are preferable for incorporating environmental costs into economic decision-making.
    3. evaluate alternative methods for pollution regulation taking into account geographical implications of movement of pollutants and trade.


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  • ECON 769 - Advanced Natural Resources Economics

    (3 units)
    Applications of economic principles to natural resource development, use, conservation and policy.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop models to evaluate rates of extraction, conservation, consumption and recycling of renewable and non-renewable natural resources in terms of economic criteria that take into account implications of values to future generations.
    2. apply economic criteria to determine whether regulation of resource markets is desirable from a societal perspective.
    3. evaluate which forms of regulation are likely to be most effective under various circumstances.


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  • ECON 772 - Spatial Economics

    (3 units)
    Theory and analysis of economic concentration and dispersion across space: established location, human migration, endowments, amenities, transport costs, (dis)economies of scale, agglomeration, spatial general equilibrium.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 702 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the economic concepts important to locations.
    2. identify and assess urban and regional problems, propose solutions, and evaluate performances.
    3. analyze data and produce quality research papers on spatial issues.


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  • ECON 781 - History of Economic Thought and Theory

    (3 units)
    History of economic thought and theory, including Classical, Neo-Classical, Austrian, and Heterodox. Emphasizes the development and current relevance of economists and schools of economic thought.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the development of seminal economic theories.
    2. use skills of critical thinking and economic theory appraisal.
    3. interpret economic theory from different perspectives (e.g., Classical, Neo-Classical, Austrian, Heterodox).
    4. clearly communicate their interpretation of various economic theories and thought in writing.
    5. critically analyze current economic thought in the context of historical economic thought.


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  • ECON 789 - Internship

    (1 to 3 units)
    Internship with business firms, governmental agencies and other organizations, providing students with practical experience and applied problems in economics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. work in a professional setting, demonstrate their knowledge of a specific issue posed by the employer, and articulate relevant contextual information that frames the issue.
    2. effectively utilize academic journal articles to gain demonstrable insight about a business or policy issue and apply that knowledge as they work to address the issue.
    3. apply knowledge and skills from classes in economics and related subjects, to address a business or policy issue.


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  • ECON 790 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Advanced study and research in selected topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. clearly define an economic research problem or topic.
    2. conduct research on an economic research topic of interest independently.
    3. clearly present findings from an independent research project in writing and/or oral presentation.


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  • ECON 791 - Professional Paper

    (1 to 3 units)
    The course provides an experience in which students demonstrate mastery of content through the pursuit and presentation of independent research on a question or problem of their choice.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the skill of identifying important issues and frame questions related to economic analysis.
    2. perform and demonstrate an understanding of appropriate economic research methods.
    3. conceive, plan, carry out, and communicate the results of projects in a manner appropriate for academic or professional publication.


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  • ECON 793 - Special Topics

    (3 units)
    Advanced analysis of current economic problems or methods. No topic may be repeated for credit.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of economic theory or methods in a particular topic in economics.
    2. describe and analyze how general economic principles apply to specific economic problems as appropriate to the special topic of the course.
    3. gather empirical data and apply appropriate statistical and quantitative methods to analyze economic problems.


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  • ECON 794 - Seminar

    (1 to 3 units)
    Guest speakers, faculty, or students will make presentations and discuss topics of interest in economics in seminars and workshops.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design economic research proposals.
    2. compare alternative methods of conducting and presenting research.
    3. present results from research projects in written and oral form.
    4. evaluate research papers and professional presentations in economics.


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  • ECON 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. clearly define an original economics research topic.
    2. conduct original economic research, which may be theoretical or empirical, using appropriate economic methodology.
    3. clearly present finding in writing and in an oral thesis defense.


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  • ECON 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Dissertation

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. clearly and independently define an original research topic.
    2. identify how their chosen topic contributes to the academic and/or professional literature.
    3. determine and employ appropriate econometric methods to test empirical hypotheses.
    4. clearly communicate and defend results of their dissertation in writing and in an oral dissertation defense.
    5. conduct and complete research that is suitable for publication in academic journals.


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Education
  

  • EDRL 300 - Language Arts and Literature PK-3

    (3 units)
    Learning and instruction in reading, writing, oral language and literature for the PK-3 grades.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to elementary education program; EDU 207 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a philosophical and practical foundation to guide the teaching of primary grade English/language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing).
    2. explore current language arts curriculum philosophies and their specific application to the development of early literacy.
    3. demonstrate understanding of early literacy components (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension, and writing).
    4. adapt their perceptions about literacy and learning from those of a student to those of a teacher.
    5. plan lessons and units of study around curriculum and instructional strategies that will meet the needs of students from diverse and multicultural backgrounds and a wide range of skills and abilities.
    6. develop an understanding of traditional and alternative assessment methods appropriate to early readers and writers.
    7. participate and reflect on instructional simulations that promote thinking and learning in English/language arts classrooms.


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  • EDU 109 - NevadaFIT (Freshmen Intensive Transition)

    (1 unit)
    A five-day intensive academic program emulating the rigors of a midterm week during a normal college semester. (ABNR 109, ACE 109, BUS 109, CHS 109, COLA 109, EDU 109, ENGR 109, JOUR 109, PSY 109 and SCI 109 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the ten.)

    Prerequisite(s): first-semester freshmen standing.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: .33
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: .33
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: .33
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the expectations for success in college-level examinations, homework assignments and laboratories.
    2. apply learning and study strategies and time management skills to enhance academic success.
    3. interact appropriately, comfortably and successfully with University faculty staff, and peers.
    4. identify and use University, College, and Department resources to support academic goals.


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  • EDU 110 - Society and Education

    (3 units)
    FYE course with emphasis on education’s role in society. Historical, philosophical and sociological foundations - theory and practice.

    Prerequisite(s): Freshmen standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the various career choices related to Education and how to prepare for these careers through appropriate university study and choice of major.
    2. identify sources of information related to University and College requirements for graduation in order to make future career decisions.
    3. utilize various study skills and strategies to improve their learning and college success.
    4. outline campus resources to extend and support their learning and share these with others in a formal presentation.
    5. recognize need to develop an adult/professional identity through a comprehensive and well structured resume.


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  • EDU 111 - Contemporary Issues in Education

    (3 units)
    Introduction to education as a career choice, with a focus on historical and contemporary issues, information literacy, and strategies to promote academic success.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop an argument on a controversial issue that exists in education today and present this argument to the class with a logical and well-developed stance.
    2. use research to explore and write a well-organized synthesis paper on a contemporary issue in education.
    3. demonstrate a deeper understanding of issues in education as a career choices with a focus on historical and contemporary issues by using information technology in coursework and in writing assignments.


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  • EDU 201 - Introduction to Teaching (PK-8)

    (3 units)
    Emphasizes the characteristics of effective teachers in contemporary classrooms. Includes field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; pre-major in education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate preparedness for the Integrated Elementary Teaching Program and the rigors of a pre-service teacher candidacy by utilizing the theory and practice gained through lecture, class participation, assignment completion, and field experience.


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  • EDU 202 - Introduction to Teaching (Secondary)

    (3 units)
    Emphasizes the characteristics of effective teachers in contemporary secondary classrooms. Includes field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; pre-major in education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate and discuss the historical, social, and political nature of secondary education within a pluralistic, capitalist society through readings, discussions, and application of a supervised field experience.
    2. identify cultural, racial, and gender differences and how these differences relate to education and society as a whole through systematic discussions.
    3. analyze the relationship between educational theory and the application in practice by examining, describing, and critiquing current trends and issues in secondary education.


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  • EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education

    (3 units)
    Focus on teacher roles. Foundations and characteristics of effective instruction of students with various disabilities, in general education classrooms.

    Prerequisite(s): Admitted to pre-major in education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare and contrast special education legislation and litigation.
    2. identify the continuum of educational service placements for students with special needs.
    3. identify and explain the referral and identification process within special education, including the development and implementation of an IEP.
    4. discuss and explain the rights, responsibilities, and roles of students, parents, teachers, related service providers, other professionals, and schools related to special education.
    5. identify and describe the definition, etiology, and characteristics of students with high incidence disabilities.


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  • EDU 204 - Information Technology in Teaching

    (3 units)
    Lab based course on the applications of computers and related information technology in teaching and learning.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply basic desktop publishing skills for teaching practice.
    2. utilize technology to perform tasks such as completing professional letters and documents, creating newsletters and brochures, conducting presentations, distributing information electronically, using spreadsheet to create grade books, using simple database to manage student information and editing digital pictures and graphics.
    3. complete a comprehensive technology-based teaching segment that demonstrates basic knowledge and skills of instructional design and technology integration.
    4. demonstrate technology knowledge and skills that support the overall objectives of the College of Education.


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  • EDU 205 - Early Foundations in Mathematics

    (3 units)
    Study development of foundational mathematical knowledge from infancy to early primary grades; discuss underlying cognitive process at each developmental stage; learn techniques to support teaching/learning of mathematics in classroom and home environments.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate, in group discussions and writing assignments an understanding of how and when mathematical knowledge in the domains of number and operations, patterns, space and geometry, and data representation and analysis develop from infancy through early childhood.
    2. identify, in group discussions, writing assignments and an oral presentation, developmentally appropriate activities to support young children’s early mathematical development in the home and early childhood education environments.
    3. articulate, in group discussions and writing assignments, an understanding of some of the risk factors for mathematics delays or disabilities, and identify effective strategies for early prevention and intervention.


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  • EDU 207 - Exploration of Children’s Literature

    (3 units)
    Survey of children’s literature genres. Censorship, historical background, children’s interests, literature programs and book evaluations.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the importance of the role of literature in developing language and literacy of all children.
    2. select literature for children in elementary school in accordance with their developmental levels and changing interests.
    3. develop criteria for evaluating the various kinds, or genres, of children’s literature.
    4. demonstrate awareness of theories of response to literature.
    5. demonstrate familiarity with outstanding authors and illustrators of children’s literature.
    6. assess current issues in book selection and teaching.
    7. assess a variety of techniques for broadening and deepening children’s response to literature in elementary schools.


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  • EDU 208 - Characteristics of Students with Mild To Moderate Disabilities

    (3 units)
    Survey of various types of exceptionalities across the lifespan. Emphasis on etiology, physical and education characteristics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop, use, and explain the reasoning behind People First Language.
    2. describe the legal and historical development within the field of disabilities.
    3. discuss how a disability is prevalent across an individual’s lifespan, from birth through school, and post-school settings.
    4. identify community resources to support individuals with disabilities.
    5. define self-determination and self-advocacy and explain its importance for individuals with disabilities.


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  • EDU 210 - Nevada School Law

    (3 units) CO12
    Federal and state legal and ethical issues; meets teacher licensure requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution. Topics: school governance, liability, student rights, curriculum challenges, equity.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze how ethical principles and ethical codes of conduct apply to professional in education.
    2. analyze how personal values may conflict with the ethical standards for professionals in education.
    3. describe and analyze ethical dilemmas one is likely to encounter in a school classroom.
    4. identify five legal issues involving schools; e.g. student privacy, religion, student speech, students with disabilities, teacher employment, and so forth and analyze the ethical dilemmas inherent within those legal issues.


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  • EDU 214 - Preparing Teachers to Use Technology

    (3 units)
    Lab course on advanced skills and strategies for integrating information technology into the classroom.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply advanced desktop publishing skills for educational practice.
    2. identify and utilize web-based tools and resources for educational practice.
    3. produce multimedia applications for teaching and learning.
    4. utilize technology to perform tasks such as editing and formatting academic writings, conducting multimedia presentations, using spreadsheets/forms to collect and manage educational information, editing still digital pictures and movie clips for instructional purposes, integrating interactive whiteboard in classroom, designing and publishing an instructional web site and designing and publishing an e-portfolio.
    5. complete a comprehensive technology-based teaching segment that demonstrates the knowledge and skills of instructional design and technology integration.
    6. demonstrate advanced technology knowledge and skills that support the overall objectives of the College of Education.


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  • EDU 215 - A Global Lens on Equity and Diversity in YA Literature

    (3 units) CO10, CO11
    In this online course you will read, critically analyze and respond to multicultural children’s and young adult literature that address issues of equity and diversity within society and through a global lens.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of contemporary social issues and current events using theories of diversity and equity.
    2. articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
    3. analyze complex questions concerning race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, nationality, language, religion, and other categories of difference.
    4. demonstrate an understanding of relationships between diversity, inequality, and power in, or through a comparison with, the United States.
    5. select and apply appropriate methods of inquiry to analyze complex questions about cultural difference and/or equity.
    6. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in their own society or about non-dominant or marginalized groups.
    7. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to historical and current global contexts.
    8. identify, analyze, and interpret connections between localized events and their global contexts.


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  • EDU 350 - LGBTQ+ Identities and Schooling

    (3 units) CO10
    Topics relevant to LGBTQ+ students and staff in K-12 and higher education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify central issues and their potential outcomes that LGBTQ+ students and faculty face in education.
    2. articulate research-based strategies for addressing LGBTQ+ issues in education.
    3. evaluate ideas, practices, and/or products related to LGBTQ+ issues in education.


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  • EDUC 429 - ELAD Practicum

    (1 unit)
    The twenty-five hour field experience in the classroom promotes the integration of ELAD methods and links educational theory to practice. The instructor will highlight elements of the course and direct students with the assignments and activities in the practicum classroom setting experience. ELAD 590 is required for Nevada endorsement. (Formerly ELAD 490/690)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 1

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply, related and evaluate educational theories, philosophies and content in the context of real classroom experiences.
    2. gain knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the classroom mentor teacher through direct experiences with teachers in classroom settings.
    3. observe, study, and interact with students of different ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and exceptionalities.
    4. interact with classroom mentor teacher, other professional staff, administrators, paraprofessional staff, parents, and the community with sensitivity and respect.
    5. engage in reflection, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making related to all aspects of teaching.
    6. demonstrate principles of language pedagogy and of current practices in teaching English to speakers of other languages; explain how the principles are based on research into language acquisition and the teaching of the various skill areas.
    7. explain current theories concerning the cognitive, affective, social, and cultural factors involved in the acquisition and the use of second languages and apply this knowledge in effective lesson design and classroom interactions.


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  • EDUC 629 - ELAD Practicum

    (1 unit)
    The twenty-five hour field experience in the classroom promotes the integration of ELAD methods and links educational theory to practice. The instructor will highlight elements of the course and direct students with the assignments and activities in the practicum classroom setting experience. ELAD 590 is required for Nevada endorsement. (Formerly ELAD 490/690)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 1

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply, related and evaluate educational theories, philosophies and content in the context of real classroom experiences.
    2. gain knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the classroom mentor teacher through direct experiences with teachers in classroom settings.
    3. observe, study, and interact with students of different ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and exceptionalities.
    4. interact with classroom mentor teacher, other professional staff, administrators, paraprofessional staff, parents, and the community with sensitivity and respect.
    5. engage in reflection, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making related to all aspects of teaching.
    6. demonstrate principles of language pedagogy and of current practices in teaching English to speakers of other languages; explain how the principles are based on research into language acquisition and the teaching of the various skill areas.
    7. explain current theories concerning the cognitive, affective, social, and cultural factors involved in the acquisition and the use of second languages and apply this knowledge in effective lesson design and classroom interactions.


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Education K-12
  

  • EDUC 402 - Seminar in Teaching and Learning

    (1 to 3 units)
    Seminars integrate classroom management, assessment of student learning, and home-school relationships. Support performance assessment in teacher education.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to elementary teacher education.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use information obtained from seminars that integrate classroom management, assessment of student learning, and home-school relationships through a scholarly product or project.


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  • EDUC 405 - Evaluation, Assessment, Data, and Student Learning

    (1 unit)
    This class prepares teacher candidates to use assessment to improve student learning. The focus is on understanding summative and formative assessment, implementing technology to manage data, analyzing assessment results, and developing classroom assessment tools.(Formerly SNU: EDUC 405/605)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 1

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design formative assessments that match learning objectives with assessment formats to engage learners in demonstrating knowledge and skills.
    2. work independently and collaboratively to examine tests and other performance data to understand students’ progress and to guide planning.
    3. engage students in understanding and identifying quality work and provides them with effective descriptive feedback to guide their progress toward that work.
    4. model and structure processes that guide students in examining their own thinking and learning as well as the performance of others.
    5. effectively use multiple and appropriate types of assessment data to identify student learning needs and to develop differentiated learning experiences.
    6. prepare all students for the demands of particular assessment formats and appropriately modifies assessments or testing conditions for English language learners, students with disabilities, and students who are above grade level.
    7. continually seek innovative ways to employ technology to support assessment practice both to engage students more fully and to assess and address student needs.


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  • EDUC 413 - Education for a Changing World

    (3 units) CO10, CO11, CO13
    Examines multicultural issues within a broad sociocultural context, focusing on cultural frames of reference for understanding.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
    2. identify, analyze, and interpret connections between localized events and their global context and identify multiple perspectives pertaining to global issues.
    3. critically examine how one’s configuration within intersecting social forces impacts one’s world view.
    4. demonstrate a basic understanding of the current discourses on globalization and education.
    5. explain how historical and current societal forces impact the status of various groups in current U.S. society.
    6. identify the central challenges and possibilities of cross-cultural communication and understanding in education and other related fields.
    7. develop a plan of action for your future development as a reflective culturally competent practitioner.


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  • EDUC 414 - Policies, Critical Issues, and Best Practices for ELL/K-6

    (2 units)
    Addresses the impact of policies and critical issues on instruction for English as a second language development (ESL), and other specially designed academic instructional methods for teaching English language learners, Pre-K-12. Touches on historical methods, theory of language acquisition, best practices models, materials, the integration of standards and the assessment of language and content area skills. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State ELAD endorsement requirement. (Formerly SNU: ELAD 463E/563E)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the laws and policies that apply to EL students.
    2. apply best practices when teaching to EL students.
    3. describe current research issues and concerns.
    4. summarize significant research findings in the field.
    5. prepare critically reflective teachers who understand educational research and leverage it to improve the effectiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.


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  • EDUC 415 - Teaching Writing in Schools

    (3 units)
    Current theory and related practices in the teaching of writing in grades K-12.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of specific CCSS writing genres through completion of reading study guides and reflections.
    2. work with a writing group to take a writing piece from rough draft through the writing process to completion and discuss changes made as a result of peer feedback.
    3. create a lesson designed to teach students in secondary classrooms that includes research-based components of effective writing instruction.
    4. work collaboratively with a group to design a 60-minute-presentation which will make explicit connections to CCSS and best practices in the teaching of writing.


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  • EDUC 424 - Curriculum Development Mathematics Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of mathematics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of mathematics.


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  • EDUC 425 - Curriculum Development Science Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the science program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of science.


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  • EDUC 426 - Curriculum Development Environmental Science Education

    (2 to 3 units)
    Development of the school curriculum in the area of environmental education. Special emphasis is given to school and school-camp programs. Activities for promoting the acquisition of environmental concepts are demonstrated.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of environmental science.


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  • EDUC 427 - Curriculum Development Social Studies Education

    (3 units)
    Research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of the social studies.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct research and explore curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of social studies.


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  • EDUC 428 - Policies, Critical Issues, and Best Practices for ELLs/Sec

    (2 units)
    Addresses the impact of policies and critical issues for English as a second language development (ESL), and other specially designed academic instructional methods for teaching English language learners in secondary schools. Touches on historical methods, theory of language acquisition, best practices models, materials, the integration of standards and the assessment of language and content area skills. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State ELAD endorsement requirement. (Formerly ELAD 463S/563S)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the laws and policies that apply to EL students.
    2. apply best practices when teaching to EL students.
    3. describe current research issues and concerns.
    4. summarize significant research findings in the field.
    5. prepare critically reflective teachers who understand educational research and leverage it to improve the effectiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.


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  • EDUC 431 - Computer Science Concepts: Impacts in Society and Education

    (3 units) CO9
    This course will cover major computer science concepts and how they impact society and education. Through an exploration of foundational knowledge in computer science and programming, students will use computational thinking to solve problems and gain familiarity with algorithms and programming, computing systems, data, impacts of computing, and the internet. Topics will be covered from an educational perspective with emphasis on how they each impact society, culture and the environment.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply computational thinking to computational innovations to examine how they work and explain how they impact society, culture and the environment.
    2. use a variety of programming techniques and control structures to develop algorithms, implement algorithms in code, test solutions and evaluate solutions for efficiency.
    3. identify how computational and algorithmic thinking can be applied to solve problems in society as they relate to equity, diversity and the environment.
    4. describe the fundamental principles that make networks and the internet work, and investigate their impacts on computational development, society and culture.
    5. explain the primary concepts of data exchange, storage and collection, and the impacts of these on society, culture and the environment.
    6. discuss a breadth of computer science concepts, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, Big Data, cybersecurity, human and machine interaction, the internet, and algorithms and programming and explain how they relate to problems of societal concern.


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  • EDUC 435 - STEM Education Outreach Experience

    (1 to 3 units) CO14
    Development of STEM educational skills through service, assisted teaching, and tutoring within local secondary schools for non-Education majors. STEM education is studied and practiced as a member of the professional STEM community. (EDUC 435, ENGR 435 and SCI 435 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine and articulate different tutoring methods used to present scientific and mathematical principles to secondary school students.
    2. critically analyze their own values and assumptions regarding diverse cultures.
    3. evaluate their own areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in communicating scientific and mathematical principles.


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  • EDUC 447 - Parent Involvement and Family Engagement (P-12 Perspective)

    (3 units)
    Focus on building engagement practices and enhancing the inclusion of families in the education process in the preschool setting and beyond.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the necessary skills to understand and develop sensitivity to effective family communication between the home, school, and community.
    2. analyze the impact of challenges facing families on student learning and academic success in P-12 education.
    3. list and describe different models of family support programs for school success in P-12 education.
    4. demonstrate an awareness of the use of data literacy strategies for family engagement understanding.


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  • EDUC 458 - Elementary Practicum

    (1 unit)
    The intent of this clinical experience is to promote the integration of methods and field experiences and to link educational theory and practice. The course instructor will highlight elements of the course and direct students with the assignments and activities in the practicum classroom setting experience. (Formerly SNU: ELEM 490.590)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 1

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student; SNU: EDUC 565.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply and relate educational theories, philosophies, and content in the con-text of real classroom experience.
    2. gain knowledge of the roles and responsibility of classroom teachers.
    3. participate in a variety of professional learning and development, parent teacher conferences, and school-based activities.
    4. observe, interact, and reflect on culturally responsive teaching practices and strategies to access students’ background knowledge and cultural at-tributes.
    5. experience using various technologies in the classroom setting.
    6. practice using assessment and data as tools for student learning.
    7. obtain feedback, analyze teaching observation data, and reflect on its use for improving teaching and learning.


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  • EDUC 459 - Student Teaching Seminar

    (8 units)
    This course provides full-time supervised teaching in schools. Students are required to attend weekly seminar throughout the term. (Formerly SNU: ELEM 495/595; SPED 595; EDUC 595; SEC 595)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student; SNU: EDUC 565.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 8
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. reflect on personal pedagogy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
    2. identify culturally responsive teaching and strategies to access students’ background knowledge and cultural attributes.
    3. practice using various technologies in the classroom setting.
    4. understand how to use assessment and data as tools for student learning.
    5. develop personalized and actionable teaching improvement plans.


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  • EDUC 471 - Teaching with Technology

    (1 unit)
    This class is designed to provide an overview of techniques in classroom uses of computers and other devices. Hands-on simulation activities using PC and Macintosh products related to teaching major and teacher utility needs. Topics include contemporary technology used in schools and presentation of multimedia project production. (Formerly SNU: EDUC470.570)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 1

    Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create and present a digital portfolio.
    2. interact with current software, apps, and programs in order to build a professional digital portfolio.
    3. access and apply standards, to collaboratively create learning activities.
    4. evaluate technology integration models through collaborative discussion forum to determine effective technology integration in classroom.
    5. engage in professional learning environments, networks, and communities in order to grow with colleagues through interactions that enhance practice, support student learning, and advance the profession.
    6. construct knowledge around accessing and evaluating digital resources for student use or student-teacher use.
    7. develop a technical support strategy and classroom management plan for integrating classroom technology.


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  • EDUC 472 - History and Organization of Libraries

    (3 units)
    Evolution of libraries and description of principal fields of library service, their organization, and special problems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the historical development of library services in the United States.
    2. understand and analyze essential values of library service, including access, equity, and confidentiality.
    3. understand and analyze key themes related to the organization of libraries.
    4. understand and apply principles of historical analysis, including evaluation of evidence.
    5. apply principles learned to plan and implement improvements in library sciences.


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  • EDUC 473 - Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials

    (3 units)
    Theories, principles, and practices of selecting books and other library materials with particular emphasis on public, special and school libraries.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the meaning of selection within a library setting.
    2. recognize the need for community analysis, conduct a community analysis and evaluate the analysis for selecting, organizing, managing and maintaining a collection of materials.
    3. describe the impact of institutions’ mission and vision on collection development decisions.
    4. identify essential components of a collection development policy, including a request for reconsideration of materials procedure.
    5. write a mission and vision statement that reflects the needs of the library.
    6. evaluate selection tools.


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  • EDUC 474 - Cataloging and Organization of Library Materials

    (3 units)
    Cataloging of books and other library materials. Includes practice in working with Dewey and Library of Congress classification systems, principles of entry and cross referencing and organization of periodicals.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define the basic principles of cataloging practice and how it fits into the profession of librarianship.
    2. accurately interpret a MARC record from a librarian standpoint and for a user.
    3. describe the impact of cataloging decisions on user retrieval.
    4. apply current standards and tools of bibliographic description and subject analysis to catalog and classify materials in different formats at beginner level.
    5. identify appropriate match points for copy cataloging.
    6. describe the basic workings of modern integrated library systems and how the various processes of cataloging and classification impact them.


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  • EDUC 475 - Supervised Library Practice

    (1 to 4 units)
    Opportunities for supervised library practice under the direction of a professionally trained librarian in a school situation.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Prerequisite(s): EDRL 402 ; EDUC 474 ; EDUC 476 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. further develop his/her knowledge of school library procedures and policies and their application.
    2. demonstrate active participation in the learning process with both teachers and students.
    3. demonstrate ability to apply principles of learning and learning theory derived from classes previously completed within the program.
    4. demonstrate ability to create collaborative lessons that utilize the research process.
    5. demonstrate ability to assist individuals or groups in the application/integration of both technology and print resources as tools for research.
    6. demonstrate ability to engage in reflective practice by maintaining a journal of library activities and experiences.
    7. create library programming based on appropriate library practices.


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  • EDUC 476 - Administration of the School Library

    (3 units)
    Includes functions of school library. Relationship of library to schools total instructional program. Preparation of library budget. Other problems of library administration.

    Prerequisite(s): EDRL 402 ; EDUC 474 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the requirements of the Western Council of State Libraries Library Practitioner Core Competencies.
    2. demonstrate understanding of core competencies for school media specialists as identified in the literature.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the differences between public and school libraries and the nuts and bolts of services each provide.
    4. identify management issues and potential solutions for implementation.
    5. demonstrate understanding of personnel including volunteers.
    6. identify policies and procedures and how they are implemented.
    7. develop a basic budget for a library or for a project as implemented in a library.
    8. demonstrate understanding of how facilities planning enhances library usage.
    9. build a strategic plan.
    10. identify collaborative opportunities in a community or statewide.
    11. identify marketing opportunities for a library.


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  • EDUC 477 - Technology in the Library

    (3 units)
    Use of technology in library settings and in the study of library science. Software, hardware, the Internet, library automation and emerging trends.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of 21st century computre hardware and software.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of systems and networking.
    3. identify the issues and options involved in security/privacy, firewall, filtering, and anti-virus protection.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of library automation systems in general.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of Broadband, cloud computing, social media, the Internet, and the World Wide Web.
    6. find and access electronic databased and other digital resources such as digital books and linked data.
    7. demonstrate digital literacy knowledge to aid teaching of basic computer and Internet use to customers.
    8. develop a technology plan for their library.
    9. demonstrate understanding of technological and policy trends impacting the future direction of library and information science.


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  • EDUC 478 - Bibliography and General Reference

    (3 units)
    Reference skills for public and school libraries. Covers basic reference tools, including electronic resources, and understanding of the reference process in the digital age.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. effectively analyze the desire and need for information among various populations.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the role of reference and research services in libraries.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the “reference interview”, i.e., the process of determining someone’s information needs.
    4. effectively use, compare, and evaluate a wide range of information sources used to answer questions and provide research assistance, including: local libraries, regional, and national library catalogs; online article, e-book, and other databases licensed by libraries; web search interfaces.
    5. demonstrate knowledge of informed referrals to other libraries and information providers.
    6. effectively plan and deliver library and research-related instruction to various student and adult audiences.
    7. demonstrate understanding of information cycles in news, business, and government, as well as academic and professional fields.
    8. understand and apply ethical principles in providing references and research assistance.
    9. demonstrate understanding of basic principles of accessibility related to providing and using information.
    10. demonstrate understanding of assessment of reference and research services in libraries.


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  • EDUC 489 - STEM and Society

    (3 units) CO9, CO12
    Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and societal and ethical issues, problems, and advances including ethical, historical and contemporary concerns and technological advancement.

    Prerequisite(s): Core Natural Sciences or Core Objective 4 requirement completed.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish between sound and unsound interpretations of scientific information through cogent reasoning and research methods in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as it relates to a societal concern and associated ethical issues from multiple perspectives as demonstrated through written research and presentation to class.
    2. identify a societal issue with related ethical implications (that are both the same and different from your own stance) within an associated STEM advancement and design a solution for solving an identified issue using the engineering design process and appropriate scientific research methods.
    3. articulate the ways in which society is transformed by advances in STEM and be able to integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge of the relationships within these disciplines for broader interdisciplinary contexts through weekly readings and reflections.


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  • EDUC 492 - Education Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Action or library research in an appropriate area of educational specialties.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 493 - Education Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Action or library research in an appropriate area of curriculum, teaching, and learning.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 494 - Special Problems in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Specialized instruction designed to develop breadth of understanding in current curriculum and instruction topics for elementary, secondary and special education teachers.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine an issue of his or her choice and demonstrate knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on using evidence and scholarly research to explore a topic approved by his or her advisor.


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  • EDUC 495 - Education Topics

    (1 to 6 units)
    Specialized instruction designed to develop depth in understanding of current education problems of the in-service teacher. May be repeated when course content differs; maximum of 6 units may be applied toward any degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. examine a topic or topics of his or her choice with the approval of his or her advisor, one that reflects research and scholarly writing in the relevant field of study.


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  • EDUC 497 - Education Workshop/Project

    (1 to 3 units)
    Emerging problems in curriculum, teaching, and learning.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a project or scholarly writing that reflects advanced knowledge and skills in a relevant field of study at a level expected of seniors.


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  • EDUC 499 - Education Field Studies

    (2 to 3 units)
    Intensive study on organization and interpretation of data relative to selected problems such as curriculum development, parent-teacher relations, grouping of pupils.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct an intensive study on organization and interpretation of data relative to selected problems such as curriculum development, parent-teacher relations, or grouping of students through a scholarly research project.


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  • EDUC 505 - Professional Development

    (1 to 3 units)
    Involvement in educational conferences dealing with current issues, trends, and developments in education. Not applicable toward a degree program.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. participate in educational conferences dealing with current issues, trends, and developments in education as a developer, presenter, or attendee and provide a summary of this role and insights gained from the conference.


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  • EDUC 506A - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Early Childhood Education. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Early Childhood Education.


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  • EDUC 506B - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in English as a new language. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in English as a new language.


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  • EDUC 506C - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Gifted and talented. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Gifted and Talented.


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  • EDUC 506D - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Library science. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Library Science.


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  • EDUC 506E - Topics in Education

    (1 to 3 units)
    Focus on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Literacy/language arts. Not applicable toward a degree.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a scholarly project that focuses on pedagogical and subject matter development or an understanding of critical issues in Literacy/Language Arts.


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