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field experience.
Prerequisites: PSYC 3333, EDUC 3334,
EDUC 3338, MATH 2305. Fall, Spring
ECED 3336 Teaching EC-6 Science (3-3-0)
This course is
designed to help EC-6 to understand and help apply hands-
on and inquiry-based methods while teaching physical, life,
earth, and space science content in EC-6 grades. This course
requires an understanding of the EC-6 science Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) through effective
instruction and assessment. Students will complete two hours
field experience
. Prerequisites: PSYC 3333, EDUC 3334,
EDUC 3338. Seven hours of science (physical and natural)
Fall, Spring
ECED 4311 Theory and Foundations of Early Childhood
Education (3-3-0
) An introductory course to Early Childhood
Education focusing on practical application of theory. Student
will learn developmentally appropriate teaching practice for
the various content areas in Early Childhood Education with
special attention given to TEKS. Twelve clock hours of field
experience in an early childhood classroom is required.
Prerequisite: PSYC 3333, EDUC 3334, and READ 3360.
Spring
ECED 4315 (3-3-0) Methods of Teaching Social Studies
EC-6 Grades
This course is designed to help students
develop an understanding of the value of social studies as well
as provide strategies for effective integration of the various
social science disciplines. An understanding of the vertical
alignment of knowledge and skills within social science skills
and how the teacher use the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills (TEKS) in effective and responsive instruction and
assessment.
Prerequisites: PSYC 3333, EDUC 3334, EDUC
3338. Fall, Spring
ECONOMICS (ECON)
ECON 1099, 2099, 3099, 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Designed to meet special needs of economics students. May
be repeated when topic varies.
ECON 1310 Personal Finance (3-3-0)
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A study of the
financial considerations of the individual and family. Topics
covered include the time value of money, budgeting, personal
credit financing, taxation, insurance, savings, and retirement
planning as well as spreadsheet and internet research skills.
Fall, Spring
ECON 1330 Introduction to Economics
(3-3-0)
Getting
more from less: How decisions of governments, businesses,
and individuals can maximize well-being in a world of scarcity.
Fall, Spring, Summer
ECON 1340 Capitalism and Christianity (3-3-0)
An
introduction to free market system that examines the business
disciplines within that system, addressing the question of
whether or not the basic tenets of Christianity and capitalism
are mutually consistent. The course also examines the role of
Christian institutions (churches, hospitals, colleges, etc.)
interacting in economic systems.
Fall, Spring
ECON 2101 Macro Topics in South America (1-1-0)
This
course examines current macroeconomics issues in South
America. Regional economic assessment will include current
overview of trade, policy, capital, resources, and institution of
the nations and states in South America.
Summer, May
ECON 2102 Macro Topics in Europe (1-1-0)
This course
examines current macroeconomics issues in Europe.
Regional economic assessment will include current overview
of trade, policy, capital, resources, and institution of the
nations and states in Europe.
Summer, May
ECON 2103 Macro Topics in Asia (1-1-0)
This course
examines current macroeconomics issues in Asia. Regional
economic assessment will include current overview of trade,
policy, capital, resources, and institution of the nations and
states in Asia.
Summer, May
ECON 2104 Macro Topics in Africa (1-1-0)
This course
examines current macroeconomics issues in Africa. Regional
economic assessment will include current overview of trade,
policy, capital, resources, and institution of the nations and
states in Africa.
Summer, May
ECON 2105 Macro Topics in North & Central America (1-
1-0)
This course examines current macroeconomics issues in
North & Central America (excluding the U.S.). Regional
economic assessment will include current overview of trade,
policy, capital, resources, and institution of the nations and
states in North & Central America.
Summer, May
ECON 2106 Macro Topics in Australia & Oceania (1-1-0)
This course examines current macroeconomics issues in
Australia & Oceania. Regional economic assessment will
include current overview of trade, policy, capital, resources,
and institution of the nations and states in Australia &
Oceania.
Summer, May
ECON 2331 Principles of Macroeconomics (3-3-0) [#]
A
study of basic economic concepts, the economic role of
government, national income analysis, national income
theory, money and banking, and the business cycle.
Fall,
Summer
ECON 2332 Principles of Microeconomics (3-3-0) [#]
An
introduction to the tools of microeconomics analysis, including
consumer demand, market structure, production theory, the
nature and behavior of costs, and the pricing and allocation of
productive resources.
Prerequisite: ECON 1330 or ECON
2331. Fall, Spring
ECON 2340 Healthcare Economics (3-3-0)
An analysis of
the intricacies of markets of insurance, medical services,
medical training and labor, as well as pharmaceuticals. It also
addresses comparative healthcare systems from various
regions.
Fall
ECON 2370 Economic Policy & Analytics (3-3-0)
An
application of basic economic principles to solving economic
problems through policy. Students will identify economic
problems, gather and analyze economics data, and examine
existing policies and new policy proposals.
Spring
ECON 3301 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3-3-0)
Intermediate price theory and introduction to welfare theory.
Includes the theory of demand, theory of production,
examination of costs, the theory of the firm, and the
competitive structure of industries.
Prerequisite: ECON 2332.
Spring
ECON 3302 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3-3-0)
Analysis of the economy with special emphasis on the
measurement of income and prices, aggregate demand and
supply, output, employment, price determination, inflation,
business fluctuations, fiscal and monetary policies and
growth.
Prerequisite: ECON 2331 and 2332. Fall
ECON 3332 International Trade (3-3-0)
Deals with
international trade theory and policy. Topics include the
reasons for international trade and factor movements, the
instruments of trade policy, the political economy of trade
policy, and trade policy in developing and advanced countries.
Prerequisite: ECON 2331 and 2332. As needed
ECON 3333 International Finance (3-3-0)
(Also FINA 3333)
Deals with such international financial matters as the balance
of payments, the foreign exchange markets, the
macroeconomics of open economies, and the international
monetary system.
Prerequisite: One course from ECON. As
needed
ECON 3334 Economic History of the United States (3-3-0)
A study of the major economic events and issues in U.S.
history using analytical tools from both micro- and
macroeconomics.
Prerequisite: ECON 1330, 2331, or 2332.
Spring
ECON 3335 Law and Economics (3-3-0)
Economics
provides a scientific theory of behavior as well as a method of
evaluating laws‘ effects on important social goals. This course
applies economic principles to numerous concrete legal
questions, especially those arising in the broad areas of
common law: property, tort, contract, and crime.
Prerequisites: ECON 2332 and BSAD 3303. As needed
ECON 3337 Urban and Regional Economics (3-3-0)
An
overview of regional differences. Topics include: the theory of
industrial and agricultural location and human migration; the
economic basis for land use patterns, central places, urban
form, regional and urban structure, and growth; and an