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DSBA 6201 - Business Intelligence and Analytics
An overview of the business approach to identifying, modeling, retrieving, sharing, and evaluating an enterprise’s data and knowledge assets. Focuses on the understanding of data and knowledge management, data warehousing, data mining (including rule-based systems, decision trees, neural networks, etc.), and other business intelligence concepts. Covers the organizational, technological and management perspectives.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): MBAD 5121
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6201
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DSBA 6207 - Business Project Management
Project management is widely used in a variety of business environments to manage complex, non-routine endeavors. Examples of projects include consulting and process improvement projects, advertising projects, and technology projects. Focuses on tools, techniques, and skills for business project management, with attention to both the quantitative and the qualitative aspects of project management. Topics include: project evaluation, estimation, monitoring, risk management, audit, managing global projects, outsourcing, and project portfolio management. Students also gain experience using Project Management Software.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): MBAD 5121 or equivalent; and MBAD 6141 .
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6207
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DSBA 6208 - Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management is concerned with all of the activities performed from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product. From a broad perspective, the course is designed to examine the major aspects of the supply chain: the product flows; the information flows; and the relationships among supply chain participants. The course content is interdisciplinary in nature and covers a variety of topics such as supply chain information technologies, supply chain design, strategic alliances between supply chain participants and supply chain initiatives.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): MBAD 6141
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6208
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DSBA 6211 - Advanced Business Analytics
An in-depth study of applications of data analytics techniques to discover non-trivial relationships that are understandable, useful, and actionable to decision makers. A case approach is used to emphasize hands-on learning and real-world deployment of business analytics.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): MBAD 6201 or ITCS 6162 .
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6211
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DSBA 6212 - Enterprise Systems
An overview of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Using business cases and hands-on training with ERP tools, students learn how ERP systems support an organization’s core business processes in achieving its strategic and operational goals. The role of ERP systems in business analytics and intelligence, the configuration of ERP systems, and the methods of evaluation, selection and implementation of ERP systems are also covered.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of DSBA Program Director.
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6212
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DSBA 6213 - Applied Healthcare Business Analytics
Focuses on applying business analytics within the healthcare setting. Students learn analytical tools used to synthesize big data into meaningful management information that is used in making key business decisions that impact the delivery of healthcare services. Case studies are utilized to prepare students for delivering boardroom level presentations of their findings.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Prerequisite(s): HCIP 5123 , STAT 5123 , HADM 6108 (for students with background in healthcare administration), HCIP 6108 (for students with background in healthcare informatics), or equivalent.
Cross-listed Course(s): HCIP 6213 and MBAD 6213 .
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DSBA 6265 - Advanced Topics in Knowledge Discovery in Databases
Information visualization in data mining and knowledge discovery, predictive data mining, mining of multimedia sources, mining of unstructured data, distributed data mining, mining of Web data/information, mining complex types of data, mining of biotechnology data, applications, and trends in data mining.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM program.
Prerequisite(s): DSBA 6162 or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed Course(s): ITCS 6265
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DSBA 6276 - Consumer Analytics
The utilization of analytics techniques in marketing decision-making and consumer strategy. Involves the extraction of hidden insight about consumers from structured and unstructured Big Data, and the translation of that insight into a market advantage. Applications in areas such as consumer targeting, product innovation, and promotion strategy.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): MBAD 6270
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6276
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DSBA 6277 - Social Media Marketing and Analytics
The utilization of social media in marketing strategy and tactics. Topics include: the use of social media in building brand strength and equity, as a customer acquisition tool, and as a customer relationship management tool. The utilization of analytics in effective social media marketing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): MBAD 6270
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6277
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DSBA 6278 - Innovation Analytics
The comprehension and application of text analytics as a tool to examine unstructured qualitative information to generate innovations. Identifying the various sources of consumer insight and using them in innovation strategy. Understand how to differentiate between what consumers want versus what they say.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): MBAD 6270 or permission of department.
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6278
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DSBA 6345 - Modern Data Science Systems
Advanced and recent techniques in data science, and their applications to business problems. Topics include: enterprise search and question answering, machine learning with neural networks, probabilistic and graph algorithms, and topological data analysis. Most assignments are done “in the cloud.” The course assumes basic knowledge of data science exemplified by a graduate, undergraduate, or online machine learning course; a natural language processing course; as well as knowledge of elementary linear algebra, calculus, and statistics. Some experience with cloud computing is also expected.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DSBA 6100 or ITCS 6100
Cross-listed Course(s): ITCS 6345
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DSBA 6400 - Internship
A data science or business analytics project is chosen and completed under the guidance of an industry partner. Each student’s internship project program must be approved by the program director. A proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the internship. A mid-term report and a final report to be evaluated by the industry partner and supervising faculty. Grading is by the supervising faculty in consultation with off-campus supervisor at the internship organization.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Completion of 21 credit hours of core course requirements.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
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DSBA 6500 - Complex Adaptive Systems
Complex adaptive systems (CAS) are networked (agents/part interact with their neighbors and, occasionally, distant agents), nonlinear (the whole is greater than the sum of its parts), adaptive (the system learns to change with its environment), open (new resources are being introduced into the environment), dynamic (the change is a norm), emergent (new, unplanned features of the system get introduced through the interaction of its parts/agents), and self-organizing (the parts organize themselves into a hierarchy of subsystems of various complexity). Ant colonies, networks of neurons, the immune system, the Internet, social institutions, organization of cities, and the global economy are a few examples where the behavior of the whole is much more complex than the behavior of the parts. Covers those and similar topics in an interactive manner. Examples of our current research effort are provided. Topics include: Self-organization; emergent properties; learning; agents; localization affect; adaptive systems; nonlinear behavior; chaos; complexity.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Cross-listed Course(s): ITCS 6500 , ITCS 8500 , HCIP 6500 , ITIS 8500 , ITIS 6500
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DSBA 6520 - Network Science
Network Science helps students design faster, more resilient communication networks; revise infrastructure systems such as electrical power grids, telecommunications networks, and airline routes; model market dynamics; understand synchronization in biological systems; and analyze social interactions among people. It examines the various kinds of networks (regular, random, small-world, influence, scale-free, and social) and applies network processes and behaviors to emergence, epidemics, synchrony, and risk. This course integrates concepts across computer science, biology, physics, social network analysis, economics, and marketing.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Full graduate standing and enrollment in the DSBA PSM or Graduate Certificate program.
Cross-listed Course(s): HCIP 6520 , ITIS 6520 , ITIS 8520
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ESCI 5000 - Selected Topics in Earth Sciences
In-depth treatment of specific topics selected from one of the fields of the earth sciences.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101, GEOL 1200 and GEOL 1200L, or permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ESCI 5105 - Meteorological Computer Applications
Principles of computer programming applied to the analysis of meteorological data. Students become familiar with the Unix environment, learn programming basics, and create programs to analyze various meteorological datasets. Topics include: program composition, compiling, data types, mathematical operators, selective execution, repetitive execution, arrays, functions, and subroutines. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): METR 3140 and MATH 1241 with grades of C or above, or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5110 - Atmospheric Instrumentation
An overview of common atmospheric measurements systems and their applications. Particular attention is paid to surface, sounding, radar, and satellite systems. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): METR 3210 with a grade of C or above, or permission of the instructor.
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ESCI 5140 - Hydrologic Processes
Atmospheric, soils and geologic aspects of surface and ground water processes. Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab per week.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101; GEOL 1200 and GEOL 1200L; or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5150 - Applied Climatology
Methods of acquiring and analyzing climactic data in various types of applied problems. Emphasis on methods to assess and reduce the impact of weather and climate upon human activities. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): METR 3250 or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5155 - Fluvial Processes
Hydrologic and geomorphic study of the transport of water and earth materials within stream systems. Erosion, mass wasting, open channel flow, sediment transport, flooding, stream channel morphology, morphometry of drainage basins, and related topics.Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 and ESCI 1101L; GEOL 1200 and GEOL 1200L; or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5170 - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
Introduces the physical fundamentals of remote sensing, provides an overview of airborne and satellite remote sensing systems, and offers a basic instruction in the use and interpretation of remote sensing imagery. Identification, interpretation and mapping of both natural and cultural landscape features are also covered. One 2- 1/2 hour lecture and one three-hour lab per week.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 and GEOL 1200, or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5180 - Digital Image Processing in Remote Sensing
Offers both a basic instruction in the use and interpretation of remote sensing data, and advanced remote sensing techniques to help students understand what and how remote sensing can contribute to the information needs in various fields. 2-1/2 lecture hours and three lab hours per week.
Credit Hours: (4)
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ESCI 5201 - Hydroclimatology
Exploration of the climatic, meteorological, and geographic processes that determine water availability for human use and vegetation growth across Earth’s ecosystems. Precipitation in tropical and extratropical weather systems; climate and land-surface factors that drive runoff, evaporation and photosynthesis; effects of long-term climate and CO2 changes.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Graduate standing and Admission to M.S. in Earth Science program
Cross-listed Course(s): ESCI 4201
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ESCI 5205 - Climate Dynamics
Topics include: global climate, climate variability, and dynamics within the climate system, with a focus on the role of the atmosphere in the climate system. The El Niño phenomenon provides the main example of how climate variability can affect weather, and seasonal weather forecasting. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 3101 and METR 4105 with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): METR 3250 or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5210 - Soil Science
Study of soils, soil-forming processes and soil morphology with an emphasis on soils as they relate to geologic landscapes and surficial processes. Students will learn how to describe and interpret soils in the field. Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week with occasional field trips. Graduate students will fulfill the requirements of ESCI 4210. In addition, graduate students will be required to acquire laboratory and interpretive skills in soil chemical analyses and will have additional writing assignments for the course.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3124 and GEOL 3115, or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5220 - Atmospheric Chemistry
Basic physical chemistry and a survey of major topics in atmospheric chemistry including fundamental properties of the atmosphere, tropospheric chemistry, air pollution, acid rain, stratospheric chemistry and the ozone hole, and the role of chemistry in the Earth’s climate. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1251 and MATH 1242 with grades of C or above, or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5222 - Watershed Science
Examination of the cycling of water and chemical elements in natural and perturbed watersheds with emphasis on linkages between the hydrologic and biogeochemical processes which control runoff water quality. Topics include: runoff processes, evapotranspiration, nutrient export and stream, riparian and hyporheic zone hydrochemical dynamics.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 4140 or ESCI 5140 , or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5233 - Geoenvironmental Site Characterization
Advanced field-based examination of hydrologic and geologic conditions in the southeastern United States within the context of current state and federal regulatory requirements and site characterization activities currently performed by professional environmental geoscientists. Hydrologic investigation and water quality characterization, and geological and geophysical site investigations.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences, Geology and M.A. Geography majors: ESCI 4140 or ESCI 4155; others: permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5240 - Boundary-Layer Meteorology
Examines the flow of mass, energy, and moisture within the planetary boundary layer including their exchange at the earth’s surface and theories of interaction. Principles of air pollution including sources, sinks, and controls. Interaction of the atmosphere with underlying surfaces (i.e., soils, vegetation, oceans, glaciers). Design and operation of instruments used to monitor the atmosphere with an emphasis on practical application. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): METR 3210 or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5250 - Advanced Dynamic Meteorology
In-depth examination of atmospheric dynamics, focusing on the structure and evolution of synoptic and mesoscale weather systems, wave dynamics (Rossby, topographic, inertia-gravity, etc.), scale-analysis, nondimensional numbers, and atmospheric modeling. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): METR 3250 with a grade of C or above, MATH 2171, and MATH 2241, or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5251 - Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
An integrated view of synoptic and dynamic meteorology focusing on advanced conceptual models and analysis techniques for mid-latitude weather systems and regional precipitation events. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): METR 3250 with a grade of C or above or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5320 - Tropical Meteorology
A comprehensive study of the tropical atmosphere, including climatology, mean structure and circulation, air-sea energy exchange, cumulus transport, synoptic waves, and tropical storms. Special attention is paid to the formation, evolution, motion, and societal impacts of hurricanes. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): METR 3250 or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5350 - Mesoscale Meteorology
A comprehensive study of the structure, evolution, and dynamics of atmospheric phenomena having spatial scales between 2 and 2000 km. Topics include: fronts, convective initiation, mesoscale convective systems, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, low-level jets, drylines, land-sea breezes, shallow convection, and terrain effects. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): METR 3250 or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 5400 - Internship in Earth Sciences
Research and/or work experience designed to be a logical extension of a student’s academic program. The student must apply to Graduate Advisory Committee for an internship by submitting a proposal which specifies the type of work/research experience preferred and how the internship will complement his or her academic program. The Graduate Committee will attempt to place the selected students in cooperating community organizations to complete specified research or work-related tasks which are based on a contractual arrangement between the student and community organization. The student can receive three to six hours credit, depending on the nature and extent of the internship assignment.
Credit Hours: (3 to 6)
Restriction(s): Permission of the Graduate Committee.
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ESCI 5800 - Individual Study in Earth Sciences
Tutorial study or special research problems.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor and credit hours established in advance.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ESCI 6000 - Selected Topics in Earth Sciences
In-depth treatment of specific topics selected from one of the concentrations in earth sciences (Solid Earth Sciences; Climatology and Hydrology; Environmental Systems Analysis).
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Restriction(s): Permission of the Earth Sciences Graduate Program Director.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ESCI 6060 - Earth Sciences Field Investigations
A concentrated field investigation of selected earth sciences topics. Course subject matter, credit hours, location and duration will be specified each time course is offered.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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ESCI 6105 - Landscape Assessment
An advanced geomorphology course that examines current climatic and/or tectonic geomorphology research topics and methods with a focus on regional or disciplinary issues that will vary each offering. Using a variety of field-based quantitative and qualitative techniques such as laser surveys, GPS, trenching and/or coring, students will devise and implement a research project that includes two related but separate field sites. Three hours seminar per week with three or four mandatory field trips.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 4105 or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 6120 - Numerical Modeling of the Earth System
Focuses on fundamental principles and applications of numerical modeling in simulating components of the Earth system, including the atmosphere, land, and water. Philosophical considerations of why and how numerical models and model output are used in the Earth sciences are discussed. Also delves into the technical details of constructing a model, including finite differencing, boundary conditions, and parameterizations, and how these choices influence model output.
Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): INES 8120
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ESCI 6201 - Earth Systems Analysis: Climate
Current working hypotheses and research methods are reviewed for the study of climatology and climate change. Theories and mechanisms of climate change, as well as the interrelationships between the components of the climate system, are discussed towards understanding and explaining past, present and possible future climatic behavior.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ESCI 6202 - Earth Systems Analysis: Biogeochemical Cycles
Examines the Earth’s water and major elemental cycles including those of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus and the major crustal elements. Uncertainties in the current state of understanding of global elemental cycles are examined. Special emphasis is placed on how these cycles are currently being modified through human activities.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ESCI 6250 - Urban Air Quality
Examination of the relationships between climatic processes and urban air quality with emphasis on trends and patterns. Topics will include health and environmental effects of air pollution, ozone climatology, pollutant transport, transportation related emissions, risk assessment, and air quality management.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): M.S. Earth Science, M.A. Geography, and Ph.D. INES and Public Policy students: METR 4150 and STAT 2221, or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 6301 - Earth Systems Analysis: Human Interactions
Current working hypotheses and research methods are reviewed for the regional and global scale coupling of categorical human activities and earth processes. The focus is on GIS-based modeling frameworks for parametric impact assessment.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ESCI 6302 - Earth Systems Analysis: Statistical and Risk-based Decision Support Systems
Statistical and risk-based research/decision support methods are reviewed for local and regional environmental assessment and management. The focus is on parametric statistical analysis of large temporal and spatial datasets for the human-interface with the local and regional air, water and land resources. Valuation, ranking, prioritization, and indexing models for environmental management are also discussed.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ESCI 6600 - Earth Sciences Graduate Seminar
Discussion of holistic themes, discipline-specific issues, and current challenges in the Earth Sciences. Students actively participate in seminars delivered by student researchers, faculty, and invited speakers. Participation counts for a total of 2 credit hours (1 credit hour for each of two academic years). Prior to graduation, each student makes at least two seminar presentations and provides at least one formal critique of a presentation.
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Admission into the M.S. in Earth Sciences program.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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ESCI 6650 - Workshop in Earth Sciences
A series of lectures on the subject matter of the atmosphere and hydrosphere with accompanying laboratory sessions.
Credit Hours: (4)
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ESCI 6800 - Individual Study in Earth Sciences
Tutorial study or special research problems.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor and credit hours established in advance.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ESCI 6900 - Earth Sciences Research
Students will complete hypothesis or problem-driven research that will include formulation, implementation, analysis and presentation components.
Credit Hours: (1 to 9)
Restriction(s): Permission of the student’s research advisor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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ECON 5116 - Public Finance
Revenue and expenditure problems of governmental units, intergovernmental financial relationships and the impact of federal fiscal policy upon the American economy.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 5135 - Economics of Growth and Development
Theories of economic growth and development applied to varying economic and social systems. Current theoretical models and their relevance to efficient allocation of resources to both the developed and the developing nations.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 5160 - Economics of Transportation
Analysis of transportation systems. Topics include: the historical development of various modes, costs and rate-making, regulation and national transportation policy.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 5171 - Economics of International Trade
Theory of international trade including determination of international trade patterns, welfare implications of international trade, economic integration, and effects of tariffs and quotas.
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ECON 5172 - Economics of International Finance
Survey of international monetary theory. Topics include: exchange rate determination, balance of payments and adjustment, international liquidity, capital movements, international financial organizations, and monetary reform proposals.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 5180 - Industrial Organization and Public Policy
An examination of monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly and questions of public policy in dealing with problems created by industrial concentration.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 5181 - Energy and Environmental Economics
Economic issues of both energy and environment. Energy issues include the historical development of energy resources, supply and demand considerations, and projections of the future energy balance. Environmental issues are externalities, common property resources, and government regulation. Policy considerations include environmental standards, pollution charges, and property rights. Cost-benefit analysis and microeconomic theory are applied.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 6090 - Topics in Economics
Topics from various areas of economics. Credit hours will vary with the topic offered.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Permission of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
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ECON 6100 - Graduate Mathematical Economics
Economic problems are analyzed with quantitative techniques. Topics covered include the study of economic growth models, utility maximization, homogeneous functions, dynamic systems, applications of linear programming, and constrained optimization.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 6112 - Graduate Econometrics
Advanced study of the theory and application of statistics to economic problems. Topics include: derivation of least-squares estimators; maximum likelihood estimation; and problems of multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, and autocorrelation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program and permission of Graduate Program Director.
Cross-listed Course(s): DSBA 6112
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ECON 6113 - Cross-Section and Time-Series Econometrics
Introduces the advanced study of the theory and application of statistics to economic problems. Topics include: derivation of the least-squares estimator; methods with which to detect and correct for potential problems with the classical regression model; maximum likelihood estimation; instrumental variables regression; the problems with multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, and autocorrelation; introduction to the time-series estimation, including ARIMA models and basic forecasting tools.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of Graduate Program Director.
Cross-listed Course(s): STAT 6113 .
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ECON 6201 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Theories of aggregate income determination, inflation, unemployment, interest rates and economic growth; macro-economic consumption and investment behavior; the business cycle.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program and permission of Graduate Program Director.
Cross-listed Course(s): PPOL 8701 .
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ECON 6202 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Theories of the firm, of the consumer, and of resource owners; determination of prices under different market structures; general equilibrium analysis and welfare economics.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program and permission of Graduate Program Director.
Cross-listed Course(s): PPOL 8703 .
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ECON 6203 - Financial Economic Theory
The fundamental principles of risk pricing and risk allocation in a unified framework. Discretetime model is employed to underscore the relationship between the techniques used in finance and the economic analysis of risk. The objective is to understand the economics of asset pricing and how derivatives and options are used in practice and their limitations.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the graduate program and permission of Program Director.
Cross-listed Course(s): FINN 6203 .
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ECON 6206 - Game Theory and Experiments
Focuses on game theoretic analysis and the experimental methodology which can be used to test game theoretic models. The primary topics in game theory include: static games with complete information, dynamic games with complete information, static games with incomplete information, and dynamic games with incomplete information. Some topics are introduced by way of an economic experiment, and the experiment is followed by a rigorous analysis of the game theoretic solution to the game. The latter part of the course focuses on how to design economic experiments as a means of testing the predictions of game theoretic models.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Cross-listed Course(s): PPOL 8707 .
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ECON 6217 - Advanced Microeconometrics
Underlying assumptions regarding the population, specification, estimation, and testing of microeconometric models. Students become acquainted with a variety of extensions of conventional linear models for crosssectional and panel data, including, but not limited to: panel data models, instrumental variables models, and qualitative response models.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6112 or ECON 6113 .
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ECON 6218 - Advanced Business and Economic Forecasting
Develops forecasting techniques used in business decision making and techniques used in forecasting macroeconomic variables. Topics include: estimation, identification and prediction using ARMAX, state space, and Box-Jenkins models; spectral analysis; linear filtering.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6112 .
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ECON 6219 - Financial Econometrics
Advanced time series with financial applications. Topics include: time series regressions (univariate and multivariate, stationary and non-stationary) and time series models (including ARMA, ARCH, GARCH, stochastic volatility and factor models). The emphasis will be on model properties, estimators, test statistics, and applications in finance.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6113 , ECON 6218 , or MATH 6201 .
Cross-listed Course(s): FINN 6219
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ECON 6235 - Monetary and Financial Theory
Theory and empirical tests of money supply, money demand, and financial markets; portfolio theory with special attention to portfolio choices of banks; term structure of interest rates; dynamic models of money and economic activity.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6201 or ECON 6202 , and ECON 6112 .
Cross-listed Course(s): PPOL 8711 .
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ECON 6238 - Real Estate and Urban Economics
Focuses on the fundamental economic forces that create urban areas, with a special emphasis on land markets. Integrates economic theory to better understand the market forces that impact applied real estate development projects. Topics include: urban growth and development; land valuation; the modelling and estimation of agglomeration economies; the costs of cities and their internal structure with emphasis on land use regulations and transportation; amenities and the local supply of labor; the sizes and functions of cities; affordable housing; and local public finance.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2102.
Cross-listed Course(s): MBAD 6238 and MSRE 6238 .
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ECON 6240 - Economics of International Finance
Open economy macroeconomics, international transmission of inflation and unemployment, internal and external balance; balance of payments and international payments mechanisms; determination of exchange rates and effects of hedging and speculation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6201 or ECON 6202 , and ECON 6112 .
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ECON 6241 - Economics of International Trade
Examines the causes and consequences of trade using Ricardian and neoclassical models. Considers extensions, modifications, and empirical tests of these models. Analysis of tariffs, quotas, other trade restrictions, export subsidies, and trends in current trade policy.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6201 or ECON 6202 , and ECON 6112 .
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ECON 6250 - Advanced Urban and Regional Economics
Applications of microeconomic theory to problems of cities, metropolitan areas and regions; methods in regional analysis, location theory, land-use planning, measurement of economic activity; transportation, housing, poverty, and growth issues.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program.
Cross-listed Course(s): PPOL 8705 .
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ECON 6255 - Benefit-Cost Analysis
Principles, practices, and applications for defining and comparing the benefits and costs of public policy programs and private sector projects, including techniques useful for organizing and analyzing data, evaluating programs systematically, and developing a framework for decision making while recognizing ethical implications, measurement problems, and time value problems.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ECON 6256 - Public Economics
Public economics is the study of the way governments choose spending, taxation, and regulatory policy; the ways such policies may affect economic welfare; and mechanisms to evaluate the economic effects of such policies.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1241 or equivalent.
Cross-listed Course(s): PPOL 8709 .
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ECON 6257 - Applied Computational Economics
Introduction to computational approaches for solving economic models. Topics include: interpolation and approximation techniques, numerical optimization, numerical solutions to systems of nonlinear equations, quadrature formulas for numerical integration, Monte Carlo simulation, and basic solution algorithms for economic dynamics.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6201 and ECON 6202 , or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
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ECON 6260 - Economics of Health and Healthcare
Uses economic theory and econometrics to analyze the functioning of the health care sector and appropriate public policy. Topics include: how markets for medical care differ from other markets, the demand for medical care, the demand and supply of health insurance, the role of competition in medical markets, managed care, managed competition, and the role of the public sector in regulating and financing health care. The topic list is flexible, and student input will be solicited and welcomed.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed Course(s): PPOL 8667 and HSRD 8203 .
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ECON 6800 - Directed Study in Economics
Independent study of a theoretical and/or a policy problem in a special area of economics. Topics of the investigation may originate from the student or from the faculty member supervising the study.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Admission to graduate program.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits and permission of the Graduate Program Director.
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ECON 6901 - Research Methods for Economists I
Research programs in economics; problem identification; interpretation of statistical results; bibliographic search; data sources and collection; selection of statistical technique; preparation of reports and proposals.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6112 or ECON 6113 ; and either ECON 6201 , ECON 6202 , or ECON 6203 .
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ECON 6902 - Research Methods for Economists II
Critique of economic research and reports, presentation of econometric results and reports. The student will develop a research project, perform statistical tests, and present the results orally and in a major research paper.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 6901 .
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ECON 6999 - Graduate Thesis Research
Individual investigation culminating in the preparation and presentation of a thesis.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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EDUC 5000 - Topics in Education
May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
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EDUC 5100 - Diverse Learners
Strategies for adapting instruction to meet the learning needs of K-12 students, including students at risk for school failure, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, gifted learners, and special needs populations. Extensive clinical experience required.
Credit Hours: (3)
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EDUC 6000 - Topics in Education
May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
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EDUC 6100 - Theories of Human Development and Learning
Concepts of development; philosophical antecedents of developmental and learning theories; role of theory in explaining human nature; components of theoretical explanations; evaluating theories.
Credit Hours: (3)
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EDUC 6101 - Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
Critically addresses school discipline and urban schools. Offers specific approaches and strategies for enacting culturally responsive classroom management (CRCM). Explores how educators can establish an equitable and socially just classroom culture. Particular consideration is given to building mutually respectful relationships with diverse students, engaging parents/guardians/families from different cultural backgrounds, and creating and sustaining a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom using restorative practices that engender a positive learning environment.
Credit Hours: (2 to 3)
Repeatability: May be repeated if a grade of C or below or a U is received.
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EDUC 6102 - The Person and School in Urban Society
The basic philosophical theories and sociocultural forces that influence the objectives, structure and programs of schools, agencies and institutions in urban society.
Credit Hours: (3)
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EDUC 6144 - Introduction to National Board Certification
Provides a deeper understanding of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Process. Emphasis on broadening an understanding of foundational components, including the National Board as a certifying entity, history of the certification process, National Board Standards for each content area, Core Propositions, what every teacher should know and be able to do, learning to be a reflective practitioner, and the steps in the certification process.
Credit Hours: (3)
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EDUC 6254 - Individualizing Instruction for Diverse Learners
Instructional modifications/adaptations related to meeting the individual learning needs of students. Emphasis on teaming, collaboration, and creating a classroom environment in which all learners can be successful. Differences among learners that are influenced by development, exceptionalities, and diversity are explored using case study methodology.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Enrollment in M.Ed. in Elementary Education with Concentration in Special Education, M.Ed. in Special Education, or M.Ed. in Reading Education; or permission of instructor.
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EDUC 6274 - Contexts and Issues in the Teaching of English
Examine the key concepts of the discipline. Consider own identities as readers, writers, teachers, researchers, makers of meaning. Emphasis upon critical approaches and pedagogical issues, with special attention to technology in the teaching of language, composition, and literature, as well as cultural contexts for the study of English.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the M.A. in English with Concentration in English Education or the M.Ed. in Middle/Secondary Education.
Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 6274
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EDUC 6310 - Contemporary Issues and Practices of National Board Certification
An overview of contemporary issues and practices of National Board Certification through the investigation of current research, certification area standards, core propositions, and the process for achieving certification.
Credit Hours: (3)
Corequisite(s): EDUC 6320
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EDUC 6320 - Planning and Delivering Effective Instruction for National Board Certification
Prepares students for planning and delivering effective instruction for completion of National Board Certification. An overview of standards, research-based instructional strategies, and assessment techniques are provided.
Credit Hours: (3)
Corequisite(s): EDUC 6310
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EDUC 6330 - Teaching Practice and Learning Environment for National Board Certification
Prepares students for evaluating and implementing research-based pedagogical practices. Students investigate teaching practice and the learning environment related to National Board Certification. An overview of standards, research-based pedagogical practices, and video analysis are provided.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 6310 and EDUC 6320
Corequisite(s): EDUC 6340
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EDUC 6340 - Becoming an Effective and Reflective Practitioner for National Board Certification
Prepares students for evaluating and implementing research-based leadership/learner, community outreach and family/parent outreach opportunities related to National Board Certification. An overview of current research is provided.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 6310 and EDUC 6320
Corequisite(s): EDUC 6330
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EDUC 6651 - Piagetian Theory
Advanced seminar for investigation of Piagetian theory with emphasis on genetic epistemology, research and neo-Piagetian concepts.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
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EDUC 6674 - Applied Research Methods in the Teaching of English
Building on the research basis established in ENGL 6274 /EDUC 6274 , this course provides the opportunity to apply research methods in classrooms. Examine identities as readers, writers, teachers, and especially as classroom researchers.
Credit Hours: (4)
Restriction(s): 12 credit hours toward the M.A. in English with Concentration in English Education.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 6274 or EDUC 6274 .
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EDUC 6974 - Thesis/Project in the Teaching of English
Research integrating the fields of English and Education in a theoretical or application-oriented study. If the thesis/project is the outgrowth of previous coursework rather than a new topic, then considerable additional research and exposition must be done.
Credit Hours: (6)
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EDUC 7126 - Comparative Education
Analysis of sociocultural forces affecting educational planning and comparison of contemporary educational systems of selected countries and the United States.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ADMN 6000 - Topics in Educational Administration
May include classroom and/or clinic experiences in the content area.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
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ADMN 6100 - Fundamentals of Educational Leadership
The developing role of educational organizations in the United States and the societal and cultural influences that affect the delivery of schooling. Structure and organization of American schools, administrative and organizational theory, legal, moral, and ethical dimensions of schooling within the context of restructuring and reform.
Credit Hours: (3)
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