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CEI 3000 Entertainment Industry Internship
1-6 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 1220 , CEI 2350 , MBU 2000 , junior standing, a minimum of 2.0 Belmont cumulative GPA
This formal career education experience enables students to intern at entertainment business organizations for a selected period of time. Grade is pass/fail. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.)
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CEI 3520 The Film Industry
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 2310
An overview of the process of hte production of a feature film project, from conception to distribution.
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CEI 3530 Fairs & Festivals
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 2310
This course will focus upon understanding all aspects of producing multi-act, outdoor events with an emphasis on fairs and festivals. The class will highlight the entire process from site selection & preparation, curating & securing talent, marketing, ticket sales, technical production, and event execution. Class activities will involve projects and will feature industry speakers.
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CEI 3560 Survey of the Video Game Industry
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 2310
This course examines several aspects of video games and the video game industry. It will critically explore the history, cultural aspects of, and societal issues concerning video games while covering the growing academic & industry interest. Students explore the artistic and design aspects of games while studying industry structure, culture and norms.
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CEI 3570 Theme Parks & Attractions
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 1620 and CEI 2310
This course is a general overview and a study of the major functional areas of themed entertainment. Attention is given to the theoretical foundations and practical application of current business practicies in the theme park industry, including supporting organizations and the different revenue streams generated within this industry.
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CEI 3650 Managing Organizations in the Entertainment Industry
3 Hours
Students in this course will study how individuals behave in entertainment organizations while learning how to best lead and manage them through topics that cover individual, group and organizational behaviors. Companies that produce entertainment products and services are often beholden to the subjective nature of what they sell, the unpredictability of their success and the infinite variety of choices in the marketplace. These characteristics impact the way managers make decisions and interact with their employees and each other. Topics covered include personality of the creative individual, team and group dynamics, conflict, communication, leadership, ethical issues in entertainment, decision-making power, power, political behavior and gender bias. EIS 3650 may not be substituted for MGT 4280 or any BBA required course.
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CEI 3730 Talent Representation in the Entertainment Industry
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 1220 or MBU 1110
How to work with or start a full-service agency representing musicians, producers, actors, models, TV hosts, make-up artists, photographers, directors and sports celebrities. This class will help a student understand how to survive and establish themselves as reputable and selective agent working hand and hand with the music industry in videos, promotions and in the commercial and film industries. Students will get first-hand experience as negotiation and how to groom clients to prepare them for a successful and diverse career in the industry.
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CEI 3780 Women in Entertainment
3 Hours
Students in this course will examine the history, current state and evolution of women and their roles in the entertainment industry, including areas of music, film, television, sports, literature, video games and new media. Topics covered include gender inequality in the workplace, traditional gender roles and their effect on the industry, female trailblazers and the future of entertainment and the women working in it.
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CEI 3840 Entertainment Distribution and Promotion
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 1220 or permission of instructor.
This course is an in-depth study of the channels of distribution and methods of promotion of entertainment products including movies, television, recorded music, video games, software and books.
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CEI 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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CEI 3895 Special Topics or pilot courses
1-3 Hours
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CEI 3950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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CEI 3990 Independent Studies in CEI
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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CEI 4015 EIS Senior Capstone
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Junior Cornerstone Seminar and ENG 3010 Third-Year Writing
This course is a culminating experience in the major, which also addresses the goals for the Senior Capstone as defined in the course description for GND 4015. These goals include reflection on the students’ whole educational experiences and on their transition from the university setting to post-graduation.
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CEI 4360 Entertainment Law & Licensing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MBU 2520 .
This course provides an analysis of legal issues that frequently arise in the entertainment industry (e.g., the role of entertainment attorneys, contractual interpretations, right of publicity, freedom of speech, defamation, and obscenity). Additionally, the course is focused on licensing practices for various types of content in the entertainment industries such as textual, musical, audiovisual, and graphic works. Specific topics may include, but are not limited to, licensing intellectual property rights, licensing for film and television, computer games and the online environment, merchandise licensing, and international licensing considerations and practices.
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CEI 4400 Consumer Research in the Entertainment Industry
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 3840 or permission of the instructor.
A study of how consumer research is conducted and used in the entertainment industry emphasizing design, execution and reporting of syndicated data used by radio, television, record labels and movie studios. Additional topics covered include survey and focus group research, questionnaire design, and report writing.
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CEI 4850 Entertainment Industry Strategies
3 Hours
Prerequisites: CEI 1220 , CEI 3840 .
This class provides an overview of how industry organizations formulate and execute marketing and business strategies. Particular attention will be given to the understanding of the “creative strategy” and its use in a practical perspective in developing and executing long-term growth. Students will explore various analytical tools and business strategies as they are applied to entertainment organizations. Through case study and executive feedback, students will employee recommendations for growth, differentiation and cultural innovation strategies to local entertainment firms and their products. EIS 4850 may not be substituted for MGT 4960 or any BBA required courses.
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CEI 4895 Special Topics or pilot courses
1-3 Hours
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CEI 4950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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CEI 4990 Independent Studies in CEI
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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Dance |
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DAN 1101 Ballet I
1 Hours
Introduction to the study of classical ballet techniques. This course is designed to provide basic technique in ballet. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course, however it does not count toward minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 1201 Jazz I
1 Hours
Introduction to the study of American jazz dance styles and techniques. This course is designed to provide basic technique in jazz. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course; however it does not count towards minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 1301 Modern I
1 Hours
Introduction to the study of modern dance technique. Foundational studies of human movement as an art form, with focus on developing strength, flexibility and coordination. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course; however it does not count towards minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 1401 Tap I
1 Hours
Introduction to the study of basic tap dance techniques. This course is designed to provide basic technique in tap. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course; however it does not count towards minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2000 The Dance Experience
3 Hours
Exploration of dance as an expressive art form and its importance in world cultures. This course surveys dance in various cultures of the world focusing on the evolution of dance forms and their derivative styles throughout history.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
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DAN 2102 Ballet II
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Ballet I, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Intermediate level of ballet which continues the study of classical ballet techniques. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2103 Ballet III
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Ballet II, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Advanced level of ballet. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2110 Dance Company
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Any Level II or III Dance Technique course Audition required. Corequisites: Students in Company must also be registered in a Dance Technique course or have instructor’s approval Students must register for both the Fall and Spring sections in the same school year to participate in the course.
Participation in audition, rehearsal, and performance of dance performance pieces, with a focus on ensemble work, beginning in the Fall Semester and culminating in a dance production in the Spring semester focusing on an ensemble work. Course is taken in the sequence as shown.
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DAN 2120 Dance Company
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Any Level II or III Dance Technique course Audition required. Corequisites: Students in Company must also be registered in a Dance Technique course or have instructor’s approval Students must register for both the Fall and Spring sections in the same school year to participate in the course.
Participation in audition, rehearsal, and performance of dance performance pieces, with a focus on ensemble work, beginning in the Fall Semester and culminating in a dance production in the Spring semester focusing on an ensemble work. Course is taken in the sequence as shown.
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DAN 2202 Jazz II
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Jazz I, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Intermediate level of jazz technique focusing on stylistic diversity, including contemporary, lyric and classical jazz. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2203 Jazz III
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Jazz II, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Advanced level of jazz technique. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2302 Modern II
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Modern I, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Intermediate level of modern dance technique. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2303 Modern III
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Modern II, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Advanced level of modern dance technique. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2402 Tap II
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Tap I, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Intermediate level of tap dance. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2403 Tap III
2 Hours
Prerequisites: Tap II, Audition, and by permission of instructor.
Advanced level of tap dance technique. May be repeated for credit.
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DAN 2410 Theatre Dance Styles
1 Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 1101 Ballet I and DAN 1201 Jazz I , or permission from the instructor(s).
An introduction to dance styles from the Renaissance to the present day including dances of the folk, court, social and theatrical traditions, with focus on their adaptation to performance and theatre. This is a dance class, but does not count toward the dance minor.
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DAN 3020 Dance Composition I
2 Hours
Prerequisites: A Level II or III Dance Technique course in either Ballet, Modern, or Jazz.
Exploration of rhythmic, spatial, and dynamic elements in designing dance movement through use of improvisation. Student will develop a solo during this class.
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DAN 3030 Kinesiology for Dance
3 Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 2000 The Dance Experience
The study of the science of movement in the human body as it relates to dance Topics include: the musculoskeletal system, the mechanism of muscular contraction and developmental anatomy.
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DAN 3110 Dance Company
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Any Level II or III Dance Technique course Audition required. Corequisites: Students in Company must also be registered in a Dance Technique course or have instructor’s approval Students must register for both the Fall and Spring sections in the same school year to participate in the course.
Participation in audition, rehearsal, and performance of dance performance pieces, with a focus on ensemble work, beginning in the Fall Semester and culminating in a dance production in the Spring semester focusing on an ensemble work. Course is taken in the sequence as shown.
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DAN 3120 Dance Company
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Any Level II or III Dance Technique course Audition required. Corequisites: Students in Company must also be registered in a Dance Technique course or have instructor’s approval Students must register for both the Fall and Spring sections in the same school year to participate in the course.
Participation in audition, rehearsal, and performance of dance performance pieces, with a focus on ensemble work, beginning in the Fall Semester and culminating in a dance production in the Spring semester focusing on an ensemble work. Course is taken in the sequence as shown.
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DAN 3940 Directed Studies in Dance
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor is required.
Student development of a research project or special interest topic in Dance.
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DAN 4020 Dance Composition II
2 Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 3020 Dance Composition I
Development of intermediate choreographic skills; investigates more complex ways to form and arrange movement, expanding the range of methods and resources, with particular focus on group works. Student will develop a work for 2 or more dancers during this class.
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DAN 4110 Dance Company
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Any Level II or III Dance Technique course Audition required. Corequisites: Students in Company must also be registered in a Dance Technique course or have instructor’s approval Students must register for both the Fall and Spring sections in the same school year to participate in the course.
Participation in audition, rehearsal, and performance of dance performance pieces, with a focus on ensemble work, beginning in the Fall Semester and culminating in a dance production in the Spring semester focusing on an ensemble work. Course is taken in the sequence as shown.
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DAN 4120 Dance Company
1 Hours
Prerequisites: Any Level II or III Dance Technique course Audition required. Corequisites: Students in Company must also be registered in a Dance Technique course or have instructor’s approval Students must register for both the Fall and Spring sections in the same school year to participate in the course.
Participation in audition, rehearsal, and performance of dance performance pieces, with a focus on ensemble work, beginning in the Fall Semester and culminating in a dance production in the Spring semester focusing on an ensemble work. Course is taken in the sequence as shown.
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DAN 4200 Advanced Performance Studies in Dance
1-3 Hours
Intensive studio work in areas of Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Dance Production, Advanced Dance Studies, or Composition. Participating students must be interviewed and approved by the instructor at least one semester prior to enrolling in the course. (May be repeated once for credit with change of focus.)
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DAN 4910 Dance Internship
1-3 Hours
A sponsored internship for qualifying students in one of the following areas: (1) Technical Internship; (2) Performance Internship; (3) Production Internship. A student is accepted as a Dance intern upon approval of the application by the Director of the Belmont Dance program in conjunction with the participating Dance organization.
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DAN 4940 Directed Studies in Dance
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor is required.
Student development of a research project or special interest topic in Dance.
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Data Science |
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DSC 1000 Seminar in Data Science
1 Hours
This course is required for all data science majors and is to be taken during the first spring semester after declaring Data Science as a major. The seminar provides an orientation to the field of data science and the study of data science at Belmont. Students will learn about data science coursework and curriculum, student organizations, research and other extracurricular opportunities for students, careers for data science graduates, and graduate study in data science.
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DSC 1010 Introduction to Data Science
3 Hours
An interest and/or curiosity for computing, data exploration, and statistics is recommended. Successful students will have solid math skills taught in high-school algebra and pre-calculus courses. This course will introduce students to this field and equip them with some of its basic tools as well as its general mindset. The focus in the treatment of these topics will be on breadth, rather than depth, with an emphasis on problem-based learning. Real data sets from a variety of disciplines will be used. Students who complete this course will learn the steps involved in data collection, exploratory data analysis, modeling, data visualization, and effective communication.
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DSC 2010 Statistical Computing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MTH 1151 or equivalent course.
Students will learn to manipulate data and process information using an appropriate programming language (e.g. R, Python). No previous programming experience is assumed. Students will use data from multiple sources including experiments or surveys, local industry/non-profit partners, and public data sets. Throughout the course students will analyze data using statistical and data science techniques. Students will become proficient at selecting the data of interest from large tabular sources, and applying sample aggregate functions (e.g. max, mean) as well as more complex statistical tests. Appropriate use of computers and software will be integrated into the laboratory and data analysis experience.
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DSC 2030 Topics in Data Science
3 Hours
Prerequisites: DSC 1010 and MTH 1151
Topics will be selected from the following: data mining, data/statistical modeling, visualization, data analysis, natural language processing, cloud computing, GIS, machine learning, and other topics as appropriate. Course offerings and topics will appear in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit for different topics.
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DSC 2990/3990/4990 Independent Study in Data Science
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: DSC 1010 , MTH 1151 and consent of instructor.
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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DSC 3050 Internship in Data Science
0-1 Hours
Prerequisites: 12 hours towards the major or minor in Data Science or approval of the instructor.
Students who are doing data science related work can apply to have one semester or summer of such work designated as an internship. The student will be required to convince the instructor that he/she will be working in a data science related job and will use principles, practices, and skills learned in Data Science classes in order to enroll. To get credit, the student will submit a paper of reflection on the work and the student’s learning. This reflection paper will be expected to appear in the student’s portfolio required in DSC 4900 . Students select the 0-hour course for a paid internship and 1-hour course for an unpaid internship. This course will be pass/fail.
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DSC 4900 Data Science Project and Portfolio
3 Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
This course provides students with an opportunity to make connections among ideas and experiences gained from foundations in mathematics, computer science, and statistics, and apply them to another domain. Students will engage in the entire process of solving a real-world data science project, from collecting and processing actual data, to applying suitable and appropriate analytics methods to the problem, and communicating the results in a clear and comprehensible way. The course will emphasize a good understanding of the foundational knowledge of the core discipline and the domain area and prepares students for future professional endeavors.
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ECO 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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ECO 1990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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ECO 2210 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 Hours
An introductory course in macroeconomic theory. Primary emphasis is placed upon the study of economic aggregates. Topics to be studied include: the basic operation of a market economy; national income accounting, the determination of employment, output, and the price level; the banking system, fiscal, monetary, and supply-side economic policies.
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ECO 2220 Principles of Microeconomics
3 Hours
An introductory course in microeconomic theory. Primary emphasis is placed upon the study of the behavior of individual decision-making units. Topics to be studied include: demand and supply analysis, the theory of consumer behavior, the theory of the firm, market structures and resource allocation, and resource price-employment determination.
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ECO 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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ECO 2990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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ECO 3000 Labor Economics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220
An extension of economic principles to labor markets. Primary emphasis is placed on household and firm decision-making units within the labor market. Topics to be studied include: labor demand and supply, wage differentials, minimum wage legislation, unemployment, investment in human capital, worker mobility, effects of labor unions, gender, race, and ethnicity in the labor market, and earnings inequality.
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ECO 3200 Mathematical Economics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220
The course introduces students to the major mathematical tools used in modern economics. As such,
mathematical concepts and tools with frequent applications in economics are developed in this class.
The tools to be discussed and applied include equilibrium, slopes, derivatives, unconstrained
optimizations (e.g. maximizing profits), constrained optimizations (such as maximizing utility subject
to a budget constraint), dynamics and optimal control theory. By the end of the class, you should be
familiar with the language of mathematics and how to use it to better understand economics.
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ECO 3220 Money and Banking
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220 .
The course is an introduction to money, monetary policy and banking. The changing U.S. financial environment and the influence of the monetary policy on interest rates, prices and the overall level of economic activity are covered. The aim is to provide students with an overview of the U.S. financial and banking system and an understanding of the theory and practice of monetary policy.
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ECO 3260 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220
An extension of ECO 2210 designed to provide students with a richer treatment of modern macroeconomic principles and policy. Topics include national income and employment determination, unemployment and inflation, economic growth theory and policy, monetary and fiscal policy, and the influence of international trade and trade policy on the U.S. economy.
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ECO 3270 Intermediate Microeconomics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220
An extension of ECO 2220 , designed to provide students with a firm grasp of modern microeconomic principles and their application. Topics include consumer behavior and demand analysis, production and cost analysis, resource price and employment determination, market structure and performance, and the influence of public policy on industry performance.
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ECO 3310 Healthcare Economics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2220
This course will guide students to understand how economic principles apply to the market for healthcare. Topics of study will include cost-benefit analysis, the market for insurance, the pharmaceutical industry, the private markets for physicians and hospital services, and the potential roles for government in healthcare. The course will include a brief survey of alternate healthcare delivery systems and models for reform.
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ECO 3600 Econometrics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MTH 1240 or MTH 1150 and ECO 2210 or ECO 2220 .
This course is designed to introduce basic econometric principles as an essential tool for economic analysis. Probability concepts along with simple linear and multiple regression techniques will be the primary focus of the course. Students will become skilled at using computer software as one of the most powerful tools to perform business research and will gain knowledge of research skills that can be applied in their professional careers or graduate studies.
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ECO 3800 Comparative Economic Systems
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220 .
This course investigates the organization of economic systems in the world’s major industrialized nations. Through comparative analysis of social, private sector, and governmental institutions, students learn the strengths and weaknesses of national economies. The economics of China, the European Union, Japan and the Commonwealth of Independent States are the primary areas of interest for this course. Particular emphasis is placed upon the impact of globalization in each economy.
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ECO 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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ECO 3950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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ECO 3990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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ECO 4000 Internship in Economics
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: Approval of Economics Faculty Coordinator
A coordinated learning experience focused upon providing students with practical training in business or government. One semester hour of credit will be awarded for every four to five hours of work per week. A maximum of three semester hours may be applied toward the economics major or minor.
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ECO 4200 History of Economic Thought
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220 .
A study in the development of economic thought from ancient to modern times with primary emphasis on the Classical, Neo-classical, and Keynesian periods.
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ECO 4330 International Capital Markets
3 Hours
Prerequisites/Corequisites: FIN 3210 , INB 3300 or permission of instructor.
This course analyzes the key financial markets and instruments that facilitate international trade and investment activity. The economic determinants of exchange rates in the major financial markets are studied and the financial tools and techniques used to manage exchange rate exposure by the firm are identified and explored. Cross Listed with FIN 4330 and INB 4330 .
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ECO 4400 International Economics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220 .
An examination of the special problems and issues surrounding the economic interaction of sovereign nations. Topics include gains from trade, patterns of trade, balance of payments, determination of exchange rates, free trade and protectionism, international capital markets, and issues in international policy coordination. Cross Listed with INB 4400 .
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ECO 4500 Global Managerial Economics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2220 .
Studies the application of economic principles to managerial decision-making within the context of the global environment. Topics included demand and cost analysis, production principles and analysis, measurement and analysis of profits, pricing principles and practices, supply chain management considerations, trade finance options and the influence of market structure on business decisions for enterprises in the United States and the wider international community.
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ECO 4600 Business Forecasting
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MTH 1240 or MTH 1150 ; and ECO 2210 or ECO 2220 .
The course is designed to introduce students to forecasting employing basic statistics tools and statistical software. Students will be exposed to various business data resources and will learn how to manage data for both research and forecasting purposes. The course will cover several forecasting techniques widely used in business and economic analysis and will allow students to gain experience at building and evaluating different forecasts.
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ECO 4700 Economic Growth and Development
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ECO 2210 or ECO 2220.
A survey of contemporary economic theories on the determinants of national economic welfare with particular emphasis placed on overcoming the challenges confronting developing countries. Course provides a historical, socio-political, theoretical, and institutional context for discussing poverty, wealth, capital accumulation, and international aid.
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ECO 4895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
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ECO 4950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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ECO 4990 Independent Study
1-3 Hours
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EDU 1160 The Practice of Education Seminar I
1 Hours
A discussion of topics related to the practice of teaching. This seminar will prepare future teachers to complete work necessary to complete the Gateway 2 Interview in the School of Education to earn teacher certification in the state of Tennessee.
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EDU 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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EDU 1950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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EDU 1990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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EDU 2100 Foundations of Education
3 Hours
This course provides an overview of the historical and sociological development of the American education systems and instructs candidates to use advocacy for children, families, and the profession to uncover unconscious bias and to critically analyze the myths that exist about American education. (Approximately 20 hours of practicum required, which may be within the scheduled time of the class.)
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EDU 2110 Educational Psychology
3 Hours
A study is made of the processes of education, including such topics as learning, motivation, human growth and development, individual differences, evaluation of achievement, personality, and techniques of studying education. (Approximately 20 hours of practicum required, which may be within the scheduled time of the class.)
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EDU 2160 The Practice of Education Seminar II
1 Hours
A discussion of topics related to the practice of teaching. This seminar will prepare future teachers to complete work necessary to complete the Gateway 3 Interview in the School of Education to earn teacher certification in the state of Tennessee.
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EDU 2221 Child Development, Education, and Guidance
3 Hours
This course emphasizes the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of children; the responsibilities of parents; and guidance of children through age eight. Field experience is required. This course is required for early childhood endorsement. (Approximately 20 hours of practicum required, which may be within the scheduled time of the class.)
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EDU 2223 Human Development and Education
3 Hours
This course examines development from various theoretical perspectives and at stages relevant to all levels of formal education. A major focus is the educational implications that flow from each developmental perspective. Students will also examine the research relevant to the issues in human development. (Approximately 20 hours of practicum required, which may be within the scheduled time of the class.)
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EDU 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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EDU 2950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.
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EDU 2990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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EDU 3030 Literacy I
3 Hours
This course includes the various theories and methods of reading instruction from the readiness period through the intermediate grades. Current research materials, diagnostic procedures and remediation techniques are emphasized. (Approximately 20 hours of practicum required, which may be within the scheduled time of the class.)
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EDU 3040 Mathematics in the Elementary School
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MTH 1050 , MTH 1060 or consent of instructor.
This course emphasizes basic concepts in mathematics, with application to elementary school mathematics and suggestions for teaching these concepts. For elementary teacher licensure only. (Approximately 20 hours of practicum required, which may be within the scheduled time of the class.)
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EDU 3160 The Practice of Education Seminar III
A discussion of topics related to the practice of teaching. This last seminar will prepare future teachers to complete final requirements for earning teacher certification in the state of Tennessee and in preparation for the School of Education’s Gateway 4 Interview.
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EDU 3243 Adolescent Literature
3 Hours
This course examines book selection criteria for junior and senior high school classes and school and public library collections. Uses of books in differing content areas are stressed.
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EDU 3502 Middle School Perspectives
3 Hours
This course emphasizes the growth and development of children in grades 4-8. It looks at appropriate curriculum and instruction for this age group as well as the methodology of teaching to meet the needs of these students.
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