Las hipótesis.

510 Statistics for Economists 3 Statistical theory underlying econometric techniques utilized in quantitative analysis of problems in economics and finance. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 510, FIN 510). Required preparation must include college calculus and matrix algebra. Required preparation must include college calculus and matrix algebra.

511 Econometrics I 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 510. Single equation linear and nonlinear models; estimation, inference, finite and asymptotic properties, effects and mitigation of violations of classical assumptions. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 511, FIN 511).

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512 Econometrics II 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 501; ECONS 511. Econometric methods for systems estimation; simultaneous equations, discrete and limited dependent variable, panel data, and time series data. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 512, FIN 512).

513 Econometrics III 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 512. Linear and non- linear models and maximum likelihood estimation and inference; semi-parametric and parametric methods; limited dependent variable models.

514 Econometrics IV 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 512. Constrained estimation, testing hypotheses, bootstrap resampling, BMM estimation and inference, nonparametric regression analysis, and an introduction to Bayesian econometrics. 521 Topics in Economic Sciences V 1-3 May be

repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Current topics in the development and

application of the economic sciences. Required preparation must include intermediate micro- and macro-economics, and econometrics course work. 525 Master's Econometrics 3 Theory and practice

of multiple regression methods; applications to the study of economic and other phenomena; use of computer regression programs. Required preparation must include introductory statistics course.

526 Master's Microeconomic Analysis I 3 Masters- level, calculus-based analysis of consumer and producer behavior, partial and general equilibrium, and strategic behavior. Required preparation must include intermediate microeconomics and calculus course work. 527 Master's Microeconomic Analysis II 3

Master's-level, linear algebra-based analysis of consumer and producer theory, comparative statics and constrained optimization. Required preparation must include intermediate microeconomics and calculus course work. 528 Master's Macroeconomics Analysis 3

Master's-level course to develop a coherent theoretical framework to interpret macro data and to analyze macro policy.

529 Research Methods V 1-2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 hours. Prepare and communicate professional-quality research with an emphasis on learning how to identify, develop, write, and present research.

532 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics 3 Economic principles and models applied to natural resource and environmental problems, issues, and policies.

533 International Trade and Policy 3

International trade theories, policies, and research issues related to world trade with emphasis on agricultural commodity markets.

534 Production Economics 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 526. Production economics theory and methods applied to problems of production response, economic optimization, technology, policy, risk and dynamics.

555 Managerial Economics for Decision Making 3 Course Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program. Optimal economic decision making for business in a global environment. Not open to economics graduate students.

571 International Trade 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 511. Recent developments in trade theory and policy, including international factor movements, empirical analysis of trade flows and strategic trade policies.

572 International Development 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 511. Structural and two-sector growth models of developing countries and countries in transition; empirical estimation of sources of growth. 581 Natural Resource Economics 3 Course

Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 511. Economic dynamics of natural resource systems.

582 Environmental Economics 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 511. Economic theory for environmental issues; externalities, property rights, and welfare analysis; policy design and implementation; non-market valuation and cost/benefit analysis.

583 Public Sector Economics 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 511. Public sector and public choice economics, including government debt and tax policy, public decision making, bureaucratic behavior and rent- seeking, with applications.

593 Applications in Microeconomic Topics 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 511. Applied topics in healthcare, sports, transportation and other markets.

594 Theory of Industrial Organization 3 Course Prerequisite: ECONS 502; ECONS 503; ECONS 511. Theory of market structure and firm behavior, including price and non-price

competition, information and strategic behavior, and technological change. (Crosslisted course offered as ECONS 594, FIN 594).

596 Advanced Topics in Financial Economics V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 hours. Course Prerequisite: Admission to PhD programs in business, or ECONS 500 and ECONS 501. Topics may include financial theory and empirical methods as applied to financial management, investments,

international finance, and markets/institutions. (Crosslisted course offered as FIN 596, ECONS 596).

598 PhD Research Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 hours. Seminar focusing on PhD students presenting their own research and critically assessing the research of other PhD students.

599 Special Topics in Economics 3

600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1- 18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree.

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700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or

Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit.

702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree- seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit.

800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit.

Educational Administration And Supervision

ED AD

501 Philosophy of Education 3 Development of American educational philosophy.

503 Values and Ethics for Educational Leaders 3 Study of ethical theories, the moral dilemmas of public schooling, and the skills of ethical reasoning; professional code of ethics. 506 Social Context of Education 2 The

interpretation of social context issues including historical, legal and cultural factors as these influence policies and practice in education. 507 Social Foundations of Education 3

Educational adaptations to the economic and social trends and forces.

510 Improvement of Instruction 3 Analysis and evaluation of instructional models with emphasis on information processing; implications for changing teaching style.

512 Leadership Studies for Social Justice 3 Leadership theories and approaches including present educational problems, leadership theories, and perspectives.

513 Organizational Behavior 3 Human behavior within various social and cultural organizational settings.

514 Basic Principles of Curriculum Design 3 The application of theoretical concepts and

approaches in the planning and design of curricula.

515 Curriculum Implementation 3 Research and practice; innovation and change in curricular organization emphasizing implementation. 516 Instructional and Curricular Leadership V

2-3 Theory, research, and practice of providing instructional and curricular leadership in schools and other educational settings.

518 Media Literacy and Educational Technology 3 Relates research and theory of media literacy to instructional resources and current leadership practices; problems of planning and administering programs.

520 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction V 2-3 Contemporary issues, analyses and

developments of educational programs.

521 Topics in Education V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Recent research, developments, issues, and/or applications in selected areas of education. 522 Topics in Education V 1-4 May be repeated for

credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Recent research, developments, issues, and /or applications in selected areas of education. 531 Special Topics 1 May be repeated for credit;

cumulative maximum 3 hours. Topical issues in education responding to shifting demands and skills needed by parents, teachers, school administrators and community leaders. 532 Special Topics 1 May be repeated for credit;

cumulative maximum 3 hours. Topical issues in education responding to shifting demands and skills needed by parents, teachers, school administrators and community leaders. 534 Special Topics 1 May be repeated for credit;

cumulative maximum 3 hours. Topical issues in education responding to shifting demands and skills needed by parents, teachers, school administrators and community leaders. 536 Introduction to Qualitative Research in

Education 3 Course Prerequisite: ED PSYCH 505