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ECON 5660
Evolution Of American Industrial Society
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Drawing on economic and organizational theory, the course will concentrate on the evolution of American industrial technology, the American business enterprise, and the organization of American industries and markets since 1870.
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Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 5665
Colloquim In Advanced Health Economics
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This course is designed as a seminar with a special emphasis on analysis of econometric methods to assess issues in health care. The topics are developed from a theoretical and applied perspective. Familiarity with personal computers is necessary. Special emphasis will be given in the selection of course topics to the interests and backgrounds of participants. Prerequisites: ECON 565, ECON 521, and ECON 525 or their equivalents. Offered: Every other Winter on demand.
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Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 5680
Teaching Methods And Course Design
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This course is designed to prepare students for the challenge of teaching economics. Students will be taught how to write a syllabus; how to prepare for class; how to plan learning activities; how to become skillful in leading discussion; how to present an effective lecture; how to test and assess student learning; how to develop effective group projects; how to motivate their students for lifelong learning. Students will be required to design a course to be taught at the 200-, 300or 400-level. It would be possible for the student to design an entirely new course, but it is hoped that the student will choose an existing course, which could then be taught as part of the ECON 681/682 requirement. The student will prepare a complete set of course materials, including a lecture outline, a list of require readings, useful handouts, course materials, including a lecture outline, a list of require readings, useful handouts, course assignments, exams, etc. The course should incorporate an interdisciplinary approach and should emphasize an ""active learning"" component, designed to promote a ""rich learning experience."" The student will work closely with an appropriate member of the faculty. Prerequisite: Must have completed/passed Comprehensive Exams Offered: Every Fall
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Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 5688
Colloquium On Political Economy
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This course is designed as a seminar and will take into account theory and policy analysis from alternative perspectives. The topics covered will include philosophical foundations of contemporary theory and policy, the organization of production information and finance, resource and environment, wealth and income distribution, public and private policy and planning. Stress is placed on contemporary research and students are expected to become involved in research projects.
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Credits: 3 hours
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ECON 5690
Special Doctoral Readings In Economics
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Special research topics in Economics at the Doctoral level.
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Credits: 1,3 hours
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ECON 5699
Doctoral Dissertation
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Directed selected research for Economics in the interdisciplinary doctoral program.
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Credits: 1,12 hours
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ECON 5899
Required Graduate Enrollment
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Credits: 1 hours
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