Process Date: 21-NOV-2024
| 100 | INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Introductory Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 03 - Standard Plus Additional | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | A first course in economics focusing on the basic analytical framework used by contemporary economists. The central topics typically include supply and demand, market competition, market power, incomplete markets (e.g., externalities and public goods), trade, and taxation. Classroom experiments are frequently employed to develop economic intuition. |
| 151 | INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY | Active |
| Long Title: Introduction to Environmental Policy |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ENST 151 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 40 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | This course applies principles of economics and political science to environmental issues, including pollution, resource limitation, and environmental degradation. It is designed to foster an understanding of the environmental policy-making and regulatory process in the United States and globally. |
| 191 | DIRECTED STUDY IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 195 | INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| Description: | Applied work with a private firm or public-sector agency in economics, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department. In each case, the academic credit is based on related readings, reports, and presentations. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| 200 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Active |
| Long Title: Economic Development |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 200 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | This course seeks to provide students with a broad based understanding of economic development and the choices countries face. To obtain such an understanding, students will read the works of contemporary economists who provide a variety of approaches to poverty alleviation and the tradeoffs that must be confronted. Emphasis will be placed on close reading, class discussion, and on writing a number of papers that compare and contrast different views of economic development. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 202 | GLOBAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS | Active |
| Long Title: Global Economic Relations |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GOVT 275 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | Sophomore standing and ECON 100. GOVT 140 or GOVT 340 recommended. |
| Description: | This course covers the major concepts utilized in the field of international political economy. Major issues covered include debates about globalization, trade policy and free-trade agreements, monetary policy and currency regulation, aid and development, immigration policy and labor migration, global corporations, and international institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, and WTO. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing and ECON 100. GOVT 140 or GOVT 340 recommended. |
| 203 | LATIN AMER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMNT | Active |
| Long Title: Latin American Economic Development |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 203 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | This course combines economic theory, policy and historical accounts to understand the forces shaping Latin American economic development. Students will gain an understanding of major theories and trends in Latin American development while analyzing specific development issues, including equitable growth, agriculture, migration, gender equity, education, and health. Students will complete thoughtful critiques of readings, problem sets analyzing real data, and in-depth evaluations of specific issues. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 204 | EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM | Active |
| Long Title: Effective Altruism |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | Effective altruism acknowledges that individuals want to help others while examining the most effective ways to do so. Taking a global approach that draws on development, health and experimental economics, this course compares differences in relative welfare and opportunity and evaluates the effectiveness of causes like health interventions, cash transfers, and gender equity. Emphasis placed on close reading problem sets, quizzes, research papers and discussions. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 205 | INTRO TO INTERNATNL ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Introduction to International Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 205 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | This course aims to develop an understanding of international economic issues and policies in open economies. The course will provide a general body of knowledge on topics such as gains from trade; patterns of trade; effect of trade on welfare; exchange rate policy regimes; international organizations; financial crises; and the effect of government policies on trade and the exchange rate. You will get exposed to economic modeling and learn analytical tools that can be applied to understand the changing world economy and analyze problems in international economic policy. You are encouraged to explore the potential and limitations of international economics in dealing with real-world problems. This course will assist you in improving your economic writing skills as well as your ability to read critically and understand discussions on international economic issues in the press. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 206 | FIELD EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPMNT | Active |
| Long Title: Field Experience in Development |
| Units: | 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GOVT 401 | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course A013 - Community Based Learning G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ENST 300, GOVT 248, GOVT 500 and RLST 240 |
| Description: | Students engaged in this course will have the opportunity to do field research in a developing country. Each student will develop and implement a project that concerns a political, economic, social, or environmental issues that is important in the country visited. Past Field Experiences have taken place in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Jamaica, and Morocco. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from both national and local leaders in the country of research, and to participate in community engaged learning through volunteer activities. Class members will actually travel during either winter or spring break. Students should register for ECON 206 in the term prior to the planned travel. They should also register in the subsequent term, when they will present their research to the wider Lawrence community.
Location for 2021-22: Students will travel to a to be determined location during spring break (March 2022).. Admission is by application to Prof. Skran. Students should register for both winter and spring terms 2022. Planned Location for 2022-23 To be determined PREREQUISITES: ENST 300, GOVT 248, GOVT 500 and RLST 240 |
| 214 | MARKETS OF LONDON | Active |
| Long Title: Markets of London |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | LU London Centre |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | A "market" is often a supply-demand graph in economics. Outside economics classes, markets are vibrant, bustling centers of community life, meeting places, crossroads, and, of course, places of exchange. And London, with its many markets of all kinds, is the perfect place to put real markets into "market economics." This course serves as an introduction to market economics through the lens of actual, real-world markets. |
| 215 | COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS | Active |
| Long Title: Comparative Economic Systems |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | This course introduces students to the different ways societies have organized economic activity in the past and in the present as well as to how economic and social policy questions are addressed under these different arrangements. Students will study the economies of the Western world, the former Soviet bloc countries, and Asian countries at various stages of economic development. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 216 | SOCIALISM AND CAPITALISM IN UK | Active |
| Long Title: Socialism and Capitalism in Britain, Past and Present |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | LU London Centre |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | Britain is the birthplace of industrial capitalism and of modern economics. But the roots of socialism also lead us to Britain. The Poor Laws are precursors of the welfare system. A number of important socialist authors were British or wrote in and about Britain, and the British labor movement has a rich history. In this course, we will explore the development of capitalism, the evolution of the welfare system, the labor movement, and socialist proposals in Britain. |
| 221 | MONEY AND BANKING | Active |
| Long Title: Money and Banking |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 221 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | This course introduces students to money, banking, and financial markets. We will discuss topics including the functions of money, the monetary system, bank management, the behavior of financial markets, the risk and term structure of interest rates, and the role of United States financial institutions. Students will read carefully, complete regular problem sets, and take quizzes and exams. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 223 | QUANTITATIVE DECISION-MAKING | Active |
| Long Title: Quantitative Decision-Making |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 223 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | Sophomore standing |
| Description: | Students will learn ways to aid decision-making by applying a scientific approach to decision problems involving quantitative factors: defining the problem, gathering data, formulating a model of the problem, developing computer-based procedures for evaluating solutions, testing and refining the model, analyzing the model’s alternatives, and communicating the results. Many assignments and exams will be completed using Excel, so students will also gain advanced Excel skills. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing |
| 224 | QUANTITATIVE DECISION-MAKING 2 | Active |
| Long Title: Quantitative Decision-Making 2 |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 224 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | Econ 223 and STAT 255, or Econ 223 and instructor approval |
| Description: | QDM2 picks up where QDM leaves off, asking students to create solutions more autonomously and examining more complex decision problems. For example, we may examine nonlinear optimization with multiple decision variables and more complex decision-making under uncertainty, including the use of simulation models, probability distributions, and Bayes Rule. Many assignments and exams will be completed using Excel, building on the Excel skills developed in QDM. PREREQUISITES: Econ 223 and STAT 255, or Econ 223 and instructor approval |
| 225 | INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY | Active |
| Long Title: Introduction to Game Theory Introduction to Game Theory |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Description: | This course will present a thorough introduction to decision theory, the study of how people should or do make decisions. Building on that foundation, game theory, the science of strategy, will be introduced, with economic applications. |
| 226 | SPORTS ECONOMICS & ANALYTICS | Active |
| Long Title: Sports Economics and Analytics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100, and STAT 107 or STAT 255 |
| Description: | In this course, students learn to evaluate ideas with carefully analyzed data. We will use sports to evaluate economic questions (Do players and coaches optimize? Where do we observe discrimination?) and use empirical tools to evaluate sports questions (Is conventional wisdom optimal? How do we evaluate players?). Students will complete quizzes, assignments, and final projects using statistical software. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100, and STAT 107 or STAT 255 |
| 245 | LAW AND ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Law and Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 or consent of instructor |
| Description: | Along with an introduction to legal analysis, a study of the political economy of four core areas of the law: property, contracts, torts, and crime and punishment. Applies rational-choice theories to both economic and political decisions involving the law. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 or consent of instructor |
| 252 | SUSTAINABLE CITIES | Active |
| Long Title: Sustainable Cities |
| Units: | 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GOVT 252 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) |
| Prerequisites: | An introductory course in GOVT, ECON, ENST or GLST, or consent of instructor |
| Description: | How can cities be sustainable? The increasing urbanization of the world's population, shift to service-driven economies, and growing diversity of cities make this question pressing and complicated. This course introduces economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the urban sustainability problem and explores responses to it through a two-week December study trip to London and Amsterdam and winter term studies and poster presentations. Program fee is required. Students pay their own airfare. PREREQUISITES: An introductory course in GOVT, ECON, ENST or GLST, or consent of instructor |
| 255 | START-UP THEATRE | Active |
| Long Title: Start-Up Theatre |
| Units: | 1 TO 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | THAR 255 | Repeatable: | Yes 6 units max |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course A013 - Community Based Learning G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | Sophomore standing |
| Description: | Open to students from theatre, economics, and other students interested in entrepreneurship in the performing arts. Topics change each year. May be repeated when topic is different up to 6 total units. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing |
| 271 | PUBLIC ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Public Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 271 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 40 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | Public economics covers a range of topics from taxation to social insurance and redistribution to homeland security. The course develops a template for framing and analyzing public policy issues that provides a basis for understanding the rationale for government intervention, the alternative policy instruments that can be used to affect economic outcomes, and the economic tools used to evaluate the effects of intervention. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 280 | ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Environmental Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 280 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 or ENST 151 |
| Description: | The course shows how economists analyze environmental problems and the types of solutions they propose (if any). Topic coverage includes property rights and externalities, cost-benefit analysis, regulatory policy instruments, the interplay between policy and innovation, and basic models of political economy. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 or ENST 151 |
| 285 | NATURAL RESOURCE & ENERGY ECON | Active |
| Long Title: Natural Resource & Energy Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 285 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr) G036 - GER Social Science Div N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr) N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr) S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 |
| Description: | Markets are the central mechanism facilitating production and exchange of energy and resource commodities. The course material provides foundational economics concepts to address related topics, including resource availability, resource conflicts (tradeoffs), infrastructure choices, and especially resource and energy prices. The back end of the course focuses on strategies to foster greener energy systems, focusing specifically on electricity systems. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 |
| 289 | NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE | Active |
| Long Title: Natural Resource Governance |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | BUEN 370 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | Econ 100 and sophomore standing or Instructor Approval |
| Description: | This course will consider different modes of corporate governance, including ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and CSR (corporate social responsibility). Students will learn the history and evolution of corporate governance strategies and the application of ESG to energy and natural resources markets, as well as in different cultural contexts. The course will be based on a lecture/discussion model with assignments including exams, class debate, paper, and a group project. PREREQUISITES: Econ 100 and sophomore standing or Instructor Approval |
| 295 | TOPICS IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Topics in Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A015 - Topics Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 100 or permission of instructor |
| Description: | Each offering will build on modeling and reasoning techniques developed in the introductory-level courses (ECON 100 or 120). Topics depend on the instructor and will vary year-to-year. Topics include, but are not limited to, economics of the arts, financial economics, economics of sports, and economic history. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
Topic for Spring 2020: Topics in the Economics of Pandemics |
| 300 | MICROECONOMIC THEORY | Active |
| Long Title: Microeconomic Theory |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 23 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 03 - Standard Plus Additional | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | Sophomore standing and ECON 100 and MATH 140 or MATH 130 |
| Description: | A study of the microeconomic foundations of economics. The course focuses on equilibrium models for consumers and firms in competitive markets, as well as deviations from perfect competition. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing and ECON 100 and MATH 140 or MATH 130 |
| 320 | MACROECONOMIC THEORY | Active |
| Long Title: Macroeconomic Theory |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 03 - Standard Plus Additional | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | MATH 130 or MATH 140, ECON 300 |
| Description: | An exploration of contemporary theories of employment, income, inflation, and stabilization as regards the United States and other industrialized countries. Emphasis on the application of models to foster understanding of macroeconomic policy. PREREQUISITES: MATH 130 or MATH 140, ECON 300 |
| 380 | ECONOMETRICS | Active |
| Long Title: Econometrics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 03 - Standard Plus Additional | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | Sophomore standing, STAT 255; previous course in economics recommended |
| Description: | Statistical techniques and statistical problems applicable to economics, focusing on ordinary least-squares regression, classical inference, and detections of and adjustments for violations of the Classical Assumptions. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing, STAT 255; previous course in economics recommended |
| 390 | TUTORIAL IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 09 - Tutorial | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Intermediate readings, discussions, and essays in economic problems of special interest to the student. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 391 | DIRECTED STUDY IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 395 | INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| Description: | Applied work with a private firm or public-sector agency in economics, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department. In each case, the academic credit is based on related readings, reports, and presentations. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| 399 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Independent Study in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 10 - IS | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Intermediate research on a topic of the student’s choice, organized in consultation with an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 400 | INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION | Active |
| Long Title: Industrial Organization |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300, ECON 380 recommended |
| Description: | Industrial organization is the study of how markets are structured and why it matters. The course begins with the standard applied microeconomic treatment of economic regulation (e.g., antitrust, natural monopoly, advertising restrictions) and then explores disequilibrating phenomena, including entrepreneurship and innovation. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300, ECON 380 recommended |
| 405 | INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Active |
| Long Title: The Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300 |
| Description: | This course examines economic theories of innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E), the role of I&E in the economy, and policy questions related to I&E. Theories are discussed in the context of the history and current prevalence of innovation and entrepreneurship in modern economies. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300 |
| 410 | ADV GAME THEORY & APPLICATIONS | Active |
| Long Title: Advanced Game Theory and Applications |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | MATH 130 or MATH 140; MATH 300 recommended |
| Description: | This course develops game theory, the science of strategic interaction, i.e., interdependent individuals seeking to promote their self interest, with applications in economics, biology, and philosophy. The mathematical nature of game theoretic models will be reflected in a focus on problem solving. Sufficient mathematical maturity required. PREREQUISITES: MATH 130 or MATH 140; MATH 300 recommended |
| 415 | INDIVIDUALITY & COMMUNITY | Active |
| Long Title: Individuality & Community |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | GOVT 405 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | Junior standing or consent of instructor |
| Description: | This course studies how political theorists responded to the emergence of open societies in the West. It focuses on the scope of personal autonomy, the consequences of commerce and luxury, the best political and economic arrangements, and other topics explored by writers from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century. PREREQUISITES: Junior standing or consent of instructor |
| 420 | MONEY AND MONETARY POLICY | Active |
| Long Title: Money and Monetary Policy |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr) G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr) N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr) S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 320 |
| Description: | This course continues the discussion of important principles of money, banking, and financial markets. We will examine more carefully and in more detail the connections between the financial system and the macro-economy. This course emphasizes the role of central banks, financial institutions, and global capital flows in economic growth and price stability. Students will read carefully, complete regular problem sets, take quizzes and exams, and do group presentations. PREREQUISITES: ECON 320 |
| 430 | ECON GROWTH & POVERTY TRAPS | Active |
| Long Title: Economic Growth and Poverty Traps |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300, 320, and 380 |
| Description: | This course provides advanced coverage of economic growth and poverty traps. We first explore canonical economic growth models, focusing on capital accumulation, productivity, population growth, and the growth of ideas. We next explore the determinants of growth, the role of policy, and factors that limit development. Class will combine lecture and active group work, with students completing reading, problem sets, and projects outside of class. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300, 320, and 380 |
| 444 | POLITICAL ECONOMY - REGULATION | Active |
| Long Title: Political Economy of Regulation |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 444 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 15 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300 and ECON 380 recommended |
| Description: | The term political economy classically refers to the interface between the private and public sectors, including the regulation of market activity. This course focuses specifically on the once and future of United States antitrust regulation of Big Business, from the heyday of the Chicago meat packers to the current issues surrounding big tech, and hence is colloquially known as the “Big Seminar.” PREREQUISITES: ECON 300 and ECON 380 recommended |
| 450 | ECONOMICS OF THE FIRM | Active |
| Long Title: Economics of the Firm |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | ECON 450 | Repeatable: | No |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 25 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A005 - Cross-Listed Course G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300 or GOVT 271 |
| Description: | Even in a “market” economy, the preponderance of economic activity is carried out through firms and other organizations. The course examines economic theories of the firm, and explores some of the canonical questions, such as why are there firms, how the separation of ownership and control of a firm shapes decision making, what determines the boundary between organizations and markets (e.g., make-or-buy decisions), what types of firms are most innovative, and how new technologies affect organizational structure. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300 or GOVT 271 |
| 466 | GLOBLZTN, POVERTY, AND DEVT | Active |
| Long Title: Globalization, Poverty, and Development |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G042 - GER Global Diversity S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | Econ 300 and Econ 380 |
| Description: | This course is an exploration of how economic globalization shapes growth, development, and poverty outcomes in non-rich countries. We focus on three vehicles of economic globalization: trade (goods), foreign investment (capital), and migration (people). Our exploration is facilitated by careful reading and discussion of contemporary development research. Students will use real-world data to compare recent trends with theoretical predictions. PREREQUISITES: Econ 300 and Econ 380 |
| 470 | LABOR ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Labor Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr) G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr) N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr) S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300 and ECON 380 |
| Description: | A survey of labor economics that covers wage determination, minimum wages, employment and welfare policies, education, earnings inequality, market power, globalization, and worker migration. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300 and ECON 380 |
| 475 | MARKETS AND MARKET DESIGN | Active |
| Long Title: Markets and Market Design |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300 |
| Description: | Free markets are central in economics, but markets depend on human-made institutions and are sometimes created and organized by human-made rules. This course examines how human-made marketplaces, exchanges, and matching mechanisms facilitate mutually beneficial transactions, and how the new field of market design can improve outcomes. Applications include some labor markets, auctions, school choice, and college admissions. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300 |
| 481 | ADV ECONOMETRICS & MODELING | Active |
| Long Title: Advanced Econometrics & Modeling |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 380 |
| Description: | The course explores advanced econometric topics in model specification, estimation, and prediction (e.g., two-stage least squares, limited dependent variables and logistic regression, nonparametric regressions, censored regressions, time-series analysis). Techniques are introduced through work related to the instructor’s areas of interest and expertise (e.g., labor, development, health, education). PREREQUISITES: ECON 380 |
| 495 | ADVANCED TOPICS IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Advanced Topics in Economics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | 18 | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A015 - Topics Course G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300 |
| Description: | Each offering will employ analytical techniques developed in the intermediate-level courses (Economics 300, 320, and 380.) Substantive topics might include, but would not be limited to, economics of the arts, economics of sports, computational finance, international finance, public sector economics, economics of the environment, and studies of specific industries. May be repeated when the topic is different. |
| 500 | ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Advanced Microeconomics |
| Units: | 6 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300; MATH 300 or 310 recommended |
| Description: | Advanced topics in microeconomics that prepare students for a first graduate course in microeconomics. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300; MATH 300 or 310 recommended |
| 590 | TUTORIAL IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 09 - Tutorial | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Advanced readings, discussions, and essays in economic problems of special interest to the student. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 591 | DIRECTED STUDY IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 595 | INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| Description: | Applied work with a private firm or public-sector agency in economics, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department. In each case, the academic credit is based on related readings, reports, and presentations. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| 599 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Independent Study in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 10 - IS | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Advanced research on a topic of the student’s choice, organized in consultation with an instructor. Students considering an honors project should register for this course. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 601 | SENIOR EXPERIENCE: READING OPT | Active |
| Long Title: Senior Experience: Reading Option |
| Units: | 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | No | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | Senior standing; at least one advanced economics courses (400- or 500-level) |
| Description: | Students focus on a monograph &/or readings appropriate for advanced undergraduates, engage in active discussion, and produce a paper that expands upon or responds to the readings. Successful completion satisfies the department’s Senior Experience requirement. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing; at least one advanced economics courses (400- or 500-level) |
| 602 | SENIOR EXPERIENCE: RESEARCH | Active |
| Long Title: Senior Experience: Research |
| Units: | 3 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | No | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | No |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 01 - Standard | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | Senior standing; at least one advanced economics courses (400- 500-level) |
| Description: | Students will produce a well-researched paper that meets standards of profession. To register, students must submit to instructor a paper prepared in a 400-level economics course with a one-page proposal on how it will be extended, refined and polished in content and form. Instructors approval of this proposal is prerequisite for registration. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing; at least one advanced economics courses (400- 500-level) |
| 690 | TUTORIAL IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 09 - Tutorial | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Advanced readings, discussions, and essays in economic problems of special interest to the student. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 691 | DIRECTED STUDY IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Directed Study in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 14 - Directed Study | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| 695 | INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Internship in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 08 - Internship/Practica | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | A010 - Internship G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| Description: | Applied work with a private firm or public-sector agency in economics, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department. In each case, the academic credit is based on related readings, reports, and presentations. PREREQUISITES: ECON 300, 320, or 380; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor |
| 699 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS | Active |
| Long Title: Independent Study in Economics |
| Units: | 1 TO 98 | Cross-Listing Parent: | Repeatable: | Yes | |
| S/U Only: | No | Enr Limit per Sec: | None | IP Allowed: | Yes |
| Permission Req.: | Yes | Schedule Type: | 10 - IS | Campus: | Appleton Main Campus |
| Attributes: | G036 - GER Social Science Div S011 - Economics Course UD04 - Division of Social Sciences UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+) UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course |
| Prerequisites: | To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |
| Description: | Advanced research on a topic of the student’s choice, organized in consultation with an instructor. Students considering an honors project should register for this course. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor. |