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2019-2020 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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Dance
  

  • DANC 360 - Inclusive Interdisciplinary Ensemble Performance

    Units: 1
    Create and perform an evening-length dance/theatre/music performance. Focus on inclusive method, rigorous technique, accessibility, experimental inquiry, risk-taking, and embracing diversity.

    Co-requisites: THEA 381 or THEA 382, only one per semester.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: DANC 3463 or DANC 3466.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  

  • DANC 362 - Inclusive Interdisciplinary Ensemble

    Units: 2
    Study, create, and perform experimental dance/music/theater. Focus on inclusive and rigorous training, accessibility, experimental inquiry, risk-taking, and embracing diversity. For pre-professional, advanced, intermediate, and beginning students to explore methods for cross training.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: DANC 3461 or DANC 3464.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 2
  

  • DANC 370 - Dance Ensemble Performance

    Units: 1
    An ensemble for students to create and perform an evening-length dance/theatre performance, with a focus on inclusive and rigorous training, choreographic risk-taking, innovative process and artistic excellence in performance. For pre-professional, advanced and other serious dance students.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in any dance technique class, and previous performance experience.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: THEA 3499 or THEA 4499. 
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • DANC 371 - Dance Stage and Screen Ensemble

    Units: 2
    A pre-professional dance company for dedicated, adventurous performers. Training in contemporary dance technique, cross-disciplinary artistic research and performance in all styles. Communicating and thinking critically about dance. Focus on site-specific and dance for the screen. By audition.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Previous dance experience.
    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Any two from: DANC 3451, DANC 3452, DANC 3453, DANC 3454, DANC 3455, DANC 3456.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 2
  

  • DANC 372 - Dance Creative Process Ensemble

    Units: 2
    A pre-professional student dance company for adventurous and experienced dancers. Training in contemporary dance technique, improvisation, choreography and performance in all styles. Communicating and thinking critically about dance. Open to all by audition. 

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in any dance technique course.
    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Either DANC 3451 and DANC 3452; or DANC 3453 and DANC 3454; or DANC 3455 and DANC 3456. 
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 2
  

  • DANC 401 - Movement Analysis

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    How movement communicates and functions in society; observation, analysis, coaching and recording of movement. Discussion Units: 1; Activity Units: 2

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Two semesters of movement technique, or equivalent training.
    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: DANC 3251.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  

  • DANC 490 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-4
    Independent study under the supervision a department faculty member.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No more than 12 units of independent study may be applied in the major department and 8 units in other departments to a baccalaureate degree.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: DANC 4900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit, with department consent, for a total of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-4
  

  • DANC 493 - Dance Capstone

    Units: 1
    Culminating projects and classroom workshop productions of short new works featuring various styles, periods, and challenges. Opportunity to develop a compelling issue into dance, to teach dance, or to serve a substantial internship.  

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Complete Core Coursework, four units of Core Production and Performance Coursework, and 18 units of one concentration.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and Theatre Arts major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: THEA 4151 and THEA 4152.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • DANC 497 - Issues in Dance

    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in dance.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: DANC 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3

Economics
  

  • ECON 100 - Economics of Public Issues

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
    An introduction to economics with a focus on using economic analysis to examine current social, political, and global issues.

    Credit Restrictions: Not for B.S. Economics credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 1000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
  
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    ECON 101 - US Economic History and Institutions

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3; US-1, US-2
    Economic history and legal foundations of economic policies and institutions in the United States; economic context of current political and social issues.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences, American Institutions/Code US-1 and US-2
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3; US-1, US-2
  

  • ECON 102 - California Economic History and Institutions

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
    Economic development and political economy of California; impact of social and technological change, as well as state and local government policy, on the California economy.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
  

  • ECON 103 - Economics of Creative Industries

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
    Definition and economic measurement of the creative economy; organization of cultural sector; production and supply of cultural goods; determinants of audience demand for cultural goods. Course examines the economics of creative industries: music, film, performing arts, book publishing, and broadcasting.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
  

  • ECON 105 - Corporate Misconduct: Crimes, Crashes, Crises

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
    Economics behind major business failures, stock market crashes, and financial crises; US financial history; corporate governance legislation.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
  

  • ECON 106 - Urban Policy, Social Justice, and the Environment

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
    Urban policies and their effects on spatial patterns of employment, homelessness, residential segregation, and environmental quality.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    ECON 200 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3; Social Justice
    Develop basic theories of individual economic agents - the consumer and the firm - and how their behavior is interwoven in the marketplace. Emphasis on the use of microeconomic theory to evaluate various economic policies, including taxation, minimum wages, and rent control.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Intermediate Algebra.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 2301.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3; Social Justice
  

  • ECON 205 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
    Basic macro-economic concepts; introductory analysis of the determination of national income and employment; money and banking; fiscal policy in a global context.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: MATH 115
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 2302.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
  

  • ECON 210 - Quantitative Methods for Economists

    Units: 3
    Applications of mathematics and statistics to economic decision making.

    Prerequisites: MATH 180 or MATH 130, and STAT 100 or STAT 110.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 211 - Programming for Data Analysts

    Units: 3
    Introduction to programming principles for data analysts.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 300 - Microeconomic Theory I

    Units: 3
    Analysis of supply and demand; production and costs; price and output determination; factor pricing and income distribution; optimum resource allocation.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200.
    Co-requisites: ECON 210.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 301 - Microeconomic Theory II

    Units: 3
    Market structure, externalities and public goods, game theory, information economics.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3001.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 305 - Macroeconomic Theory

    Units: 3
    Measurement and analysis of the determination of national income and employment; general price level; stabilization and growth.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200, ECON 205 and ECON 210.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3005.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 306 - Money, Banking, & Financial Intermediaries

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
    Essentials of commercial and central banking; financial intermediaries; monetary policy.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3, and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3310.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D4 - Upper Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
  

  • ECON 310 - Introduction to Econometrics

    Units: 3
    Applications of statistical techniques to obtain quantitative estimates of relationships suggested by economic analysis.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200, ECON 205 and ECON 210.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4400.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 320 - History of Economic Thought

    Units: 3
    The key theories and individuals in the history of economic thought including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3170
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 333 - Economics of Workplace Management

    Units: 3
    Economic analysis of human resources and general management topics. The course focuses on how information, resources, constraints, decisions and incentives shape compensation, benefits, job amenities, work environment, and organizational design as a whole.

    Prerequisites:  

    ECON 200.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.

Units: 3
  

  • ECON 334 - Economics of Information and Organizations

    Units: 3
    Information economics in issues in management and governance. Application of agency theory, adverse selection, rent-seeking, and learning models to optimal design of incentives and organizations. Monitoring mechanisms in the US financial system, evolution of corporate structures, business models, and entrepreneurship.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3560.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 335 - Introduction to Urban Economics

    Units: 3
    Economic analysis of the forces determining an urban area’s income, employment, land use, industrial structure, and public sector. Applications to issues such as housing, central city-suburban relationships, transportation, and neighborhood economic development.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3500.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 337 - Sports Economics

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
      Examines economic issues in sports using tools from microeconomics and statistics.  Topics include the business of professional sports teams, competitive balance, stadium financing, determinants of player salaries, talent evaluation using analytics, and issues involving the NCAA and college athletics.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3, and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4550.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D4 - Upper Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
  

  • ECON 350 - International Economics

    Units: 3
    Study of the world economy through analysis of the flows of physical and capital goods across countries, as well as government policies that regulate those flows. International trade, foreign investment, operation and theory of foreign exchange markets, international monetary systems.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ECON 385 should be taken prior to enrollment in this course; but must be taken concurrently if not completed.
    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Co-requisites: ECON 385.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4705.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 360 - Environmental Economics

    Units: 3
    Economic effects of national or local environmental policies around the world. Particular issues include the costs and benefits of alternative environmental policies to deal with air pollution, water management, resource depletion, open access problem, solid waste, and global warming. 

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4306.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 370 - Health Economics and Public Policy

    Units: 3
    Economics of health and healthcare. Application of economic theories to public policy in health sector. Cost analysis, healthcare financing, public and private health insurance, and provider reimbursement models. Analysis of medical education, hospital, pharmaceutical, mental health, and long-term care markets.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and HSC 110; HSC 110 is not required for ECON and BUAD majors.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3690.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: HSC 370




Units: 3
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    ECON 380 - Managerial Economics and Business Strategy

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    The actions and reactions of business firms and consumers in a variety of market environments, emphasizing their strategies for optimization. Course not recommended for Economics majors.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 ; and ECON 200, MATH 130 or MATH 180, and STAT 100 or STAT 110.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for BS Economics Major credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3551.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course will be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
  

  • ECON 383 - Game-Theoretic Reasoning: The Science of Interactive Behavior

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    This course introduces students to game theory as a tool for modeling strategic interaction mathematically. It covers static and dynamic games, finite and infinitely repeated, in the context of a variety of applications. 

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 ; and ECON 200 and MATH 180.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for major credit.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  

  • ECON 385 - Global Economic Analysis

    Units: 3
    International trade and finance: global allocation of production and factors, impact of interest and exchange rate policy on firms, trade, and growth.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3107.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (ever section of this course will be taught both online and on-ground)
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 397 - Issues in Economic Analysis

    Units: 3
    Application of economic analysis to past/contemporary economic issues.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 18 units if content varies.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 398 - Internship

    Units: 1-3
    Introduction to the internship experience; integration of the academic program with career aspirations; emphasis on internship readiness and preparation for professional success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to any CBE major or minor.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • ECON 400 - Game Theory

    Units: 3
    Introduction to basic concepts and tools of game theory.

    Prerequisites: ECON 301 or ECON 380.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 430 - Introduction to Industrial Organization

    Units: 3
    Factors determining industrial organization and economic behavior; operation of antitrust laws; public regulation.

    Prerequisites: ECON 301 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4520.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 431 - Economics of Innovation & Intellectual Property

    Units: 3
    Examination of the conditions and mechanisms that promote firms to undertake research and development. Topics include IP licensing, network effects and standards, the role of the U.S. patent system, alternative incentive mechanisms, technological diffusion, and the U.S. copyright system.

    Prerequisites: ECON 301 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3555.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 433 - Introduction to Labor Economics

    Units: 3
    Economic analysis of labor markets, including wages and wage determination, investments in human capital, employment and unemployment.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3680.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 450 - Introduction to Financial Economics

    Units: 3
    Analysis of the role of credit markets, public finance, and central banking in the aggregate economy. Starting from the inter-temporal consumption-saving model, this course illustrates several topics in financial economics, with an emphasis on the macroeconomic aspects of finance.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205; and either, ECON 300 and ECON 301, or, ECON 380.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 456 - Introduction to Monetary Theory

    Units: 3
    Review of current literature on the demand for and supply of money; effects of monetary policy on inflation, unemployment, interest rates, and balance of payments.

    Prerequisites: ECON 305.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 460 - Introduction to Public Economics

    Units: 3
    Public sector economics; taxation, welfare economics, public goods, the rationale of government activity and collective choice.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3370.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 490 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-4
    Independent study under the supervision a department faculty member.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No more than 12 units of independent study may be applied in the major department and 8 units in other departments to a baccalaureate degree.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit, with department consent, for a total of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-4
  

  • ECON 497 - Special Topics in Economic Analysis

    Units: 3
    Application of economic analysis to past and contemporary economic issues.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4590.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 498 - Internship

    Units: 1-3
    Formal work opportunities integrating the academic program with their career aspirations. Integral hands-on experience enhancing education and preparing for professional and personal success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to any CBE major or minor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • ECON 499 - Capstone: Empirical Analysis

    Units: 3
    Capstone course in which students complete individual empirical assignments that synthesize and apply their knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.

    Prerequisites: ECON 211 (or CS 100 or CS 101), ECON 301, ECON 305 and ECON 310.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 645 - Financial Economics

    Units: 4
    Economic analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of finance. Topics include asset pricing in dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models, banking models with imperfect information, liquidity risk and financial crises.

    Prerequisites: ECON 305 and ECON 300, or, ECON 305 and ECON 380, or, Admission to the M.S. in Economics.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4

Economics: Graduate
  

  • BUS 606 - Managerial Economics

    Units: 3
    Focuses on applying analytical tools from economics to make better managerial decisions. Representative topics include pricing, costs and profits, multi-period production, strategic decision making and uncertainty, principal-agent problems, market structure, and price discrimination. Please note: effective spring 2020 this course prefix will change from BUS to ECON.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing, satisfaction of the WST.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6215.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 600 - Foundations of Economic Theory

    Units: 4
    Mathematical analysis of optimal choices and equilibria. Topics include optimization of utility and profit functions, choice under uncertainty, measuring risk preference, and derivation of partial and general equilibria.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6101.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 600A - Foundations of Economic Theory Applications

    Units: 1
    Guided exercises that apply tools and concepts from ECON 600 “Foundations of Economic Theory.”

     

    Co-requisites: ECON 600.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.

Units: 1
  

  • ECON 601 - Advanced Microeconomics

    Units: 4
    Game-theoretic approaches to economic modeling, especially involving imperfect and incomplete information.

    Prerequisites: ECON 600.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6102.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 605 - Advanced Macroeconomics

    Units: 4
    Tools of modern macroeconomics, especially micro-based approaches. Topics include growth models, dynamic optimization, and real business cycles.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6105.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 610 - Advanced Econometrics

    Units: 4
    Standard statistical techniques in empirical analysis with emphasis on properties of estimators and use of software.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6400.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 610A - Advanced Econometrics Applications

    Units: 1
    Guided exercises that apply tools and concepts from ECON 610 “Advanced Econometrics.”

    Co-requisites: ECON 610.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • ECON 615 - Time Series Econometrics and Forecasting

    Units: 4
    Empirical tools and models in applied time series analysis, including trends, seasonality, auto-regressive and moving-average models, with an emphasis on applications to macroeconomic and financial data. Vector auto-regression (VAR) and Granger causality are also covered for identifying the transmission channels, effects, and forecasts of monetary and fiscal policies. Utilize statistical software for computation, visualization and analysis of time series data in economics and finance.

    Prerequisites: ECON 610.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 623 - Market Design

    Units: 4
    Market-based solutions to business and policy problems, such as auctions and matching.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6205.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 625 - Urban Economics

    Units: 4
    Economic analysis of the forces determining an urban area’s income, employment, land use, industrial structure, and public sector. Applications to issues such as housing, central city-suburban relationships, transportation, and neighborhood economic development.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6501.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 627 - Personnel Economics

    Units: 4
    Theoretical and empirical analysis of labor market operations with applications to public policy. Topics include investment in human capital, wages and wage determination, labor supply, employment and unemployment.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6680.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 636 - Monetary Theory

    Units: 4
    Review of periodical literature on static and dynamic issues of the supply and demand for money.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 640 - Public Economics

    Units: 4
    Economic analysis as applied to the public sector including public finance, welfare economics, public expenditure evaluation, theories of taxation, analysis of the U.S. tax structure, public choice, and policy issues.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6370.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 647 - International Economic Development

    Units: 4
    Selected topics in the theory and practice of international economic development with a focus on the nature and causes of development in specific areas and nations of the world.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6710.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 660 - Industrial Organization

    Units: 4
    Game-theoretic and empirical models of entry and exit, strategic competition between firms, including the models of Cournot, Bertrand, Stackelberg, Hotelling, and Salop. Research and development and adoption of new technologies.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6520.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 661 - Strategic Pricing

    Units: 4
    Applies economic models and econometric techniques to simulated and real data with an emphasis on demand estimation.

    Prerequisites: ECON 610.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 665 - Corporate Governance & Entrepreneurship

    Units: 4
    Incentive theory applied to understanding governance systems and executive behavior, effect of funding sources and organization structure on firm performance, collective decision making and bargaining, issues specific to new ventures

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6225.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 667 - Project Analysis

    Units: 4
    Benefit-cost analysis applied to resource allocation and planning. Applications to such areas as education, manpower programs, medical care, transportation, and non-profit enterprises.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6250.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 670 - Economic Research Practices

    Units: 4
    Provides students with analytic and research tools to increase their capacity to pose, answer, and critically evaluate questions in economic research.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 688 - Applied Data Analysis

    Units: 3
    Econometric methods for selected applications, such as logistic regression / binary choice, multiple regression, simultaneous equations, time series. ECON 693 is a required co-requisite for MS Economics students.

    Prerequisites: ECON 610.
    Co-requisites: ECON 693.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6511.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ECON 690 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-4
    Independent study under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit, with department consent, for a total of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-4
  

  • ECON 693 - Project

    Units: 1
    Capstone experience for MS ECON program, involving a guided student project demonstrating competency in applying analytical techniques to economic problems.

    Prerequisites: ECON 600 and ECON 610.
    Co-requisites: ECON 688.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6896.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • ECON 697 - Advanced Topics in Economics

    Units: 4
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in economics.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ECON 698 - Internship

    Units: 1-3
    Formal advanced work opportunities integrating the academic program with their career aspirations. Integral advanced hands-on experience enhancing education and preparing for professional and personal success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to any CBE graduate degree.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3

Education: Interdisciplinary - Graduate
  

  • EDUI 610 - The Web as an Interactive Educational Tool

    Units: 4
    Design and development of Web-based, effective instructional materials based on learning theories and interactions between the Web and students. Impacts of computing, such as security, social, ethical, and legal issues. Web authoring tools to incorporate design theory in Web projects.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Educational Technology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6110.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 620 - Theory and Design of E-Learning

    Units: 4
    Developmental theories and research with implications for educational leaders in creating effective multimedia and web-based instructional programs. Recent technological trends showing how social and cognitive psychology can provide a theoretical foundation for educational technology design.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 610.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6200.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 630 - Math, Science and Technology

    Units: 4
    California State and National Standards in math and science. Use Internet as a tool to reflect and present best practices of math and science content. Design and develop technology-rich, problem-based learning units in math or science.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 620.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6280.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 640 - Research in Educational Technology

    Units: 4
    Educational technology research. Identifying and critically evaluating major research issues and findings. Applying technology tools to create a bibliography and collecting data for further investigation. Analysis and synthesis of findings.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6500.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 650 - Mobile Application Development

    Units: 4
    Design and develop educational applications for mobile devices using a variety of standard programming languages.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Educational Technology major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 660 - Digital Graphics

    Units: 4
    Design and creation of digital graphics. Use of Photoshop to create or edit digital graphics. Blending images, photo retouch, automations, text Effect, adjusting image color and tone, layers, and filters.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 610.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6005.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 670 - Principles of Instructional Design

    Units: 4
    Evaluate various instructional design theories and models. Apply one model to create stand-alone and online instructional materials, including multimedia components (e.g., text, graphics, audio, and video).

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6210.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 680 - Current Technologies

    Units: 2
    Identify current technologies, present the research findings of the technologies, and apply the current technologies to design and develop effective educational materials.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 610.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6350.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EDUI 690 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-3
    Under the direction of the Graduate Faculty. Students consult with advisor.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • EDUI 691 - University Thesis

    Units: 1-4
    Develop and write a formal research paper to submit to the University. Supervision by a department committee, at least one member of which must be a CSUEB faculty member.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 1-4
  

  • EDUI 692 - Comprehensive Examination Preparation

    Units: 2
    Prepare for graduate comprehensive examination. Directed readings and review of sample questions.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EDUI 693 - Master’s Project

    Units: 4
    Develop an original project submitted in a Department approved format. Supervision by a department committee, at least one of whom must be a CSUEB faculty member.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6899.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 695 - Educational Technology Internship

    Units: 4
    Students pursuing a professional educational technology degree can apply the theory and content of coursework to real-world, on-the-job experience.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6420.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EDUI 697 - Issues in Education Interdisciplinary Studies

    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in education interdisciplinary studies.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EDUI 699 - Department Thesis

    Units: 4
    Identify an essential educational technology topic. Evaluate and investigate its impact and significance. Conduct literature review. Design research methods. Collect and analyze data. Report the findings and implications..

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6909.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 4

Education: Online Teaching and Learning
  

  • OTL 601 - Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning

    Units: 3
    Incorporate online instructional design and teaching strategies into the design of an online course, including objectives, assignments, assessment, collaboration, and participation. Adapt content to online technology and media. Design to accommodate varied learning modalities.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6701.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 602 - Instructional Design Models for Online Learning

    Units: 3
    Teaching models and their relationship to curriculum development, student learning, assessment, and learning psychology. Special attention to the application of models of teaching to online instruction, differentiated learning, various teaching and learning situations, and accessibility issues.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Education, Online Teaching and Learning majors only.
    Co-requisites: OTL 601.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6702.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 603 - Technology Tools for Online Instruction

    Units: 3
    Design and construct online environments for teaching and learning. Attention to platform, browser, system differences, and limitations and to synchronous, asynchronous, and web-based delivery systems. Differences among online delivery providers and emphasis on maximum accessibility.

    Co-requisites: OTL 601.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6703.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 604 - Designing Curriculum for Online Instruction

    Units: 3
    Incorporate online teaching strategies into the design of an online course, including objectives, assignments, assessment, collaboration, participation. Adapt content to online technology and media. Design to accommodate varied learning modalities.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6704.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 605 - Educational Planning and Development for Online Programs

    Units: 3
    History of innovation in education and its effect on educational culture and thought. Organizational and managerial issues, problems, decision-making and solutions for successful implementation of online programs. Solutions to unique problems in online teaching environments, such as intensive faculty development and support.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6705.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 606 - Research in Online Teaching and Learning

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: UWSR
    Research methods in education, both quantitative and qualitative, with attention to sources, collection, and uses of data. Critical analysis of research on online teaching and learning. Preparation of a research project, including references, rationale and outline. 

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing and all of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604. 
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6706.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: University Writing Skills Requirement
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: UWSR
  

  • OTL 607 - History and Culture of Online Learning Communities

    Units: 3
    Development of the current online classroom with emphasis on the history and culture of education. The evolving roles of on-ground and online teaching and learning; institutional responsibilities; and degree, certificate and enrichment programs.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6707.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 672 - Content Development for Online Learning

    Units: 3
    Create course materials specific to various learning environments: corporate, academic, military, industrial, enrichment, online and on-ground. Relevant teaching and learning strategies for each modality. Online teaching components suitable to at least two different environments.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6772.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 673 - Supervising and Evaluating Online Teaching

    Units: 3
    Effective delivery of online materials in the context of educational theories of supervision. Adapting techniques, including clinical supervision, to promote and support online teachers’ growth and development. Online mentoring of new online teachers.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6773.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 674 - Current Issues in Online Learning

    Units: 3
    Problems and promises of online teaching and learning, including gender, class, and race in online teaching and learning; potential impact of corporate influences on traditional educational paradigms; and the future of both online and on-ground education.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6774.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 680 - Building the Online Environment

    Units: 3
    Design and implement an online teaching site, including assignments, interactivity, contact protocols, syllabus, course materials, and research and development resources for student use. Presentation of materials in various formats.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6780.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • OTL 681 - Creating Digital Media for Online Instruction

    Units: 3
    Making multimedia materials available in the online classroom with texts, images, sounds, videos, and animations. Focus on needs of students with accessibility challenges.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6781.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
 

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