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  • DS 605 - Economics of Strategy

    This course develops an economic framework for analyzing strategic decisions of the firm, relying on microeconomic principles, industrial organization, game theory and behavioral economics. Topics include the analysis of firm boundaries; market and competitive analysis (strategic commitment, pricing, barriers to entry and exit) and strategic positioning for competitive advantage. Admission to the MBA program is required.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   and   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • DS 679 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • DS 680 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • DS 681 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • DS 697 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of one or more problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • DS 698 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of one or more problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • DS 699 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of one or more problems under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • DTC 500 - Research Design and Methods

    Examination of study designs and methodologies utilized in conducting original research and in better understanding the scholarly work of others. Students will progressively develop an original research proposal over the course of the semester, building individual sections within the context of weekly lessons.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall and Winter

    Major Restriction(s): This course is restricted to students in the Master of Science in Dietetics  and Master of Science in Human Nutrition (NUTR)  programs

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Change to Course Description 5/2013, effective Winter 2014; Credit Hour Change 03/2012, effective Fall 2012


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  • DTC 504 - Sports Nutrition

    Study of the digestion, absorption, metabolism and functions of nutrients directly related to physical performance. Emphasis is placed on the critical review, interpretation, and application of contemporary physiology and nutrition research.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer (odd years)

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s):   (or equivalent),   (or equivalent),   or (  and  ) or   or (  and  ) or other equivalent physiology course

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Notes -
    Qualified Second Bacc. students should see department for permission to enroll

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, New Course 05/2012, effective Winter 2013


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  • DTC 509 - Nutrition Support

    Advanced study in the science and practice of nutrition support; application of selection of candidates, delivery methods, equipment and formulas for enteral and parenteral nutrition; how to initiate, manage and assess outcomes of care; analysis of considerations that must be given in specific disease states.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (even years)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014


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  • DTC 518 - Interdisciplinary Team Functions

    Exploration of the purpose, structure and functions of interdisciplinary health care teams. Application of decision-making process; integration of professional values and ethics.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer (even years)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014


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  • DTC 531 - Nutrition Therapy I Experience

    Supervised practice experience in the medical nutrition therapy professional environment. Emphasis is on nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process & Model and ADIME charting system. Students initiate a research project utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s):   and   and (  or   or   or  )

    Corequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 6/2014, effective Winter 2015


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  • DTC 538 - Outcomes Management

    Students will explore how to construct a question to select the right data to measure thereby informing their practice. Students will understand outcomes management as a process that both informs and is informed by evidence-based practice.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (even years)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014


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  • DTC 551 - Foodservice Systems Management I Experience

    Supervised practice experiences related to food-service systems management including procurement, food production and distribution, management techniques, utilization of resources, and customer satisfaction. Students will plan, implement, and evaluate a graduate research project on a quality improvement process. Students also become certified in food safety.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Corequisite(s):   

    Class Restriction(s): Masters Standing

    Major Restriction(s): This course is restricted to students in the Master of Science in Dietetics  program.

    Previously listed as Food Systems Management I Experience
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Title and course description change 5/2013, effective Winter 2014; Links 06/2011


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  • DTC 571 - Nutrition Therapy II Experience

    Supervised clinical and ambulatory site-based practice experiences. Continuation of the research project from DTC 531 , based on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Corequisite(s):   

    Major Restriction(s): This course is restricted to students in the Master of Science in Dietetics  program

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Course Description changed 5/2013, effective Winter 2014; Links 06/2011


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  • DTC 587 - Cooperative Education in Dietetics

    Provides practical experience in the student’s concentration for four to six months of full-time employment with an individual employer. May not be used on 30-hour program plan for the master’s degree.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required


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  • DTC 590 - Special Topics

    An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization areas of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • DTC 591 - Special Topics

    An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization areas of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • DTC 592 - Special Topics

    An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization areas of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • DTC 601 - Research Writing

    This class is focused on biomedical research writing. Students complete a series of assignments in research writing; complete a newsletter article; and a short manuscript that is disseminated to faculty and staff in the School of health Sciences.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, 02/2011; effective Spring 2011


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  • DTC 602 - Phytonutrients

    Study of the structure and functional relationship of phytonutrients and implications for health and disease. Emphasis is placed upon the critical review, interpretation and application of current phytonutrient research.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (even years)

    Prerequisite(s): (DTC 302  or equivalent) and (CHEM 351  or equivalent) 

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, New Course 3/2014, effective Fall 2014


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  • DTC 607 - Colloquium

    Academic seminars centered around the field of nutrition and involving lecturers from within and outside the program. Examine the current schedule book for specific offerings.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • DTC 608 - Advanced Topics in Foods

    Analysis of selected advanced topics in foods, foodservice, and food science with application to current issues of practice. New foods, biotechnology, quackery, processed foods, and supermarket trends are investigated. Students write a research paper and prepare a presentation.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer

    Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Course Description change 5/2013, effective Winter 2014; Links 06/2011


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  • DTC 618 - Advanced Topics in Nutrition

    Analysis of selected advanced topics in human nutrition with application to current issues of practice.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter and Summer

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 06/2011


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  • DTC 628 - Medical Nutrition Therapy

    Students will explore the role of nutrition therapy to treat a variety of disease states. Time will be spent on advanced application and on motivational interviewing to enhance patient compliance.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall (odd years)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014


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  • DTC 631 - Community Nutrition Experience

    Supervised practice experience in variety of community settings with emphasis on nutrition education techniques and the operation of federal, state, and local nutrition programs. Students will utilize the four stages of community nutrition program development.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s): DTC 430  

    Major Restriction(s): This course is restricted to student in the Master of Science in Dietetics  program

    Previously listed as Nutrition Therapy III Experience
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Title change and prerequisite added 5/2013, effective Winter 2014


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  • DTC 638 - Cultural Nutrition and Nutritional Ecology

    Critical investigation of beliefs, cultural values and consequent behaviors with an emphasis on how they impact nutritional status. Examination of issues in the political, physical and social environments that impact the availability of food and nutrients in the United States’ food supply.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter (odd years)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014


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  • DTC 648 - Methods and Strategies for Community-Based Nutrition Services

    Analysis of advanced topics in community nutrition including identification of community problems, needs and resources; planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and communication skills in nutrition education. Department permission is required for non-Human Nutrition majors.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall

    Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 06/2011


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  • DTC 651 - Foodservice Systems Management II Experience

    Supervised practice experiences that include documentation of competencies related to advanced topics in food-service systems management. Students plan, implement, and evaluate projects including a theme meal, employee training. Students will implement and evaluate a graduate research project on a quality improvement process. Presentations are completed/

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter

    Prerequisite(s): DTC 450  

    Class Restriction(s): Masters Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Restricted to students in Master of Science in Dietetics  

    Previously listed as Food Systems Management II Experience
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Course title changed and a new prerequisite was added 5/2013, effective Winter 2014.


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  • DTC 658 - Nutrition and Aging

    Application of the life course principles to the understanding of nutrition needs and factors affecting the health and well-being of the aging and aged. Department permission is required for students not in the Human Nutrition or Gerontology programs.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter (even years)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014


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  • DTC 659 - Development of the Entrepreneurial Dietitian

    This course emphasizes the role of the nutrition entrepreneur in the conceptualization, planning and marketing for a start-up enterprise or private practice. The focus will be on developing a business plan for a new venture and will consider legal and ethical issues. Students will develop an entrepreneurially-focused web-based marketing interface.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Summer

    Prerequisite(s): DTC 108  and DTC 202  

    Last Updated:
    Course Revision 9/2014, Spelling Error 7/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Description change and prerequisites added 5/2013, effective Winter 2014.


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  • DTC 668 - Proteins, Lipids and Carbohydrates

    Advanced study of the macro-nutrients and their functions in health and disease

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter (odd years)

    Prerequisite(s): DTC 302  or equivalent (Macro-nutrient Metabolism) and CHEM 351  or equivalent (Foundations of Biochemistry)

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Course Revision 7/2014, Description change and prerequisites added 5/2013, effective Winter 2014


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  • DTC 669 - Vitamins and Minerals

    Emphasis on interrelationships of minerals and vitamins in human metabolism.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter (even years)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 06/2011


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  • DTC 671 - Nutrition Therapy III Experience

    Students complete a culminating supervised practice learning experience in a clinical setting to nutritionally assess, diagnose, monitor, and evaluate patients with complex medical/ surgical conditions. Completion of the research project from  , based on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Concurrent Prerequisite(s): DTC 470  

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Dietetics  

    Previously listed as Nutrition Therapy IV Experience
    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Change to Prerequisite, Title, & Course Description 1/2014, effective Summer 2014


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  • DTC 679 - Special Topics

    An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization area of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • DTC 680 - Special Topics

    An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization area of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • DTC 681 - Special Topics

    An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization area of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • DTC 691 - Thesis I

    Application of the research process through development of a thesis project proposal for the culminating experience of the students graduate program of study. Focus will be on writing chapters 1-3 of the thesis.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall, Winter and Summer

    Prerequisite(s):   and   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 05/2011


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  • DTC 692 - Thesis II

    Execution of a research project and preparation of thesis as the culminating experience for the student’s graduate program of study. Focus will be on revising chapters 1-3 and writing chapters 4-5 of the thesis.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall, Winter and Summer

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 05/2011


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  • DTC 693 - Thesis III

    Presentation of thesis research with emphasis on oral and written methods and skill development. Focus is on thesis defense and preparation of a poster presentation and manuscript.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall, Winter and Summer

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 05/2011


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  • DTC 694 - Research I

    Application of the research process through development of a research project proposal for the culminating experience of the student’s graduate program of study. Focus will be on writing chapters 1-3 of the research project report.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall, Winter, and Summer

    Prerequisite(s):   and STAT 502 

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Equivalent Course(s): HECR 600, DTC 600

    Last Updated:
    Change to prerequisites 2/2016, effective Summer 2016; Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 05/2011


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  • DTC 695 - Research II

    Execution of a research project and preparation of a written report as the culminating experience for the student’s graduate program of study. Focus will be on revising chapters 1-3 and writing chapters 4-5 of the research project report.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall, Winter, and Summer

    Prerequisite(s): DTC 694  

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Last Updated:
    Change to prerequisite 2/2016, effective Summer 2016; Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 05/2011


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  • DTC 696 - Research III

    Presentation of culminating experience with emphasis on oral and written methods and skill development. Focus is on research project oral presentation and preparation of a poster presentation and a manuscript.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall, Winter and Summer

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 9/2014, Links 05/2011


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  • ECE 551 - Inclusive Classrooms in Early Childhood

    This course prepares early childhood teachers to teach young children with exceptional needs in early childhood or early childhood special education classrooms. It addresses Special Education history, theory, models and laws pertaining to young children as well as inclusive curricular, assessment, and family approaches, teaming and collaboration and managing challenging behavior.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education (ECE) 

    Last Updated:
    Prerequisite Change 05/2012, effective Fall 2012; Links 05/2011


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  • ECE 590 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ECE 591 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ECE 592 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ECE 597 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems. The completed study must give evidence of the student’s ability to select a problem and set it up and pursue it to satisfactory completion.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Notes -
    Must be done with approval of a full-time member of the faculty.


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  • ECE 598 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems. The completed study must give evidence of the student’s ability to select a problem and set it up and pursue it to satisfactory completion.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Notes -
    Must be done with approval of a full-time member of the faculty.


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  • ECE 599 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems. The completed study must give evidence of the student’s ability to select a problem and set it up and pursue it to satisfactory completion.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Notes -
    Must be done with approval of a full-time member of the faculty.


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  • ECE 600 - Trends, Issues and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education

    Contemporary issues and trends in the field of Early Childhood Education are examined in view of historical, social and political influences. Program approaches, philosophies and curricular models are considered in relation to research implications and societal needs.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education (ECE)  


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  • ECE 602 - Implementing Appropriate Early Childhood Programs

    Overview of program models and teaching strategies appropriate for children birth through age eight. Critical examination of developmentally appropriate practice, investigation of program goals guidance and management approaches, schedules, learning environments, sure of technology and inclusions of diverse children.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ECE 609 - Development and Behavior of the Young Child

    Children’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development during early childhood will be explored. Theories, principles, and strategies will be discussed, as well as adult roles and special problems of children’s behavior. Students will conduct observations of children.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with EDPS 609 

    Previously listed as ECE 615
    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ECE 610 - Family, School and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education

    Examines the development of partnerships among families, schools and communities and their impact on the education of young children. Course focuses on four broad themes: understanding families; diversity of families, models of family, school, and community involvement; and communication strategies.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ECE 613 - Curriculum Frameworks in Early Childhood

    This course provides an in-depth examination of the curriculum frameworks and standards in early childhood education. Materials from national early childhood and subject area organizations will be analyzed. Appropriate curriculum for children from birth through eight years, including those with special needs and from diverse cultures, will be investigated.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Major Restriction(s): MA in Early Childhood Education

    Last Updated:
    Course Revision 7/2014, Prerequisite Change 07/2012; Links 05/2011


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  • ECE 618 - Play and Human Development

    The phenomena of children’s play and its relationships to developmental processes will be examined. Definitions, perspectives, theories and their implications for classroom practice in early childhood and elementary education will be considered. Observations and analyses of live play episodes will be conducted by the students.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ECE 641 - Developmental Assessment of the Young Child: Theory and Practice

    Theory and procedures applicable to the evaluation and assessments of the young child and current issues.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Last Updated:
    Course Revision 7/2014, Prerequisite Change 07/2012; Links 05/2011


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  • ECE 679 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ECE 680 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ECE 681 - Special Topics

    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. Subject matter will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ECE 697 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems. The completed study must give evidence of the student’s ability to select a problem and set it up and pursue it to satisfactory completion.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Notes -
    Must be done with approval of a full-time member of the faculty.


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  • ECE 698 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems. The completed study must give evidence of the student’s ability to select a problem and set it up and pursue it to satisfactory completion.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

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  • ECE 699 - Independent Study

    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems. The completed study must give evidence of the student’s ability to select a problem and set it up and pursue it to satisfactory completion.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

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  • ECON 500 - Foundations of Economics Analysis

    A study of microeconomics, macroeconomics and international trade designed for graduate students who have not taken economics at the undergraduate level. Topics include supply and demand analysis, elasticity, profit maximization, market structure, market failure, unemployment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, and international economics.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ECON 501 - Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

    National income analysis, employment theory, monetary theory and practice, and their application to economic policy. Not open to students who have had ECON 411 .

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): (One ECON course 100-499) and MATH 104  

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  • ECON 502 - Microeconomic Theory and Policy

    Analysis of the economic behavior of individuals and firms under various market conditions, the determination of relative prices, the allocation of resources and related problems. Not open to students who have had ECON 412 .

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): (One ECON course 100-499) and MATH 104  

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  • ECON 504 - Consumer Economics

    Current economics and consumer economics concepts and issues. Topics include basic economic concepts, the Michigan Standards and Benchmarks for Economics Instruction in public schools, consumer credit issues, understanding monetary and fiscal policies and international economics. The course is designed to serve individuals who are now teaching or expect to be teaching consumer economics units in K-12 settings. Not open to economics majors.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered irregularly (no planned offerings)


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  • ECON 505 - Collective Bargaining in Public and Private Sectors

    Study of the institutions and practices of collective bargaining in both private industry and the public sector, starting with the origins of collective bargaining in blue collar professions and the public sector, and ranging from the local school district to the federal government. Not open to economics majors.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered irregularly (no planned offerings)

    Prerequisite(s):   

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  • ECON 508 - International Trade

    A study of the causes and economic effects of trade; commercial policies and their effects on trade; trade issues and conflicts; and international factor movements.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   and  

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  • ECON 509 - International Monetary Economics

    A study of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate systems, the balance of payments, macroeconomic aspects of international trade and the institutions and problems of the international monetary system.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   and  

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  • ECON 510 - Applied Economic Statistics

    Application of statistics and quantitative analysis to economic problems, using computer techniques.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered irregularly (no planned offerings)

    Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent

    Last Updated:
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  • ECON 511 - Mathematical Economics

    Survey of mathematical techniques used in contemporary economic analysis. Topics include applications of linear algebra, multivariable calculus, integration, differential equations, and optimization theory to micro and macro economics.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): (  or  ), ECON 411 , and ECON 412 , or equivalent

    Last Updated:
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  • ECON 514 - Econometric Analysis

    This course presents tools for testing and quantifying hypotheses in economics using regression techniques. Potential problems and limitations of these techniques are identified, as are methods for dealing with these problems. Students apply these tools to various topics in macroeconomics and microeconomics, using time-series and cross-section data as appropriate.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,   

    Equivalent Course(s):   

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  • ECON 515 - Econometrics Analysis II

    Course addresses advanced single equations techniques and their applications to microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. Other topics include simultaneous equation systems: identification, estimation and policy evaluation; time series modeling; and, contemporary macroeconometric methodology.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent

    Last Updated:
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  • ECON 516 - Time-Series Analysis

    This is an applied economics seminar course that combines macroeconomic theory and policy with time series estimation techniques that are used to estimate and evaluation macroeconomic relationships. Time series applications include auto-regressive and moving averages (ARIMA) models, forecasting, unity root and cointegration, generalized auto-regressive conditional heteroscedasicity (GARCH) models, vector auto-regressive (VAR) models, vector error correction (VECM) models, and non-stationary and dynamic panel models.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 514  and ECON 501 

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate standing

    Equivalent Course(s): ECON 606

    Previously listed as ECON 606 - Macroeconometrics and Time-Series Analysis
    Last Updated:
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  • ECON 517 - Economic Analysis of Law

    Application of microeconomic theory to the analysis of laws and legal systems. Introduction to Game Theory within the context of property rights, contracts and dispute settlements. Some comparison of American laws with those of Europe and Japan.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): (ECON 411 , ECON 412 , and  ) or equivalent

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  • ECON 520 - Analytic Labor Economics

    The course analyzes the supply and demand of labor, labor market equilibrium, including compensating wage differentials, investment in human capital, worker mobility, as well as wage inequality, labor unions and racial/gender discrimination.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): (ECON 411  and ECON 412 ) or equivalent

    Concurrent Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent

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  • ECON 527 - Women and the Economy in Comparative Perspective

    Theoretical analysis of women’s labor market status. Study of labor force participation, economic restructuring, global division of labor and policy approaches. Emphasis on comparison of the United States with other industrialized countries.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered irregularly (no planned offerings)

    Prerequisite(s): (ECON 411  and ECON 412 ) or equivalent

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  • ECON 530 - Health Economic Analysis

    This course utilizes economic theory and statistical tools to analyze the production, distribution, and utilization of health care resources. The behavior of patients, medical care providers, third-party payers, and employers in health care markets will be examined in the context of three important social health care issues: health care spending, patient access, and health outcomes.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

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  • ECON 534 - Regional and Urban Economics

    Examination of problems of economic adjustment and development of regions, including inner city and metropolitan areas. Mass transit, public finance, housing, economic base studies, race distribution, and poverty will be examined.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered irregularly (no planned offerings)

    Prerequisite(s): any two courses of 100-, 200-, 300-, 400- or 500-level of economics


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  • ECON 535 - Issues and Techniques in Medical Economics

    Study of contemporary medical economics issues and techniques. Topics include economic aspects of managed care, risk assessment and adjustment, provider cost and quality of care profiling and outcomes and cost-effectiveness analysis.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered irregularly (no planned offerings)

    Prerequisite(s):   or   or an equivalent course

    Last Updated:
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