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EDCI 5730 - Learning and Cognition
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to explore and critically analyze various learning theories from 1900 to present, including, but not limited to, behaviorism, constructivism, information processing, situated cognition, meaning learning, and cognitivism. Focus is on applying learning theories to impact K-12 student outcomes.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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EDCI 5750 - Research in Literacy Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Classrooms, Grades K-5, Part I
Credits: 3-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Examines contemporary research and practice in literacy instruction. Read about and discuss cutting-edge literacy methods related to 1) word recognition, 2) beginning and fluent text reading, 3) reading comprehension, and 4) vocabulary development. In addition, students will analyze their current literacy instruction and develop, implement, and evaluate lessons that involve new instructional approaches.
Prerequisite: EDEC 4320 or EDCI 4330 , EDCI 5310 or EDCI 5320 or graduate standing in education.
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EDCI 5755 - Research in Literacy Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Classrooms, Grades K-5, Part II
Credits: 3
Second of two related courses that address research in literacy instruction in elementary classrooms. The two-course sequence is required for students seeking the Wyoming K-5 Literacy Endorsement. Can also serve as a literacy content course in the Literacy Education Ph. D. option or as an elective in other graduate degree programs.
Prerequisite: EDCI 5750 .
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EDCI 5760 - Social Linguistics Literacies
Credits: 3
Introduces key concepts in linguistics, sociolinguistics, and social literacies necessary for understanding and working with children from diverse linquistic and cultural backgrounds. Redirects focus from schooled language and literacy to an understanding of the diverse language and literacy knowledges and skills that children bring from their own sociocultural contexts.
Prerequisite: at least one year of successful classroom teaching experience in a recognized K-12 school setting.
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EDCI 5770 - Research in Literacy Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Classrooms, Part I (6-12)
Credits: 3
Critically examines reading-writing research for the express purpose of recognizing fundamentals of superior studies. Students are encouraged to select and pursue a topic in reading-writing research for intensive examination. Students may pursue areas of emphasis in elementary, secondary, or higher education.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in education.
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EDCI 5775 - Research in Literacy Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Classrooms, Part II (6-12)
Credits: 3
Designed to be the second in a two-course sequence that focuses on research and practice in adolescent literacy learning, teaching, and assessment. Will focus on applying research to practice.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in education.
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EDCI 5790 - Learning Theories and Instructional Principles
Credits: 3
This course focuses on making connections between theoretical perspectives on teaching and learning, empirical work, and the actual practice of teaching. As a result, learners should expect to examine multiple learning theories, read research based on those theories, explore pedagogy that grows out of these theories, and integrate theory into practice in their own classrooms.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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EDCI 5800 - Curriculum Development
Credits: 3
The process of developing an early childhood through grade 12 curriculum are learned. Factors involved in initiating, developing, and evaluating curricula are studied.
Prerequisite: EDCI 5000 and 5650.
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EDCI 5810 - Writing for Professional Publications
Credits: 3
Designed to give students a structured experience with writing to publish in professional journals. Students will be expected to have written and submitted a publishable article by the end of the course.
Prerequisite: 8 hours of graduate coursework completed.
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EDCI 5870 - Seminar
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 8)
Advanced students in curriculum and instruction work intensively on current issues and problems and participate in systematic, critical interpersonal evaluation. Students may pursue areas of emphasis in elementary, secondary, or higher education in the seminar. Only six hours may be allowed in the curriculum and instruction program on a student’s program under this number.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and graduate standing.
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EDCI 5880 - Special Problems
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 9)
Provides a broad perspective through selected reading material and, wherever possible, the student collects and uses original information from a practical school situation. All work is done independently under the direction of a faculty member. As many conferences are held as necessary to assure successful completion of the project.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and school director, and graduate standing.
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EDCI 5890 - Directed Professional Study
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 9)
Provides additional opportunity for the student to pursue advanced graduate work through independent research. Projects are done under the direction of a graduate faculty member offered in the areas of business education and distributive education.
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor, the department head, and graduate standing.
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EDCI 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate status.
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EDCI 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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EDCI 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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EDCI 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics
Note: credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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EDCI 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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EDCI 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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EDCI 5990 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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Decision Sciences |
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DSCI 3210 - Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management
Credits: 3
An introductory course in production and operations management. Typical topics include operations strategy, quality management, facilities location, facilities layout, forecasting, inventory management, production planning, scheduling and project management.
Prerequisite: IMGT 1400 or equivalent, STAT 2050 or equivalent, MATH 2355 or equivalent, sophomore class standing. (EN majors: MATH 2205 and sophomore class standing. )
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DSCI 4230 - Purchasing and Supply Management
Credits: 3
Examines how to manage supply function. Topics include organization, planning procedures, category management, supplier selection, quality, inventory decisions, ethical and profession standards, costing, and price determination.
Prerequisite: DSCI 3210 , junior class standing, advanced business standing.
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DSCI 4240 - Computer Applications in Decision Sciences
Credits: 3
A study of decision science topics such as mathematical programming, Monte Carlo simulation, forecasting, project management and decision theory. The applications of computer techniques is emphasized.
Prerequisite: IMGT 1400 or equivalent, STAT 2010 or equivalent, and junior class standing.
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DSCI 4250 - Revenue Management
Credits: 3
Examines the tools used by many industries in the service sector to maximize revenue, including forecasting demand, overbooking customers, group decision making, how to allocate fixed assets, and control of the overall network.
Prerequisite: DSCI 3210 , advanced business standing, junior class standing.
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DSCI 4260 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Examines the coordination project management activities. This includes the initiation, planning, implementation, control and evaluation of projects.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2010 , MATH 2350 and STAT 2050 or equivalents in each, grade of C or better in each, junior class standing (EN majors: MATH 2200 , ES 1060 or equivalent, junior class standing).
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DSCI 4270 - Logistics
Credits: 3
Presents a synthesis of the principles in logistics activities resident in the supply chain. The course emphasizes how to manage the operation and integration of transportation (inbound and outbound), inventory, warehousing, facility location, customer service, packaging and materials handling.
Prerequisite: DSCI 3210 , junior standing, advanced business standing.
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DSCI 4280 - Supply Chain Management
Credits: 3
Explores the links between overall business strategy and supply chain strategy, with a focus on strategic design and effective operation of supply chains to improve the organizations’ productivity and competitiveness. Examines impact of technologies transforming global supply chains such as blockchain, machine learning, analytics, robotics, and other advancements.
Prerequisite: DSCI 3210 , junior class standing, advanced business standing.
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DSCI 4900 - Problems in Decision Sciences
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 4)
Studies, on an individual basis, any decision science topic not included in currently offered courses.
Prerequisite: DSCI 3210 , advanced business standing, senior class standing and written consent of instructor.
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DSCI 5890 - Advanced Problems in Decision Science
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 8)
An arrangement whereby a student is permitted to develop some advanced phase of decision sciences not offered in the formally structured courses or to investigate a particular decision sciences problem. A written report is required.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and acceptance into a graduate program.
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Dental Hygiene |
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DHYG 3230 - Clinical Seminar II
Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of the Clinical Seminar Series. Course content will focus on the review and enhancement of instrumentation skills; the essentials of instrument selection; the role of root planing in dental hygiene; the development and refinement of skills needed for treatment of more advanced periodontal cases, which includes the initiation of a periodontal case study; and the introduction and preparation for the use of state-of-the-art clinical technologies.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2420.
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DHYG 3250 - Clinical Seminar III
Credits: 2
This course prepares the dental hygiene student to make the transition from an educational setting to private practice. Focus is on applying, synthesizing, and transferring clinical and didactic knowledge to clinical and ethical decision-making. Students will be engaged in problem-based case studies, application of motivational theories, and analysis of evidence-based research.
Prerequisite: DHYG 3230 , DHYG 3300 and DHYG 3350 or concurrent enrollment.
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DHYG 3300 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II
Credits: 5
This course provides students the opportunity to gain further practical experience in dental hygiene procedures by providing comprehensive patient care in clinical settings. A flexible format allows students to meet requirements in procedures for patient record-keeping, patient education, dental prophylaxis, dental radiography and routine clinical procedures.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2350.
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DHYG 3350 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III
Credits: 5
This course assists students in gaining practical experience in clinical procedures requiring greater skill and knowledge than procedures previously undertaken. This course prepares students for the transition to private office practice.
Prerequisite: DHYG 3300 .
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DHYG 3400 - General and Oral Pathology
Credits: 3
This course is designed to teach students the concepts underlying general and oral manifestations of human disease states, manifestations of specific diseases, relationships to body defense mechanisms, and potential implications for medical and dental hygiene treatment. To the extent possible, applications to clinical situations in dental hygiene practice will be made.
Prerequisite: one year predental hygiene (including general pathology); MOLB 2021 or equivalent.
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DHYG 3550 - Community Dental Health
Credits: 3
This course provides the dental hygiene student with an introduction to basic skills needed to evaluate the dental health community, including research methodology and basic statistical analysis. It provides the student with a basic understanding of the significant social, political, psychological and economic factors influencing the American Health System.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2100.
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DHYG 3600 - Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene
Credits: 2
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts in the analysis of ethical theories, principles, values, the professional code of ethics, and legal aspects associated with the dental hygiene healthcare profession. Contemporary issues are examined in dentistry and medicine as a strategy to explore and apply ethical principles in diverse cultures and situations.
Prerequisite: successfully complete all first-year dental hygiene courses.
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DHYG 3720 - Office Practice
Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with both current information and experience in office practice and management. Also included are discussions of professionalism, decision-making and leadership roles, including legal and ethical responsibilities, team responsibilities in the dental office and discussion of selecting, securing and maintaining employment.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2300, 2350, DHYG 3300 and a communications course.
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DHYG 3750 - Periodontology
Credits: 3
This course reviews the anatomy and histology of periodontal structures and dental accretions followed by a study of the classifications and etiology of periodontal diseases including both local and systemic factors. A thorough exploration of the hygienist’s role in disease recognition, prevention, therapeutic procedures and maintenance is also included.
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DHYG 3770 - Pain Management
Credits: 2
This course provides clinical experience with local anesthesia and inhalation sedation techniques. It includes the detection of anatomic landmarks in the mouth pertaining to specific injection sites, preparation of the armamentarium, maintenance of asepsis, simulated and real injection of anesthetic agents at predetermined sites and administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen.
Prerequisite: successful enrollment in dental hygiene major or consent of instructor.
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DHYG 3775 - Pain Management Lab
Credits: 1
This course provides clinical experience with local anesthesia and inhalation sedation techniques. It includes the detection of anatomic landmarks in the mouth pertaining to specific injection sites, preparation of the armamentarium, maintenance of asepsis, simulated and real injection of anesthetic agents at predetermined sites and administration of nitrous oxide/ oxygen.
Prerequisite: successful completion of sophomore year course work in dental hygiene, current certifications in CPR, and curriculum enrollment in dental hygiene major or consent of instructor.
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DHYG 3800 - Board Review
Credits: 1
This course is designed to assist dental hygiene students in preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam, the western and central regional clinical and anesthesia board exams, and state jurisprudence exams. These exams are required for licensure to practice dental hygiene in the United States. This course includes discussion of the distinction between various agencies in the education, healthcare and legal system which have jurisdiction over the licensure process, and the impact of cheating during any portion of the process on the public welfare.
Prerequisite: DHYG 3300 .
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DHYG 4850 - Education Practicum in Dental Hygiene
Credits: 6
Allows students to experience both clinical and didactic elements of dental hygiene teaching.
Prerequisite: completion of dental hygiene didactics, all requirements of program. Only available by permission of instructor. For students wishing to teach in dental hygiene programs.
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Early Childhood Education |
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EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Introduces students to the field of early childhood education through lecture, discussion, observation and participation. The student will be exposed to different programs currently in operation in the community and region. Special emphasis will be placed on evaluating early childhood education as a career.
Former Course Number [EDCI 1020]
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EDEC 1101 - First-Year Seminar
Credits: 3
USP Code [(none)< >FYS]
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EDEC 2000 - Engaging Families in Early Childhood Settings
Credits: 3
Focus on the philosophical, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of working with families and children in early childhood educational, home, and community settings.
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EDEC 3000 - Observing Young Children
Credits: 3
The general goal of the course is to introduce students to observation and recording techniques appropriate for assessing the growth and development of young children in the school setting. A secondary goal is to understand how observation and recording techniques can facilitate curriculum planning and parent-teacher conferences.
Prerequisite: EDEC 1020 and FCSC 2121 .
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EDEC 3220 - Curriculum and Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Early childhood curriculum and instructional practices will be reviewed, developed, and integrated with a focus on the role of learning environments, materials and play in supporting the teaching and learning process. Students have the opportunity to design meaningful learning experiences through practicum.
Former Course Number [EDCI 3220]
Prerequisite: EDEC 1020 and FCSC 2121 (or both PSYC 2300 and FCSC 2122 ).
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EDEC 4320 - Oral and Written Language Acquisition
Credits: 3
Introduces the student to the nature of language development as it pertains to oral and written communication in education. Recent research in the areas of oral and written language acquisition is compared and contrasted. Implications for facilitating the development of all language modes in educational settings is emphasized.
Former Course Number [EDCI 4320]
Prerequisite: EDST 3480 or equivalent, junior standing and declared Elementary Education or Family and Consumer Sciences major.
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EDEC 4350 - Health Management Issues in Early Education
Credits: 3
Provides the student the opportunity to examine the implications of a child’s health status on his/her personal, educational, social and cognitive development. Provides personnel working closely with the young child with disabilities and his/her family an understanding of the issues related to health concerns and a framework for intervention planning. Special emphasis is placed on concerns specific to the child in a day care, preschool or other school setting.
Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of the instructor.
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EDEC 4580 - Internship in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 6)
The internship experience allows the early childhood/early childhood special education program candidate to demonstrate the knowledge and skill gained from coursework offered throughout the EC/ESCE programs. Candidates enroll in the internship after completion of all required courses in the programs.
Dual Listed EDEC 5580 .
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor is required.
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EDEC 5220 - Children with Disabilities
Credits: 3
Purpose is to introduce students to the effects of a disability on the development of the young child. Recent research in the area of early childhood special education will be examined. Educational implications will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree in education.
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EDEC 5230 - Curriculum and Materials for Young Children with Disabilities
Credits: 3
Involves the study and development of curriculum strategies appropriate for the child with disabilities from birth through age five.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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EDEC 5240 - Evaluation of Young Children with Disabilities
Credits: 3
Prepares students to select, administer, and interpret evaluation tools appropriate for planning with young children with disability.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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EDEC 5250 - Legal Issues in Early Childhood Special Education
Credits: 2
Introduces students to the legal issues surrounding the education of young children with disabilities. The intent and implications of P. L. 99457 will be explored and examined to better assist the specialist in serving children with disabilities and their families.
Prerequisite: EDEC 5220 .
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EDEC 5580 - Internship in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 6)
The internship experience allows the early childhood/early childhood special education program candidate to demonstrate the knowledge and skill gained from coursework offered throughout the EC/ESCE programs. Candidates enroll in the internship after completion of all required courses in the programs.
Dual Listed EDEC 4580 .
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor is required.
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Ecology |
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ECOL 5050 - Techniques in Environmental Data Management
Credits: 4
Centers on the role of information technology in support of scientific research. Through integration of multiple software packages (e. g. Relational databases, ProgramR and ArcGIS), proven database designs, and SQL scripting, increased efficiency and utility will occur during data analyses. These information science principles are demonstrated using project-based examples.
Cross Listed ENR 5050 /GEOG 5050 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ECOL 5060 - Advanced Concepts in Evolution
Credits: 3
Explores fundamental concepts in evolutionary biology including evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and speciation with an emphasis on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Discussion included.
Cross Listed BOT 5060 /ZOO 5060 .
When Offered (Offered every other year)
Prerequisite: graduate student in good standing.
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ECOL 5100 - Ecology as a Discipline
Credits: 3
Covers the range of ecological questions, processes, scales, and research approaches, in context of the history and philosophy of science in general and of ecology in particular. Aimed at first-year students in the doctoral program in Ecology, although students in other graduate programs are welcome.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ECOL 5400 - Community Ecology
Credits: 3
Community ecology is the study of interactions within and among groups of species. This course focuses on (1) the major classical concepts and theories in community ecology, (2) the ways in which population dynamics can impact communities and how community dynamics can impact ecosystem processes and functioning, and (3) implementation of quantitative methods for conducting research that includes community ecology.
Cross Listed REWM 5400 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3410 or equivalent.
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ECOL 5500 - Quantitative Analysis of Field Data
Credits: 4
A practical guide to the analysis of messy field data, including data exploration, generalized linear and additive models, mixed models, autocorrelation, and model selection using Program R. Students will spend one intensive week learning methods and the rest of the semester analyzing their own data and writing a manuscript.
Cross Listed ZOO 5500
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ECOL 5520 - Habitat Selection
Credits: 2
In this course we will cover theory and behavioral/evolutionary concepts related to the process of habitat selection, the contexts under which habitat choices are adaptive or maladaptive, and different types of anthropogenic habitat change and the consequences for animals in the wild. Prerequisite: Graduate students in good standing.
Cross Listed ZOO 5520
Prerequisite: Graduate students in good standing.
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ECOL 5540 - Microbial Diversity and Ecology
Credits: 4
Introduces the diversity and ecology of soil microbes through an integrated lecture and laboratory course. Emphasis on molecular approaches to analyzing microbial diversity and evolution, and student-directed experimental design. Provides a continuum of realistic research experiences in molecular microbial ecology, from field work to evolutionary analysis of DNA sequence data.
Cross Listed MOLB 4540 /MICR 4540 /SOIL 4540 .
Dual Listed MOLB 5540 /SOIL 5540 .
Prerequisite: MOLB 2210.
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ECOL 5550 - Ecology as a Scientific Profession
Credits: 2
A capstone that prepares doctoral students for success and leadership in their careers as professional ecologists. Intended for students enrolled in the doctoral Program in Ecology in their final year.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ECOL 5580 - Rangeland Restoration Ecology
Credits: 3
Detailed analysis of various ecosystems unique to western rangelands. Primary emphasis on plant community restoration following degradation from edaphic, biotic, hydrologic, and topographic factors. Application of ecological principles to rehabilitate vegetation and restore ecosystem function. Strong emphasis on current research to formulate restoration strategies.
Cross Listed REWM 5580 .
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ECOL 5610 - Quantitative Modeling in Landscape Ecology
Credits: 3
Emphasis on quantitative, spatial analysis of landscapes and application of these quantitative tools to making sound management decisions. Work with real data, acquire high-level quantitative skills, develop problem-solving skills, and discuss management application of model results. Analysis will encompass abiotic, biotic (plant and animal), and human use of ecological systems in a spatial context.
Cross Listed REWM 5610 .
When Offered (Offered during even-year fall semesters)
Prerequisite: upper division stats course (e. g. , STAT 4015 or STAT 4025 ) and graduate standing.
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ECOL 5620 - Advanced Topics in Ecology
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Provides advanced treatment of specific topics in ecology that are not covered in regular courses.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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ECOL 5650 - Tropical Field Ecology Ecuador
Credits: 4
Course comprises 10 days in Ecuador in January (before spring semester), followed by one lecture per week during spring semester. Focus will be ecology, biodiversity and conservation of tropical forests and behavioral ecology of birds and mammals. Field site is at 1100m on west slope of the Andes.
Cross Listed ECOL 5650.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ECOL 5680 - Landscape Genetics
Credits: 3-4
Provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary training and international collaboration uniting some of the most active landscape genetics groups in North America and Europe. A key objective of landscape genetics is to study how landscape modification and habitat fragmentation affect organism dispersal and gene flow across the landscape. Meeting this and other landscape genetic objectives requires highly interdisciplinary specialized skills making intensive use of technical population genetic skills and spatial analysis tools (spatial statistics, GIS tools and remote sensing). To bring these diverse topics and skills together effectively, we are using a distributed model of teaching. Population genetics, spatial analysis/ statistics, and previous experience in Rare all extremely useful but not required.
Cross Listed Cross listed with: REWM 5680 .
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ECOL 5775 - Forest Ecology
Credits: 4
Integrative study of the structure, function, and ecological diversity of forested ecosystems, and the physical factors that influence this diversity, including emergent properties of energy flow and nutrient cycling. Special emphasis is given to understanding forest disturbances and succession, and implications for impacts of management and sustainability are discussed throughout.
Cross Listed RNEW 5775 and BOT 5775 .
When Offered (Offered during even-year fall semesters)
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 .
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ECOL 5780 - Research in Ecology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Designed for doctoral students pursuing exploratory research before they have determined a dissertation project, and for students to pursue independent research that will not comprise part of their dissertation. Research must be conducted under supervision of an Ecology Faculty member or Affiliate.
Prerequisite: admission to doctoral Program in Ecology.
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ECOL 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus,
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ECOL 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus,
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ECOL 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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ECON 1000 - Global Economic Issues
Credits: 3
Economics: creating value through trade, enhancing society through ideas, and protecting the environment by design. This introductory course will help you understand better on how people use both free markets and government regulations to create value, enhance society, and protect nature. You will explore how economic ideas and tools address big global issues like poverty and prosperity, inequality of wealth, capital and labor, sustainable development, free trade vs fair trade, climate change, war and peace, migration, brain drains, and science and nature.
USP Code [CS,G< >H]
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ECON 1010 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
An introductory course on why economics matters. We examine why countries like the US are rich, while others are poor. We explore economic booms & busts, and policies to avoid them. We address GDP growth, unemployment and inflation, government debt, deficits, tax policy, and whether robots will take our jobs.
Cross Listed AGEC 1010 .
USP Code [CS< >H]
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ECON 1020 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credits: 3
You make tradeoffs - your time and money are limited. Microeconomics evaluates how people think about tradeoffs and how we create value through markets, institutions, and policy. Economic incentives influence choices to consume and produce goods and services. Market failure creates a role for government to protect health, culture, and nature.
Cross Listed AGEC 1020 .
USP Code [CS< >H]
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ECON 1101 - First-Year Seminar: Viking Economics
Credits: 3
The people we’ve come to know as the Vikings were major influencers on the history and economic development of Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and North America. In this course, we will come to understand the Vikings not only as warriors, but also in other roles for which they should be known: merchants, social and economic innovators, entrepreneurs and explorers, shipbuilders and seafarers, and creators of a remarkable literature of myths and sagas.
USP Code [(none)< >FYS]
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ECON 1200 - Economics, Law and Government
Credits: 3
Markets and free enterprise depend on supportive legal and political institutions. The course exposes students to the U. S. political economy. Important relationships between market development, the legal framework and the political system are presented. The U. S. and Wyoming constitutions are studied to show their importance to free enterprise. Topics deal with public choice, cost-benefit analysis in policy, the importance of property rights and regulation.
USP Code [V< >V]
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ECON 1300 - Oil: Business, Culture, and Power
Credits: 3
A multi-disciplinary approach to understanding how oil affects the international relations and commerce. The relationships between oil technology, social and political institutions, the unique cultures in oil-producing regions will be investigated in case studies.
Cross Listed ERS 1300 .
USP Code [CS,G< >(none)]
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ECON 1400 - Sports Economics
Credits: 3
Examines economic issues pertaining to professional and collegiate sports. Topics include: determinants of player salaries, owner profits and team values; effects of salary caps, revenue sharing, etc. on competitive balance; labor markets and discrimination; antitrust issues, and the impact of franchises on local economies.
USP Code [CS< >H]
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ECON 2100 - Introduction to Money and Banking
Credits: 3
An introduction to the entire area of money and public finance. Oriented towards students wishing to obtain a broad general understanding of importance of money and public finance upon economic activity. Covers money and private financial institutions, monetary theory and policy, as well as public finance and fiscal policy. Credit will not be allowed for more than one of: ECON 2100 or FIN 3520 .
Prerequisite: ECON 1010 , ECON 1020 .
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ECON 2190 - High Country Economics
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Allows students to connect economic theory to tangible Wyoming and Rocky Mountain West issues.
Prerequisite: ECON 1010 and ECON 1020 , or written consent of instructor.
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ECON 2400 - Economics of the Environment
Credits: 3
This introductory course examines the links between economics and the natural environment. We consider the efficient use of natural resources like minerals, forests, and fisheries. We also explore how to use economics to sharpen environmental policy for challenges like water and air pollution, climate change, and biodiversity protection.
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
USP Code [WB,G< >COM2]
Prerequisite: ECON 1010 recommended, ECON 1020 required.
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ECON 2500 - The Impact of the Union Pacific on Wyoming History
Credits: 3
Students will experience and interpret the impact of the building of the Union Pacific Railroad on the history and culture of Wyoming through the lens of three disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore how the railroad impacted Wyoming geography, economic development and the people of the state through personal research projects.
Cross Listed GEOG 2500 and HIST 2500 .
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ECON 2910 - Topics in Economics
Credits: 3
A study of selected topics & problems in modern economics. Topics include but are not limited to sports economics, managerial economics, and behavioral economics.
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ECON 3010 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
A presentation and study of national income aggregates and accounting; equilibrium analysis of output, employment and the price level; general equilibrium analysis; and an introduction to economic dynamics.
Former Course Number [2010, 4010]
Prerequisite: ECON 1010 , ECON 1020 , MATH 2200 (or MATH 2350 ), STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 strongly recommended, and sophomore class standing.
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ECON 3020 - Intermediate Microeconomics
Credits: 3
Key problems of environmental degradation and natural resource scarcity are identified. Main underlying causes of misuse and overuse are explained from an economics perspective. Policy options for improved management are presented. These economic concepts and tools are then applied to current real world environment and natural resource issues.
Former Course Number [2020, 4020]
Prerequisite: ECON 1010 , ECON 1020 , MATH 2200 (or MATH 2350 ), STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 strongly recommended, and sophomore class standing.
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ECON 3900 - Economics Internship/Research
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Students gain practical experience in economic applications and research. A contract with an Economics adviser and cooperating sponsor required before enrolling. Requires student paper and sponsor assessment.
Prerequisite: ECON 1010 , ECON 1020 , and sophomore class standing.
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ECON 4000 - Conference
Credits: 1‑4
A tutorial-conference course intended to give economics majors an opportunity to engage in extensive research in some aspect of economics. Specific topics vary with students’ needs and interests.
Prerequisite: ECON 3010 , ECON 3020 , or the consent of the instructor.
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ECON 4030 - Managerial Economics
Credits: 3
An advanced course on the theory of demand, production, cost, and supply; the theory of the firm, including market price under monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly. Attention is given to the theory of factor prices and topics on welfare economics.
Note: Credit cannot be earned for this course and ECON 3020 .
Prerequisite: senior standing or above.
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ECON 4115 - Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Credits: 3
Designed to have an applied orientation in a number of estimation procedures, such as exponential smoothing and forecasting with and without the presence of trends and seasonal repetitive patterns. The Box-Jenkins procedure will be covered in detail. Students become proficient in the application of statistical tools used in time series analysis of economic data.
Cross Listed STAT 4115 .
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
Former Course Number [4110]
Prerequisite: STAT 3050 or equivalent; STAT 4015 /STAT 5015 recommended.
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ECON 4230 - Intermediate Econometric Theory
Credits: 3
Covers simple and multiple regression models, problems of estimation, hypothesis and diagnostic testing, dummy variable, autoregressive and distributed lag models, and time-series analysis. The objective is to understand the underlying theory of econometric modeling and obtain operational ability to construct, estimate, and test econometric models.
Cross Listed AGEC 4230 .
Dual Listed ECON 5230 .
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Former Course Number [4340]
Prerequisite: ECON 3020 , STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 , and MATH 2350 .
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ECON 4240 - Evolution of Economic Ideas
Credits: 3
Focuses on the most influential economists who have shaped the evolution of economic thinking throughout history. Emphasis is on tracing the evolution of economic thought into the modern intellectual foundation of economics. Traces changing economic thought from mercantilism through modern paradigms.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Restricted Restricted to Seniors in Economics, Business Economics, or a concurrent major with Economics.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and ECON 3010 and ECON 3020 , or permission of instructor.
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ECON 4350 - Game Theory
Credits: 3
Discusses a variety of important concepts from game theory - the study of how individuals interact strategically. The course focuses on the development of students’ ability to think strategically. To that end the course covers basic concepts in game theory; notions related to credibility; and notions related to forming and evaluating strategies.
Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and ECON 3020 .
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ECON 4360 - Seminar in Economics
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
An analysis of selected problems of economics theory. Topics vary with student interest and with current stress in economics theory.
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
Prerequisite: ECON 3010 , ECON 3020 .
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ECON 4390 - Mathematical Economics
Credits: 3
This course provides a broad set of practical tools that allow an analysis of important economic problems. The mathematical tools analyze human behavior and predict the response of economic systems to changes in circumstances and alternative policies, for applications such as investment project evaluation, capacity expansion, production decisions, or demand for various goods.
Dual Listed ECON 5390 .
Former Course Number [4320]
Prerequisite: ECON 3010 , ECON 3020 , MATH 2205 or MATH 2355 .
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ECON 4400 - Environmental Economics
Credits: 3
The class explores how economics can help guide cost-effective environmental policy. We consider economic growth, the social costs of pollution (water and air), health risks, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and land development/conservation. We consider economic policies such as green taxes, cap-and-trade permit systems, and liability rules. We examine how to value environmental and ecosystem services in a market economy.
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
Prerequisite: ECON 3020 and Sophomore class standing.
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ECON 4410 - Natural Resource Economics
Credits: 3
A study of the economics of the use and protection of renewable and nonrenewable resources. We focus on minerals, fossil fuels, fisheries, water, forestry resources, and ecosystem services. We explore optimal extraction and depletion, conservation, market structure, institutional design, and the role of time, space, and uncertainty.
When Offered (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
Prerequisite: ECON 3020 and Sophomore class standing.
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ECON 4420 - Seminar: Economics for ENR
Credits: 2-4
For students with little or no background in economics interested in economic perspectives on ENR. Emphasis is on integrated ecology-economics approach to investigate the economics environmental services, biological resources, and the ecosystems that contain them. CBEC and ECON majors cannot earn upper-division economics credit for this course.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Q and senior standing.
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ECON 4430 - Energy Economics
Credits: 3
Economics of energy, particularly oil and gas. Includes a discussion of the history of the oil industry, as well as aspects of contemporary markets. Apply a variety of concepts from microeconomics, particularly related to industrial economics.
Prerequisite: ECON 3020 , MATH 2200 or MATH 2350 .
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