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GEOL 5360 - Electron Microprobe Analysis
Credits: 3
Design and operation of the instrument. Correction procedures and computer automation. Analytical techniques and mineral chemistry.
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GEOL 5368 - Paleoecology
Credits: 3
Interactions between the living world and the Earth’s changing environments through geologic time. Prerequisite: GEOL 3369 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5369 - Introduction to Palynology
Credits: 3
Provides an overview of palynology. Taphonomic processes and applications in paleoecology, paleoclimatology, archeology, plant taxonomy, and plant evolution are considered. No prerequisites. One field trip.
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GEOL 5372 - Principles of Sedimentation
Credits: 3
Study of the origin and evolution of sedimentary rocks in terms of interpretation of marine and non-marine sedimentary record.
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GEOL 5374 - Petroleum Geology
Credits: 3
Application of geologic principles to the location and recovery of hydrocarbon resources in the crust of the earth. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 5380 - Principles of Stratigraphy
Credits: 3
Evolution and application of modern stratigraphic concepts, and the development of stratigraphic nomenclature. Emphasis on the integration of physical, biological and chemical parameters in interpretation of the rock record. Prerequisites: GEOL 3340 and CHEM 1304, or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5384 - Hydrogeology
Credits: 3
Introduces the chemical and physical behavior of natural waters and the role of fluids in geologic processes. Includes the application of thermodynamics, kinetics, and fluid mechanics to understand such geologic processes as ore formation, sediment diagenesis, isograd formation, acid rain, global warming, and groundwater contamination. Prerequisites: MATH 1338 and CHEM 1304, or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5386 - Geochemistry
Credits: 3
A survey of geochemical processes within the Earth and at its surface, emphasizing mineral-water interactions and application of the principles of chemical equilibrium to the solution of geochemical problems. Prerequisite: GEOL 3452 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5389 - Theory of Digital Data Processing in Geophysics
Credits: 3
Covers linear transform theory, convolution, correlation, linear systems, Shannon sampling theorem, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform, Z-transform, inverse filtering, recursive filtering, optimum filtering, deconvolution, and power spectrum analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 3313 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5392 - Introduction to Seismology
Credits: 3
Basic principles of seismology. Prerequisites: MATH 3313 and permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5399 - Special Topics in Earth Sciences
Credits: 3
Topics of special interest not covered by the regular curriculum, taught by visiting scientists and those with temporary appointments at SMU. Can be cotaught together with faculty of the department. Prerequisite: GEOL 3340 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5459 - Soils and Paleosols
Credits: 4
A lecture, lab, and field-based course about modern and ancient (paleosol) soil description, classification, and genesis. Emphasizes environmental controls on soil formation and distribution across Earth’s landscapes. Recommended: CHEM 1303, CHEM 1304, CHEM 1113, CHEM 1114, CHEM 3351. Prerequisites: One 1300-level GEOL course and GEOL 3343, GEOL 3451, GEOL 3452, GEOL 3472.
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GEOL 6049 - Graduate Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
Full-time status for graduate students pursuing the master’s degree.
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GEOL 6107 - Departmental Seminar
Credits: 1
Students attend and critically evaluate departmental lectures given by visiting scientists, visiting engineers, faculty, and fellow students. Required of all graduate students who have not yet passed their degree qualifying exam.
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GEOL 6110 - Independent Study in Geoscience
Credits: 1
Independent study of a selected topic in geoscience. Individual study under direction of a faculty member allowed for GEOL 6110 or GEOL 6210 ; group projects allowed for GEOL 6310 . Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6209 - Special Topics in Geological Sciences
Credits: 2
Study of a narrowly defined topic in geological sciences.
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GEOL 6210 - Independent Study in Geoscience
Credits: 2
Independent study of a selected topic in geoscience. Individual study under direction of a faculty member allowed for GEOL 6110 or 6210; group projects allowed for GEOL 6310 . Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6302 - Sedimentology: Clastic Environments
Credits: 3
Description and classification of terrigenous clastic sediments and sedimentary structures. Principal emphasis on analysis of modern and ancient siliciclastic depositional systems.
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GEOL 6309 - Special Topics in Geological Sciences
Credits: 3
Study of a narrowly defined topic in geological sciences.
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GEOL 6310 - Independent Study in Geoscience
Credits: 3
Independent study of a selected topic in geoscience. Individual study under direction of a faculty member allowed for GEOL 6110 or GEOL 6210 ; group projects allowed for GEOL 6310. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6321 - Dynamic Earth II
Credits: 3
Description of modern methods of measuring geologic time and the establishment of isotopic, biostratigraphic, paleomagnetic, and geochemical stratigraphies. Examination of sedimentary, biological, and geochemical cycles (such as sea-level fluctuations, climatic variations, evolutionary patterns, atmospheric-oceanic compositions, and continental positions) and their influence on the Earth’s sedimentary record. A list of required prerequisite readings is available from the departmental office.
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GEOL 6338 - Thermodynamics of Geological Processes
Credits: 3
Introduction to theoretical aspects of thermodynamics as they are applied in the Earth sciences to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes. Emphasis on fundamental relationships in thermodynamics and mineral equilibria in aqueous solutions, solid rocks, silicate melts, and isotopic systems.
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GEOL 6340 - Structural Interpretation of Seismic Reflection Profiles
Credits: 3
The practical application of reflection seismic method to tectonic analysis of deformed belts and sedimentary basins. Includes case studies from around the world, with emphasis on integration of seismic reflection data with surface and subsurface geological and/or geophysical information. Also, the use of restorable structural sections. Introduces the basics of seismic processing in the framework of interpretation problems. Designed for geology and geophysics students. Prerequisite: GEOL 5320 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6341 - Basin Analysis
Credits: 3
Description of modes of origin of sedimentary basins, their thermal and subsidence history, and their patterns of sediment infill. Broad examination of modern concepts of thermal modelling, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and hydrocarbon generation. Offered only upon request.
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GEOL 6363 - Environmental Geology Seminar
Credits: 3
Timely geoscience-based environmental problems and scientific, environmental, political, economic, legal, and social aspects of potential solutions. Includes selected readings, seminars, guest speakers, and research projects.
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GEOL 6371 - Isotope Geochemistry and Geochronology
Credits: 3
Geochemistry of radiogenic and stable isotopes; evolution of Pb, Sr, and Nd isotope systems; application to problems in magma genesis, geothermal studies, tectonophysics, and geochronology; and application of isotopes as natural tracers.
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GEOL 6375 - Theory of Heat Flow and Diffusion
Credits: 3
Heat transfer theory applied to the study of the thermal field of the Earth and terrestrial planets. Convection and conduction in geologic systems. Geochemistry of the heat-producing elements uranium, thorium, and potassium and their interrelationship with terrestrial heat flow.
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GEOL 6380 - Geophysical Inverse Theory
Credits: 3
Theoretical development and application of inversion theory to problems in geophysics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6388 - Geodynamics
Credits: 3
Advanced course that explores physics-based exposition of solid-Earth geophysical processes, including elasticity, flexure, heat transfer, gravity, fluid mechanics, rock rheology, faulting, and flows in porous media, using statistical methods. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 6390 - Principles and Application of Radar Interferometry
Credits: 3
An advanced radar remote sensing course covering the principles of radar interferometry, InSAR processing and interpretation, advanced InSAR concepts, and InSAR applications to natural hazards. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6394 - Theoretical Seismology I
Credits: 3
Continuum mechanics including viscoelastic materials, reciprocity, representation theorem, moment tensors, kinematic and dynamic source models, Green’s functions, and matrix methods, including Haskell-Thompson. Prerequisite: GEOL 5392 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6395 - Mathematical Methods of Geophysics and Theoretical Seismology II
Credits: 3
Synthetic seismograms for layered materials, transform methods in the solution of the wave equation, Cagniard-de Hoop and the generalized ray solution, first-motion approximation, WKBJ approximation, reflectivity, and full wave theory. Prerequisite: GEOL 6394 or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 6396 - Exploration Seismology
Credits: 3
Covers the theoretical tools necessary for processing and interpreting seismic reflection and refraction surveys, and develops exploration sources and receivers. Includes processing techniques such as sampling theory, demultiplexing, normal move-out corrections, stacking, deconvolution, and migration. Also, the practical application of techniques to observational data. Prerequisites: GEOL 5389 , GEOL 5392 .
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GEOL 6398 - Thesis
Credits: 3
Research and writing of the thesis with guidance from the student’s thesis director.
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GEOL 6399 - Thesis
Credits: 3
Research and writing of the thesis with guidance from the student’s thesis director.
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GEOL 7000 - Research
Credits: 0
Intensive research on a narrowly defined topic in geology.
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GEOL 7100 - Research
Credits: 1
Intensive research on a narrowly defined topic in geology.
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GEOL 7155 - Seminar in Geophysics
Credits: 1
Seminar on selected topics in geophysics; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7158 - Seminar in Sedimentology
Credits: 1
Seminar on selected topics in sedimentology; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7201 - Research in Sedimentology
Credits: 2
Research project in a selected area of sedimentology.
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GEOL 7203 - Research in Stratigraphy
Credits: 2
Research project in a selected area of stratigraphy.
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GEOL 7209 - Research in Mineralogy and Petrology
Credits: 2
Research project in a selected area of mineralogy and petrology.
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GEOL 7213 - Research in Geophysics
Credits: 2
Research project in a selected area of geophysics.
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GEOL 7215 - Research in Geochemistry
Credits: 2
Research project in a selected area of geochemistry.
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GEOL 7251 - Seminar in Stratigraphy
Credits: 2
Seminar on selected topics in stratigraphy; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7253 - Seminar in Petrology
Credits: 2
Seminar on selected topics in petrology; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7255 - Seminar in Geophysics
Credits: 2
Seminar on selected topics in geophysics; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7257 - Seminar in Structural Geology
Credits: 2
Seminar on selected topics in structural geology; subject matter varies by term.
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GEOL 7300 - Research
Credits: 3
Intensive research on a narrowly defined topic in geology.
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GEOL 7301 - Research in Sedimentology
Credits: 3
Research project in a selected area of sedimentology.
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GEOL 7303 - Research in Stratigraphy
Credits: 3
Research project in a selected area of stratigraphy.
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GEOL 7305 - Research in Paleontology
Credits: 3
Research project in a selected area of paleontology.
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GEOL 7309 - Research in Mineralogy and Petrology
Credits: 3
Research project in a selected area of mineralogy and petrology.
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GEOL 7313 - Research in Geophysics
Credits: 3
Research project in a selected area of geophysics.
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GEOL 7315 - Research in Geochemistry
Credits: 3
Research project in a selected area of geochemistry.
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GEOL 7317 - Research in Geomorphology
Credits: 3
Research project in a selected area of geomorphology.
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GEOL 7350 - Seminar in Paleontology
Credits: 3
Seminar on selected topics in paleontology; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7351 - Seminar in Stratigraphy
Credits: 3
Seminar on selected topics in stratigraphy; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7352 - Seminar in Sedimentology
Credits: 3
Seminar on selected topics in sedimentology; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7353 - Seminar in Petrology
Credits: 3
Seminar on selected topics in petrology; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7354 - Seminar in Geochemistry
Credits: 3
Seminar on selected topics in geochemistry; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7355 - Seminar in Geophysics
Credits: 3
Seminar on selected topics in geophysics; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 7357 - Seminar in Structural Geology
Credits: 3
Seminar on selected topics in structural geology; subject matter varies by term.
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GEOL 7380 - Research Project in Applied Geophysics
Credits: 3
Graduate-level research in applied geophysics, including interaction with ongoing programs in the industrial community.
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GEOL 8049 - Graduate Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
Graduate full-time status, Ph.D. level.
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GEOL 8100 - Research
Credits: 1
Research and study of selected geological topics; subject matter varies term to term.
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GEOL 8398 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 3
Research and writing of the dissertation with guidance from the student’s dissertation director.
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GEOL 8399 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 3
Research and writing of the dissertation with guidance from the student’s dissertation director.
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GEOL 8698 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 6
Research and writing of the dissertation with guidance from the student’s dissertation director.
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GEOL 8699 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 6
Research and writing of the dissertation with guidance from the student’s dissertation director.
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GEOL 8998 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 9
Research and writing of the dissertation with guidance from the student’s dissertation director.
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GEOL 8999 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 9
Research and writing of the dissertation with guidance from the student’s dissertation director.
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ECO 5320 - Health Economics
Credits: 3
An introduction to the economics of health and health care policies and how they have affected the structure, function, and cost-effectiveness of the health care industry, principally in the United States. Prerequisite: C- or better in ECO 3301.
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ECO 5337 - Urban Economics
Credits: 3
Applies economic concepts to an understanding of urban form, urban growth, trends in size and structure of urban areas, and the predominant urban public issues of transportation, housing, land-use planning, and environmental controls. Provides an opportunity to study particular topics in depth. Prerequisites: C- or better in the following: ECO 3301 and STAT 2331 or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5340 - Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
Credits: 3
Provides a basis for the modeling of decision-making under conditions of incomplete information. Prerequisites: C- or better in the following: ECO 3301, ECO 3302 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5341 - Strategic Behavior
Credits: 3
Introduces the basic concepts and tools of game theory, with applications to various areas of economics. The various topics are unified by the techniques employed for determining the outcome in particular situations. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or C- or better in the following: ECO 3301 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5342 - Experimental and Behavioral Economics
Credits: 3
Students study the field of behavioral economics in which the underlying assumptions of economics models are tested using experimental techniques. Guided by behavioral regularities, new models of behavior are introduced. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 3301 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340. Recommended: ECO 5341 , ECO 5350 .
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ECO 5350 - Introductory Econometrics
Credits: 3
The basic concepts of econometrics and, in particular, regression analysis, with topics geared to first-time regression users. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or C- or better in the following: MATH 1309 or MATH 1337; ECO 3301; and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340. (*updated* 1/6/2021; effective spring 2021)
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ECO 5353 - Law and Economics
Credits: 3
Examines economic theories that explain the development of common law and constitutional law and the economic implications of contracts, antitrust laws, and liability rules. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or C- or better in the following: ECO 3301 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5357 - International Trade
Credits: 3
Examines international trade in goods and services among countries and develops a framework for analyzing trade policy issues. The course covers only the real effects of trade and not international financial issues. Prerequisites: C- or better in the following: ECO 3301 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5358 - International Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Credits: 3
Explores implications of contemporary banking and foreign exchange practices, with a focus on the macroeconomic interactions among national economies and international systematic adjustments expected from market disturbances and shifting government policies. Students evaluate the operation of the international monetary system from the gold-standard period to the present. Prerequisites: C- or better in the following: ECO 3301, ECO 3302 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5360 - Economic Development: Macroeconomic Perspectives
Credits: 3
A macroeconomic examination of the economic issues faced by developing countries. Topics include population growth, national savings, capital accumulation, human capital formation, government institutions, and international integration. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or C- or better in the following: ECO 3302 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5362 - Economic Growth
Credits: 3
Examines the facts and theories of economic growth, the economics of technological changes, and the role of governments and markets in promoting or impeding economic development. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or C- or better in the following: ECO 3301, ECO 3302 and STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5365 - Federal Government Expenditures
Credits: 3
Focuses on theoretical principles useful for analyzing the role of government intervention. Topics may vary from year to year. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 3301, MATH 1309 or MATH 1337, and one of the following: STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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ECO 5366 - Federal Government Taxation
Credits: 3
Develops principles to be used when evaluating a specific tax and uses them to investigate specific federal revenue sources such as taxes on personal and corporate income. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 3301, MATH 1309, or MATH 1337, and one of the following: STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340. Recommended: ECO 3302.
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ECO 5375 - Economic and Business Forecasting
Credits: 3
Presentation of methods used by economists to forecast economic and business trends and ways of evaluating the usefulness of these methods. Students may not receive credit for this course and STAT 4375. Prerequisites: C- or better in the following: STAT 2331 or STAT 4340; and ECO 5350 . (*updated* 1/19/2021; effective spring 2021)
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ECO 5380 - Computing For Economics
Credits: 3
Emphasis on learning computer programs commonly used in economics with the objective of teaching programming skills used in data discovery and summarization, graphics, file manipulation, iterative procedures, and simulations. Programs could include SAS, R, PYTHON, STATA, SPSS, MATLAB, and SQL. Prerequisites: For undergraduate students: C- or better in ECO 3301, ECO 3302, and ECO 5350; MATH 1309 or MATH 1337; and STAT 2331 or STAT 4340. For graduate students: C- or better in ECO 5350 or permission of instructor. (*updated* 1/6/2021; effective spring 2021)
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ECO 6049 - Graduate Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
Full-time status for M.A. students.
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ECO 6101 - Internship for M.A. Students
Credits: 1
Students analyze economics problems appropriate to the interning firm or organization. Can be taken only twice. Prerequisites: 3.000 GPA in economics courses and approval of faculty sponsor and director of graduate studies.
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ECO 6301 - Internship for Master’s Students
Credits: 3
Students analyze economic problems appropriate to the interning firm or organization and write a short report about their experiences. Can be taken only twice. Prerequisites: 3.000 GPA in economics courses and approval of faculty sponsor and director of graduate studies.
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ECO 6320 - Applied Monetary Theory and Policy
Credits: 3
Covers operation of the banking sector, demand for money and control of its supply, and economic policymaking by the Federal Reserve and its importance for business decision-making at senior levels.
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ECO 6330 - International Economic and Financial Environment
Credits: 3
Topics include foreign exchange markets operations, balance of payments adjustments, the international equilibrium system, and international aspects of economic policymaking. Employs mathematical modeling as appropriate and requires some research using methods of quantitative analysis. A student cannot receive credit for both ECO 6330 and ECO 7332 .
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ECO 6331 - International Trade
Credits: 3
Surveys the major theories of world trade; analyzes the empirical evidence regarding these theories; and develops a framework for the analysis of trade policy instruments such as tariffs, quotas, and voluntary export restraints.
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ECO 6333 - Trade Policy and the World Trading System
Credits: 3
Surveys the major institutions of world trade. Analyzes the political economy of trade policy in major trading countries in conjunction with the rules of world trade as defined by the agreements of the WTO and the agenda of the World Bank and the IMF.
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ECO 6352 - Applied Econometric Analysis
Credits: 3
Deals with statistical techniques that go beyond multiple regression analysis such as multinomial choice models, duration models, count models, spatial regression and panel models, logit and probit models, and count data. Emphasizes extensive computer analysis or current economic topics using advanced econometric techniques. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 5350 and graduate standing, or permission of instructor.
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ECO 6371 - Introduction to Quantitative Economics
Credits: 3
Prepares first-year Ph.D. students for the study of economic theory and econometrics. Covers topics in mathematics and probability that are widely applied in economic theory and econometrics.
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ECO 6372 - Econometrics I
Credits: 3
Theory and applications of statistical inference. Topics include probability and sampling, distribution theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, and simple regression analysis. Prerequisite: ECO 6371 or equivalent.
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ECO 6374 - Econometrics II
Credits: 3
Econometric theory and methods with emphasis on regression analysis, maximum likelihood, quasi-maximum likelihood, GMM and instrumental variables, and specification testing. Prerequisite: ECO 6372 .
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ECO 6375 - Econometrics III
Credits: 3
Introduces advanced econometric techniques. Topics include limited dependent variables, panel data models, time series models, and resampling methods. Prerequisite: ECO 6374 .
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ECO 6380 - Predictive Analytics for Economists
Credits: 3
A study of data-mining techniques used by economists in the fields of applied economics, marketing, finance, and statistics. These techniques include classification methods, affinity analysis, and date reduction and exploration methods. Students may not receive credit for this course and STAT 6316 . Prerequisites: Graduate standing or C or better in the following: ECO 5350 , and ITOM 2305 or STAT 2301, STAT 2331, or STAT 4340.
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