COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 53 (line, shape, value, texture, and hue), the principles of design (unity and variety, balance, repetition, rhythm, movement, and emphasis), the elements of color (hue, value, and saturation), and the basics of drawing (proportion and tone) through lectures, demonstrations and assignments. 3 sem. hrs.
educators to the field of economics and economic thought. Provides an introduction to both micro and macro principles. Also includes hands on sessions to facilitate the integration of economics into classroom instruction. 3 sem. hrs. (Graded Pass/Fail)
ARTS 198U Selected Topics. 1-3 sem. hrs. BIOL 221U Environmental Biology. Humankind’s position in and influence on ecosystems of world, viewed biologically and physically. 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 377U Principles of Economics Introduction to the general economic principles that guide the nation’s economy. Topics will include inflation, exchange rates, consumer price index and supply and demand. Focus will be placed on the influence of economic variables on supply of labor, compensation, recruitment and retention. 3 sem. hrs.
BIOL 223U Basics of Biology Non-laboratory course for more mature student concerning major aspects of basic biological principles, behavior, genetics, reproduction, evolution and diversity. 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 380U Economics for Teachers Focuses on developing understanding of basic economic principles and how various economic systems work, with emphasis on market economy. 3 sem. hrs.
BIOL 299U Independent Study 1-3 sem. hrs.
ECON 381U Public Budget and Finance Introduction to theory and practice of public finance in areas of budgeting, revenues and expenditures. 3 sem. hrs.
Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 300U Conservation: Agenda for the Future Selected topics in conservation facing world today. Includes endangered species, protection of rain forests, genetics of population and others. 3 sem. hrs. BIOL 301U Environmental Ethics Examination of complexities of environmental relationships and issues, including scientific knowledge, economic, political, social and moral values within the U.S. and among countries of the world. Will explore alternative solutions to environmental problems from multiple perspectives through various value/moral systems. 3 sem. hrs. BIOL 398U Selected Topics 1-6 sem. hrs.
Economics (ECON) ECON 201U Microeconomics Study of supply and demand, market structure, production, market failure (e.g., pollution) and benefits and costs of government intervention. 3 sem. hrs. ECON 202U Macroeconomics Study of inflation, unemployment, GDP determination, money supply, balance of payments, currency markets, rise of fiscal and monetary policies. 3 sem. hrs. ECON 285U Teacher Summer Economic Institute A survey course designed to introduce classroom
ECON 386U Macroeconomics for Teachers Focuses on the full spectrum of economic activity, including issues of growth, inflation, unemployment, productivity and national economic policy relating to these issues. 3 sem. hrs. ECON 387U Microeconomics for Teachers Focuses on developing basic understanding of microeconomic principles, including laws of supply and demand, consumer and business behavior and role of government in economic decision making. 3 sem. hrs. ECON 507U Labor Economics Introduction to the essential economic principles which guide HRM strategy. Particular attention will be paid to the acquisition and compensation of employees in light of economic variables such as unemployment statistics, supply and demand, money rates and other relevant variables. 3 sem. hrs.
Education (EDUC) EDUC 200U Foundations of Education Social and philosophical foundations of education from historical and contemporary perspectives; overview of roles and responsibilities of teachers and schools of present and future. Meets the criteria for a licensure class and is provided for current K12 teachers and teachers with expired teaching licenses to renew their Virginia Teaching License.