Addresses debates about whether market capitalism provides the best institutional context for organizing the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Considers consumer and business behavior under various competitive conditions. Assesses the appropriate role for government policy in improving performance of market capitalism.

Examines how economy-wide consumption, saving, investment, trade, and government spending and taxation influence inflation, unemployment, and the economy's oscillation between prosperity and recession. Introduces alternative macroeconomic theories in terms of their analysis of how the economy works and the fiscal and monetary policies they support.

Introduces students to the economic theory of natural resource use and applies economics principles to issues related to sustainable development. Topics include "weak" versus "strong" sustainability, efficiency versus equity trade-offs in the analysis of policy options, corporate sustainability, and international trade's effects on economic growth and sustainable development.

Introduces students to international monetary theory and policy. Examines the history and political economy of international monetary systems, the behavior of international financial markets, the balance of payments, exchange rates, financial crises, and the role of the International Monetary Fund. Emphasizes current events throughout the course.

Analyzes contemporary U.S. capitalism through the prism of class, with emphasis on Marx's economic theory of class structures, surplus, exploitation, competition, contradiction, and crisis. Critically compares Marxian economic theory to neoclassical and Keynesian theories. Combines lectures and discussions, and develops critical thinking through critical writing.

Consent of instructor required. Provides students with opportunities for workplace experience and supervised research projects that incorporate economic analysis.

This course provides an overview of the major<br />areas of special needs and an examination of the<br />issues unique to the delivery of services to<br />learners with special needs, including assessment<br />strategies, equipment adaptation, materials and<br />parent/professional relations.  A major focus is<br />on language development and communication<br />problems.  An examination of theories of child<br />development is also a part of this course.<br />Fieldwork is required.

Consent of instructor required.

Provides a forum for different disciplines and interests to assess current environmental topics. Examines scientific, socioeconomic, and political aspects of environmental issues. Includes a service learning component and encourages interaction with local, regional and national environ- mental advocates. Students will develop applied research skills and make oral and written presentations.

Using National Strength and Conditioning Guidelines, this course provides the student with an introduction to key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. Integration of lecture and lab activities in a seminar format will develop knowledge of and skill in neuromuscular fitness development.

Class and lab introduce the student to the foundations of exercise that enhance health and prevent disease. Students learn to evaluate epidemiologic literature, studying factors that link lack of physical activity with the major chronic diseases of the present time.

Class and lab familiarize students with the basic principles and practices of fitness assessment and exercise prescription for healthy individuals and those with controlled risk factors.