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3.00 Credits
This course provides students an introduction to statistics and its applications in business and economics. The course concerns itself with the application of statistics and the tools of statistical inference to the empirical measurement and testing of relationships postulated by economic theory. This will be accomplished through a comprehensive coverage of statistical concepts and strategies providing good preparation for the study of more advanced statistical material. The course will provide numerous applications of data analysis and statistical methodology offering considerable insights into the techniques by which data should be gathered as well as into the techniques through which a particular set of data should be analyzed once it has been gathered. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: MAT 114. Offered Fall semester.
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This course is a continuation of ECO 260. Statistical topics to be covered include design of experiments, analysis of variance, simple regression, multiple regression, model building, index numbers, forecasting, time series, chi-square and nonparametric statistics. The estimation and testing of linear economic models of two or more variables, statistical quality control, and decision analysis will be included. The course will rely on a specific computer-based application (SPSS, MINITAB, SAS, Excel, etc.) to create graphical and numerical outputs which will allow for in-depth interpretation of output, sensitivity analysis and examination of alternative modeling approaches. This course offers students an opportunity to learn practical approaches for analyzing data, ways of using data effectively to make informed decisions, and approaches for developing, analyzing and solving models of decision problems. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: ECO 260. Offered Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course exposes students to various statistical methods used in business to support decision making. In particular, students will be exposed to topics such as including data summarization (graphical, tabular and numerical), probability theory, sampling and hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, and multiple regression. The course will rely on computer based applications to create graphical and numerical output for analysis. Three credit hours. Prerequisites: MAT 115 and MGT 175.
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This course applies basic economic theory to the analysis of several problems and issues in sports and recreation. Topics covered include: the history of the development of sports markets; the role of economics in the analysis of these markets; and the demand for activities, facilities, equipment, travel and leisure time. Problems affecting the recreation manager, such as pricing, investment, and budgeting, are investigated in detail. Prerequisites: ECO 201. Offered Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Independent Study in Economics
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An introductory study of approaches to education through research and observations in elementary schools; a study of the organization of schools, role of school personnel, and a variety of elementary curricula. Three credit hours. Offered Fall semester (d & e).
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3.00 Credits
A study of the basic methods and problems of psychology as applied to learning and teaching; explanation and evaluation of theories and research relevant to the work of the educator; intelligent application of well understood principles to solve practical classroom concerns. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: PSY 100. Offered Fall semester (d); offered Spring semester (e).
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This is an in-depth study of literacy instruction for the classroom teacher. The nature of reading is explored in order to develop a working definition of reading. Using the conceptual framework of a balanced literacy program, the elements of reading are discussed, modeled and demonstrated. The student will design read alouds and shared reading experiences for the classroom. Lesson plans for guided reading which include mini skill lessons for concepts of print, phonic awareness, word recognition skills, concepts of language and concepts of literature are developed. Literature circles are introduced at the early fluency and fluency levels. Three credit hours. Offered every semester (d); offered Fall semester (e).
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This course offers the student a continued in-depth study of literacy instruction in the classroom and literacy assessment for the elementary school teacher. The concept of literature circles for literacy instruction will be explored. Material as well as planning guides will be developed. The student will be presented with various instruments for the assessment of literacy skills such as sight words, phonics, structural analysis, and comprehension. Holistic assessment of literacy will also be discussed such as the New York Early Literacy Profile and the New York State English Language Arts Exams. Students will learn to administer, score, and interpret these assessments and use the information to inform instruction. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: EDU 232. Offered Spring semester (d & e).
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3.00 Credits
This course offers the student an in-depth study of the skills necessary to enable the middle school teacher to assist the middle school child in developing appropriate literacy skills. The student will formulate a definition of reading. Students will develop materials appropriate for a balanced middle school literacy program including literature circles, word recognition skills, vocabulary and comprehension. Students will also have the opportunity to assess a middle school child's literacy level to better plan instruction. Three credit hours. Offered Fall semester This class is for middle childhood certification. (d & e).
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