USF TELEPHONE DIRECTORY - University of Sioux Falls

CST 320 Stage Management This course is a study of the
responsibilities, organization and methods used in the operations of
the stage manager. The course offers a study of special problems and
consideration of stage management in and out of rehearsals and the
boardroom. This course requires implementation of communication
theory to be used in production team and global managerial
meetings. (3 s.h.)
CST 321 Shakespeare and the Early Renaissance See description
under ENG 321 in the English Section, pg. 120. (3 s.h.)
CST 325 Methods in Teaching Theatre and Speech
Communication This course introduces the major methods used by
the classroom teacher. Topics covered are curricular materials,
teaching methods, communication strategies, classroom
management models and evaluation techniques. (3 s.h.)
CST 340 Intermediate Acting A continuation of Beginning Acting
including textual and character analysis, techniques of genre and
period performance, vocal development and movement style.
Prerequisite: CST 210. (3 s.h.)
CST 351 Communication and the Classroom Teacher This
course provides the prospective teacher with an overview of the
principles of classroom communication and shows how those
principles can be applied to the face-to-face interactions of the
classroom setting. It is designed both with the theoretical and
pragmatic, providing students with the rationale for using certain
communication strategies and the practical means to utilize those
strategies in the classroom. Prerequisite: CST 100. (3 s.h.)
CST 361 Playwriting An introductory course focusing on the
techniques, styles, and conventions for writing for the stage and
screen. Students will develop skills and gain experience in
composing scripts and will work on several projects throughout the
course. (3 s.h.)
CST 409 Special Topics in Communication Studies and Theatre
Advanced study to meet the needs and interests of the students.
Courses include Dramatic Literature, Religion and Theatre,
Children’s Theatre, Speech Composition, Creative Performance,
Intercultural Communication, and Contemporary Theatre. (1-3 s.h.)
CST 460 Senior Project During the senior year, all
Communication Studies & Theatre majors are required to present or
complete a project in their area of specialization. Projects are
required to be cleared in advance with the Department early in the
final year. (3 s.h.)
CST 491, 492 Independent Study Guided independent study,
research, internship or travel. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
(1-3 s.h.)
Economics (ECO)
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics An analysis of the
principles supply and demand, the theory of the firm, the theory of
markets, market resource allocation, environmental economics, and
antitrust. (3 s.h.)
ECO 213 Principles of Macroeconomics Analysis of the economy
as a whole. Emphasis on problems of unemployment, inflation,
fiscal and monetary policy and international trade. (3 s.h.)
ECO 303 Money and Banking A study of the functioning of
money and the banking system and their interrelationship with the
rest of the economy. Attention is given to the role of the Federal
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Reserve System as it affects the economy through its monetary
policy. Prerequisites: ECO 212 and 213. (3 s.h.)
ECO 320 Managerial Economics This course is devoted to the
study of the economic analysis of the firm as a framework for
business decision-making. Topics include demand and cost analysis,
and market structures and advanced pricing decisions. (3 s.h.)
ECO 349 Intermediate Microeconomics Covers how producers
and consumers, acting through the market, determine the prices and
outputs of goods and the allocation and income of productive
resources. The course is divided into three parts: Theory of the
Consumer; Theory of the Firm; and Theory of Markets.
Prerequisites: ECO 212, 213, COM 104, and MAT 112. (3 s.h.)
ECO 350 Intermediate Macroeconomics The use of theoretical
tools to explain the determinants and measurements of the level and
changes in aggregate income, employment, investment and the price
level; Keynesian and neoclassical approaches are examined, as well
as application of economic theory to problems of national income
policy and economic growth. Prerequisites: ECO 212 and 213. (3
s.h.)
ECO 395 Internship (1-4 s.h.)
ECO 405 Environmental Economics Some of the issues covered
are the economic analysis of problems caused by the impact of
economics activities of society on the environment, and of the public
and private policies that could be used for environmental
improvement. Prerequisites: ECO 212 and 213. (3 s.h.)
ECO 451 Industrial Organization An in-depth analysis of perfect
competition, monopoly, oligopoly and game theory, along with
analysis of antitrust and current business practices from an ethical
and faith-based viewpoint. Prerequisites: ECO 212, 213, COM 104,
and MAT 112. (3 s.h.)
ECO 452 International Finance and Trade A study of the
mechanism of international trade and finance, economic effects of
trade policies and payment systems and an evaluation of current and
present policies. Prerequisites: ECO 212 and 213 or consent of
instructor. (3 s.h.)
ECO 460 Economic Research Methods This course comprises
integrating of both theoretical and empirical methodology to a
specific economic problem. This course provides students a strong
background in economic problem solving and analysis. Possible
economic problems: Sports Industry, Health Care Industry, Antitrust,
and others. Prerequisites: ECO 212, ECO 213 and MAT 233 or PSY
250. (3 s.h.)
Education (EDU)
EDU 201 Foundations of Education An introduction to the history,
philosophy and purposes of American schools; to teaching as a
profession and to problems, issues and trends in education today.
Career opportunities in education and certification requirements are
reviewed. (3 s.h.)
EDU 202 Exceptional Students An introductory study of the
history, philosophy and legal implications of the education of the
exceptional child. Includes identification and classification of
various exceptionalities and the identification of effective
educational strategies, with opportunities to meet with community
resource persons. (3 s.h.)