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Intro Asian American Studies Interdisciplinary introduction to the basic concepts and approaches in Asian American Studies. Surveys the various dimensions of Asian American experiences including history, social organization, literature, arts, and politics. | AAS 100 |
Intro to Asian Am Pop Culture Introductory understanding of the way U.S. popular culture has affected Asian Americans and the contributions Asian Americans have made to U.S. media and popular culture since the mid 1880's. | AAS 120 |
U.S. Race and Empire Invites students to examine histories and narratives of U.S. race and empire, drawing upon multiple theoretical and methodological works in Asian American studies and related fields. Same as LLS 200. | AAS 200 |
US Racial & Ethnic Politics Same as AFRO 201, LLS 201, and PS 201. See PS 201. | AAS 201 |
Asian Americans and the Arts Examination of Asian American artistic expressions in the visual and the performing arts providing historical, theoretical, and conceptual foundations of understanding the history of various art genres in Asian American communities. Prerequisite: AAS 100 or AAS 120, or consent of instructor. | AAS 211 |
Asian American Youth in Film Examines both mainstream and independent films and documentaries representing and/or produced by Asian American youth. Explores the role of multiculturalism and diversity issues in informing young people's experiences. | AAS 246 |
Constructing Race in America Same as AFRO 281, HIST 281, and LLS 281. See HIST 281. | AAS 281 |
Asian American Literature Same as ENGL 286. See ENGL 286. | AAS 286 |
Asian Families in America Same as HDFS 221 and SOCW 297. See SOCW 297. | AAS 297 |
Theories of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Explores theories for performing interdisciplinary, intersectional and comparative studies within the field of Asian American studies. Follows multiple genealogies of critical work in ethnic and American studies. Same as GWS 305 and LLS 305. | AAS 300 |
Race and Cultural Diversity Same as AFRO 310, EPOL 310, and LLS 310. See EPOL 310. | AAS 310 |
Race and Mixed Race Same as LLS 355 and SOC 355. See LLS 355. | AAS 355 |
Adv Asian Am Undergrad Reading Supervised reading and research in upper level Asian American Studies topics chosen by the student with instructor approval. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: AAS 100. | AAS 395 |
Race, Medicine, and Society Same as ANTH 479 and LLS 479. See LLS 479. | AAS 479 |
Theory and Methods in AAS Foundational gateway course for graduate study in Asian American Studies, examining the political, historical, epistemological, and cultural bases of the field through an intensive reading of canonical works and study of core concepts in the field. Also highlights the problems of interdisciplinary research and scholarship and adopts an intersectional and coalitional approach to Asian American Studies as it assumes the necessary linkages between other areas in ethic/racial and gender/sexuality studies. | AAS 501 |
Asian Am Studies Seminar Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | AAS 590 |
Introduction to Agricultural & Biological Engineering Introduction to the engineering profession with career opportunities in the agricultural and biological engineering disciplines. Interactive class activities include concepts necessary for becoming a successful engineer including time management, design concepts, ethics, and team building. Students become familiar with laboratories, computer facilities, and other opportunities that are available to agricultural and biological engineering students. Class emphasis is on problem-solving skills, information synthesis, and technical communication. May not receive credit for both ABE 100 and ABE 127. | ABE 127 |
Undergraduate Open Seminar May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. | ABE 199 |
Computer-Aided Problem-Solving for ABE I Approaches to solving problems in the field of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) using computer aids. Case studies will consider traditional and new domains in ABE such as: off-highway vehicle engineering, natural resources and environmental systems, control of indoor air environments, bioprocessing of food and agricultural materials, digital and urban agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainability. Typical approaches to problem solving include spreadsheets, GUI based programming, scripting, geospatial platforms, solid modeling, visual programming, dynamic modeling, biological modeling. Prerequisite: One of MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234. | ABE 227 |
Context in International Interventions This multi-disciplinary course will examine a new approach to infrastructure engineering for alternately developed societies that seeks to counteract the disconnects and differing objectives among project stakeholders that result in lack of infrastructure sustainability and resiliency. Using a case study from Western Africa, the course will consider the impact of globalization, the attitudes of industrialized societies, and the role of place-based knowledge in designing and implementing infrastructure interventions for rural societies. Same as AFST 233. | ABE 232 |
Thermodynamics for Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fundamental concepts of thermodynamics will be presented and applied to the discipline of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Topics include: forms of energy, first and second laws of thermodynamics, energy balances on closed and open systems, entropy, refrigeration and cooling. Thermodynamic principles will be applied to Agricultural and Biological Engineering systems: thermodynamics of flow processes, mass and energy balances for non-reacting systems, mechanical energy balances, thermodynamics of food drying, freezing and reaction kinetics of biological systems. Credit is not given toward graduation for ABE 340 and either ME 200 or CHBE 321. Prerequisite: MATH 241. | ABE 340 |
Independent Study Individual research, special problems, thesis, development or design work under the supervision of a member of the faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | ABE 397 |
Project Management Engineering team effectiveness; project definition; assessing related technologies; marketing and business planning related to engineering; budgeting and financial analyses of engineering projects; safety, ethics and environmental considerations; intellectual property; engineering proposal presentation. Same as ETMA 430. 2 undergraduate hours. 2 graduate hours. | ABE 430 |
Renewable Energy Systems Renewable energy sources and applications, including solar, geothermal, wind, and biomass. Renewable energy's role in reducing air pollution and global climate change. Capstone project to design a system for converting renewable energy into thermal or electrical energy. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given for both ABE 436 and ETMA 438. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. | ABE 436 |
Engineering for Disaster Resilience A project-based experience designed to engage students in development of resilient food, energy, and water supply chains designs for disaster-prone regions. Students will investigate background factors that provide context for specific disaster-prone regions and viable design solutions. Students will quantify expected engineering reliability to potential solutions. Students will work with local communities, aid organizations, and peer institutions when identifying resilient designs, eventually seeking pathways to implement solutions with partner communities. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated one time by undergraduate students if the term project differs from previous term, up to total credit of 6 hr for undergraduate students. | ABE 452 |
Land & Water Resources Engrg Hydrology, hydraulics, design, construction and cost estimating of structures for the conservation and quality control of soil and water resources; relationship of topography, soils, crops, climate, and cultural practices in conservation and quality control of soil and water for agriculture. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in TAM 335. | ABE 456 |
Drainage and Water Management Design, construction, performance, and maintenance of agricultural drainage systems to meet both production and water quality objectives. Modeling drainage systems. Principles of conservation drainage. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in TAM 335. | ABE 459 |
Engineering Off-Road Vehicles Design and application of off-road vehicles for farm and construction use; thermodynamics of engines; measurement of power and efficiencies; power transmission and traction; chassis mechanics; operator environment. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Credit is not given for both ABE 466 and ETMA 464. Prerequisite: ABE 340 or ME 200. | ABE 466 |
Bioprocessing Biomass for Fuel Engineering and scientific principles governing bioprocessing of biomass for production of ethanol and other fermentation products. Process unit operations; conventional and alternative feed stock materials; recovery of value-added coproducts and other variables involved in producing fuel ethanol; process simulation; economic analysis. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ABE 340 or ME 200 or ChBE 321. Restricted to Junior, Senior or Graduate student status. | ABE 488 |
Independent Study Individual research, special problems, thesis, development or design work under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | ABE 497 |
Special Topics Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in agricultural and biological engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary to a maximum of 16 hours. | ABE 498 |
Graduate Seminar: Foundations of Success Basic research orientation, degree program requirements, literature review techniques, peer review of journal articles, presentation skills, safe laboratory practices, case studies, time management and productivity. 1 graduate hour. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to ABE or ETMAS programs. | ABE 501 |
Advanced Contextual Design Contextual Engineering addresses the loss of infrastructure usability, sustainability, and resiliency in non-industrialized societal settings that often results from disconnects and differing objectives among stakeholders. Using case studies and technical infrastructure designs, the impacts of globalization, Western attitudes, power dynamics, and place-based knowledge are explored and applied to infrastructure design and implementation processes, particularly when serving rural societies. Application of these concepts will then be conducted for specific design efforts associated with the student's own engineering discipline. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. | ABE 532 |
Independent Study Individual investigations or studies of any phases of agricultural engineering selected by the student and approved by the advisor and the faculty member who will supervise the study. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | ABE 597 |
Thesis Research Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated. | ABE 599 |
Undergraduate Open Seminar May be repeated. | ACCY 199 |
Fundamentals of Accounting Survey course in the principles of accounting for students registered in schools and colleges other than the College of Business. Credit is not given for both ACCY 200 and either ACCY 201 or ACCY 202. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. | ACCY 200 |
Accounting and Accountancy I Develops a foundation for understanding and analyzing how accounting information is generated and interpreted by both external and internal decision makers. Students will begin by identifying the information conveyed in each of the basic financial statements and understand the way that this information is used by different external decision makers. Students will then focus on information used by management, with an emphasis on analysis to facilitate and guide management decision making, planning and control. Credit is not given for both ACCY 201 and ACCY 200. Prerequisite: Prior to enrollment in ACCY 201, students must: 1) have completed either ECON 102 or ECON 103; AND 2) have completed or be concurrently enrolled in the remaining ECON 102 or ECON 103 course. | ACCY 201 |
Accounting and Accountancy II Further develops the student's understanding of accrual accounting, the goals and objectives of financial reporting, the information needs of end users, the qualities of useful information, as well as the financial statements and financial statement elements. Students will analyze and record progressively more complex transactions, continuing to take the economic event from inception to reporting. Recurring themes and foundational concepts are emphasized such that students can develop intuition for accounting measurement and reporting. Credit is not given for both ACCY 202 and ACCY 200. Prerequisite: ACCY 201 or equivalent. | ACCY 202 |
Prof Internship in Accountancy Formalized learning experience in combination with practice of accounting while engaged in an internship with a public accounting firm, business, or other off-campus organization; prior approval of learning plan and a summary report of learning experience are required. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in subsequent terms to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: Open to Department of Accountancy students; completion of ACCY 201 and ACCY 202 (or equivalent); and consent of department. | ACCY 290 |
Atg Measurement & Disclosure Introduction to measurement and reporting of organizational performance for strategic and operational purposes with a focus on a variety of financial and non-financial performance measures suitable for both internal and external decision-making. Projects, together with a series of practical workshops, facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes. Prerequisite: ACCY 202 or equivalent and recommend concurrent enrollment in ACCY 302 for Accountancy majors. | ACCY 301 |
Decision Making for Atg We will develop and apply a framework to better understand the specific types of accounting information managers need to make key operational and strategic decisions. Utilizing business case studies and real-world projects, the course will also develop skills in gathering, visualizing, and statistically analyzing this accounting information to inform these important decisions. Prerequisite: ACCY 202 or equivalent; BADM 210 or concurrent enrollment or equivalent; and recommend concurrent enrollment in ACCY 301 for Accountancy majors. | ACCY 302 |
Accounting Institutions and Regulation Measurement and reporting of firm's liabilities and shareholders' equity. Topics include current liabilities, contingencies, subsequent events, bonds, leases, pensions, equity issuance and repurchase, dividends, and equity-based compensation. Prerequisite: ACCY 301 and FIN 221. | ACCY 303 |
Accounting Control Systems Explores an important framework that highlights the vital roles accounting control systems play in shaping and implementing organizational strategy. Components of this framework include internal controls, organizational missions and values, codes of ethics, performance measurement, evaluation, and reward systems. Case studies, class discussions, group exercises, and field research projects emphasize critical reasoning, data analytics, teamwork, and written and oral communication. Prerequisite: ACCY 301 and ACCY 302. | ACCY 304 |
Principles of Taxation Introduction to the United States federal income tax system with an emphasis on income tax determination and the taxation of property transactions. Topics include the tax environment, tax provisions relevant to businesses, employees and business owners. Projects facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes. Prerequisite: ACCY 202 or equivalent. | ACCY 312 |
Principles of Public Policy Same as ACE 321, BADM 303, and PS 321. See PS 321. | ACCY 321 |
Career Pathways in Accountancy Career Pathways in Accountancy is an enrichment program where you will explore accounting-related career paths, build skills for success, and connect with other Accountancy students and professionals. The goal of CPA is to accelerate students’ learning by providing experiences that connect the classroom to real-world accounting and related careers. The course is intended for students who are in the early stages of deciding their specific career path and interviewing for internships and full-time positions. Prerequisite: Restricted to Gies College of Business Accountancy and Accountancy + DS majors and/or intention to declare Accountancy major. | ACCY 375 |
Practical Problems in Atg Course covers the professional standards relating to corporate financial reporting, taxation, auditing and public sector reporting. Serves as a review course for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated up to 16 hours in separate terms, if topics vary. Credit is not given towards degree requirements. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Intended for students enrolled in the BS in Accountancy, MAS, and MSA programs. Students from other UIUC programs must demonstrate that they have taken courses in financial accounting (beyond introductory level), cost/managerial accounting (beyond introductory level), auditing, and taxation. | ACCY 398 |
Assurance and Attestation Conceptual introduction to diverse means by which assurers improve the quality of information used by third parties for contracting purposes, with emphases on the credibility- and relevance-enhancement properties of assurers' services. Topics include the economics of assurance and attestation, and concepts including independence, risk, evidence, and control. Projects facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of professional skills and attitudes. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ACCY 304 or consent of department. | ACCY 405 |
Advanced Financial Reporting Current authoritative accounting standards and applications to accounting practice. Topics do not represent the full range of financial reporting issues, but are selected based on relevance of the underlying business transaction, complexity of the topic, consistency of applicable standard with underlying reporting concepts, and transferability of the standard to other accounting issues. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given toward graduation for both ACCY 410 and ACCY 506 or ACCY 532. Prerequisite: ACCY 303 or consent of department. | ACCY 410 |
Advanced Income Tax Problems An introduction to U.S. federal taxation of business entities including taxable corporations and flow through entities (partnerships, Subchapter S corporations, and limited liability companies). Practical problems facilitate self-discovery of technical tax knowledge and the development of data analysis skills. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing and ACCY 312. | ACCY 451 |
Senior Research Research and readings course for students majoring in accountancy. May be taken by students in the college honors program in partial fulfillment of the honors requirements. 2 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0., honors in the junior year, or consent of department; senior standing. | ACCY 499 |
Accounting Measurement, Reporting, and Control A managerial perspective of the nature and role of accounting in organizational measurement, reporting and control processes. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a non-accountancy masters program in business or consent of department. | ACCY 500 |
Accounting Analysis I Addresses the conceptual framework and financial statements--balance sheet, income statement and the statement of cash flows. It also provides in-depth analysis of accounting issues related to the measurement, recognition and disclosure of current and non-current assets, and revenue recognition. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 4 hours for iMSA and online students that complete the first part of the course content in a 2-hour section (part A) and then complete the remainder of the class in a second 2-hour section (part B). Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 501 |
Accounting Analysis II Measurement and reporting of firm's liabilities and shareholders' equity. Topics include contingencies, subsequent events, bonds, leases, deferred taxes, pensions, equity transactions, and earning per share. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 4 hours for iMSA and online students that complete the first part of the course content in a 2-hour section (part A) and then complete the remainder of the class in a second 2-hour section (part B). Prerequisite: ACCY 501 or equivalent; enrollment in graduate degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 502 |
Managerial Accounting Introduction to management accounting principles, as used to facilitate and align internal decisions made by managers and employees. Topics include analytical tools and techniques to address common business problems, cost information systems, budgeting, and strategic performance measurement systems. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 4 hours for iMSA and online students that complete the first part of the course content in a 2-hour section (part A) and then complete the remainder of the class in a second 2-hour section (part B). Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in ACCY 501 or equivalent; enrollment in graduate degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 503 |
Auditing Introduction to conceptual and applied material in the field of auditing. Emphasizes the audit process, reporting, and professional responsibilities. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 4 hours for iMSA and online students that complete the first part of the course content in a 2-hour section (part A) and then complete the remainder of the class in a second 2-hour section (part B). Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in ACCY 502, or equivalent; enrollment in graduate degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 504 |
Federal Taxation Introduction to historical and conceptual as well as applied material in the accounting area of federal taxation; emphasizes the provisions of the tax law relevant to accounting measurement methods. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 4 hours for iMSA and online students that complete the first part of the course content in a 2-hour section (part A) and then complete the remainder of the class in a second 2-hour section (part B). Credit is not given for both ACCY 505 and ACCY 312. Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 505 |
Advanced Topics in Accounting Covers current authoritative accounting standards and applications to accounting practice. Topics include accounting for business combinations, the preparation of consolidated financial statements, and other advanced financial reporting topics. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Credit is not given toward graduation for both ACCY 506 and ACCY 410 or ACCY 532. Prerequisite: ACCY 501, and credit or concurrent enrollment in ACCY 502. | ACCY 506 |
Financial Reporting Standards Stakeholders' needs for reliable and relevant information about the performance of firms, as well as managers; economic self-interests, influence managers' selection of accounting policies and financial reporting methods. This course selectively surveys both academic research and professional standards to focus on the measurement, classification and disclosure of financial transactions. Cases, class discussion and research projects emphasize independent thinking, group processes, and communication. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ACCY 410 and enrollment in the BS/MAS in Accountancy program or consent of department. | ACCY 510 |
Data Analytics for Management Accounting Data analytics incorporated into management decision making, including planning, cost management, and management control system design. Focuses on developing your skills of gathering and analyzing data for internal decision making purposes. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate accounting degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 512 |
Auditing & Assurance Standards Role of professional and ethical standards in the conduct of auditing and assurance services and the role of auditing and assurance services in corporate governance and capital markets. This course selectively surveys both academic and professional literature to focus on the conduct of auditing and assurance services. Cases, class discussion, group projects, and data analytics using Tableau emphasize the importance of critical thinking, group processes, and communication for professional accounting practice. Real-world scenarios assist in implementing auditing standards. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ACCY 405 and enrollment in the BS/MS in Accountancy program or consent of department. | ACCY 515 |
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation Examines the tools and techniques of financial statement analysis and company valuation from the perspective of investors and creditors; emphasizes theoretical and empirical properties of financial ratios as well as valuation methods used in practice. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 4 hours, if topics vary for iMSA and online students that complete the first part of the course content in a 2-hour section (part A) and then complete the remainder of the class in a second 2-hour section (part B). Credit is not given toward graduation for both ACCY 517 and ACCY 531. Prerequisite: ACCY 410 or concurrent enrollment; or ACCY 500 or equivalent; or ACCY 502 or equivalent; and enrollment in graduate degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 517 |
Financial Statement Fraud Introduction to fraud examination with an emphasis on financial statement fraud. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to fraud examination. The topics addressed in the course include the unique characteristics of fraud examinations and a comparison to financial statement audits, the characteristics that should be possessed by fraud examiners, an overview of the fraud examination process, the nature and extent of fraud, an introduction to the taxonomy of financial statement frauds, techniques for evidence collection including interview techniques, Benford's law, and the development of fraud reports. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate accounting degree program or consent of the department. This class is restricted to MAS and MSA students: Accountancy-UIUC. | ACCY 518 |
Financial Statement Analysis for MBAs Gives professionals exposure to the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand, and use financial information to make informed decisions. Students will use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, to forecast financial statements, and to value a business entity. Content will be discussed from the perspective of investors, creditors, and other users of financial statements. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Credit is not given toward graduation for both ACCY 531 and ACCY 517. Prerequisite: ACCY 500 or equivalent, and enrollment in graduate degree program or consent of department. For online Master of Business Administration (iMBA) students only. | ACCY 531 |
Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Complex Transactions Focuses on the financial accounting behind the deal structures and transactions that shape the design of complex organizations. To this end, this course will examine the accounting, economic, and regulatory aspects of a variety of different transaction types, including but not limited to M&A transactions. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Credit is not given toward graduation for both ACCY 532 and ACCY 410 or ACCY 506. Prerequisite: Requires that students have a grasp of core accounting principles and have a basic knowledge of concepts in finance (time value of money, etc.). It is recommended that students complete ACCY 500 and FIN 570 before enrolling in this course. | ACCY 532 |
Corporate Income Taxation Analyzes the tax treatment, problems, planning techniques, and underlying governmental policies involving corporations and their shareholders; coverage includes formations, operations, distributions, liquidations, reorganizations, and affiliations. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ACCY 451, credit or concurrent enrollment in ACCY 556, or equivalent or consent of department. | ACCY 551 |
Partnership Income Taxation Analyzes the tax treatment, problems, planning techniques, and underlying governmental policies involving partnerships and their partners, including Subchapter S corporations and their shareholders. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ACCY 451, credit or concurrent enrollment in ACCY 556, or equivalent or consent of department. | ACCY 552 |
Tax Research Provides the student with a working knowledge of tax research methodology utilized by accountants in public practice. Aims to develop the student's capacity for either solving or defending his/her position with respect to a particular tax issue. 1 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated with consent of the department. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in ACCY 451, or equivalent or consent of department. | ACCY 556 |
Data Driven Decisions in Accounting This course prepares accounting students to use analytic software to explore, visualize, and statistically analyze accounting data. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. | ACCY 569 |
Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy Concepts and foundations underlying data analytics for accounting. Provides fundamental knowledge of how to acquire, organize, synthesize and analyze (possibly large) volumes of data to address questions and problems. After completing this course, students should (1) have a foundational understanding of the techniques underlying data analytics, (2) recognize scenarios and identify appropriate tools for various types of data analysis and (3) use Python and Tableau to perform data analysis. 2 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. May be repeated up to 4 hours for iMSA and online students that complete the first part of the course content in a 2-hour section (part A) and then complete the remainder of the class in a second 2-hour section (part B). Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate accounting program or consent of the department. | ACCY 570 |
Risk Management and Innovation Decision making and analytic approaches to help organizations navigate disruptive changes in practices, technology, regulation, and culture to serve stakeholders (customers, employees, investors, the public). Course content focuses on identifying and quantifying risks, and balancing between achieving consistent, measurable outcomes and delivering stakeholder-driven objectives. Cases and experiential learning will emphasize developing tools to translate data into insights, tie these insights into managing stakeholder interests, and communicating these insights to decision makers. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MAS or MSA program. | ACCY 574 |
Data Analytics Applications in Accountancy Develops knowledge regarding the role, methods, and implications of business and data analytics in accounting. Building on prior coursework on the fundamentals of statistical analysis and business/data analytics, this course provides the opportunity to apply related theoretical and practical principles to a variety of accounting scenarios, including audit, tax, fraud identification and detection, financial reporting, and managerial accounting. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: ACCY 570. | ACCY 575 |
Accounting Analytics Applications Develops students’ knowledge regarding the role, methods, and implications of business and data analytics in accounting via real-world applications of fundamental and advanced analytics principles. Application opportunities span multiple areas of accounting, including audit, fraud identification and detection, financial accounting, and managerial accounting. After engaging in this course, students should (1) have a foundational understanding of the role of business / data analytics in accounting and (2) be able to apply this knowledge to real-world clients, business decisions, etc. 1 graduate hour. No professional credit. May be repeated in the same or separate semesters to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Some sections require the completion of ACCY 576 (or equivalent), and are denoted as requiring this prerequisite. | ACCY 578 |
Adv Prof Internship in ACCY A formalized learning experience in combination with practice of accounting while engaged in an internship with a public accounting firm, business, or other off-campus organization; prior approval of learning plan and a summary report of learning experience required. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Open only to accountancy majors enrolled in the department's integrated bachelor/master program or students with graduate standing in accountancy; completion of 300-level accountancy courses appropriate to internship learning plan; and consent of department. | ACCY 590 |
Introduction to Accounting Research Comparative study of alternative methodologies and conceptual frameworks and their application to selected current research issues central to the development of accounting thought, both theoretical and empirical. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Courses in behavioral science, mathematics, and economics; or equivalent background and admission to the accountancy Ph.D. program; or consent of department. | ACCY 592 |
Special Research Problems Individual investigations or research projects selected by the students, subject to approval by the graduate adviser and the executive officer of the Department. May be repeated in the same or separate terms. Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate accounting degree program or consent of department. | ACCY 593 |
Thesis Research Individual direction and guidance in writing theses; seminar discussion of progress made. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated. | ACCY 599 |
Introduction to Applied Microeconomics Provides students an introduction to microeconomics by examining such topics as: individual and household decision-making regarding how to spend income and how many hours to work; decision-making by firms about production quantities, how many workers to hire, and what price to charge to maximize profits; the well-being of consumers in competitive markets compared to oligopolies and monopolies; and the role of government when markets fail (e.g., environmental, anti-trust, labor market issues, etc.). Credit is not given toward graduation for ACE 100 if credit for ECON 102 has been earned. | ACE 100 |
Microcomputer Applications Instruction and practice in solving data-related problems with microcomputers and general purpose software packages. | ACE 161 |
Undergraduate Open Seminar Experimental course on a special topic in agricultural and consumer economics. Topic may not be repeated except in accordance with the Code. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated if topics vary, up to 5 hours in the same semester, to a maximum of 12 hours. | ACE 199 |
Introduction to Public Policy and Law Introduces students to public policy and law through federal legislation addressing agriculture, food, natural resources and rural economic development. Also introduces students to basic legal issues regarding judicial review of statutes, statutory interpretation and the Constitutional limits on Congressional powers. In addition to lectures, students will also participate in simulated legislative drafting efforts through assigned historic roles of committee members to write legislative proposals, debate and amendments. | ACE 203 |
Environmental Economics Applies economic tools to analyze environmental problems and public policy formation. We will study human behavior to understand why environmental problems occur and our choice of policy tools to address problems. We will explore and critique current environmental policies in the U.S. and globally in a rigorous and constructive manner and the role of private-sector agents in solving environmental problems. Through this course, you will build your capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving. Same as ECON 210, ENVS 210, NRES 210, and UP 210. | ACE 210 |
Introduction to Sales: Principles and Strategies Prepares students for a variety of professional careers in business, marketing, and sales. Explores the human elements of business and introduces students to professional selling, marketing, sales strategies, human psychology, and communication of value while exploring tips & tricks about relationship selling from professionals working in the field. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions and complete exercises that use “real-world” examples in selling. Credit is not given toward graduation for ACE 220 if credit for ACE 199 SPS has been earned. | ACE 220 |
Negotiation This course is an introduction to negotiation, with an emphasis on practical and useful knowledge that students can use throughout their financial lives, including negotiating job offers, auto purchases and sales, and residential purchases and sales. Credit is not given for ACE 221 if credit for ACE 199 NPS has been earned. | ACE 221 |
Agricultural Marketing Examines factors affecting the size of the market for agricultural products and the scope of marketing activities; functions and services performed; pricing agricultural products, including the nature and causes of price fluctuations; and costs of marketing and efforts to reduce costs and improve the marketing system. | ACE 222 |
Personal Financial Planning Examines principles of financial planning applied to individuals and households, with attention to organizing and analyzing financial information, budgeting, acquiring financial assets, managing credit, planning for taxes, investments, risk management, retirement, and estate planning. | ACE 240 |
Money and Happiness What is the relationship between money and happiness? In this course, students will engage with scientific literature on happiness and the role money plays in living well. Students will explore the intersection of quantitative and qualitative aspects of personal finance and financial planning, examining what motivates individuals, and seeking to understand how values shape the financial decision-making processes and long-term goals. Prerequisite: ACE 240 (or other financial planning background) is recommended but not required. | ACE 243 |
The World Food Economy Examination of global food production, consumption, and trade; problems of hunger and population; the role of agricultural development, trade, and aid in relieving hunger. Prerequisite: ACE 100 or ECON 102 or consent of instructor. | ACE 251 |
Economic Systems in Africa Examines the fundamentals of economic development in Africa. It will provide students the tools and concepts to think about development in a way that is consistent with economic theory, informed by empirical research, and practically connected to policy. The course will discuss issues that the region faces related to economic growth, poverty, population, health, education, gender, agriculture, and climate change. Same as AFST 254. | ACE 254 |
Economics of Food and Environmental Justice Access to food and a healthy environment varies across rural/urban location, race, gender, and income in the U.S. Students in this course will analyze questions of "food justice" and "environmental justice" through the lens of economic theory. Students will learn important concepts in the scholarship of minority cultures, learn facts about how food security and experience of environmental quality varies among groups in the U.S., and learn how to use economic theory to understand those patterns and analyze policies to correct inequities. | ACE 255 |
Applied Statistical Methods and Data Analytics I Statistics is a key tool in the data analysis process involving data collection, description, analysis, and results interpretation. This course discusses how to collect and analyze data using descriptive statistics. Random variables, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, linear systems, matrices, and the theoretical underpinnings of these concepts are introduced. Emphasis is placed on examples from the field of economics to enhance students’ ability to apply appropriate models to professional and everyday problems. Credit is not given toward graduation for ACE 262 if credit for any of ECON 202, CPSC 241, STAT 100, or equivalent has been earned. | ACE 262 |
Applied Statistical Methods & Data Analytics 2 Offers the statistical and econometric tools to describe and understand common economic issues. The emphasis will be on the multiple regression model and its associated extensions regularly used to overcome traditional econometric issues. The course will introduce and use an advanced statistical software for hands-on exercises. No prior experience with the software is expected or required. Credit is not given toward graduation for ACE 264 if credit for ECON 203 or equivalent has been earned. Prerequisite: ACE 262 or equivalent. | ACE 264 |
Consumer Economics Introduction to the study of the consumer in the American economy; sources of consumer information and consumer protection; and examination of current consumer issues within an economic framework. Prerequisite: ACE 100 or ECON 102. | ACE 270 |
Off-Campus Internship Supervised, off-campus experience in a field directly pertaining to a subject matter in agricultural and consumer economics. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated, up to 4 hours in the same semester, to a maximum of 10 hours. Independent Study courses are limited to 12 hours total applying to a degree in ACES. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, cumulative GPA of 2. 5 or above at the time the internship is arranged, and consent of instructor. | ACE 293 |
On-Campus Internship Supervised, on-campus, learning experience with faculty engaged in research. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated up to 4 hours in a semester, to a maximum of 10 hours. Credit is not given for more than a total of 12 hours of Independent Study (IND) courses applying to a degree in ACES. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, cumulative GPA of 2. 5 or above at the time the internship is arranged, and consent of instructor. | ACE 294 |
Independent Study Individual or small group research, special problems, or other studies under the supervision of an appropriate member of the faculty. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated up to 4 hours in the same term, but no more than 12 hours of special problems, research, thesis and/or individual studies may be counted toward the degree. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above at the time the activity is arranged, and consent of instructor. | ACE 295 |
Intermediate Applied Microeconomics Why could energy policy affect the profitability of farmers? Is it better to help families in developing countries with food aid or mini cash grants? Who will bear the cost of a carbon tax? Microeconomic theory helps us answer many important questions about markets and human behavior. Students will learn rigorous intermediate microeconomic theory through applications to areas such as agriculture, development, finance, consumer behavior, and the environment. Credit is not given toward graduation for both ACE 300 and ECON 302. Prerequisite: ACE 100 or ECON 102; MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234, or equivalent. | ACE 300 |
Natural Resource Economics Economic principles are used to analyze a broad range of natural resource policy and management issues. Economic concepts developed include public goods, social welfare, discounting, dynamic efficiency, and resource scarcity. Natural resources examined include biodiversity, fisheries, forests, minerals, soil, and water resources. Same as ENVS 310 and NRES 310. Prerequisite: ACE 100 or ECON 102. | ACE 310 |
Principles of Public Policy Same as ACCY 321, BADM 303, and PS 321. See PS 321. | ACE 321 |