Computers are available at sites and centers statewide. The acquisition, cataloging, and processing of book and non-book materials are covered. Instruction and practice are given in bibliographic searching, order procedures, and descriptive and subject cataloging. Field trips required. This 15-week course is delivered by videotape and computer conferencing.
Computers are available at sites and centers statewide.
Videotapes must be rented for a fee. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and analytical approaches of microeconomics and demonstrates how these concepts are used in analyzing public policy problems and designing appropriate responses. Following an exposition of the basic theoretical and analytical concepts in a public policy context, the course examines the role and limitations of economics in public policy making using a case study. Graduate level course that may be applied to the USM M.S. in Health Policy and Management, the Masters in Community Planning and Development, or the Masters in Public Policy and Management. Prof. Charles Colgan.