Undergraduate course catalog descriptions and prerequisites
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Please note: Undergraduate degrees at Georgia State University are handled by the central GSU Office of the Registrar. The GSU Undergraduate Catalog remains the official word on curriculum requirements and rules.

• Economics Courses
• Public Administration and Urban Studies Courses

Economics

Econ 2100. The Global Economy. (3)

Not available for credit in the major; may be used as a nonmajor elective depending on degree. The world's economies have become much more integrated over time. This course is designed to introduce students to basic facts about the operation of the world economy, with particular focus on current isssues confronting economies of various countries. The course will discuss the role of international organizations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and will focus on major problems facing policy makers, such as global income inequality, financial crises, environmental challenges, the transition to a market economy, and the design of the European Monetary Union.     (See the Econ 2100 course page.)

Econ 2105. Principles of Macroeconomics. (3)

Prerequisite: Math 1111.

This course analyzes the overall performance of economic systems including output and employment levels, inflation, economic growth, international finance, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policies.    (See the Econ 2105 course page.)

Econ 2106. Principles of Microeconomics. (3)

Prerequisite: Math 1111.

This course is a systematic study of the functions of markets and prices in the production and distribution of goods and includes economic analysis of international trade, public finance, labor markets, monopoly, and poverty.    (See the Econ 2106 course page.)

Econ 3000. Economics for Life. (3)

Not available for credit in the major; may be used as a non-major elective depending on degree.

Individuals have to make a multitude of economic and financial decisions, such as what type and amount of insurance to purchase, how much to save and how to invest it, whether to rent or own, how much to spend on housing, what kind of mortgage to take out, whether to marry, and how to budget the household's income. This course provides an understanding of the issues surrounding these decisions and presents practical advice on how to make good decisions on these issues.     (See the Econ 3000 course page.)

Econ 3010. The Economies of Atlanta and Georgia. (3)

Not available for credit in the major; may be used as a non-major elective depending on degree.

The Atlanta and Georgia economies have dramatically grown and changed over the past several decades. This course explores the current nature of these economies and how they have changed over the past half century. Consideration is given to the multiple causes of the changes, the role of economic development policy, the issue of urban sprawl, and what the future might hold.    (See the Econ 3010 course page.)

Econ 3020. Race, Sex, and the Economy. (3)

Not available for credit in the major; may be used as a non-major elective depending on degree.

This course considers sex and racial differences in employment, earnings, education, health and family structure. Students will explore how gender and racial differences result in different experiences and lead to different outcomes. A variety of explanations for the differences are discussed. Historical and international comparisons are made, and policies such as affirmative action and anti-discrimination legislation are considered.    (See the Econ 3020 course page.)

Econ 3030. Economics of Sports. (3)

Not available for credit in the major; may be used as a non-major elective depending on degree.

Sports, both collegiate and professional, have become big business, with high salaries and large public subsidies for stadiums. This course provides an overview of sports as a business. Among the topics discussed are: the role of sports leagues, the salaries of professional athletes, race and sex discrimination in sports, broadcasting rights, public subsidies for stadiums, antitrust legislation, college athletics, and why the Braves and Yankees are more likely to win the World Series.    (See the Econ 3030 course page.)

Econ 3050. The Economics of Art, Entertainment and Culture.(3)

Not available for credit in the major: may be used as a non-major elective depending on program.

Each year Americans spend at least 120 billion hours and over $150 billion on legal forms of entertainment. In spite of this, the economic idiosyncrasies of the sector are often not well understood. This class examines the economics of the major entertainment enterprises: the performing arts and other fine arts, movies and television programming, commercial music, broadcasting, cable television, casino gambling, and more. In addition to the basic facts and microeconomic characteristics of these industries, the class discusses how the sector is impacted by the macroeconomy and public policy.    (See the Econ 3050 course page.)

Econ 3900. Macroeconomics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2105.

This course applies the tools of aggregate economic analysis to the problems of the performance of the economy. The course links the theories and data to understand the causes of macroeconomic fluctuations in production, employment, inflation and international economic relations; particular emphasis is placed on macroeconomic policy issues.    (See the Econ 3900 course page.)

Econ 3910. Microeconomics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

This course develops models of the behavior of individual economic units, including consumers, workers, investors, and business firms, and explains how and why these units make economic decisions. Economic behavior in various types of market environments is analyzed. The implications of this behavior for the allocation of resources and for public policy are discussed.    (See the Econ 3910 course page.)

Econ 4080. History of Economic Thought. (3)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

An historical presentation of the economic doctrines of the physiocratic, classical, neoclassical, historical, Keynesian, and other schools of thought.    (See the Econ 4080 course page.)

Econ 4210. Health Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106 or equivalent.

This course analyzes resource allocation issues in the health care sector of the U.S. and other economies. The demand, production, cost and financing of health care services are examined using a variety of conceptual and empirical models. The economic evaluation of alternative health care programs is also discussed.    (See the Econ 4210 course page.)

Econ 4220. Environmental Economics and Policy. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106 or permission of instructor.

This course is designed to introduce the student to a broad range of contemporary environmental problems and the design of appropriate policy responses. Environmental concerns such as declining urban air quality, water pollution, tropical rain forest destruction, and global warming are covered (topics vary according to the instructor). The role of economic development and the political and social forces determining environmental quality are explored. The effectiveness of past and present environmental policies and regulations are evaluated and contrasted with newer, more flexible approaches to improving environmental policy. This course is designed for students majoring in all disciplines who have interests in public policy as it relates to managing the environment.    (See the Econ 4220 course page.)

Econ 4230. Experimental Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106 or equivalent.

This introduction to experimental economics builds upon the scientific method and the testing of economic theories via laboratory experiments. Students will gain an understanding of the extent to which basic economic theories predict actual human behavior. The relevance and impact of similar experiments and related analyses on important debates surrounding public policy issues will be examined, which include privatization, market regulation, and environmental regulation.    (See the Econ 4230 course page.)

Econ 4300. Economics of Cities. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

This course provides an introduction to the ways that economics can be used to understand cities. The primary emphasis in the first half of the course is on the spatial organization of economic activity. Why are cities located where they are, what economic functions do they perform, and, within cities, how can we understand what goes on where, and who lives where? The tools that we develop as we deal with these questions will be essential in the second half of the course, in which we will take an economic approach to a number of policy issues that are loosely termed "urban problems" in the popular press.    (See the Econ 4300 course page.)

Econ 4350. Economics of Poverty and Public Policy. (3)

This course applies basic economic concepts to the study of poverty in the United States. There are three main topics: 1) Measuring the extent of poverty in the United States; 2) Explaining the causes of poverty; and 3) Evaluating actual and potential private sector or government responses to the problem. Within this framework, topics that will be discussed include: poverty and inequality, economics of the family, racial/gender discrimination and segregation, neighborhood effects, history of welfare, the incentive structure of the current and proposed welfare plans, and welfare reform.    (See the Econ 4350 course page.)

Econ 4380. Directed Readings in Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 2105 and Econ 2106, and consent of instructor.   

Econ 4400. Public Sector Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

This course explores issues related to expenditure and tax policies of governments, as well as views regarding the purpose of government and criteria for evaluating government actions. Various government expenditure programs, such as education and social security, and revenue sources, such as income taxes and property taxes, are then described and analyzed in light of the criteria. The course also includes a discussion of how group or collective choices are made within society, how environmental policies affect the level of pollution, and the importance of public debt.    (See the Econ 4400 course page.)

Econ 4470. Industrial Organization, Regulation, and Antitrust Economics. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

The theory of government regulatory and antitrust policies and their effects on the competitive performance of the economy and the behavior of individual firms and industries. Specific topics include an economic and some legal analysis of mergers, price discrimination, predatory strategies, tying contracts, resale price maintenance, cost-benefit studies, product and worker safety, the environment, and deregulation issues in telecommunications, transportation and other industries, with special emphasis on modern landmark cases and the role of economics in affecting public policy.    (See the Econ 4470 course page.)

Econ 4500. Money and Credit. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2105.

A study of the role of money, credit, interest rates and the balance of payments in determining the rate of production and employment in a nation's economy; emphasis is placed on monetary policies of the Federal Reserve System and their interaction with other elements of policy and with international economic currents.    (See the Econ 4500 course page.)

Econ 4600. Economic Development. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2105 and Econ 2106.

This course analyzes the issues underlying vast differences in development among the nations of the world. Economic growth, subject to appropriate restraints on environmental degradation, is seen as a major instrument for improving the development of nations and the welfare of their people. The course employs elements of theories of growth, international trade and finance, industrial organization, money, as well as micro and macroeconomics to analyze causes of and prescribe cures for, underdevelopment.    (See the Econ 4600 course page.)

Econ 4680. American Economic History. (3)

(Same as Hist 4210.)

An intensive study of the development of the American Economy with an emphasis upon the changing structure, institutional pattern, and performance of the system.    (See the Econ 4680 course page.)

Econ 4700. Economics of the Internet. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 2105 and Econ 2106.

This course presents a broad overview of economics and the Internet, covering both macro and microeconomics topics. We begin by describing the role of innovation and technology in economic growth, including growth models and a comparison of the industrial and information revolutions. Within this framework, we discuss the emergence of the Internet as a foundation for the information economy. The macroeconomic section includes both domestic and international topics: measuring economic activity, electronic commerce, monetary policy, and international integration. We then explore how the Internet is changing industries and market structues, from production and cost structures to market pricing.    (See the Econ 4700 course page.)

Econ 4750. Intro to Game Theory. (3)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the basics of game theory to undergraduate students in various disciplines. It focuses on fundamentals of game theory including basic concepts and techniques, various ways of describing and solving games, and various applications in economics, political sciences, and business. It will help students sharpen their understanding of strategic behavior in different situations involving many individuals. The students will learn how to recognize and model strategic situations, to predict when and how their action will have an influence on others, and to exploit strategic situations for the benefit of their own.

Econ 4800. International Trade. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

An examination of theories of trade and empirical verification, trade and welfare, tariff and nontariff barriers to trade, common markets, and the relationship between growth and trade.    (See the Econ 4800 course page.)

Econ 4810. International Finance. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2105.

A study of the foreign exchange market, the balance of payments, exchange-rate systems with particular emphasis on the current international monetary system, the international macroeconomic model, and policies for internal and external balance.    (See the Econ 4810 course page.)

Econ 4870H. Honors Thesis Research in Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and Honors program director.

Econ 4880H. Honors Thesis Writing in Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and Honors program director.

Econ 4930. Mathematical Economics. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 2105 and Econ 2106, and Math 2211 or Math 1220.

This course provides an introduction to mathematical techniques that are frequently used in economic analysis. Topics covered include differential and integral calculus and matrix algebra. Emphasis is placed on the applications of mathematics to topics in economic theory.    (See the Econ 4930 course page.)

Econ 4950. Econometrics and Applications. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 2105 and Econ 2106, and DSc 3100 or Math 1070.

An introduction to the regression model, its assumptions, limitations, and application to problems in business and economics.    (See the Econ 4950 course page.)

Econ 4960. Economics of Work and Pay. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2106.

This course applies economic theory to the analysis of labor markets. Topics examined include wage determination, employment and labor force growth, education and training, occupational attainment, unemployment, and the impact of discrimination, unions, and government policy on the functioning of labor markets.    (See the Econ 4960 course page.)

Econ 4999. Senior Capstone Course. (3)

This course is designed to be an integrative course for the economics major. Basic tools and methods of economics are used to understand and analyze a variety of contemporary economic problems and policy issues. The course will be organized by research modules that cover at least four of the following six broad economics topics: business policy analysis; economic history and thought; social policy and human resources, international economics and globalization; government fiscal, environmental and urban policies, and behavioral economics.

Public Administration and Urban Studies

PAUS 3011. Introducing the City. (3)

This course serves as an introduction to the field of urban policy studies, exploring historical, social, physical, political and economic issues and concepts. Examples from the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta metropolitan region are used to illustrate many of the subjects. The course is appropriate for all students with a professional or personal interest in urban issues.    (See the PAUS 3011 course page.)

PAUS 3111. Urban Political Economy. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 3011.

An examination of the intersection of the political and economic systems in the United States and how they impact urban areas. Of particular interest are the urban development policies.    (See the PAUS 3111 course page.)

PAUS 3211. Career Development in Public and Nonprofit Organizations. (3)

This course focuses on policies and methods used to align the career plans and aspirations of employees with the goals and critical skills needs of public and nonprofit agencies. Major career development system components are examined, including targeted selection, job enrichment, fast-tracking, core competency assessments, work-family programs, diversity initiatives, executive development, and succession planning. Career planning and development issues and problems that affect persons during different career and life stages are addressed.    (See the PAUS 3211 course page.)

PAUS 3311. The Public Policy Process. (3)

This course examines how the processes of public policy operate—from agenda setting through formulation and legitimation to implementation and eventual evaluation—with illustrations drawn from several areas of urban policy.    (See the PAUS 3311 course page.)

PAUS 3411. Contemporary Planning. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 3011.

This course introduces the student to the principles, issues and practice of urban planning. It reviews the history of planning, models of the planning process, and issues in contemporary urban planning practice in several substantive specialties, including transportation, land use, environmental and economic development planning.    (See the PAUS 3411 course page.)

PAUS 3511. Aviation Meteorology. (3)

Interpretation of meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft flight. Basic concepts of aviation meteorology: temperature, pressure, moisture, stability, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, icing, fog. Analysis and use of weather data for flight planning and safe flying; interpretation of U.S. Weather Service maps, reports and forecasts.    (See the PAUS 3511 course page.)

PAUS 3521. Aeronautics and Flight Technology. (3)

This course covers basic aerodynamics at the commercial pilot level and provides an overview of modern technology in aircraft instrument and flight control systems, communication, navigation, and surveillance. It is intended to provide the student with a working knowledge of aircraft technologies used in modern air transport and general aviation aircraft.    (See the PAUS 3521 course page.)

PAUS 3531. Air Traffic Management. (3)

A study of the FAA Air Traffic Control system, communications and operations procedures, separation rules of air traffic, and advanced communication navigation and surveillance systems.    (See the PAUS 3531 course page.)

PAUS 3611. Introduction to Human Resource Development (HRD) in Public and Nonprofit Organizations. (3)

This course introduces students to the human resource development (HRD) profession and its application in the public and nonprofit sectors. Issues and roles associated with the design and development of training programs, organization development (OD) interventions, and strategies for career development counseling are addressed through research findings and case studies.    (See the PAUS 3611 course page.)

PAUS 3801. Public Administration and Politics. (3)

(Same as PolS 3700.) Prerequisite: PAUS 3011 or PAUS 3311.

Bureaucratic politics and behavior in the political process. The role of bureaucrats in policy making and implementation, agency strategies, relations with other executive agencies and with the legislature, the president, the judiciary and clientele groups.    (See the PAUS 3801 course page.)

PAUS 3831. Governmental Budgeting. (3)

(Same as PolS 3770.)

A study of fiscal planning and management in the administrative process, budgetary theory, and the budget process.    (See the PAUS 3831 course page.)

PAUS 4021. Policy Research Methods I. (3)

This course will survey research methods applicable to the study of public policy. Course topics will cover fundamental issues in research design, such as the development of theory and the consideration of ethical dilemmas in research, as well as data collection and analysis.    (See the PAUS 4021 course page.)

PAUS 4031. Policy Research Methods II. (3)

This course focuses on quantitative research methods applicable to the study of public policy. Students will learn how to develop and test empirical hypotheses using techniques such as contingency table analysis, inferential statistics, and regression analysis.    (See the PAUS 4031 course page.)

PAUS 4061. Microeconomics for Public Policy. (3)

Prerequisites: Econ 2105, Econ 2106.

The purpose of this course is to introduce principles of microeconomics to students for use when analyzing public policy for effective public administration and planning. The course will consider concepts of microeconomic principles including market failure, public goods, supply and demand, pricing and externalities. These concepts will be presented using practical examples involving the public sector, and students will practice application through problem solving.    (See the PAUS 4061 course page.)

PAUS 4071. Urban Policy Analysis. (3)

Advanced Methods for Policy Research. This course will introduce students to a variety of advanced quantitative research methods. These include regression, decision analysis, simulation and benefit-cost analysis. Students will learn to apply these methods to real-world problems.    (See the PAUS 4071 course page.)

PAUS 4081. Evaluation Research. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 4021.

An examination of the techniques and practice of program evaluation for effectiveness in program administration. The course contrasts deductive and inductive approaches. The instructor illustrates the advantages of using evaluation as a mechanism for program improvement.    (See the PAUS 4081 course page.)

PAUS 4091. Seminar on Urban Research Design. (3)

Workshop on Public Policy. Prerequisite: PAUS 4031 or concurrent registration.

An advanced seminar on the application of appropriate research techniques to the study of public policy questions especially at the state and local levels.    (See the PAUS 4091 course page.)

PAUS 4211. Issues and Problems in Personnel Management Systems for Public and Nonprofit Agencies. (3)

This course provides an introduction to personnel administration for public and nonprofitorganizations with an emphasis on human capital issues and problems that challenge policymakers and managers. The course concentrates on the policy issues and problems that challenge today's human resources specialists, managers, and supervisors. Students will study important policy issues from the political, legal, and organizational perspectives. Topics covered include equal employment opportunity and the glass ceiling, affirmative action and diversity, sexual harassment law and policy, alternative approaches to pay and benefits, employee health and safety and employer liability, and adapting personnel policies to the needs of the new American workforce. Problems related to recruitment, selection, compensation, career development and training, and collective bargaining are examined, and possible solutions to these problems are evaluated. Emphasis is placed on active participation and problem solving through group case study analysis and class discussions.    (See the PAUS 4211 course page.)

PAUS 4221. Human Capital Development Policy. (3)

This course examines trends in human capital development policies at the local, state and national levels. Emphasis is on human capital theory, the skills and qualifications of workers, and public-private partnership case examples. Significant for the 1990s are the special linkages between economic development and investments in human resources, and the circumstances that influence the development of human capital within different demographic groups.    (See the PAUS 4221 course page.)

PAUS 4241. Training Design and Strategies. (3)

This course introduces students to the instructional system design model as a means of exploring the learning theory and design practices required for instructionally sound training programs. The model begins with a discussion of how to identify training needs and continues through the actual design and development of materials. Traditional forms of instructional media as well as new forms of instructional technology are covered. Special consideration is given to the evaluation of training programs.    (See the PAUS 4241 course page.)

PAUS 4261. Organizational Contexts of Public and Nonprofit Personnel Policy andAdministration. (3)

This course explores concepts related to how complex public and non-profit organizations function as social-psychological and cultural settings for strategic human resource planning and development efforts. Links between cultural norms, individual and group behavior, organizational performance, and planned change social-technical systems are explored.     (See the PAUS 4261 course page.)

PAUS 4301. Local Governance. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 3011.

An introductory course for urban governance students and others interested in the management of local government. The course encompasses public administration, political science, management and other subjects.    (See the PAUS 4301 course page.)

PAUS 4321. African-American Political Participation. (3)

Analysis of the ideology, public opinions and political behavior of African-Americans. Study of the African-American impact on the electoral system.    (See the PAUS 4321 course page.)

PAUS 4401. Planning Theory and Analysis. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 3411, PAUS 4021, PAUS 4031.

A course using computer spreadsheets and assigned readings to analyze planning and economic development issues. Case problems may include population, employment, land use, environmental and transportation examples.    (See the PAUS 4401 course page.)

PAUS 4421. GIS Application to Planning and Policy Analysis. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 4021, PAUS 4031.

Integrational and synthesis of geographical data with composite map overlay, databases, and computer graphics. Includes application of GIS to local government, demographics, planning, transportation, aviation, emergency management, health, social services, marketing, business, real estate, and the environment.    (See the PAUS 4421 course page.)

PAUS 4431. The Practice of Community Organizing. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 3011.

This course examines emerging trends in community organization practice. Models are presented and skills developed relevant to issue identification, problem solving, and community action in community practice. Experimental learning includes case studies, simulation, fieldwork, and role-play techniques to develop organizing skills that can be applied directly in the field.    (See the PAUS 4431 course page.)

PAUS 4451. Economic Development Policy. (3)

Prerequisite: PAUS 3411.

An overview of recent literature and examples of options available to communities as they plan and finance economic development activities.    (See the PAUS 4451 course page.)

PAUS 4461. Planning Workshop. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 3411 and consent of instructor.

A seminar in which students work on an applied planning problem under the instructor's direction.    (See the PAUS 4461 course page.)

PAUS 4471. Urban Infrastructure Planning and Policy. (3)

Recent case examples and research will illuminate issues of planning, policy and management of public infrastructure, including storm and waste water conveyance and treatment, water supply, and transportation facilities.    (See the PAUS 4471 course page.)

PAUS 4501. Transportation Management. (3)

Prerequisite: Econ 2105 or Econ 2106.

Topics covered in this course include: government's role in transportation; demand for passenger and freight transportation; highway carriers; railroads; pipelines; domestic aviation; intermodal transportation and international transportation; transportation pricing; and carriers in the public and private sectors.    (See the PAUS 4501 course page.)

PAUS 4511. Introduction to Civil Aviation. (3)

This course is an overview of the U.S. air transportation system, including the historical evolution of legislative, technological, and economic developments in the air transportation industry. Subjects include the U.S. airline and general aviation industries, air traffic control, airports, air cargo, international air transportation, and the socioeconomic impact of air transportation upon modern civilization. It is recommended that students complete this course prior to taking higher numbered aviation courses.    (See the PAUS 4511 course page.)

PAUS 4521. Aviation History. (3)

This course is a history of manned flight. With emphasis on the role of national defense in the development of aeronautical science, subjects span man's earliest notions of flight to modern space travel. This study of aviation history provides a perspective from which to understand and appreciate the problems of flight in the modern world.    (See the PAUS 4521 course page.)

PAUS 4531. Aviation and Transportation Safety Management. (3)

The study of transportation and aviation safety management concepts and theory. The course will also introduce the student to human factors in accident prevention, system safety, and basic accident investigation techniques.    (See the PAUS 4531 course page.)

PAUS 4541. Aviation and Transportation Law and Regulations. (3)

Government laws, regulations, and requirements affecting ground and air transportation system operations. Study of regulatory agencies involving transportation and aviation.    (See the PAUS 4541 course page.)

PAUS 4551. Airline Management. (3)

Topics for this course include: management in airline operations; organizational structures of airlines; personnel supervision; federal labor regulations and practices; scheduling of resources; effect of federal regulations; internal control and auditing; industrial, financial and economic implications. International air transportation operations include global airline competition, international organizations, bilateral agreements, and international marketing.    (See the PAUS 4551 course page.)

PAUS 4561. Airline Marketing, Public Relations, and Passenger Operations. (3)

An overview of practices in advertising, sales, public relations and marketing efforts; measurement of marketing effectiveness; public relations programs; relationship to scheduling of services. Operations of travel agencies relative to airline bookings and promotion; general principles of tourism. Overview of passenger operations, ticketing systems, and seat inventory management.    (See the PAUS 4561 course page.)

PAUS 4571. Air Cargo Operations and Systems. (3)

Ground support functions and maintenance for aircraft; operational activities prior to and after flight. Practices and responsibilities in the varied operations centered about the transshipment of air cargo. Includes logistics of air freight and special regulations and laws pertaining to air cargo operation; security practices; handling hazardous cargo; liability policies.    (See the PAUS 4571 course page.)

PAUS 4581. Airport Management, Operations and Planning. (3)

Topics include: airport management; organization, zoning practices, financing of operations and facilities, safety, and public relations; master planning; the socioeconomic impact of airports on local communities.    (See the PAUS 4581 course page.)

PAUS 4591. General Aviation Management. (3)

A study of fixed base operations and corporate aviation. The course will examine in the fixed base operation: sources of profit, cash flow, finance, use of human resources, management information systems, maintenance, and operations. In corporate aviation the course will examine benefits of controlling internal aviation assets and development of profit centers.    (See the PAUS 4591 course page.)

PAUS 4592. Basic Aeronautics. (3)

Practicum in Basic Aeronautics. 135 hours of classroom and flight instruction in areas including basic aerodynamics, meteorology, principles of navigation, Federal Aviation Regulations, aircraft control and performance, instruments and systems, flight planning and operations, weight and balance, safety, and flight physiology. The practicum includes all subject matter and operations required by the FAA for the private pilot rating and is completed upon successful completion of the private pilot written examinations and practical test. Materials and resources for the practicum are provided by the affiliated flight school. Fees for flight and ground training are arranged separately.    (See the PAUS 4592 course page.)

PAUS 4593. Instrument Flight. (3)

Practicum in Instrument Flight. 135 hours of classroom and flight instruction in areas including advanced aircraft systems, advanced navigation and principles of instrument navigation, attitude instrument flying, airport and air traffic control instrument flight operations, Federal Aviation Regulations, IFR enroute and approach procedures, safety, and flight physiology. The practicum includes all subject matter and operations required by the FAA for the instrument pilot rating and is completed upon succesfful completion of the instrument pilot written examination and practical test. Materials and resources for the practicum are provided by the affiliated flight school. Fees for flight and ground training are arranged separately.    (See the PAUS 4593 course page.)

PAUS 4594. Commercial Avi/Flt Operations. (3)

Practicum in Commercial Aviation and Flight Operations. 135 hours of classroom and flight instruction in areas including advanced aerodynamics, advanced aircraft control and performance, complex aircraft systems, commercial flight operations, and Federal Aviation Regulations to include Part 135, multi-engine aircraft procedures and operations, multi-engine aircraft aerodynamics, multi-engine aircraft systems, engine-out procedures and operations. The practicum includes all subject matter and operations required by the FAA for the commercial pilot (single engine and multi-engine) and multi-engine pilot ratings and is completed upon successful completion of the commercial pilot written examination and commercial pilot and multi-engine practical tests. Materials and resources for the practicum are provided by the affiliated flight school. Fees for flight and ground training are arranged separately.     (See the PAUS 4594 course page.)

PAUS 4595. Flight Instruction. (3)

Practicum in Flight Instruction. 135 hours of classroom and flight instruction in areas including the learning process; barriers to learning; effective communication; teaching methods; testing and evaluation; FAA Advisory Circular 61-65D Certification of Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Groud instructors; CFI responsibilities as stated in FAR Part 61; and an instructional-level treatment of the subject areas in PAUS 4594, Commercial Aviation and Flight Operations. The practicum includes all subject matter and operations required by the FAA for the basic Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) rating and is completed upon successful completion of the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction and FAA Certified Flight Instructor written examinations, and the Certifcated Flight Instructor practical test. Materials and resources for the practicum are provided by the affiliated flight school. Fees for flight and ground training are arranged separately.    (See the PAUS 4595 course page.)

PAUS 4596. Flight Instruction II/MEI. (3)

Practicum in Flight Instruction - Instrument & Multi-Engine. 135 hours of classroom and flight instruction in areas focusing on the application of instructional methods to instrument flight training, a comprehensive review of requirements for the instrument rating, the application of instructional methods to multi-engine flight training and a comprehensive review of requirements for the multi-engine rating. The practicum includes all subject matter and operations required by the FAA for the CFII/MEI ratings and is completed upon successful completion of the CFII/MEI practical test. Materials and resources for the practicum are provided by the affiliated flight school. Fees for flight and ground training are arranged separately.    (See the PAUS 4596 course page.)

PAUS 4597. General Aviation Management. (6)

Practicum in Advanced Flight Training. This practicum prepares the student for qualification as a commercial airline pilot. 270 hours of classroom and flight instruction in areas including advanced ground school, AST simulator, briefings, advanced multi-engine dual, advanced systems ground school and CRM training, and full-motion simulator training. Materials and resources for this course are provided by Peachtree Flight Center, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, and Flight Safety International. Students are pre-screened for acceptance into the course by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Materials and resources for the practicum are provided by the affiliated flight school. Fees for flight and ground training are arranged separately.    (See the PAUS 4597 course page.)

PAUS 4601. Leadership, Citizenship, and Public Ethics. (3)

Prerequisites: PAUS 3111, PAUS 3311.

This course examines the roles and responsibilities of leaders and citizens in the making and applying of public policies in contemporary communities. Special attention is given to issues of public ethics, that is, on what basis do we make decisions about the "right" or "just" policies?    (See the PAUS 4601 course page.)

PAUS 4651. Education Policy. (3)

This course will explore a range of issues relevant to contemporary debates on education policy. Topics will include: the historical role and changing politics of education; the impact of educational attainment on income; the nature of the crisis in American schools; and an examination of proposed reforms. The course will also examine the relevance of current reforms to broader issues such as equality and democratic theory.    (See the PAUS 4651 course page.)

PAUS 4901. Directed Readings. (1-6)

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.    

PAUS 4911. Selected Topics. (3)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

A seminar designed to explore in depth the most recent issues and/or research results in a particular area of urban affairs. May be repeated if topic varies.    

PAUS 4941. Internship. (3-6)

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.

The academic internship provides senior students with opportunities to broaden and extend their foundation knowledge from the classroom to the world of work. Placement must be approved by the department's internship coordinator, with faculty supervision during employment.  (See the Internship page.)

PAUS 4981. Practicum. (3)

Prerequisites: consent of instructor and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.

This course provides supervised application of concepts in the student's work setting or an approved field practice site. It will typically entail a project encompassing one or more aspects of human resources. The course is graded S/U. (See the PAUS 4981 course page.)