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A graduate-level examination of the core topics in macroeconomic theory: determinants of growth, business cycles and stabilization policy.

The course explores the intersection of macroeconomics and financial economics, using growth, business-cycle and asset pricing theories to motivate a series of data projects that cover the long run and short run determinants of interest rates, equity premium, cyclical patterns of bond and equity returns, monetary policy, CAPM and other factor models.

Introduction to applied structural dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) modeling, employing various DSGE models with a focus on estimation and testing for inference. Advanced solution techniques for stochastic difference equations and general modeling setup.

The course will aid students in identifying and developing a research topic, and develop skills in the writing and presentation of research. Students will be expected to present, write critiques of, and participate in discussions of published articles or working papers.

The course will aid students in identifying and developing a research topic, and develop skills in the writing and presentation of research. Students will be expected to present, write critiques of, and participate in discussions of published articles or working papers.

The course will aid students in identifying and developing a research topic, and develop skills in the writing and presentation of research. Students will be expected to present, write critiques of, and participate in discussions of published articles or working papers.

Statistical methods for modeling and forecasting economic data. Topics may include data wrangling and exploration, visualization, cross-validation, regression models, machine learning methods, classification, predictive analytics, and forecasting with time series data.

Computer programming for the statistical analysis and econometric modelling of data in economics. The statistical programs introduced and used in the course include SAS, R, Python or similar computer programming languages.

The course introduces computational methods for Bayesian inference, with a special focus on empirical applications in economics and related fields such as finance and marketing. Students will be taught Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms. The course covers applications such as demand estimation and macroeconomic forecasting.

This course introduces research topics in causal inference with applications in economics and in social science. Topics include potential outcomes and counterfactuals, measures of treatment effects, causal graphical models, confounding adjustment, and instrumental variables.

Advanced treatment of estimation, inference and econometric problems and techniques, including the use of matrix operations and statistical distribution theory, with an emphasis on applied econometric analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 481 and 482 or equivalent, and an advanced undergraduate level course in econometrics. Note: Not open to students with credit in ECON 506.

The role of economic theory in the process of specification and estimation of models. Interpretation and critical evaluation of applied work by means of selected topics in economics and econometrics. Prerequisite: ECON 598 or equivalent.

Content varies from year to year. Topics announced prior to registration period.

The course covers classical microeconomics topics including producer and consumer behavior, partial equilibrium models of perfectly competitive and monopolistic markets, Walrasian general equilibrium, welfare economics, and choice under uncertainty.

Topics include noncooperative game theory, models of imperfect competition, and the economics of information. Prerequisite: ECON 604 or equivalent.

Material covered will include an introduction to dynamic mathematics, with applications to optimal and endogenous growth theories, and real business cycles.

The course extends the methods and analyses in ECON 681 and topics covered may include New Keynesian theories of the business cycle, as well as models of search, consumption theory, and the economics of incomplete markets. Prerequisite: ECON 681 or equivalent.

Individual study under the supervision of a faculty member. Note: may be taken more than once if the topic is different. Consent of Department required.

Individual study under the supervision of a faculty member. Consent of Department required. Note: may be taken more than once if the topic is different. Consent of Department required.

Prerequisites: ECON 503, 581, 598, and 599.

Analyse du processus de détermination des produits et des quantités à produire en économie de marché. Étude de la répartition du revenu au Canada.

Étude de l'emploi, de l'inflation, des politiques monétaires et fiscales au Canada. Préalable: ECONE 101.

Le contenu peut varier d'année en année. Les sujets seront annoncés avant la période d'inscription. Préalable: ECONE 101. Des préalables additionnels pourront être exigés. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ECONE 303 ou ECON 203 ayant la même thématique.

Description de la place du Canada dans le monde économique. Analyses des principales forces économiques au niveau mondial. Discussion de ce que constitue le libre-échange. Identification des blocs économiques (ALENA, Mercosur, UE, ASEAN).

Présentation de la théorie néoclassique du consommateur, du producteur et de la détermination des prix et des quantités dans le cas de marchés concurrentiels, de monopole et de certaines autres structures de marché. Préalable(s): ECONE 101 ou équivalent. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ECON 383 ou MANEC 301.

Introduction aux modèles analytiques de la macroéconomie. Présentation des modèles à prix fixes et flexibles de la détermination du taux d'intérêt, de la production et de l'emploi. Étude des relations entre le marché de l'emploi et l'offre agrégée. Analyse des conséquences de la politique fiscale et monétaire ainsi que des chocs d'offre. Analyse en économie ouverte avec taux de change fixe et flexible. Étude des mouvements de capitaux. Préalable(s): ECONE 101 et 102 ou équivalent. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour MANEC 301 et 402.

Introduction à l'utilisation des outils mathématiques en économie avec applications. Préalable(s): ECONE 101 et 102, STATQ 151 ou STAT 141 ou SCI 151 et MATHQ 114 (ou 113) ou SCI 100. Note: Ce cours doit être suivi avant ECONE 399.

Aperçu des principes de l'économie internationale. Application de ces principes à la politique économique. L'accent est mis sur des sujets comme le commerce international, l'Investissement étranger et la balance des paiements. Préalable(s): ECONE 101 et 102, ou ECONE 223.

Dans ce cours l'accent est mis principalement sur l'offre de monnaie et le contrôle monétaire. Y seront abordées des questions telles le rôle de la monnaie et du crédit dans le processus de l'échange, les intermédiaires financiers, les banques commerciales et les banques centrales. Prérequis: ECONE 101/102 ou l'accord du Vice-doyen aux affaires académiques.

Introduction au fonctionnement de la politique économique de l'État. Étude des dépenses publiques au Canada. Analyse des raisons de l'intervention gouvernementale pour corriger les imperfections du marché et les problèmes reliés à l'offre de biens et services publics. Préalable(s): ECONE 281 ou l'approbation du Vice-doyen aux affaires académiques.

Étude des problèmes reliés à l'exploitation de ressources naturelles renouvelables et non-renouvelables, incluant l'exploration, l'extraction et la taxation; rareté et détermination des prix des ressources; politiques canadiennes actuelles touchant ces sujets. Préalable(s): ECONE 101 ou équivalent. Note: ECON 365 et AREC 365 ne peuvent pas être suivis tous les deux pour crédits.

Étude des liens entre la croissance économique et la détérioration de l'environnement; type et cause de la détérioration de l'environnement; théorie, politique et mesures liées à la détérioration de l'environnement; sujets en économie de l'environnement spécifiques à l'économie canadienne. Préalable(s): ECONE 101 ou ou équivalent. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour INT D 369.

Développement élaboré de la théorie microéconomique et de certaines applications, avec un accent sur l'équilibre général. Certains des sujets suivants seront aussi abordés : Choix intertemporels, choix risqués, l'incertain et l'hypothèse de l'utilité attendue; l'oligopole et la théorie des jeux, modèle walrasien et modèles avec entrée; économie du bienêtre, biens publics, choix collectifs; problèmes d'information asymétrique (risque moral et antisélection). Préalable(s): ECON 109 ou équivalent, ECONE 281 et 299 ou équivalent et MATH 156 ou équivalent.

Théories des politiques de stabilisation; anticipation; les contraintes budgétaires du gouvernement; inflation et chômage; cycles économiques; théories de la consommation agrégées, de l'investissement, de la demande de monnaie et de l'offre de monnaie. Préalable(s) : ECON 109 ou équivalent, ECONE 281, 282 et 299 ou équivalent et MATH 156 ou équivalent.

Introduction aux méthodes statistiques utilisées dans l'analyse des problèmes économiques empiriques. Présentation et développement des principaux sujets de l'économétrie, avec un accent sur les techniques de régression linéaire. Préalable(s): ECONE 281, 282 et 299 ou l'équivalent. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour AREC 313 ou ECON 408 ou MGTSC 413 ou 414 ou 417 ou 419 ou STAT 341.

Mesure du risque; gestion de portefeuille; couverture de risque et spéculation; microstructure du marché; évaluation d'actifs et équilibre de marché. Préalable(s) : ECON 281 ou ECONE 281, STAT 141 ou équivalent, et MATH 114 (ou 113 ou 117 ou 144) ou SCI 100 ou équivalent. Note : Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ECON 442, FIN 412 ou ADMI 412.

Eléments de théorie de la firme. Déterminants et mesures des structures de marché. Théories de l'oligopole, de la formation des cartels, de la différentiations des produits et de la publicité. Entrée et barrières stratégiques à l'entrée, innovation et recherche et développement. Préalable(s): ECONE 281 ou l'approbation du Vice-doyen aux affaires académiques.

Analyse économique du comportement de la firme dans différentes structures de marché et développement des implications sur la concurrence: discrimination de prix, vente liée, fusion, prédation, intégration horizontale et verticale. Etude de la réglementation des entreprises de services publics et des lois favorisant la concurrence (lois antitrust). Préalable(s): ECONE 281 ou l'approbation du Vice-doyen aux affaires académiques.

Présentation des outils de base de la théorie des jeux avec le souci de montrer leurs applications dans différents champs et disciplines. Préalable(s): ECONE 299 et 384 ou l'approbation du Vice-doyen aux affaires académiques.

Content varies. Topics are announced prior to registration. The transcript will carry a title descriptive of content. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Theoretical and applied approaches in using robotic technology integration to support and enhance pedagogical practice in the K-12 educational environment include applying constructionist learning theory and designing, developing and implementing curriculum projects that support learning STEM.

Content varies. Topics are announced prior to registration. The transcript will carry a title descriptive of content. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

This course provides an introduction to visual arts education for elementary schools. It is comprised of lectures, discussions, audio visual presentations, and hands-on media experiences. No visual arts background necessary. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: EDU 100 or Pre/Corequisite: EDU 300. Note: Not open to first year students.

This course will introduce the language arts curriculum and will give a broad overview of the knowledge and skills required to implement a language arts program in the elementary school, including oral language, reading and writing. Prerequisite: EDU 100 and 210; pre/corequisite EDU 211. For students in the Elementary After Degree program: pre/corequisite EDU 210, 211, and 300. EDEL 305 is offered as part of Year 3 of the Elementary Program Route.

This course provides students with the background in language and literacy development needed to work with Indigenous children from diverse language and literacy backgrounds. The focus is on planning for language teaching and supporting Indigenous languages in the classroom.

This course provides an introduction to the teaching and learning of mathematics in the elementary classroom. The focus will be on using curriculum, strategies, planning and resources to support student learning. Prerequisite: EDU 100 and 210; pre/corequisite EDU 211. For students in the Elementary After Degree program: pre/corequisite EDU 210, 211, and 300. EDEL 316 is offered as part of Year 3 of the Elementary Program Route.

This course is designed to prepare students to teach Physical Education effectively in an elementary school setting. The goals to this end integrate understanding of child development, physical education, health, curriculum and pedagogy and making curricula links. Prerequisite: EDU 100 or Pre/Corequisite: EDU 300. Note: Not open to first year students.

An introduction to the theory and practice of teaching music in the elementary classroom. Special emphasis on hands-on experience with techniques, strategies, and materials appropriate for K-6. No previous experience with music notation necessary. Prerequisite: EDU 100 or Pre/Corequisite: EDU 300. Students cannot receive credit for both EDEL 325 and EDEL 328. Note: Not open to first year students.

This course provides an introduction to teaching elementary children about science and 'design and make' technology. Such themes as children's learning, science/technology/society connections, the Alberta program, planning and instruction and assessing children's progress will be explored. Students may not receive credit for both EDEL 330 and EDEL 372. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDEL 305 or 316.

An introduction to planning, resources, curriculum and strategies for meeting students' needs through social studies. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDEL 305 or 316.

Designed to prepare students to teach Health Education effectively in the elementary school setting. The focus will be on curriculum, strategies, planning, and resources for teaching. Prerequisite: EDU 100 or Pre/Corequisite: EDU 300. Note: Not open to first year students.

An introduction to Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on early learning environments that meet the diverse needs of young children, and the roles of the early childhood educators within these environments. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

This senior education course focuses on the teaching and learning of literacy in Early Childhood settings (pre-school to grade three). The course explores instructional strategies, materials and classroom organization, based on contemporary theory and research. Prerequisite: EDEL 305 or equivalent introductory course in language arts education.

This course addresses the nature of the reading process. The development of children's reading abilities, organizing an environment for instruction in reading, teaching, reading strategies, the reading-writing connections, reading across curriculum, and the assessment of reading. Prerequisite: An introductory curriculum and instruction course in language learning; or consent of Department.

Topics include the development of children's writing abilities, the nature of the writing process, organizing an environment for instruction in writing, teaching strategies, the reading-writing connection, writing across the curriculum, and the assessment of writing. Prerequisite: An introductory curriculum and instruction course in language learning; or consent of Department.

Topics include an exploration of the various genres of children's literature, authors and illustrators, strategies for planning and implementing a literature-based program across the elementary curriculum, response activities, and resources for teaching. Prerequisite: An introductory curriculum and instruction course in language learning; or consent of Department.

This course elucidates the role of drama as a teaching/learning medium in an elementary school program studies. Students sample and question current writing in the field and actively participate in various drama modes. Prerequisite: An introductory curriculum and instruction course in language learning; or consent of Department.

This course is designed to help prepare teachers to develop learners' oral and written language skills in elementary classrooms, particularly for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) students. It offers an overview, within the Canadian context, of the linguistic, psycholinguistic, and sociolinguistic backgrounds, strengths and needs of FNIM children in elementary classrooms. Topics include language acquisition, bilingualism, bidialectalism, linguistic diversity, language maintenance and loss, teaching Standard English as a second language or dialect, and materials evaluation and development. Prerequisite: EDEL 305 or consent of the Department.

This course is designed to help prepare teachers to develop learner's English language and literacies in elementary classrooms, particularly in classrooms where there are children from homes where standard English may not be the first language or dialect. Students will be asked to extend their knowledge of language and literacy instruction to consider the sociolinguistic diversity they will find in contemporary classrooms. Prerequisite: EDEL 305.

Focus is on current issues in mathematics education related to teacher and student roles, mathematical tasks and tools, and the learning environment. Prerequisite: An introductory curriculum and instruction course in mathematics education; or consent of Department.

Prerequisites: An introductory curriculum and pedagogy course in elementary school physical education; or consent of Department.

This course focuses on issues in science education and children's conceptions of science content with attention to pedagogical strategies. Prerequisite: EDEL 330.

An investigation of the underlying principles and practical applications of curriculum and pedagogy in social studies. Prerequisite: An introductory curriculum and instruction course in elementary Social Studies; or EDEL 335; or consent of Department.

This course is designed for those interested in teaching English to multilingual students at the K-6 levels. Course focuses include orientation and assessment, program planning, teaching methods and techniques for second language education, integrating language and content, and multilingual materials and resources. Prerequisite: successful completion of EDFX 425; or consent of the Associate Chair.

This course examines how choice and self-direction can enhance children's learning and thinking in early childhood settings. Students will be involved in planning and evaluating integrated, emergent curriculum projects involving learning in and through play. The conception of play as a teaching strategy will be investigated in relation to cultural, philosophical and historical traditions, current practices and recent research. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Gives students an in-depth understanding of some of the major contemporary theories and approaches to Early Childhood Education, and examines how they can be utilized with young children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds to enhance their learning. Students will be involved in planning, implementing and documenting integrated curriculum projects in a variety of early childhood settings. Prerequisite: Introductory Field Experience or consent of the Department. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

This course examines approaches to Indigenous language and culture revitalization and their application to everyday life. Topics include traditional worldviews, the life cycle, rites of passage, community feasts, cultural celebrations, and festivals (but nothing of a sacred nature). The aim of this course is to create awareness about strategies Indigenous people are taking to sustain, preserve, and protect traditional practices. Elders serve as resources in the class. Prerequisites: EDEL 306 or consent of Department.

The course addresses current principles underlying second language teaching and learning in an immersion context. Foundations in oral language learning, methods, and strategies will be discussed in relation to children and adults learning an Indigenous language as a second language. Prerequisite: EDEL 306 or consent of the Department.

Provides teachers with practical tools and hands-on experience in developing a wide range of material for Indigenous language classrooms and will improve their ability to use the language for communicative purposes. Grounded on research on effective language pedagogy and second language acquisition, this course will focus on holistic approaches to teaching language. Prerequisite: EDEL 306 and/or consent of the Department.

This course will examine the assessment of Indigenous language learning in bilingual, immersion, and core language classrooms. A range of theoretical perspectives will be examined in the field of child language acquisition and techniques for assessing Indigenous language learning. Prerequisite: EDEL 306 or consent of the Department.

This course is an invitation to journey back in time when our ancestors honored the sacredness of children as gifts from Creator, knowing that each child, each spirit came with their own wisdom to be in this world, to walk in a good way, to explore, to experience, to feel, and to give back, to teach, to share their knowledge and wisdom in a forever cycle or spiral of life. Restricted to fourth year Education students or with permission of the instructor.

This course is designed to support students who are seeking spaces to rethink assessment from Indigenous, narrative, and relational perspectives. The course explores Anishinaabe and Nehiway concepts that connect with ways of knowing, being, doing, and relating with children to support their life-long journey of pimatisiwin (walking in a good way, living a good life). These teachings open potential for assessment making that supports children's life-long identity making and wellbeing. Grounded in relational ways of attending to experience, and scholarship and personal and local knowledge focused on children's making of their lives in family, community, and school places, in relation with land and more-than-human beings and realms, the course builds into an exploration of the interconnections among experience, story, knowledge, and holism and children's ongoing curriculum making, identity making, and assessment making. Restricted to fourth year Education students or with permission of the instructor.

This course brings teachers' experiential knowledge of interdisciplinary, intergenerational, and intercultural inquiry alongside the knowledge of Indigenous Elders, Knowledge and Language Keepers, and community members, and LANDS/place, children, families, teachers, curriculum developers, and scholars. Through these relationships and reflexive inquiry, the course shapes openings for teachers to grow understandings of pedagogies that deepen interdisciplinary, intergenerational, and intercultural inquiry alongside children, families, and communities. Restricted to fourth year Education students or with permission of the instructor.

The course will consider science from the perspectives of history, culture and Indigenous ways of knowing. Specifically, the course will consider the historical, philosophical, and wisdom traditions of Indigenous knowledge systems as a cultural bridge to a greater awareness of science. We will also focus on the particular subject area cultural histories and collectively consider the critical contributions that these varying perspectives could play in classroom contexts. One of the unifying messages of this course is that Aboriginal ways of knowing provide a unique opportunity for teachers to rethink and reframe their approaches to scientific teaching and learning. Prerequisite: EDEL 330.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Prerequisite: consent of Department. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Examines a variety of theoretical perspectives on language and literacy and explores their implications for work with children. Questions of language acquisition, the role of language in learning, the development of literacy, and sociocultural influences are explored. Prerequisite: Equivalent to 3 units in language arts education, or consent of Department. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Focuses on the acquisition of skills in diagnostic assessment and remediation of reading and writing difficulties in children and adults. The influences of various theoretical perspectives and social issues on diagnosis and remediation are also explored. Students must enroll in EDEL 508 and 509 in the same year. Pre- or corequisite: EDEL 505 or consent of Department.

Provides advanced study in the diagnosis and remediation of reading and writing difficulties. Students will develop expertise with a variety of assessment and intervention strategies while extending their understanding of how various theories and social issues affect the nature and extent of the support provided to people with reading and writing difficulties. Students must enroll in EDEL 508 and 509 in the same year. Prerequisite: EDEL 508 or consent of Department.

Focuses on approaches to teaching across the curriculum that will allow students to explore the value of literature in the lives of children; the development of a literature program; the creation of environments that enable children to respond to and grow through literature; the relationships between literature and literacy; and current research in literature in education. Prerequisite: Equivalent to 3 units in language arts education, or consent of Department. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

This course explores contemporary issues and concerns pertaining to the literacy development of young children. Aspects of theory, research, policy and practice are examined. Students will acquire a depth and breadth of understanding of how young children (up to eight years) become successful readers and writers. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

This course explores current issues in writing theory and pedagogy. The focus is on the development of writing abilities of elementary and middle years students, in a variety of forms and media, in school and home/community contexts. Prerequisite: EDEL 505 or consent of Department. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

This course explores contemporary issues related to the teaching and learning of mathematics in elementary schools. Aspects of theory, research, policy and practice are examined. Prerequisite: Equivalent to 3 credits in mathematics education or consent of Department. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Current issues in teaching and learning mathematics will be examined through classroom-based research and practice. Classroom events, mathematical tasks, and student work will be used as sites for critique, inquiry and investigation into theory and practice of teaching mathematics to children. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Focuses on elements of teaching and learning in relation to actual needs, problems, issues of elementary school, classroom practice as identified by participants. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

School science is framed by a perspective which acknowledges the social and cultural nature of learning in science and the ways in which language mediates the social practices of specific communities. Explores the practices of talking, reading and writing in school science. Prerequisite: a 400-level science education course or consent of Department. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

The course examines second language acquisition theory and research in the context of classroom applications. It also critically evaluates a wide range of language teaching methods and strategies. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Explores and critically evaluates the management of school library programs and services. Note: Not open to students with credit in LIS 540 or EDES 540. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Explores and critically evaluates the nature and culture of inquiry and the integration of inquiry in teaching and learning. Note: Not open to students with credit in EDES 542. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Explores and critically evaluates the foundations of contemporary literacies, literacy in the 21st century, and literacy leadership for teachers and teacher-librarians. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Explores and critically evaluates the use of emerging technologies in schools and school libraries with an emphasis on how they might be used in personal, professional and teaching and learning situations. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

Explores and critically evaluates the integration of emerging technologies into schools and school libraries with an emphasis on the trends, issues, opportunities and challenges associated with living and working in digital age classrooms and libraries. Note: Not open to students with credit in EDES 545. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.