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Undergraduate Catalog 2006-07

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Undergraduate Catalog 2006-07 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Economics Major (30 hours)

Requirements

A major in economics consists of a minimum of 30 hours of credit in the department. The following are required courses for majors:

ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4020 - Introductory Economic Statistics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4030 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4060 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4090 - Econometrics Credits: 3 hours

Calculus

Majors should choose the remainder of their economics courses in consultation with the undergraduate advisor. A major in economics is also required to take one semester of calculusas a cognate course.

MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 2000 - Calculus with Applications Credits: 4 hours

Mathematics

Those who intend to do graduate work in economics are advised to take additional mathematics courses, such as:

MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Economics major will satisfy the Baccalaureate Writing Requirement by successfully completing ECON 4840 Comparative Economic Systems.

Courses By Topic - Economics

Principles and General Theory

ECON 1000 - Economics for Elementary Education Credits: 3 hours
ECON 1070 - Economic Issues in the U.S. Today Credits: 3 hours
ECON 1080 - Contemporary International Economic Issues Credits: 3 hours
ECON 1090 - History of Modern Economic Society Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3010 - Economic Issues: Variable Topics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4000 - Managerial Economics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4020 - Introductory Economic Statistics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4030 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4060 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4090 - Econometrics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 5030 - Economic Computing Credits: 3 hours
ECON 5040 - Mathematics for Economists Credits: 3 hours
ECON 5050 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3 hours

Labor and Resource Economics

ECON 3090 - Women and the Economy Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3100 - Labor Economics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3180 - The Economics of Medical Care Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3190 - Environmental Economics Credits: 3 hours

Money, Credt and Finance

ECON 3200 - Money and Banking Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3240 - Public Finance Credits: 3 hours

Industrial Organization and Public Control

ECON 3040 - The Organization of Industries Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3450 - Business, Government, and Society Credits: 3 hours

International Economics

ECON 3800 - International Economics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3850 - Central and East European and Central Asian Economies Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3870 - Studies in Asian Economies Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3880 - African Economies Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3890 - Latin American Economies Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4840 - Comparative Economic Systems Credits: 3 hours
ECON 5880 - Economic Development Credits: 3 hours

Special Studies

ECON 5910 - Guest Economist Seminar Credits: 1 hour
ECON 5920 - Guest Economist Seminar Credits: 1 hour
ECON 5980 - Readings in Economics Credits: 1 to 3 hours