Economics Professors Linda Harris Dobkins, Chair Krista Clark
Major Economics (B.A.)
Undergraduate
Economics (B.A.) Objective: To give a broad background in economic theory and policy, preparing students to better understand human behavior and the events which shape their lives; to prepare students for graduate study in economics, law, and public policy, and for work in government and industry. Requirements: Required courses are Economics 151, 152, 251, and 252; and one senior project selected from Economics 450, 460, or 470 (at least three semester hours credit). Four additional courses must be selected in consultation with the department from Economics 220X, 225, 231, 260, 262, 321, 322, 330, 332, 333X, 350, 450, 460, and 470 (at least three semester hours credit). The mathematics requirement is met by Statistics 161; the department also requires either Mathematics 151 or Economics 352. Students planning a graduate program in economics are encouraged to take Mathematics 151, 152, 253, and 321. Students also select a minor in another discipline or a contextual and support area. The contextual and support area for Economics is divided into three groups. Students select six courses from the following areas in consultation with the department, with at least one course chosen from each group. (a) For development of analytical tools and research/communication skills, students select from English 200; Mathematics 152, 321; Philosophy 231; and Sociology 330. (b) For understanding the domestic political and social framework in which economic decisions are made, students select from Political Science 103, 117, 217, 342; History 212, 250; Sociology 101, 229, 270; Public Policy and Community Service 250. (c) For understanding the international framework within which economic systems function, students select from Geography 221, 231; Political Science 205, 225, 340; Sociology 240, and Asian Studies 241. Minor in Economics A student may minor in economics by completing Economics 151, 152, 251, 252, and any two of the following: Economics 220X, 231, 260, 262, 321, 322, 330, 332, 450.
• Economics Courses
ECON 101 Contemporary Economic Issues Applications of economic concepts to current issues. ECON 151 Principles of Economics I Nature of economic choices as faced by individuals and businesses, basic supply and demand analysis, applications to taxation, trade, and environmental issues. ECON 152 Principles of Economics II (ql) Historical answers to questions of society-wide problems including business cycle fluctuations, data collection, functions of money and related economic institutions. Emphasis on ability to understand media descriptions of economic phenomena. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Quantitative Literacy in the disciplines. Prerequisite: 151. 52