Economics Department Major Requirements (new for 2008-2009 academic year)
The Economics Department has altered its introductory course from a one-semester course of Principles of Economics (Econ 107) or Principles of Economics & the Environment (Econ 109) to a two semester sequence of Principles of Microeconomics (Econ 101) or Principles of Microeconomics & the Environment (177) AND Principles of Macroeconomics (Econ 102). Students who have taken Econ 107 or 109 should not take Econ 101, 177 or 102, these students pursuing Economics or Economics-related majors will be subject to the “Old” requirements. Students who take Econ 101 or 177 and 102 will be subject to the “New” requirements.
Economics Majors (Minimum Economics Credits Required: 35, NOT PDF)
“Old” Requirements |
“New” Requirements |
Econ 107 Principles of Economics or Econ 109 Principles of Economics & the Environment |
Econ 101 Principles of Microeconomics or Econ 177, Principles of Microeconomics & the Environment |
Econ 102 Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Econ 227 Statistics for Economists 1 |
Econ 227 Statistics for Economists 1 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 2 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 2 |
Econ 308 Intermediate Macroeconomics 2 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Macroeconomics 2 |
Four Upper-Level Elective numbered 310-490 |
Three Upper‑Level Electives numbered 310‑490 |
One Additional Elective numbered 200-490 |
One Additional Elective numbered 200-490 |
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1 Math 128 Elementary Statistics or Math 338 Prob & Statistics while not ideal, would be an acceptable substitute |
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2 A minimum grade point of C (2.0) in Econ 307 and in 308 is required, and Math 125 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for these courses.) |
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Economics-Mathematics Majors (Minimum Economics Credits Required: 28, NOT PDF; Additional Credits in Mathematics: about 29)
“Old” Requirements |
“New” Requirements |
Econ 107 Principles of Economics or Econ 109 Principles of Economics & the Environment |
Econ 101 Principles of Microeconomics or Econ 177, Principles of Microeconomics & the Environment |
Econ 102 Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 1 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 1 |
Econ 308 Intermediate Macroeconomics 1 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Macroeconomics 1 |
Econ 327 Introduction to Econometrics 2 |
Econ 327 Introduction to Econometrics 2 |
Econ 428 Mathematical Economics |
Econ 428 Mathematical Economics |
One Upper-Level Elective numbered 310-490 |
One Additional Elective numbered 200-490 |
One Additional Elective numbered 200-490 |
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Additional Coursework in Mathematics (about 29 credits): See p. 71 of the catalog. |
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1 A minimum grade point of C (2.0) in Econ 307 and in 308 is required, and Math 125 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for these courses.) |
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2 Math 338 Probability and Statistics is the pre-requisite for Math-Econ majors taking Econ 327. |
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Economics-Environmental Studies Majors (Minimum Economics Credits Required: 27, NOT PDF; Additional Required Credits in Environmental Studies: about 35)
“Old” Requirements |
“New” Requirements |
Econ 107 Principles of Economics or Econ 109 Principles of Economics & the Environment |
Econ 101 Principles of Microeconomics or Econ 177, Principles of Microeconomics & the Environment |
Econ 102 Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Econ 227 Statistics for Economists 1 |
Econ 227 Statistics for Economists 1 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 2 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 2 |
Econ 308 Intermediate Macroeconomics 2 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Macroeconomics 2 |
Econ 477 Environmental & Natural Resource Economics |
Econ 477 Environmental & Natural Resource Economics |
One Upper-Level Elective numbered 310-490 |
One Additional Elective numbered 200-490 |
One Additional Elective numbered 200-490 |
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Additional Coursework in Environmental Studies (about 35 credits): See pp. 83-84 of the catalog. |
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Notes: |
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1 Math 128 Elementary Statistics or Math 338 Prob & Statistics while not ideal, would be an acceptable substitute |
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2 A minimum grade point of C (2.0) in Econ 307 and in 308 is required, and Math 125 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for these courses.) |
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Outside credit restrictions
No more than eight off-campus program credits (credits earned in domestic or foreign study programs) and/or transfer credits and/or AP credits may be used to satisfy the course and credit requirements for the Economics major or the Economics portion of the combined majors.
Minor Requirements (Minimum Economics credits required: 19)
“Old” Requirements |
“New” Requirements |
Econ 107 Principles of Economics or Econ 109 Principles of Economics & the Environment |
Econ 101 Principles of Microeconomics or Econ 177, Principles of Microeconomics & the Environment |
Econ 102 Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 1 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Microeconomics 1 |
Econ 308 Intermediate Macroeconomics 1 |
Econ 307 Intermediate Macroeconomics 1 |
One Upper-Level Elective numbered 310-490 |
One Upper-Level Elective numbered 310-490 |
One Additional Elective numbered 200-490 |
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1 Math 125 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for these courses.) |
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2 A minimum grade point of C (2.0) in Econ 307 and in 308 is required, and |
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