2018-2019 Catalog

Mathematics and Economics, A.B. Joint Major

Requirements

The major consists of a minimum of 15 courses:

MATH 161Calculus I
MATH 162Calculus II
MATH 263Calculus III
 
MATH 272Linear Algebra with Applications
Or
MATH 300Vector Spaces
 
MATH 282Techniques of Mathematical Modeling
MATH 306Operations Research
MATH 335Probability
MATH 336Mathematical Statistics
ECON 101Principles of Economics
ECON 251Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 252Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 365Econometric Analysis
Or
ECON 253Fundamentals of Econometrics
ECON 253 will replace ECON 365 beginning with the Class of 2020
ECON Two ECON electives
Mathematics-Economics Capstone elective

Two ECON electives: Must be 300-level Economics electives

Capstone Experience

In the form of a course, taken during the senior year, designed to integrate the ideas and techniques students have encountered in their work in Mathematics and Economics. The Capstone Experience may consist of ECON 324, ECON 366, MATH 301, MATH 347 or appropriate independent study or honors work.  Students interested in graduate study in Economics may substitute MATH 356 for the Capstone.

The Common Course of Study is required.

Any one from CS 104, CS 105, CS 106 or CM 151 is recommended as an elective for students in this major.

Administration of the Joint Major in Mathematics and Economics and advising of students in the program is done by the Department of Mathematics.