Courses

For information consult the department's director of honors. Open only to qualified seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).

For information consult the department's director of honors. This course does not count toward major requirements. Prereq., ECON 4309. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours, but only 3 credit hours count for economics major. Prereqs., ECON 1000 or 2010 and 2020; completion of at least 12 hours of ECON classes and instructor and department consent required. Offered only to students with a GPA of 3.00 or better.

Offers students the opportunity to integrate theoretical concepts of economics with practical experience in economics-related institutions. The theoretical portion arises from seminars and readings, the practical from activities in organizations related to the economics field. A maximum of 3 credit hours counts toward major requirements. Prereqs., ECON 3070 and 3080 and instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Economic (ECON) majors only.

Students read current periodicals, picking out topics in which economics plays a role in understanding events. Background reading is assigned on topics chosen. May not be taken more than once for credit. Prereqs., ECON 3070 and 3080, and junior or senior standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).

Trains graduate students in scientific methodology and research in economics. Culminates in a research project that normally leads directly to thesis work. Prereqs., ECON 6070, 6080, 6808, and 6818. Will not be offered academic year 2007--08.

Assists students starting their doctoral thesis by discussing methodology and evaluation of economic research. Presents and discusses student research proposals. Prereqs., two ECON courses at the 8000 level. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Continuation of ECON 8209. Assists students starting their doctoral thesis by discussing relevant economic research. Presents and discusses research papers. Prereq., ECON 8209.

May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor and department consent.

All doctoral students must register for not fewer than 30 hours of dissertation credit as part of the requirements for the degree. For a detailed discussion of doctoral dissertation credit, refer to the Graduate School section. Prerequisites: Economic (ECON) graduate students are restricted from taking this course.