Economics & Mathematics, B.S.

Professors: Cheryl Beaver, Scott Beaver, Matthew Nabity, Zenon Zygmont
Associate professors: Matthew Ciancetta, Ben Coté, Bojan Ilievski, Leanne Merrill

Mission

Provides students with a solid foundation in the mathematical disciplines necessary to develop a deeper understanding of domestic and international economic and social problems. The program aims to prepare a student to enter directly into the business sector equipped with skills that are in high demand.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the effective use of mathematical skills to solve quantitative problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Apply relevant theoretical models to explore microeconomic and macroeconomic issues.
Demonstrate effective communications of economic and mathematical concepts.

Economics & Mathematics, B.S.

Core Courses

Economics

EC 201 Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 4
EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4
EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomics I Credits: 4
EC 312 Intermediate Microeconomics II Credits: 4
EC 313 Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 4
EC 315 Econometric Analysis and Report Writing Credits: 4

Mathematics

MTH 251 Calculus I Credits: 4 *
MTH 252 Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 254 Multivariate Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 280 Introduction to Proof Credits: 4
MTH 341 Linear Algebra I Credits: 4
MTH 365 Mathematical Probability Credits: 4
MTH 366 Mathematical Statistics Credits: 4

Economics Elective Credits: 8

Approved upper-division Economics electives

Choose Two Mathematics Electives

MTH 314 Differential Equations Credits: 4
MTH 351 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: 4
MTH 354 Applied Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
MTH 358 Mathematical Modeling Credits: 4
MTH 363 Operations Research Credits: 4

Economics/Mathematics Capstone Project

EC 413 Economics and Mathematics Capstone I Credits: 2
or MTH 413 Economics and Mathematics Capstone I Credits: 2
EC 414 Economics and Mathematics Capstone II Credits: 2
or MTH 414 Economics and Mathematics Capstone II Credits: 2

Total Credits: 72

Note:

*MTH 112Z is the prerequisite for MTH 251 .

Economics & Mathematics majors must have a grade of C- or better in courses that are used to satisfy the major requirements.

Satisfactory Grade Use

Up to 12 credits of Mathematics may be fulfilled with a grade of S.
Economics course requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S.