MATHEMATICS-ECONOMICS PROGRAM

Interdepartmental Program Committee: John P. Bonin (Economics), Lewis Robertson (Mathematics), Rae Shortt (Mathematics), Gil Skillman (Economics), Gary W. Yohe (Economics)

The Interdepartmental Program in Mathematics and Economics provides an interdisciplinary preparation for students whose interest may be in economics with a strong mathematical approach or in mathematics applied to business and economic activities.

In preparation for entering the program a student should normally have completed, by the end of the sophomore year:

* Mathematics 121 (or 117 with particular success) and 122

* Economics 105 or both Economics 111 and 112

* Mathematics 135 or COMP 211

* or the equivalent of the above courses.

Prior computer experience is acceptable in lieu of Mathematics 135 or COMP 211. In addition, a student normally will have completed at least two of the courses listed below.

The concentration program requires at least twelve advanced (200 level or higher) courses selected from the offerings of the economics and mathematics departments. Students must complete:

* Mathematics 221 or 223, and 222

* Economics 263 and 271

* Economics 270 and 264 (or Mathematics 231 and Economics 264, with permission of instructor)

* Economics 311 or 312

* Two additional courses in economics (numbered 220 or above).

* Three additional courses in mathematics from Groups 1 and 2 below with at least one course chosen from each group:

GROUP I

Mathematics 201, 226, 228, 229, 233, 240 or COMP 212,, 272

GROUP II

Mathematics 225, 230, 235, 237, 252 or COMP 302, 256 or COMP 312, 261, 262, 273, 281, 283

Majors are expected to comply with the General Education expectations. Students who complete this program will be well prepared for graduate study at quantitatively oriented business schools and graduate economics programs. For further information a student may see any member of the Mathematics-Economics Interdepartmental Program Committee.