The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Butler University

models are constructed. Prerequisites: EC231,
EC232, and MA106. (U)(3). Occasionally.
EC464, Quantitative Methods — Econometrics:
Applications of statistical methods to
economic analysis and forecasting. Examines
methods of hypothesis testing, linear regression,
and time-series analysis, and applies these to
issues of micro and macroeconomics. Prerequisites:
EC231, EC232, and MS264 or MA162.
(U)(3). Spring only.
EC495, Special Topics in Economics:
Seminar in selected economics topics. Course
content will vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisite: SW220-COB or EC231. (U)(3).
Occasionally.
Major Options at Butler University
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer science
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Science, Technology and Society
Major Options at Purdue School
of Engineering and Technology at
Indianapolis
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
EC499, Honors Thesis: (U)(3).
Summary of program features
1. The dual degree program leads to a
degree in engineering from Purdue School
Engineering Dual-Degree
of Engineering and Technology at India-
Program (EDDP)
napolis (mechanical, electrical, computer
Administration
or biomedical) and a degree from Butler
Joseph L. Kirsch, Ph.D., Program Director;
University (biology, chemistry, computer
Jessica R. McCormick, Program Coordinator science, economics, mathematics, physics
or STS).
The EDDP (Engineering Dual Degree
2. The EDDP program is not a 3-2 program
Program) results from a partnership between where students are expected to transfer
the well-established programs at Butler University
after three years to another school to
and the Purdue School of Engineering and complete their engineering studies.
Technology at Indianapolis. The EDDP allows The EDDP has a curriculum that integrates
students to study at Butler University which is engineering, science, mathematics, computer
known for its quality science, humanities, social science, social sciences, humanities, and
science, fine arts, and professional programs
fine arts courses and allows residence at
and also have access to ABET accredited
Butler University for the duration of the
engineering programs at the Purdue School of program.
Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis. 3. The electrical, mechanical, and computer
Students completing this program will earn
engineering programs are ABET accredited.
degrees from both institutions. EDDP is not The biomedical program is expected to be
a 3-2 program where students are expected to accredited in the next ABET cycle.
transfer after three years to another school to 4. The dual degree programs are five years
complete their engineering studies. The EDDP with residence available at Butler University
has a curriculum that integrates engineering,
throughout the programs.
science, mathematics, computer science, social 5. One summer internship is part of the
sciences, humanities, and fine arts courses and program.
allows residence at Butler University for the 6. Courses in mathematics, sciences,
duration of the program.
humanities, social sciences and fine arts
are taught through Butler University while
Engineering Dual Degree Program the engineering courses are taught through
(EDDP)
Purdue School of Engineering and Tech-
Students select a major from both institutions nology at Indianapolis. Engineering courses
(Dual-Degree Butler University and Purdue
taken during the first three years will be
School of Engineering and Technology at
taught at Butler.
Indianapolis).
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