2010-2011 - Sweet Briar College

2010-2011 Catalog economicsComputer ScienceSee the Department of Mathematical andComputer Sciences on page 142.DanceSee Department of Theatre and Dance on page 193.EconomicsGraduating economics majors are expectedto understand the operation of a marketeconomy and to be able to evaluate the fundamentalissues affecting the U.S. economy.These issues include balance of trade, economicgrowth, the environment, welfare reform, governmentexpenditures and taxation policies,and unemployment. Internships, while notrequired, are strongly recommended. A studentconsidering the economics major is stronglyadvised to take ECON 101, ECON 102, MATH123, and MATH 205 in her first year. ECON201 and ECON 202 should be completed by theend of the second year. Potential majors andminors (first- and second year students) areadvised to consult with economics professorswhen selecting classes.The Economics Major(37 semester hours)Required:ECON 101 (3) -Principles of MicroeconomicsECON 102 (3) -Principles ofMacroeconomicsECON 201 (3) -IntermediateMicroeconomicsECON 202 (3) -IntermediateMacroeconomicsMATH 123 (4) -Calculus IMATH 205 (3) -Applied StatisticsSenior Exercise:ECON 452 (3) -Senior SeminarChoose 5 additional 3-credit courses ineconomics at the 200-level or above.Note: For the major in economics, the P/CR/NC grading option may not be exercised for anycourse which could count toward the major, withthe exception of ECON 261, ECON 361, andECON 461. Additional information about theP/CR/NC grading option is available under theAcademic Regulations heading in this catalog.The Economics Minor(25 semester hours)Required:ECON 101 (3) -Principles ofMicroeconomicsECON 102 (3) -Principles ofMacroeconomicsECON 201 (3) -IntermediateMicroeconomicsECON 202 (3) -IntermediateMacroeconomicsMATH 123 (4) -Calculus IMATH 205 (3) -Applied StatisticsChoose 2 additional 3-credit courses ineconomics at the 200-level or above.Note: For the minor in economics, the P/CR/NC grading option may not be exercisedfor any course which could count towardthe major, with the exception of ECON 261,ECON 361, and ECON 461. Additionalinformation about the P/CR/NC gradingoption is available under the AcademicRegulations heading in this catalog.Course Descriptions–EconomicsECON 101 (3)–Principles ofMicroeconomicsAn introduction to the role markets play indetermining the prices for products and services,wages workers earn, profits companiesrealize as participants in competitive markets,and how government policies impact markets.III.Q, V.7.85­