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Academic Catalog '15-'16 | Economics

 Economics

 

Faculty

Dr. A. Cristina Parsons, Associate Professor of Economics (program chair)
Dr. Dennis Farley, Visiting Professor of Economics

Description

The Economics program at Trinity combines the traditional cornerstones of economics with the distinct emphases of Trinity's mission. The curriculum provides all students with the opportunity to become familiar with the macroeconomic and microeconomic paradigm, as well as to develop facility with economic applications in various policy areas. Consistent with the interdisciplinarity of Trinity's curriculum and its focus on gender, race, and diversity, the courses offered by the Economics program invite students to study the discipline from a variety of perspectives and to understand the historical and institutional context in which both private and public decisions are made. In addition, the Economics program follows the mission of Trinity by providing both breath and depth of study and by encouraging students to develop an ability to abstract, handle data, and critically analyze existing work, both theoretical and applied.

The Economics program supports a minor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Economics requires 18 total credits.

Required Courses (12 credits)
ECON 101
ECON 102
ECON 311 or ECON 321
ECON 312 or ECON 322

Elective Courses (6 credits)
TWO additional upper-level (200- or 300-level) courses in economics.

Program Policies

Advanced Placement:
Advanced Placement scores of 4 or 5 will be accepted for credit by the Economics program to satisfy ECON 101 and ECON 102.

CLEP Policy:
Standard scores and above are accepted in the CLEP examination only in consultation with program faculty.

Grades in Major Courses:
Majors must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in their major.  Majors must receive a grade of “C” or better in required courses.

Pass/No Pass:
With the exception of internships, courses fulfilling a major or minor requirement may not be taken pass/no pass.

Senior Assessment:
The senior assessment for economics majors, a comprehensive project to be completed under the direction of program faculty, is a component of ECON 499. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better on this project.

Transfer Credits:
Transferring students who wish to minor in economics must take at least three economics courses at Trinity. Transferring students who wish to major in economics must take at least six economics courses at Trinity, one of which must be ECON 499. Acceptance of transfer courses is dependent upon program review and approval.

Course Descriptions

ECON 100
ECON 101
ECON 102
ECON 103
ECON 104
ECON 221
ECON 223
ECON 224
ECON 226
ECON 241
ECON 252
ECON 253
ECON 299
ECON 311
ECON 312
ECON 321
ECON 322
ECON 351
ECON 353
ECON 361
ECON 371
ECON 399
ECON 491
ECON 498
ECON 499

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