210 ECON 4550. Introduction to Econometrics (3) F Advanced Regression Analysis. Topics include ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, nonlinear regression, dummy variables, autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, and serial correlation. Computers used extensively. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020, QUAN SI2400 or ECON 3030, QUAN SI3610. ECON 4560. Mathematical Economics (3) 5 Advanced application of mathematical modeling techniques to selected economic issues. Prerequisites: ECON 4010, ECON 4020, QUAN SI3610, QUAN SI2400 or ECON 3030. ECON 4800. Independent Research (1-3) F, S Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisites: QUAN SI3610 and approval of instructor. ECON 4810. Experimental Courses (1-3) Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics. Prerequisites: ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020. ECON 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. ECON 4980. Research Methods (3) A course designed for senior economics majors which requires the completion of an extensive thesis project. This course will focus on the formulation of hypotheses, review of relevant literature, and either theoretical or empirical analysis. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval. ECON/QUANTITATIVE COURSES - QUAN The following are service courses which are designed for major and minor programs in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. Note: MATH QL 1050 is a prerequisite for all of these courses. QUAN SI2400. Business Calculus (3) F, 5 Emphasis on applications of quantitative tools to problems in business. Topics include profit maximization, cost functions, demand analysis, and output maximization with budget constraints and resource allocation. Prerequisite: MATH QL1050 with a "C" or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis) or equivalent as determined by the Math Department. QUAN SI2600. Business Statistics I (3) F, 5 Introduction to concepts and applications of statistics in business and economics. Topics include summary statistics, probability distributions of random variables, sampling, and estimation. Class will include use of computers. Prerequisite: MATH QL1050 with a "C" or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis) or equivalent as determined by the Math Department. QUAN SI3610. Business Statistics II (3) F, 5 Continuation of QUAN SI2600. Topics include test of hypotheses, correlation, time series, and multiple regression analysis with specific application to problems in business and economics. Computers will be used extensively in regression analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 2010, ACTG 2010, QUAN SI2600,1ST TE2010). DEPARTMENT Information Systems & Technologies Chain Dr. G. Edward Harris Location: WSU Davis Campus, Suite 137 Telephone: 801-395-3520 Professor: Taowen Le; Associate Professors: Edward Harris, Seokwoo Song, Eric Swedin; Visiting Professor: Zhuolin Yu A bachelor's degree in Information Systems & Technologies provides students with a broad background in basic business knowledge, problem solving, and computer systems analysis and design skills. Graduates from this major are prepared to help organizations use computer technology to support their business processes. Technologies that all 1ST majors study include software development, computer architecture, database design, web development and management, and networks. Then, depending on the electives the student chooses, the student will also study advanced software development, and systems analysis and design, or advanced networks, information security and computer forensics. Information Systems & Technologies graduates may work for a large organization, specializing in one aspect of information technology. Or, they may work for a small firm as one of a few people who helps support all areas of the firm's technologies. The job will involve working with people to understand how they do their jobs and where computers can be most effective, as well as implementing computer-based solutions; training people to use the systems; installing and troubleshooting hardware, software and networks; and helping management understand and plan for the best new technologies to integrate in the organization's business processes. Information Systems & Technologies Major bachelor's degree (bs or ba) » Program Prerequisite: 1ST Associate of Science or Arts Degree, or equivalent degree or course work (which may be articulated for the 1ST Associate) from an accredited AS/AA program. Most business and economics courses with numbers above 3000 require formal admission to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics and prior completion of ACTG 2010, ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020,1ST TE2010, and QUAN SI2600. These five courses are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." (Refer to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements on pages 185-187.) » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: Candidates for the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees must complete all prerequisite and required business and economics courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the cumulative Business Foundation GPA, the overall business and economics GPA, and the overall university GPA must be 2.5 or higher. » Credit Hours Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 60-61 of these are School requirements, 33 are required within the major, and the balance should be taken outside of the major. The required 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are included in the School and major requirements. Advisement Advisement is strongly encouraged for all GSBE majors and minors. See more information on available advising resources on page 187. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog