John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics 369 ECON 4550 - Introduction to Econometrics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Advanced Regression Analysis. Topics include ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, nonlinear regression, dummy variables, autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, and serial correlation. Computers used extensively. Prerequisite: ECON 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2400 or ECON 3030, QUAN 3610. ECON 4560 - Mathematical Economics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Advanced application of mathematical modeling techniques to selected economic issues. Prerequisite: ECON 4010, ECON 4020, QUAN 3610, QUAN 2400 or ECON 3030. ECON 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Individual work or work in small groups, by arrangement, in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: QUAN 3610 and approval of instructor. Maybe repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours. ECON 4810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (1-3) Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics. Prerequisite: ECON 2010, ECON 2020. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different topics. ECON 4850 - Economics Study Abroad Credits: (1-3) This course is designed for students who will study economics at one of the international partner universities of the Goddard School of Business and Economics as part of an extended study abroad visit. Students will explore the international economic institutions, business culture, and applications of economic theory to countries outside of the US. Students will study international economics as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: ECON 2899 and BSAD 2899. May be repeated once up to 6 credits. ECON 4860 - Economics Internship Credits: (1-3) A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through the Business Economics or International Business Economics program courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. ECON 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering inder this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 :imes with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different topics. ECON 4970 - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course prepares students for ECON 4980 Research Methods. Students will study the research process and the scientific method as it applies to economics. Students will have an opportunity to explore various fields and literature in order to design a thesis project for ECON 4980. Prerequisite ECON 2899 or BSAD 2899. ECON 4980 - Research Methods Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ECON 4970, BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899, ECON 4010 or ECON 4020. Course Descriptions - QUAN QUAN 2400 - Business Calculus Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Emphasis on applications of quantitative tools to problems in ousiness. Topics include profit maximization, cost functions, demand analysis, and output maximization with budget constraints and resource allocation. Prerequisite: MATH 1050 with a "C" or higher grade or equivalent as determined oy the Math Department. QUAN 2600 - Business Statistics I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Introduction to concepts and applications of statistics in ousiness and economics. Topics include summary statistics, probability distributions of random variables, sampling, and estimation. Class will include use of computers. Prerequisite: MATH 1050 with a "C" or higher grade or equivalent as determined by the Math Department. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog