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ECON 196: Senior Thesis in Economics I

Units: 4

First part in a year-long capstone seminar that culminates in the presentation of a senior thesis in economics. In this semester, students study research methods in economics, formulate a theoretical or empirical question for their thesis, and conduct a literature review.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Upper Division: Culminating Experience
  • Intellectual Experience: Scientific Method
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Literary and Textual Analysis

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: ECON 100 and ECON 110
Open only to following major/minor(s):
  • Economics BA (Undergraduate) - ECON
  • Economics BS (Undergraduate) - ECON

Instructor Permission Required: No


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