*Math 493 is elective credit in the major if Math 3200 is completed to satisfy the core requirements. The PDF will include content on the Majors tab only. What explains the growth of the world economy since the Industrial Revolution? A&S IQ: SSC Many Git commands accept both tag and branch names, so creating this branch may cause unexpected behavior. More information about the majors, the minors, the course offerings, and the honors program can be found in the Economics Undergraduate Guide, available on the department website and from the department. L11Econ410 Macroeconomics of Inequality. Review and extension of macroeconomic models from Econ 4021 from a comparative perspective and use of these models to analyze current macroeconomic and policy issues. This course is designed to complement Econ 472. Thorough training in intermediate theory requires both Econ 4011 and Econ 4021. Expand the sections below to learn about the approved electives and the specific requirements, depending on the student's major. (41 Documents). Elective courses: Why are the level and the growth rate of per-capita income so different across countries? Note: This course does not count toward the major or minor in economics. Substitutions for economics courses and study abroad approval will be determined by the Academic Coordinator in the Econ department. 4 Table 2: Loss Functions With Regression, yR Loss l(f w(x i);y i) Comments Squared Loss: (f w(x i)y i) 2 most popular regression loss function w will be related to the mean observations in D2 ADVANTAGE: di erentiable everywhere DISADVANTAGE: tries to accommodate every sample The PDF will include content on the Courses tab only. BU: BA Prerequisite: Econ 4011. EN: S, L11Econ208 First-Year Seminar: Economics and Society, Economics and Society is a first-year seminar open to interested students, without prerequisites of any kind. We study inputs, outputs, and sensing; information representation; basic computer architecture and machine language; time-critical computation; inter-machine communication; and protocol design. Prerequisites: The prerequisite courses for Econ4011 are Econ1011 and Math132. In this course, students will learn to take advantage of the profit-seeking motive of capitalism while also learning from the mistakes and unintended consequences capitalism has caused throughout history. We will explore how skills from entrepreneurship and venture creation can be used to improve water, climate, education and gender equality globally and here in St. Louis. Please direct questions about 247R and requests regarding excused absences to them via the 247R Piazza board . A&S IQ: SSC Economics also provides exceptional preparation for careers in business, either immediately after graduation or after completing master's-level graduate work in business (e.g., MBA, MS Finance). L11Econ4021 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory. Students use both desktop systems and hand-held (Arduino-compatible) micro-controllers to design and implement solutions to problems. The course involves analysis of the economic and social determinants and consequences of education. More information about the majors, the minors, the course offerings, and the honors program can be found in the Economics Undergraduate Guide, available on the department website and from the department. We will primarily consider two topics: (1) two-sided matching markets, such as the National Resident Matching Program and the Kidney Exchange for transplants, and (2) auctions used by Google, Facebook, etc. Prerequisites: Econ 1011 and Econ 1021. Credit 3 units. Minors in an approved study abroad/study away program may receive transfer credit for one economics elective at the 300-level. Analytic theory of consumer and producer behavior under perfect and imperfect competition. For a thorough introduction to economics, Econ 1021 also should be taken. Determination of prices; distribution of national income; theory of production. Students must complete all three of the following to complete the major and the Certificate: 4 Economics electives, where both of the following must be satisfied: at least 2 (of the 4) electives must be drawn from the List of Financial Economics electives (above); and, at least 3 (of the 4) electives must be drawn from the approved list of Economics joint-major electives, 3 Mathematics electives drawn from the approved list of Mathematics joint-major electives. Econ 4011: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, Econ 4021: Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, One economics elective having at least Econ 1011 and/or Econ 1021 as a prerequisite course. This course is for first-year (non-transfer) students only.Same as I60 BEYOND 105, Credit 3 units. CSE/ESE 560M - Computer Systems Architecture I - Fall 2022 Administrative stuff . Section 3 prerequisites: Econ 4011 and Math 2200 or equivalent. Topics include: translation of economic theory into statistical models, statistical foundations of econometrics, preregression analysis bivariate and multiple regression techniques, hypothesis testing, multicollinearity, specification error, autocorrelation, errors in variables, identification, and simultaneous estimation. The award is considered the most prestigious in the real-time systems field. The upper-level units (300- and 400-level courses) required for the major must be independent of other majors or minors (i.e., upper-level coursework required for a major may not be double-counted for another major or a minor in Arts & Sciences). (The course cannot be used for economics major/minor credit. The course introduces students to the field of political economy. The course relies heavily on the concepts and methods of microeconomics and macroeconomics. More information about the Certificate in Financial Economics can be found on the department website. Prerequisites: Math 233, CSE 247, ESE 326 or Math 3211, Math 309, and CSE 417T or ESE 417. A&S IQ: SSC Prerequisites: prior completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, Econ 413 (or equivalent). Bold entrepreneurial spirit and skills learned in this course will guide students in their further studies at Washington University and beyond. For a thorough introduction to economics, Econ 1011 also should be taken. December 15 for spring-semester graduates. One economics elective having at least Econ 1011 and/or Econ 1021 as a prerequisite course. Prerequisite: instructor permission. *For statistics, Math 3200 or ESE 326 are the preferred choices. Prerequisites: Econ 4011 and Econ 413. Because each person's education is an investment in human capital that allows the individual to contribute to society in a productive way, education becomes a crucial determinant of an economy's ability to achieve high growth with high wages, low unemployment and strong social cohesion. (In other words, a total of 4 economics electives are completed, rather than the 3 required for the major alone.). EN: S, L11Econ437 The Economics of Financial Intermediation. Arch: NSM, SSC Senior Honors: Students are invited during the second semester of their junior year to participate in the honors program during their senior year if they meet certain academic requirements. Topics include expected utility, strategic-form and extensive-form games with perfect information, Bayesian games, infinitely repeated games, dominance, Nash equilibrium and its refinements. Development of noncooperative game theory, including strategic and extensive-form equilibria and Nash and sub-game perfect equilibria. Development of Solow growth model, along with theories of endogenous growth and an examination of reasons for differences in growth rates across counties. An analysis of selected urban problems, such as causes and effects of housing market segregation; decay and abandonment, landlord-tenant relations, crime, and urban transport systems. It is an excellent course of study to pursue, whether students plan to enter the workforce after graduation or are considering graduate work in law, engineering or the social sciences. Time permitting, additional topics will be introduced. Depending on developments in the field, the course will also cover some advanced topics, which may include learning from structured data, active learning, and practical machine learning (feature selection, dimensionality reduction). Enrollment limited to 15 students with priority given to senior economics majors. Innovation figuring out better and cheaper ways of satisfying human desires is the key to improving our well-being. Description: The field of machine learning is concerned with the question of how to construct computer programs that automatically improve with experience. CSE 546 Machine Learning for Big Data . (58 Documents), CSE 473 - Introduction to Computer Networks The former is generally offered in the fall semester; the latter in the spring. (106 Documents), CSE 260 - Introduction to Digital Logic and Computer Design https://economics.wustl.edu/certificate-financial-economics, Major in Economics and Computer Science Requirements, Visit the main Washington University in St. Louis website, Econ 1011: Introduction to Microeconomics, Econ 1021: Introduction to Macroeconomics, Econ 413 (413W): Introduction to Econometrics (with Writing), Math 2200: Elementary Probability & Statistics, or an approved substitute (refer to the Economics "Undergraduate Guide" for approved substitutes.). Arch: SSC Engineering students who declare this major must fulfill the distribution and all other requirements for the BS in Applied Science degree in the McKelvey School of Engineering. Course provides a basic working knowledge of econometrics. McKelvey Hall, home to CSE, was designed with collaboration and innovation in mind. (In other words, a total of 5 economics electives are completed, rather than the 4 required for the major alone.). Art: NSM, SSC There are many theories of how economic policies work and considerable debate as to what can be done and what should be done. Topics vary, but may include population; human capital and labor market development; R&D and innovation; finance and growth; modernization and industrial transformation; world income disparities and poverty problems; institutions and political economy issues; environmental and social factors; and international trade and economic integration. L11Econ472 Topics in Growth and Development. Substitutions for mathematics courses and study abroad approval for mathematics courses will be determined by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Of particular importance are the roles of risk, uncertainty, and time in the allocation of resources. It is possible to graduate with Latin Honors or with English honors. Washington University in St. Louis McKelvey School of Engineering MSC: 11802061015 1 Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 Phone: 314-935-5548 Contact Us Resources COVID-19 Resources Math 309 is recommended. Arch: SSC Prerequisities: (none listed) Credits: 4.0 A&S IQ: SSC, WI Prerequisites: Econ 4011, Econ 4021 and Econ 413. Local decision making; financing of local government expenditures. A tag already exists with the provided branch name. The primary focus will be a critical examination of psychological theories of nonstandard preferences including loss aversion, probability weighting, reciprocity, fairness and present bias. Math 131 Calculus I (AP credit may satisfy this requirement), Math 132 Calculus II (AP credit may satisfy this requirement), Math 3200 Elementary to Intermediate Statistics and Data Analysis*, or Math 3211 Statistics for Data Science I, or ESE 326 Probability and Statistics for Engineering, or DAT 120 & DAT 121 Managerial Statistics I and Managerial Statistics II, or Math 310 Foundations for Higher Mathematics. Students enrolled in this program from the School of Engineering will earn an Applied Sciences degree, and will be required to satisfy the following, in addition to the major requirements: 8 units of Natural Science and Technical Writing. Complete one additional economics elective drawn from the List of Financial Economics electives, above. It is possible to earn the Certificate in Financial Economics in conjunction with this major (prime or second), and interested students should consult with Academic Coordinator Dorothy Petersen in the Department of Economics. How come we have the impression that most useful inventions took place in the past three centuries? Majors must complete Econ 4011, Econ 4021, and the Econ 4011/Econ 4021 prerequisite electives in residence during the fall and spring semesters. The third part of the course is devoted to the links between education and economic development, including cross-country differences in schooling, returns to schooling and per-capita income. We will examine the facts (past and present) and then examine the theories and their explanatory power. (45 Documents), CSE 517A - Machine Learning "Institution" "Site Name" "Site URL" "Department" "City" "State" "Zipcode" "Country" "Contact Name" "Contact Phone" "Contact Email" "Contact Name (alt)" "Contact . Art: SSC A&S IQ: SSC, AN IMSE leverages the full potential of interdisciplinary materials research by bringing together researchers from engineering, physics, chemistry, earth and planetary sciences and the medical school. Prerequisite: Econ 4011. In CSE 517a we cover topics such as kernel methods (support vector machines, Gaussian processes), neural networks (deep learning), unsupervised learning, and practical machine learning (feature selection, dimensionality reduction, model evaluation, and comparison). This class counts towardsthecertificate in data mining and machine learningasrequired course. BU: BA Analysis of consumer demand for health care, medical technology, and the role of health insurance. We then study the asset approach to exchange rates determination, exchange rate behavior in the short and in the long run, and the relationship of exchange rates with prices and output. Please note: Requests for online registration will be wait listed, and students will be enrolled according to Economics major/minor status and student level (e.g., priority to Level 8 Econ majors). Credit 3 units. L11Econ484 Computational Macroeconomics. Economics electives of particular relevance include (but are not limited to): Econ 413 may be taken from an approved study abroad program. The other two economics electives must come from the following list: Econ 404 Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Econ 437 The Economics of Financial Intermediation, Econ 477 Topics in Financial Economics: Investments, Econ 477 Topics in Financial Economics: Asset Pricing. Both may be taken for major or minor credit, and both are elements of the Certificate in Financial Economics. Click here to create & join classes Welcome to Piazza! Prerequisite: Econ 1011. Yevgeniy Vorobeychik will use artificial intelligence to improve methods for game-theoretic analysis. Refer to the departments websites or consult with either Prof. Blake Thornton (mathematics; Substitutions for mathematics courses and study abroad approval for mathematics courses will be determined by the Math department. L11Econ354 The Economics of Criminal Justice. Arch: SSC This course begins with a review of international trade theory, of the balance of payment accounts, and their relationship to international borrowing and lending. One of the three electives can be any economics course with Econ4011 orEcon4021 as a prerequisite, including from an approved study abroad program.