Mathematical Economics Option
This option is available within the Economics major at the following location:
- Corvallis
As the economics profession becomes increasingly mathematical, economics majors who plan to go to graduate school need a strong math background. The Mathematical Economics option provides the necessary mathematical preparation for graduate school bound economics majors. It also serves students who desire a more quantitative program or who come into the major with significant math preparation to apply math toward their degrees in economics.
Option Code: 888
Options follow the learning outcomes of the major. For this option, refer to the learning outcomes of the Economics major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ECON 329 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS | 4 |
| MTH 251Z | +*DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS | 4 |
| MTH 252Z | INTEGRAL CALCULUS | 4 |
| MTH 253Z | CALCULUS: SEQUENCES AND SERIES | 4 |
| or MTH 265 | INTRODUCTION TO SERIES | |
| MTH 254 | VECTOR CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MTH 256 | APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 |
| MTH 310 | FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| MTH 311 | ADVANCED CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MTH 312 | ADVANCED CALCULUS II | 4 |
| MTH 341 | LINEAR ALGEBRA I | 3 |
| MTH 411 | REAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MTH 463 | PROBABILITY I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
Option Code: 888