Dec 30, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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ECO 055 - Experiential Learning in Economics

Semester Hours: 1-2
Students learn about practical applications of economic concepts, theories, and analytical methods through the experience of participating in individual or group activities, including but not limited to special consulting projects, student competitions, and discipline-based community service projects. Students are required to submit a report documenting the tasks performed in the activity and/or the final output of their project.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
ECO 001 , ECO 002 .  Sophomore class standing or above. Eligible students must be majors in economics with a GPA of 2.7 or better.  NOTE: Registration is subject to approval of the prospective experiential learning activities or project by the Department Chairperson.  Students may take this course for 1 or 2 s.h. depending on the estimated number of hours required to complete the proposed activities or project.  Students must work a minimum of 38 hours during the semester for each semester hour of credit, including any or the following: reading, research, a term paper or final project, documentation of the relevance of experience with response papers or journals, and/or a final demonstration or presentation for their faculty advisor.  Course may be repeated for up to a maximum of 3 s.h.  Credits earned count toward general degree requirements but do not satisfy major requirements.





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