Arch: SSC Even those familiar with the basic functioning of Excel may be surprised to learn how little of its full capability most users access. Prerequisite: Econ 4011. The College of Arts & Sciences and the McKelvey School of Engineering have developed a major that allows students interested in both economics and computer science to combine these two complementary disciplines efficiently, without having to pursue them as two separate majors. The College of Arts & Sciences and the McKelvey School of Engineering have developed a major that allows students interested in both economics and computer science to combine these two complementary disciplines efficiently, without having to pursue them as two separate majors. EN: S, L11Econ328 History of Economic Analysis. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to some of the theories and doctrines that constitute the main paradigms from which economists and policy makers approach the world. Why is monopoly considered a bad thing? Art: SSC Both may be taken for major or minor credit, and both are elements of the Certificate in Financial Economics. The role of banks in the economy can be explained with the tools developed in these models of the economics of information, as a microeconomic theory of banking does not exist when information is symmetric and markets are complete. You can follow the requirements below or the requirements that were available when you entered Wash U. Rather than focusing on the whole history of economic thinking, we will focus on practical issues, including questions such as the following: What determines the wage of labor? The prerequisite courses for Econ 4011 are Econ 1011 and Math 132. Prerequisites: Econ 4011 and Econ 413 or Econ 413W. (203 Documents), CSE 247 - Data Structures and Algorithms Prerequisite: Econ 4011. The code for this project ( project1) consists of several files, some of which you will need to read and understand in order to complete the assignment, and some of which you can ignore. Prerequisites: Econ 4011, Econ 4021 and Econ 413. Majors may receive abroad transfer credit for Econ 413 and/or any economics elective; majors must complete 2 of the 3 economics electives in residence. L11Econ410 Macroeconomics of Inequality. With this background, we approach the debate about intellectual property, what it is and what it is not good for, whose interests it serves, and whose well-being it thwarts. *Students planning to complete CSE 517 should try to complete CSE 417T as the prerequisite course. Historical cross-country data, microdata, and specific case studies will be used to evaluate theories of the sources of inequality. In addition, Econ493 or Math233 must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, enrollment in Econ4011. It is possible to earn the Certificate in Financial Economics in conjunction with this major (prime or second). How come some societies are apparently much more innovative than others? Arch: SSC Minors in an approved study abroad/study away program may receive transfer credit for one economics elective at the 300-level. The award is considered the most prestigious in the real-time systems field. Students are also encouraged to contact Academic Coordinator Dorothy Petersen with any questions. The course is designed for, and should be taken by, all undergraduates considering graduate study in economics, but all interested students are welcome. Coincident with the evolution of financial institutions was the development of the asymmetric information model. Substitutions for economics courses and study abroad approval will be determined by Academic Coordinator Dorothy Petersen in the Department of Economics. A sound grounding in economic theory is essential to the course. You must have successfully completed Econ 4011, and should be acquainted with basic optimization theory, expected utility theory, risk aversion, discounting and basic game theory including dominance, Nash equilibrium and subgame perfection. University of Washington - Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, Box 352350 Seattle, WA 98195-2350 (206) 543-1695 voice, (206) 543-2969 FAX, UW Privacy Policy and UW Site Use Agreement. How to submit: You can commit your code through the command line with git and submit on Gradescope either in a zip file or through Github. This is the first part of the two-course sequence for seniors writing an honors thesis, and it is taken in the fall semester of the senior year. This class counts towardsthecertificate in data mining and machine learningasrequired course. In addition to theEconomics major, there are two interdisciplinary majors: Economics & Computer Science and Math & Economics. Description: The field of machine learning is concerned with the question of how to construct computer programs that automatically improve with experience. Majors are encouraged to complete the form as early as possible, and the form must be completed prior to filing an Intent to Graduate. ", New faculty members during the past three years, Embedded & real-time systems (csrankings.org). The lower-division course requirements are designed to provide a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, programming methodology and skills, and computer organization. A&S IQ: SSC In this course, we will use the theoretical and empirical tools of economics to study the criminal justice system. same instructor, same class time, etc), but is simply being offered to students through another department for purposes of registering under a different department and course number. Substitutions for economics courses and study abroad (or away) approval will be determined by the Academic Coordinator in the Econ department. Economics electives of particular relevance include (but are not limited to): Econ 413 may be taken from an approved study abroad program. Are there policies that help fostering innovation and others that hurt? 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. Economists have many theories of innovation, some better than others. cse 517 nat lang processing : 13167 a 4 mwf 830-920 cse2 g20 smith,noah a open 61/ 100 j cse 519 current research: restr 13168 a 1 t 330-420 cse2 g20 open 195/ 235 cr/nc >13169 b 1 tth 230-320 cse2 g20 0/ . More information about the Certificate in Financial Economics can be found on the department website. Important components of this course are participation in in-class discussion and essays submitted on the practical issues discussed throughout the semester. We will define and measure inequality using standard measures of economic well-being, such as income, wealth, and consumption of market goods, and we will also consider broader measures such as health outcomes. An Ident course is the exact same course as the Home (i.e. The PDF will include content on the Courses tab only. This experience will help students understand how econometrics relates to other upper-level economics courses which focus on theoretical models for how the world operates. L11Econ404 Behavioral Economics and Experimental Economics. Prerequisites: Econ 4011, Econ 4021, and Econ 413. The first third of the class examines market failure when an economy contains externalities and public goods and the general nature of public policies that address these issues. Yevgeniy Vorobeychik will use artificial intelligence to improve methods for game-theoretic analysis. Arch: SSC A&S IQ: SSC This course does not count for Economics major/minor elective credit. Please direct questions about 247R and requests regarding excused absences to them via the 247R Piazza board . Independent reading and research under faculty direction leading to a Senior Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: Econ 4021. Credit 3 units. Prerequisites: The prerequisite courses for Econ4011 are Econ1011 and Math132. Prerequisite: instructor permission. The Home department is primarily responsible for the decision making and logistical support for the course and instructor. At least two electives must have Econ 4011 and/or Econ 4021 as a prerequisite. Topics covered include: the U.S. crisis in historical and international perspective; corporate finance of firms and banks in closed and open economy; monetary and fiscal policy intervention; the open economy dimension of the financial crisis; the European Sovereign Debt crisis. The instructor for the course this semester is Michael Hall. See the appropriate Washington University Bulletin Archive. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. Three 3-unit economics electives drawn from any Econ 4011 prerequisite course, including Econ 4021. This course is a student's initial study of econometric theory and practice. Students can enroll in only one section per semester. I was picking universities based specifically on the CSeducation research groups,and Dr. Kelleher'sworkseemed like the most interesting andthemost similar to the type of thing I wanted to do. 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. Consult with the Economics departments Academic Coordinator. The course introduces students to the field of political economy. Total units required: 57. *For statistics, Math 3200 or ESE 326 are the preferred choices. Theory and evidence on supply of and demand for labor, explanation of wage and income differentials; impact of education on human skills and productivity. Opportunity to work as part of a research project under faculty supervision. Prerequisites: 4011 and 4021. Students prime in Arts & Sciences may earn Latin Honors by completing 9 units (3 courses) of additional coursework, over-and-above the major requirements: One economics course from: Econ 407; Econ 4151; Econ 452; Econ 467; Econ 484; Econ 503, One computer science course from the list above. decisions are made, we will evaluate these decisions for errors and especially for bias. Prerequisites: Econ 1011, Math 132 and concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, either Math 233 or Econ 493 (Mathematical Economics). In addition, Econ493orMath233 must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, enrollment in Econ4011. Discussion of the role of time as it pertains to interest rates, discounting and net present value. A minimum of 3 of the 5 economics electives must be drawn from the approved List of Financial Economics electives, above. 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). Students use both desktop systems and hand-held (Arduino-compatible) micro-controllers to design and implement solutions to problems.