Economics and Engineering Major

CMC Major Requirements

The major in Economics and Engineering requires 17-18 courses while enrolled at CMC, distributed as follows:

1. Economics (7 courses)

ECON050 CM - Principles of Economic Analysis
ECON086 CM - Accounting for Decision Making
ECON101 CM - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON125 CM - Econometrics
3 Elective Courses: 1 Level I and 2 level II courses (see Economics )

2. Physics (4 courses)

PHYS033L KS - Principles of Physics
PHYS034L KS - Principles of Physics
PHYS035 KS - Modern Physics with Computational Applications
1 upper level physics course or HMC engineering course (excluding PHYS 108 KS )

3. Mathematics (4 or 5 courses)

Note:

* MATH151 CM - Probability is a prerequisite for MATH 152 CM .

4. Chemistry (1 course)

1 course selected from:

5. Computer Science (1 course)

1 course selected from:

BIOL099 KS - Introduction to Python
CSCI005 HM - Introduction to Computer Science
PHYS108 KS - Programming for Science and Engineering
Approved equivalent introductory programming course

Notes:

PHYS 108 KS may not be applied toward the upper level physics requirement.
At least 1 engineering course is strongly recommended.
Students considering chemical engineering should complete CHEM 014L KS /CHEM 015L KS (or CHEM 029L KS ) and CHEM 116L KS /CHEM 117L KS . This option increases the total number of courses for the major to 20-21.
Interested majors may take engineering courses at Harvey Mudd College; check the requirements at other engineering institutions for transferability.
Some engineering programs require additional requirements to those listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to regularly consult with the Program Coordinator to ensure proper preparation for transfer to their chosen engineering program.

Special Options for Majors

Dual Major

Dual or double majors including Economics and Engineering are not permitted.

General Education Requirement Information for Economics and Engineering Majors

General Education Requirement in Science

Every CMC student must complete one (1) laboratory science course offered by the Keck Science Department or elsewhere within the Claremont Consortium. This requirement must by satisfied by the end of the 2^nd year at CMC.

General Education Requirements in the Social Sciences and Humanities

For the general education requirement in the social sciences and the humanities, Economics and Engineering majors must complete courses in 3 of the 4 fields of the social sciences, including ECON 050 CM , together with courses in 2 of the 4 fields of the humanities (literature, philosophy, religious studies, and literature in a foreign language).

Student Learning Outcomes of the Program in Economics and Engineering

In addition to the Keck Science overall learning outcomes, the Economics and Engineering major also has the following outcomes.

When confronted with an unfamiliar physical system, our students should be able to:

Develop a framework for understanding the system by identifying the key physical principles underlying the system.
Translate the conceptual framework into an appropriate mathematical format.
a. If the equations are analytically tractable, carry out the analysis of the problem to completion or
b. If equations are not tractable, develop a computer code and/or use standard software to numerically simulate the model system.
Analyze and assess the reasonableness of the answers obtained.
Communicate their findings either verbally and/or via written expression.

In a laboratory setting, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a working familiarity with standard laboratory equipment.
Identify and appropriately address the sources of error in their experiment.
Have proficiency with standard methods of data analysis.