DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Fall 2009 Transfer Student
Orientation
Department Information
Welcome to the Department of Economics!
Department advisors are your resource for any questions regarding your Economics, Management
Science and Joint-Math Economics major requirements.
As your major department, you should always contact us for questions concerning your major
requirements. Questions might include: major requirements for any of the three economics majors,
adding a second major, course prerequisites, course planning, honors programs, independent research,
etc.
Thus, if you have questions about economics, feel free to come in during our walk-in advising hours
which are:
Mondays / Thursdays/Fridays
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays / Wednesdays
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weeks 1 & 2 of Quarter
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Please note the office is closed daily from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Have a quick question, but don’t have time to come in for advising? Send us an email including your
name, PID#, and specific questions to econugadvisor@ucsd.edu. Be sure to use your UCSD email.
Major Requirements
Locate your major
requirements
http://economics.ucsd.edu/ugrad/ugr
adMajorMinorReqs/econBA.php
Click on the appropriate
two year plan sheet:
Transfer students
entering FA09 and
later.
TritonLink Academic History
Check your Academic History on
TritonLink
http://tritonlink.ucsd.edu
Are the courses you took listed?
Note: IP courses will not show in
your academic history.
Are the UCSD equivalent courses
listed?
ASSIST
„
Check Assist to verify course
equivalency
http://www.assist.org
„
See how your community
college courses transfer
„
If you took a course that does
not appear on Assist and you
think it is equivalent, you must
file a petition with the
department that oversees that
course
DARS
Audit
The Degree Audit checks your
progress for degree. Note: is not
an official record and is
intended to serve as reference
point for students.
‰ Blue denotes completed
requirements (T-indicates
transfer course).
‰ Red indicates
missing/incomplete requirements.
To see what you’re still missing,
you can run a long form.
‰ Courses that appear on the
far right-hand side under
“additional lower division
courses” are transfer courses not
applying to degree
requirements.
Undergraduate Student Petition
If you need to file an
Undergraduate Student Petition,
complete the form and attach a
course syllabus that includes:
† Course description
† Textbook information
† Topics/content covered in
lecture
† Include any coursework/notes
you have from the course
Prerequisites
Prerequisites are enforced in all
economics courses.
Please check the UCSD General
Catalog for prerequisite
information. Any changes to the
catalog will appear on our
website at:
http://economics.ucsd.edu/ugrad
/ugradCourses/descriptions.php
UCSD General Catalog
The General Catalog is the
official resource to verify policies
and your college and major
requirements:
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http://catalog.ucsd.edu
Course descriptions are in the
catalog; use it to learn about
courses and to choose your
electives.
Refer to the 2009-2010 catalog
throughout your tenure at UCSD.
This is your catalog year and it
will not change even if you
change your major.
Course Offerings
Course Offerings 2009-2010
http://economics.ucsd.edu/ugrad/ug
radCourses/courseOfferings.php
To get specific information on faculty
and days and times courses will be
offered, visit the Schedule of Classes
on TritonLink.
The posted schedule is tentative and
subject to change. Note: most core
courses are offered every quarter.
Schedule of Classes-By Subject
Reading the Schedule of Classes
‰ Many UCSD courses
have multiple sections
and lecture times. You
need to only attend
and enroll in one of the
listed Lecture (LE) and
Discussion (DI) times.
‰ Final Exam (FI) times
are listed to avoid
scheduling conflicts.
‰ Prerequisites can be
checked on the
Schedule of Classes by
clicking on the link to
the right of the course
name.
How many courses should be taken your
first quarter?
It is recommended that you take three courses your first quarter.
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2 major courses
†
1 non-major course
Our hope is that with this course load, you will use your first quarter to
acclimate to UCSD and the fast-paced quarter system.
Our Two Year Plans for Economics and Management Science recommend two
core courses in the first quarter.
Due to the Math Department’s course schedule, the two year plan for the JointMath Economics major lists three major courses in the first quarter. The three
courses would be required to finish the major in two years.
Waitlists
If you want to add a class that is full, you can use WebReg to waitlist
the course.
Waitlists are automated and used by ALL departments. They run
nightly until midnight on Thursday of second week.
The waitlist sequence is first-come, first-served. Departments cannot
override the waitlist sequence.
You will receive an email to your UCSD account if you have been
added to the course. If you have not met the prerequisite, WebReg
will drop you from the waitlist.
Before the quarter begins, you maybe enrolled in and wait-listed for a
total of 19.5 units.
After the quarter begins, you maybe enrolled in and wait-listed for a
total of 22 units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UCSD college should I be in for my major?
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Will my Advanced Placement (AP) exams satisfy any of my major
requirements?
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We have majors from all colleges. There is no “best college” for Economics
students.
Students entering UCSD with an AP exam score of 5 may earn credit for
Econ 1 or 3 (or both). Note: AP scores must be sent directly to the UCSD
Office of Admissions; your community college transcripts will not show AP
credit. Check with the math department regarding AP calculus credit.
Can I graduate in two years?
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Yes. Students who transfer in with adequate math and economics courses can
plan on a two year track to graduation. It is recommended that students
meet with a major advisor at least once per year to make sure they are on
track to graduate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades are acceptable for the major?
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You MUST receive a C- or better in all courses applying to the major; courses
MUST be taken for a letter grade. This also applies to transferred courses.
What is the best major if I want to pursue a Ph.D. in economics?
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Ph.D. programs are extremely competitive and require extensive mathematic
preparation. We highly recommend that you complete the Joint-Math Economics
major if you wish to apply to graduate school in economics. Career Services will
have the most up-to-date list of these requirements, or you can contact the
specific schools you are interested in.
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For more questions on applying to graduate school, you can visit our Vice-Chair
of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Melissa Famulari, during her office hours (TBA at
the start of Fall Quarter).
Departmental Opportunities
Economics Departmental Honors: Distinction and Highest Distinction
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One-unit honor’s sections taken concurrently with core courses. Sections are limited to 20 students
to provide an opportunity to work closely with UCSD faculty.
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Completion of Econ 191A/B and honor’s sections may qualify you for honors. Please check with
an advisor if you are interested in learning more about honors.
Econ 191A/B
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Econ 195, Undergraduate Teaching Apprentices
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Two quarter senior thesis project designed for highest achieving students.
Opportunity for qualified students to serve as a T.A. for courses they performed well in. Elective
credit earned for completing an Econ 195.
Econ 199
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Independent research project with faculty, an alternative to the two quarter Econ 191A/B.
Elective credit can be earned for the completion of Econ 199.
Supplemental Information
For information on Student
Organizations, Job/Internship and
Research Opportunities relating to
Economics, visit our EconBlog at:
http://blog.ucsd.edu/econblog
Starting Fall 2009, the Rady School
of Management will offer a minor in
Accounting. For information, visit:
http://rady.ucsd.edu/undergrad/acc
ounting/
THANK YOU & QUESTIONS
Questions? Comments?
Department Advisors:
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Suzi Harlow, Undergraduate Advisor
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Katie Kirchberg, Undergraduate Advisor
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Kimberley Newmark, Undergraduate Advisor
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Sydney Sprung, Intake Advisor
Contact information:
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Office: Sequoyah Hall 245
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Email: econugadvisor@ucsd.edu
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Website: http://economics.ucsd.edu