Econophysics Track

Econophysics utilizes the quantitative methods of physics to attempt to make sense of seemingly chaotic market behavior.  The econophysics track is designed for students who do not plan to go to physics graduate school, but wish to explore how physics is used to gain a better understanding of markets and market forces. 

Students should complete the physics gateway, core, and lab requirements as described in the physics track.

Electives:

Up to 2 elective credits can come from outside Physics.  Suggested electives are listed below.  Due to yearly changes in course availability, there may be courses not listed below that are appropriate as an elective. Consult with your Physics advisor if you wish to consider other non-physics courses as an elective.

Suggested Physics Electives:

PHYS 217 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
PHYS 3xx Any 300 level physics lecture course

Suggested Economic Electives:

ECON 300 Introductory Econometrics
ECON 301 Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 302 Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 328 Investment Finance
ECON 329 Corporate Finance
ECON 380 Mathematical Economics
ECON 381 Advanced Game Theory
ECON 385 Advanced Econometrics