Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ECON 208 001 (CRN: 25756)
PROGRAMMING FOR ECONOMISTS
Long Title: PROGRAMMING FOR ECONOMISTS
Department: Economics
Instructor: Coleman, Chase
Meetings:
1:00PM - 3:30PM F (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
6:00PM - 6:50PM W (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 10:32PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: This course teaches students the Python programming language and helps them understand how writing code can empower them to answer economic questions. Students are taught how to use the “core Python data libraries” like pandas, numpy, and matplotlib. Additionally, there is an emphasis on the fact that “real-world” data are messy; the course presents tools that allow students to thrive in such an environment. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ECON 208 if student has credit for ECON 632.