Undergraduate Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Economic Classes:
Economic Degree Requirements:
Miscellaneous:
Change of Major, Double Major, Minor:
Careers-Graduate School:
Internships:
New Curriculum Changes:
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- What classes are offered next quarter?
- For courses to be offered for the academic year, please see the class listing in the Undergraduates section of the Economics web site. Remember this is subject to change.
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_classes.cfm
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- Does the Economics department offer an ECN 190 course this quarter?
- Currently this information can be found in the classes listing in the Undergraduates section of the Economics website.
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_classes.cfm
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- What courses will be offered in Summer Session?
- This information will not be available until February/March of the year of Summer Session. You can check the following links for this information:
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http://summer-sessions.ucdavis.edu/
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http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_classes.cfm, just be sure to change the quarter and year to those desired.
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- How can I find or how can I contact my professor?
- You can find contact information for your professor at one of the following links:
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http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/people_faculty.cfm
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http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/people_visitors.cfm
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- How can I find/or how can I contact my Teaching Assistant?
- You can find contact information for your Teaching Assistant at the following link:
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/people_graduates.cfm
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- I am trying to enroll in upper division ECN courses during Pass 1 but sisweb does not allow me. What is happening?
- ECN courses are restricted to Economics majors only during Pass 1.
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- How many courses in Economics should I take every quarter?
- There are no official restrictions, but it is not recommended to take more than 2 upper division courses in economics every quarter since these are not easy courses!
- Additionally, it is not recommended to take ECN 100 and ECN 101 in the same quarter.
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- Do Discussion sections meet at the beginning of the quarter before classes meet?
- Discussion sections will not meet before the first day of class. At the first class, the instructor should announce when discussion sections will be held. If it is not announced, assume it will be the first scheduled day after the first day of class.
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- What is the Economics Drop Deadline?
- The Economics course drop deadline for each quarter is the 10th day of instruction. See the Class Schedule and Registration Guide Academic Calendar on page 2 under the "10th day of instruction" for the date each quarter.
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- How can I drop a course after the drop deadline?
- The only way to drop a course after the drop deadline will be to see your college dean's office. It is not automatic that you will receive permission to drop a course. It will be the dean's decision.
- See the link to frequently asked questions for Letters and Science
- http://www.ls.ucdavis.edu/Students/FAQ/default.asp?FAQ=871
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- If a class is full can I get a PTA (Permission to add) number?
- PTA numbers are not issued for overenrolled classes. Students will be admitted off of the wait list. If you are not admitted when the waitlist ends you are not in the class. It is wise to make other arrangements if you are on a waitlist.
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Economic Degree Requirements:
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- I have not finished my economics lower division requirements. Can I start taking upper division courses in Economics?
- All upper-division courses in economics require ECN 1A-1B. In addition, ECN 100-101, and most advanced courses, require ECN 1A, ECN 1B and the Math series.
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- Should I take the Math 16 or 21 series?
- If you plan to attend graduate school in economics or business school, the 21 series is highly suggested. For students who plan to go directly into the work force the Math 16 series is acceptable.
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- When should I take ECN 100 and 101?
- As soon as you complete the lower division requirements. These two courses are pre-requisites to all of courses listed in the "advanced courses" list. It is not advised that you take both ECN 100 and 101 in the same quarter.
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- Should I take ECN 100 before ECN 101?
- The order in which you take these two courses is not important.
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- I have not taken ECN 100 and 101 yet. Can I take other upper-division ECN courses?
- ECN 100 and 101 are pre-requisites for the advanced courses. However you still can enroll in:
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- The economic history courses: ECN 110A, ECN 111A-B
- The courses that only count as electives: ECN 102, ECN 115A-B, and ECN 162.
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- I need to choose 12 units of elective courses. Which ECN classes are electives?
- Any upper-division ECN course can be used as an elective. An Advanced Economics course will satisfy the ECN elective units. Prerequisites must be met before taking ECN Advanced courses.
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- Do ARE courses count toward the Economics major?
- Yes, a few of them do.
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| ARE 106 |
Equivalent to ECN 140 |
| ARE 171A |
Equivalent to ECN 134 |
| ARE 100A and 100B |
Equivalent to ECN 100 |
| ARE 139 |
No ECN Equivalent, but counts as Advanced class toward ECN major |
| ARE 156 |
No ECN Equivalent, but counts as Advanced class toward ECN major |
| ARE 175 |
No ECN Equivalent, but counts as Advanced class toward ECN major |
| ARE 176 |
No ECN Equivalent, but counts as Advanced class toward ECN major |
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- Can ARE 142, 143 or 144 count for the economics major?
- No, ARE 142, 143 or 144 have been reviewed by the Economics Undergraduate Studies Committee and they will not be allowed for credit toward the Economics Major.
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- What is the difference between ECN 162 and ECN 160A and B?
- ECN 162 is intended for non-majors and summarizes ECN 160A and B. If you take ECN 162 before ECN 160A and/or ECN 160B, you will only receive 2 units for ECN 160A and/or 2 units for ECN 160B (eg., If ECN 160A and ECN 160B are taken after ECN 162, only 4 units will count toward the ECN major ). Conversely, if you take ECN 160A and/or 160B before ECN 162, you will not receive credit for ECN 162.
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- I am majoring in Economics. Can I take an Economics course Pass/No Pass?
- You can take P/NP classes in the major as long as:
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- at least 1 upper division ECN course is letter graded
- P/NP unit limitation is maximum 1/3 of UCD units
- P/NP unit limitation in student option P/NP is maximum ¼ of UCD units
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Remember that P/NP is not well-seen by graduate schools.
P/NP classes in the major will disqualify you from taking the ECN 194HA and HB courses (high-highest honors)
- In addition, you will not receive units for the course if you do not pass it.
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- I am minoring in Economics. Can I take an Economics course Pass/No Pass?
- You can take P/NP classes in the minor as long as:
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- at least 1 upper division ECN course is letter graded
- P/NP unit limitation is maximum 1/3 of UCD units
- P/NP unit limitation in student option P/NP is maximum ¼ of UCD units
- In addition, you will not receive units for the course if you do not pass it.
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- Can I study abroad and have some courses transferred?
- Yes, however, the courses must be approved by the Economics Department Undergraduate Office before students leave to study abroad. See department for maximum units allowed.
- It is important to note that just because UCDavis accepts the classes abroad, it does not guarantee that they will be accepted to satisfy major requirements.
- Also, it is important if you are taking courses abroad through a program not offered through UCDavis EAP, you must check with admissions to be sure that the courses will be accepted for credit at UCDavis. If the ECN department approves the course toward the major it will not count toward the major if the admissions office will not accept it.
- It is always wise to check your residency requirement with the dean's office if you are a senior.
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- I am a transfer student. Which requirements do I need to satisfy?
- If you have completed the IGETC, you simply need to satisfy:
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- Economics major requirements
- Upper division English course (see English requirement) or pass the English Composition Examination.
- Units requirements (180 units total and 64 upper division units)
- If you are a transfer from a 4 year college, out of state junior college, or you have not completed the IGETC, you will need to check with the College of Letters and Science and the Economics department for your remaining requirements.
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- What is the gpa required for the major?
- The following gpa is required before a student will be certified for the major:
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| Lower Division ECN |
2.0 |
| Upper Division ECN |
2.0 |
| Overall ECN |
2.0 |
| UCD overall |
2.0 |
- If I take a course at another institution, how can I get it approved for the ECN major?
- If you take a course at a Junior college within California, you can use ASSIST to articulate the lower division courses.
- http://www.assist.org/
- All out of state, 4 year colleges and EAP universities will need to go through approval via a petition. You will need to bring a good course description (more than one line) or a syllabus to the ECN undergrad office and fill out this petition. The petition will be submitted to the ECN Undergraduate Studies Committee for review. This can take up to a couple of weeks, so it would be wise to bring your information early. Courses must be approved before they are taken to avoid wasted units toward the major.
- There is a maximum of 105 units transferred from a Junior college.
- It is always wise to check your residency requirement with the dean's office if your are a senior.
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- I am graduating, what do I need to do?
- Congratulations!
- Graduating Seniors should contact the Undergrad office a quarter or two before they graduate to be sure that all ECN requirements are being met. The Economics department will certify you for your ECN required classes.
- You should also contact Letters and Science Dean's office to be sure that all of your college and residency requirements are met. The dean's office will certify you for the college requirements.
- If you have completed a certified minor, there is paperwork and signatures to be completed. The undergraduate office has these forms or you can pick them up in the dean's office.
- If you are changing your major or declaring a double major this needs to be done a quarter before you file for graduation or your graduation will be delayed and you will need to refile.
- Filing for candidacy (your degree) will be done on line at http://registrar.ucdavis.edu
- Dates to file for graduation are listed in the Class Schedule and Registration guide under the Academic Calendar. If you miss the posted date, the Registrar's office will not extend the date and you will file for the next quarter. Filing to walk in ceremonies is a separate link and should be found on the same web link.
- Good Luck!
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- Can I finish my major in 4 years?
- To finish your degree in four years you will need to average about 15 units a quarter. Please see the four year plan in the Undergraduate Handbook:
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_handbook.cfm
- If you are a transfer student coming in from a junior college as a Junior please refer to this site:
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_handbook.cfm
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| Miscellaneous: |
- I have an internship, can I get credit?
- Yes, the department offers ECN 92, a course that grants lower division credit for economics-related internships, excluding summer internships. However the Economics Department doesn't currently offer a web listing of current internships, but a listing is available near room 1113 SSH.
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- Can I tutor in Economics?
- Yes, and you receive 1 unit of credit for every 3 tutoring-hours per week. To become a tutor you need to have had a B+ grade or above in the course you wish to tutor and junior standing. See the Economics Peer advisor to obtain more information.
- Peer Advising Office hours
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- Is there an honors program in Economics?
- Yes, see economics senior honors thesis at:
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_honors_prog.cfm
- Also see information about honors societies at UC Davis:
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_honors_societies.cfm
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- How do I qualify for the High and Highest Honors in Economics at graduation?
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- Completion of ECN 194HA and 194HB
- 3.5 or above GPA in ECN courses is required for the ECN 194H classes
- All upper-division courses in Economics must be a letter grade.
- You will complete a Senior Honor Thesis during your senior year (see Dr. Lindert).
- Even after completing these conditions, you need to be recommended for high or highest honors by the faculty involved in your honors thesis and meet the requirements for gpa as established by the College of Letters and Science.
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- Is there an Economics Honors Society?
- Yes, Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) is the international honors society in Economics. To join ODE, you need:
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- junior-senior standing
- a major in Economics or International Relations
- complete 12 units of upper-division work in economics with a 3.0 gpa or above.
- Overall UC GPA of 3.0 gpa or above.
- Benefits of ODE membership include the recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics and the publication of its official journal, The American Economist. See the Peer Advisor to learn more about ODE and become a member.
- Peer Advisor Office Hours
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- Are there any Economics department Scholarships?
- The Economics department offers the Michael A. Anthony Grant in alternate years with the History department. Economics will accept applications for this scholarship in Spring 2005 for the 2005-06 Academic year. Awards for this scholarships vary in amounts.
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| Change of Major, Double Major, Minor: |
- What do I need to major in Economics?
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You need a 2.0 overall UC GPA and a 2.0 GPA in the classes taken toward the major.
If you are undeclared, you must declare the major before you reach 90 units. If you are declared in another major, you must switch before you reach 135 units. You cannot change or declare a major in the quarter that you file to graduate.
- Declaring an Economics major
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- What do I need to declare a double major?
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- You need first to make sure that 80% of the upper division courses of the 2 majors do not overlap. (For Economics, two 4 unit classes will be allowed to overlap)
- You need to complete all the preparatory matter and 2 upper-division courses in each major before you can declare the double major.
- Ensure to maintain a 2.0 gpa in the ECN classes and overall UC GPA.
- Declaring an Economics Major
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- Can I double major in Economics and Managerial Economics?
- No, since there are too many classes that overlap. It is possible to petition to double major in these two fields directly to the Dean's Office of the College of Letters and Science, but very few students are approved
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- Can I double major in Economics and International Relations?
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Yes, however:
Only two classes can overlap between the two majors. Eg., in IRE Track 1 (World Trade and Development) ECN 100 and ECN 101 will be the two overlap classes. ECN 160A and ECN 160B will be for IRE major only and cannot be counted to satisfy ECN requirements.
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- Can I major in Economics and minor in Managerial Economics?
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- ECN 100 satisfies ARE 100A and is the only allowed overlapping course.
- All of the other ARE courses will only count toward the Managerial Economics minor.
- If you have taken ARE 100A and ARE 100B for the ECN 100, only ARE 100A will be allowed for the overlap class. ARE 100B will be considered a class for the ECN major.
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| Careers, Graduate School: |
- What are the career opportunities with a major in Economics?
- Life after College
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- I plan to attend Graduate School in Economics. How should I prepare?
- See "Tips for Graduate School."
- http://www.econ.ucdavis.edu/undergraduates_grad_prep.cfm
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- Where can I find information related to graduate programs?
- In the Academic Peer Advising Office (SSH 1101), and the Internship and Career Center in South Hall.
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| Internships: |
- Thinking of Applying For Academic Credit For an Internship?
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Then you should know the following.
- The Economics Department only offers LOWER DIVISION credit for internships (the only exception is the Washington DC Center Internship). If you require upper division credit you should apply to another department (e.g. AG Econ).
- Academic credit for internships is NOT offered in the Summer.
- Academic credit is NOT offered retroactively for past internships.
- Thus academic credit is offered only during a regular quarter (Fall, Winter and Spring) for a CURRENT internship, that is, for an internship that is taking place DURING the quarter itself.
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- Is Internship Credit Given Automatically?
- No! Internships provide you with valuable experience: you learn about a particular job, potential employers get to know you, maybe you even get paid, etc. Thus internships carry their own rewards. You can get academic credit for an internship only if you can convince the department that during the internship you spend time on activities that are comparable to studying for a course on campus. Clearly, talking to clients, answering the phone, organizing meetings, inputting information into a computer, obtaining stock prices from the internet, etc. are not activities that are comparable to studying for a course. Only internships that have a clear research component qualify for academic credit.
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- How Many Units Will I Get?
- Typically 1 unit per quarter. Sometimes 2. Very exceptionally 3.
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- How Do I Get an Internship?
- Go to the Internship Center on campus for assistance on obtaining an internship.
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- Or, visit the internship and job postings on the economics website.
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- Where Can I Do An Internship?
- Academic credit can only be given for internships at institutions and companies outside campus. You cannot get internship credit for activities carried out on campus.
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- At What Stage Can I Apply For Intership Credit?
- Only AFTER you have been offered the internship by the employer.
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- How Do I Apply For Academic Credit For An Internship?
- You need to present to Professor Giacomo Bonanno: (1) a letter from the employer stating that you have been offered an internship and specifying the starting date and the ending date; (2) a completely filled out application form (for internship credit) obtainable from the Economics Department undergraduate office; (3) a one-page typewritten statement (double spaced) detailing those activities that you will be performing which have academic relevance, that is, are comparable to taking a course on campus (the information given in (3) can overlap with the information given in the application form). You also have to explain in what way the experience associated with the internship builds on the economic concepts that you have learnt in Economics courses already taken.
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- What Other Requirements Are There?
- If the internship is approved, at the end of the quarter, by the third day of Finals week, you will need to submit a typewritten, ten-page (double-spaced) report outlining your experience. The emphasis must be on the research aspects of it. Credit will then be granted ONLY IF there is convincing evidence in your report that you did spend a non-negligible amount of time on activities comparable to taking a course on campus.
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| New Curiculum Changes: |
- Will I be required to take ECN 102?
- If you are an incoming Freshman, a transfer student, or if you are not declared in Economics before the start of Fall 2004 quarter, you will follow the new curriculum and will be required to take ECN 102.
- New Curriculum
- If you are a declared ECN major prior to the start of Fall 2004 quarter, you will not be required to take ECN 102. Since our professors may be using the material in ECN 102 as the new major goes into effect, ECN 102 will be recommended as an ECN elective course. If you have already taken ECN 140, ECN 102 will only result in 2 units of credit.
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- Can I take ECN 105 instead of ECN 101
- ECN 105 will no longer be offered after Spring 2004. If you need an Intermediate Macro Theory class, you will enroll in ECN 101.
- If you were not declared Economics and have taken ECN 105 for another major and are switching to Economics, the ECN major will accept ECN 105 for ECN 101.
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- I have taken ARE 100A and will not get credit for ECN 100, what do I do?
- You are correct, if you have had ARE 100A, you will not get credit if you take ECN 100. The ECN department will require that you complete ARE 100B for the ECN 100 requirement. Eg. ARE 100A + ARE 100B will count for ECN 100 in the Economics major.
- If you are planning an Economics major, you should plan to take ECN 100.
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- ECN 1A, ECN 1B, ECN 100 and ECN 101 are changing to 4 unit classes. How will this affect me regarding units if I am declared prior to Fall 2004?
- If you are declared in the ECN major prior to Fall 2004, units in ECN 1A, ECN 1B, ECN 100 and ECN 101 will not affect your major requirements. The same courses will be required as listed in the General Catalog prior to Fall 2004.
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- I plan to minor in Economics, but the units have changed for ECN 100 and ECN 101. How will this affect my Economics minor?
- The same courses will be required for the minor. The units will not affect your minor.
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