<p>yep, basically has to do with the teacher and the type of class they will hold. you will find this to be true with several courses. </p>
<p>The two introductory Econs for example:
Econ 201 with Elzinga in the Chem auditorium is something like 400 people, right?
Econ 201 with XYZ in some room in Maury for 30 people. </p>
<p>Econ 202 with Coppock in the Chem auditorium somethign like 400 people
Econ 202 with ABC in some room in McCloud for 40 people. </p>
<p>The "big name" professors are teaching the big lectures, and if you're thinking about these two courses in particular, take the big lecture! They were my favorite two courses taken at the U so far (rising third year). </p>
<p>Also I know in this case, the smaller size sections tend to me more math intensive, like a 301 course, where in the big lecture, you're getting theory and an introduction to the Economic way of thinking which I think is valuable for any person of any discipline.</p>