<p>Hi guys! I heard that econ 301 is weeder course here. Is it true? Also, do I rlly need to take calc 2 to take econ 3110? Can some share his/her experience about one of these classes. Thanks !</p>
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<p>The above lists the prereqs for each economics class.</p>
<p>3010 the general intermediate microecon class says one semester calc. 3110 (which has more of a math emphasis) says 2 semesters calc.</p>
<p>As I read the website, it appears one semester of calc is required to minor in econ, and 2 semesters of calc are required to major in econ.</p>
<p>That’s so weird. At other elite universities, multivariable calculus is the bare minimum math requirement for econ majors.</p>
<p>I think the two semesters of calc required for 3110 is applied calculus I & II (partial derivatives and multiple integration are covered in applied II, while not in regular calc II).</p>
<p>I would take Math 2310 concurrently or before you take 3110. I haven’t taken the course, but the description should be clear enough.</p>
<p>If you’re not good at calculus it’s going to be rough. I took it my first year and had taken calc BC, multivariable, and linear algebra in HS. The math in the class was moderately difficult for me. </p>
<p>I have previously posted in more detail on this. Try searching the forum for 311 or 3110.</p>
<p>I know a first year who took 311 because ECON 301 was too easy. As long as you have an inquisitive and critical mind, you should be fine. </p>
<p>Also 231 is useful later on life, but you can sort of pick up certain methods on the fly.</p>
<p>Also 311 is actually enlightening and assists in the construction of models whereas 301 is basically a bunch of memorising. Quantitative analysis is just so much more useful – and helps along with internships (finance or social science-related). </p>
<p>I know a friend who got picked up as an intern by a hedge fund after her first year (admittedly she was a CS major to begin with) after taking an equivalent form of ECON 311 at MIT. Well (along with other things) it allowed her to work on improving models that now manage billions of dollars in daily transactions.</p>
<p>So do I really need to know calc III stuff to do well in econ 311 or is 1320 calc II is sufficient?</p>