<p>First semester, I have AP econ credits, found that very easy, got a 5.</p>
<p>I am an Engineering student who wants to Econ minor. I am currently signed up for CHEM 125/126/130 (Gen Chem I), Math 215 (Calc 3), and Engineering 101 (Intro to Programming).</p>
<p>Would this be insane? It doesn't seem too awful since otherwise I'd have only 13 credits, but I have no frame of reference.</p>
<p>When I took econ 401, we had to do some basic partial derivatives and know the chain rule for multiple variables. Those aren’t hard to learn by any means but I believe they are taught in calc 3 (it’s been a while since i’ve taken calc 3). There was also a unit that used lagrange multipliers to solve maximization problems but I think most professors skip that unit. I think you gain a deeper understanding of the material if you are more familiar with math, but beyond the basics of calc 3, not much is necessary.</p>
<p>In terms of your schedule, I think you should definitely be able to handle it. However, I recommend doing a few chain rule/partial derivatives problems before school starts. You might also want to put an easier class in your backpack that you can substitute for econ 401 in the event that you get overwhelmed. First-semester freshmen do have an extended drop/add deadline.</p>
<p>If you run into trouble during the semester, feel free to send me an email or pm.</p>
<p>I have ur schedule now, cept honors calc iii and eng151. I am just gonna get my feet wet this semester. If i am bored i’ll add a humanity to get them out of the way.</p>
<p>you first have to take econ 101, ap does not let you skip that class.</p>
<p>I got a 5 on both tests, but i still have to take econ 101.</p>
<p>You don’t have to take 101 and 102 before 401 and 402. I know this from experience. I took 101 in high school and skipped 102 because I kept falling asleep in class. Just get overrides.</p>
<p>If you want more proof, just look at the course guide. Econ 101 and 102 are advisory prerequisites for Econ 401/402, not enforced prerequisites.</p>
<p>In my opinion, it’s much more important to have the basic mathematical background for 401/402.</p>
<p>I had heard as long as you understood the math it wasn’t that bad, so I think I’ll at least start with it, as math was always a strong point for me.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, you’re more helpful than those “advisors.”</p>
<p>Econ 401 isn’t bad as long as you stay on top of it. Do the homework and practice exams and you’ll do fine.</p>
<p>From a very high level, you seem like you could probably handle it. However, I highly recommend taking it a little easy your first semester of college. You have 8 semesters to complete 5 Econ courses. You do not need to immediately jump into 401 (it’s not terribly difficult, but it’s fairly time consuming compared to most courses). Make sure you can handle an average course load (Math+Chem+Engin+elective) and go from there. If it turns out to be too easy, great – you’ll have a 4.0 (or close too it) and still have a ton of time to fit in an Econ minor. If it doesn’t, you’ll be glad you didn’t pile on 401.</p>
<p>That’s my thinking my first semester, ill ease into it. Might need to add that elective though</p>