<p>Ok, I think this might be a really dumb question, but I'm kinda confused so here goes :) I think I might want to double major in Econ. and Poli. Sci. I took AP Macro and Micro Econ, and though you had to do a lot of math, it was mostly just basic math and not really Calculus or anything. However, I have heard that Econ. in college is a lot different and a lot more...quantitative? I'm not sure if that's the right word, but essentially I mean that I would have to take Calculus. Is that true? </p>
<p>I look Pre-Cal as a junior, and could've taken Calc. as a senior but opted not to, and ended up taking this other math class which was a big damn waste. Can I take a math class at Columbia that would prepare me for Calc. or is there no hope for math retards like me?</p>
<p>There is an econ-poli sci major, so you wouldn't have to double major.
Sorry to say, though, econ there is very quantitative. If you look on the econ dept site, you can find the math requirements, which include at least one or two calculus courses. With your pre-calc from high school, I assume you'd start with Calc I. There will be a math department info session during orientation where you can ask questions about placement, if you're not sure.</p>
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<p>Columbia's econ classes are pretty watered down math-wise (compared to MIT econ, for example), but you still need to take Calculus.</p>
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<p>Major in something liberal artsy. You don't have to take any math.</p>
<p>Do you think they could put me in a class that would prepare me for Calc. 1 instaed of throwing me right into it? Because although I've already taken Pre-Cal, I took it junior year and my senior year math class has really taken me a few steps back math-wise...</p>
<p>I believe there is one class that they offer before Calc 1, but I don't recommend taking it. For one, you're going to get here and meet tons of kids that are taking Calc III and higher first-semester of their freshman year. From an ego point of view, you really don't want to tell people you're taking pre-calc at Columbia. Also, if you want to major in Econ, you need to have Calc I before Macro, and Calc III Micro. Basically, you need to knock out Calc I, II, and III as soon as possible if you plan to major in Econ here, although you can skip Calc II if you get a good grade. Plus, I found Calc I to be quite easy here, although I had taken AB Calc in high school.</p>
<p>i'm actually planning on doing that joint poli. sci-econ major, so is it still just as heavy on the math? i don't have any qualms about saying that i'm not ready for calc. i'm not terrible at math by any means, i just took a class this year that very literally retarded me. so i kinda need a semester or something to refresh.</p>