<p>Hello. Would anyone know whether it's safe for a prospective econ major to skip Econ 101 and 100 and just go into 150? I have the AP scores that enable me to do so (5s on both Micro and Macro), I'm just a little nervous as to how much material will I be missing if I don't take those classes. I'm currently enrolled in both Econ 150 and Econ 101, and I'd like to drop one. Thank you!</p>
<p>Someone asked this earlier this year, so you may want to do a little digging in the Vanderbilt forum. I’ve always heard that the AP exams in economics were on the easier side relative to some of the other APs. I would think you would be missing out on some excellent instruction if you bypass these. Buckles is one of those VU instructors who has a widespread reputation. </p>
<p>Here’s the thread I referred to yesterday:<a href=“Vandy Econ - #2 by 2VU0609 - Vanderbilt University - College Confidential Forums”>Vandy Econ - #2 by 2VU0609 - Vanderbilt University - College Confidential Forums;
<p>Good luck to you and enjoy your Vandy experience!</p>
<p>I’m a rising junior who is an econ major. I strongly advise you to bypass 100 and 101. Buckles doesn’t have as great of a reputation as some that post on here would lead you to believe. His lectures are often unclear and he doesn’t even answer a good portion of the questions he answers the class. After receiving a c+ in both courses, I have since received an A on all subsequent econ courses so you really don’t even learn much from the guy. Skip</p>
<p>My D used AP credits for 100 and 101 and it was a huge mistake. She really struggled with 150 and ended up dropping her Econ major as a result. I wouldn’t rush it if I were you–if it’s easy, then you’ll get good grades. You don’t want to end up with poor grade because you were in a rush.</p>