Quantitative Dimension

1. Two semesters of calculus are required (except if the student has received AP credit for or has placed out of Calculus 1). The Economics department now recommends the following sequence: MATH V1101 Calculus I followed by MATH V1201 Caluclus III.*

Also acceptable is a more fast-paced sequence for advanced students -- V1107-8 Honors Calculus. (Whichever sequence you choose, the courses count toward the college wide distribution requirements.)

Starting in fall 2008, economics track majors may also use ECON BC1007 Math Methods for Economics instead of Calculus to satisfy the Calculus requirement.

You may take Calculus Pass/D/Fail though we recommend against it. A grade of C- or better (or a Pass if you select P/D/F) is required to fulfill the major requirement. Whichever grading option you choose, your calculus grade will not be counted toward your major grade point average.

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2. Two semesters of statistics and econometrics are required. Most students take Statistics for Economics (ECON BC2411) but STAT W1111 and STAT W1001 are also acceptable to meet the requirement. Most students take Econometrics (ECON BC3018) but Introduction to Econometrics (ECON W3412) is also acceptable.

Students whose interest lies in the mathematical or quantitative dimension of the major are encouraged to take additional courses. More advanced mathematics courses that are particularly relevant to economics include: Linear Algebra (MATH V2010), Analysis and Optimization (MAT V2500), Ordinary Differential Equations (MATH V3027), Dynamical Systems (MATH V3030), and Introduction to Modern Analysis (MATH W4061).

* (The Mathematics department has changed its Calculus offerings starting in the fall 2003 semester so that Calculus II and III can be taken in any order, provided the student receives a final grade of B or better in I. And since Calculus III has more topics directly relevant to Economics, we recommend taking III instead of II)