You are exempted from the Mathematics Core Curriculum Requirement if you received a score of 4 or higher on either the Calculus AB or Calculus BC placement exam, and the result has been recorded on your transcript.
Otherwise, you must complete at least one Mathematics core-level course. We highly recommend that you complete:
- Any Calculus course (MT100 Calculus I or higher)
Notes
All Economics majors should know how to take derivatives of simple functions and to solve maximum and minimum problems. MT100 Calculus I, and many high school calculus courses provide the basic elements of calculus needed for the Economics major. The Micro and Macro Theory courses (EC201 and EC202) and the 300-level electives will use basic elements of Calculus.
- We recommend that any student with a serious interest in Economics reach at least the level of integral Calculus found in MT101 Calculus II.
- Students looking for a deeper mathematical preparation -- e.g., for those thinking about graduate work in Economics or participating in the Economics Department Honors Program -- should consider instead taking MT102 Calculus I (Math and Science Majors) and MT103 Calculus II (Math and Science Majors). Completing MT202 Multivariable Calculus and possibly even a Mathematics minor would be advantageous.
- Please visit the Calculus Advisement pages on this website for more information on Calculus course options and how AP credit might apply to selecting the right Calculus course.