{"id":368,"date":"2019-05-15T15:52:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T19:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/?page_id=368"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T19:28:07","slug":"fall-registration-guide-economics-mathematics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/fall-registration-guide-economics-mathematics\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Guide: Economics &#038; Mathematics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Students majoring in Economics &amp; Mathematics will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, satisfy BU Hub requirements in Social Inquiry, Quantitative Reasoning, and some of the Intellectual Toolkit. Remaining BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, co-curricular experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A typical first semester Economics &amp; Mathematics schedule looks like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Calculus course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Economics course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language course <\/strong><em>or<\/em><strong> Course of interest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Writing course<\/b><\/li>\n<li><em>Optional add-on:<\/em><span>\u00a0<strong>First-Year Seminar<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Please see below for more detailed suggestions on each course:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #1: Calculus Course<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For your first course, you should choose the appropriate level of calculus. You should select <strong>one <\/strong>course based on the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have no external credit for calculus, you should take <strong>CAS MA 123 <\/strong>Calculus 1.<\/li>\n<li>If you have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/faqs-helpful-forms\/advanced-credit\/\">AP, IB or other advanced credit<\/a> that fulfills CAS MA 123, you should take <strong>CAS MA 124 Calculus 2<\/strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you have already fulfilled both CAS MA 123 and CAS MA 124, then you should take <strong>CAS MA 225 Multivariate Calculus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**Please note: If you have potential advanced credit in calculus, but<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>don\u2019t have the scores back yet,<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>register with cautious optimism. If you feel confident you did well on the exams, register as if you will receive the<span>\u00a0<\/span>corresponding credit (linked above). Once you know your scores, you can revise your schedule, if need be.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #2: <\/strong><strong>Economics Course<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your second course should be one of two introductory economics courses: either<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>CAS EC 101 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><em>or<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>CAS EC 102 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis<\/strong>. These courses can be taken in any order, so pick whichever one you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>If you have, or will have, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/faqs-helpful-forms\/advanced-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AP, IB or other advanced credit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/faqs-helpful-forms\/advanced-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a> equivalent to CAS EC 101 and CAS EC 102, you may be eligible to take a higher-level economics course: either <strong>CAS EC 221 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory<\/strong>\u00a0or <strong>CAS EC 222 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory.<\/strong> EC 221 and 222 have a co-requisite of CAS MA 225 Multivariate Calculus, which means you must already have credit for MA 123 Calculus 1 and MA 124 Calculus 2 (in addition to EC 101 and 102) and you must take MA 225 at the same time as EC 221 or 222.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>-OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you have, or will have, advanced credit for CAS EC 101 and CAS EC 102, but you do not have external credit for both CAS MA123 and CAS MA 124, your first course should be a course of interest as outlined below:<\/p>\n<p><b>Course of Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Select a course that interests you \u2013 perhaps based on subjects you\u2019ve enjoyed in the past or a new subject you\u2019re excited to try for the first time! If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, you can review our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for tips on browsing by topic or Hub requirement. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #3: Language Course or Course of Interest<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>CAS Language Course<\/b><span>: CAS students must exhibit proficiency through the fourth-semester level of a language other than English. If you have not already done so, please review the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/programs\/second-language-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span>full language policy here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you plan to fulfill this language requirement through coursework at BU, then your next course should be a language course:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you\u2019re <\/span><b>new to the language<\/b><span>, you\u2019ll start with the first-semester level (usually coded as 111 \u2013 for example, Spanish 1 is CAS LS 111, Arabic 1 is CAS LY 111, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you have <\/span><b>previously studied the language<\/b><span>, you will need to take a placement test to determine what level to start with (for instance, CAS LS 112 Spanish 2, CAS LY 211 Arabic 3, CAS LK 212 Korean 4, etc.). <\/span><b>Please review the<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/undergraduate-education\/academic-advising\/advising\/language-advising\/foreign-language-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <b>CAS Language Requirement page<\/b><\/a><b> for detailed information about placement tests and appropriate levels.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you\u2019ll fulfill the language requirement through <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/faqs-helpful-forms\/advanced-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>advanced credit (such as AP\/IB scores)<\/b><\/a><b> or through native proficiency of another language<\/b><span>, you have fulfilled your language requirement and can instead take a course of interest (as seen below). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>OR-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Course of Interest<\/b>: Select a course that interests you \u2013 perhaps based on subjects you\u2019ve enjoyed in the past or a new subject you\u2019re excited to try for the first time! If you\u2019re not sure where to start, you can review our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration Instructions<\/a>\u00a0for tips on browsing by topic or Hub requirement.<em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course #4: Writing Course<\/strong><strong><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your fourth course should be a writing course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you did not apply to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score,<\/strong> you can take either:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar. Each section of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/curriculum\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WR 120 focuses on a specific topic\/theme<\/a>, so you should register for a section that pairs with your interests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS CC 101<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Core Humanities 1: Ancient Worlds: (offered Fall only): An interdisciplinary study of the origins of civilization, from Mesopotamia and the Hebrew Bible to the development of Greek civilization through Homer, Greek tragedy, and the philosophy of Plato. You should enroll in CAS CC 101 if you are considering the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Core Curriculum<\/a>.<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, First-Year Writing Seminar, Creativity\/Innovation.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you applied to BU with a TOEFL\/IELTS score<\/b><span>, you should take the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/writingprogram\/writing-program-curriculum\/placement\/placement-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Multilingual Writer Placement<\/span><\/a><span> (instructions will be sent via email) before you register for a writing course. The writing placement is a suggestion, but it will help you make an informed decision about the most appropriate level for you. Depending on what level WR course you register for, you will fulfill the following Hub requirements<\/span>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 111<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 1 &#8211; fulfills\u00a0<em>The Individual in Community\u00a0<\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 112<\/strong> Academic Writing for ESL Students 2 \u2013 fulfills <em>Global Citizenship &amp; Intercultural Literacy <\/em>Hub<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAS WR 120<\/strong> First-Year Writing Seminar &#8211; fulfills <em>First-Year Writing Seminar<\/em> Hub (If you place into WR 120, you are welcome to take CC 101 Core Humanities 1 instead to fulfill your <em>FYW <\/em>Hub.)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Optional Course #5: First-Year Seminar<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>First-Year Seminar: FY 101<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>(1 unit)<\/span><b><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Optional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/ospl\/the-first-year-experience\/fy101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FY101<\/span><\/a><span> is a one-unit, low stress, non-academic class that serves as a semester-long introduction to BU and college life. FY101 helps you get a head start on making connections at BU. Each section is taught by a student peer mentor and a staff instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>FY101 classes are small and are for new students only, so they provide a great way to get to know other first-years!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Your peer mentor and instructor will provide resources to create a more successful and meaningful college experience and help you get ahead in your first semester here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>FY101 includes free, optional trips around Boston.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>There are specialty sections based on major and identity (e.g., Undeclared, Natural Sciences, First Generation, etc ) so be sure to choose the one that\u2019s right for you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/files\/2025\/05\/All-Sections.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u00a0-OR-<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>First-Year Career Development Seminar: FY 102<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span>(offered spring only, 1 unit)\u00a0<\/span><b>\u2013 Optional<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/ospl\/the-first-year-experience\/fy102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>FY102<\/span><\/a><span> will help first-year students get started on utilizing the Career Development Cycle to maximize their time at BU. During this course, students will create a plan of action towards choosing a major, creating a resume, finding an internship, and preparing for a career they will love. Seminars are offered in various fields of interest and include guest speakers from different industries. <\/span><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Interested in Pursuing the Core?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are interested in the Core Curriculum, we recommend one of the following courses in place of a language course\/course of interest. (Talk to your advisor to discuss these adjustments in more detail!)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>CAS CC 111: Core Natural Science 1: Origins\u2014of the Big Bang, Earth, Life and Humanity <\/b><span>(offered fall only): The origins of the physical world, a scientific parallel to CC 101. Explores how the fields of astronomy, earth science, biology, and anthropology help us to understand our place in the cosmos from a scientific perspective. Topics include the Big Bang, evolution of the stars and earth, evolution of life, and the origins of human life and society. Assignments include computer-based and experimental laboratory work as well as team-based investigation and original research.<\/span><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Teamwork\/Collaboration.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li>This course will fulfill the CAS Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.\u00a0<em><\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>CAS CC 212: Core Natural Science 2: Reality, Science, and the Modern World<\/b><span> (offered spring only): Studies the paradigm-shifting scientific theories of quantum theory and relativity that created a new world view and forced the 20th century into a new understanding of our relation to reality. Students parallel these theories with current debates about science, such as those concerning climate change and the phenomenon of \u201cjunk science.\u201d Considers the role of science in the modern world, how we know what we know, the roles of Heisenberg\u2019s Uncertainty Principle and chaos theory, and the nature of truth in a 21st century context.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span>This course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following Hub areas:\u00a0 Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li>This course will fulfill the CAS Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.\u00a0<em><\/em><em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in the humanities-based Core courses, we encourage you to consider CAS CC 101 (see the &#8216;Writing Course&#8217; drop-down above).<\/p>\n<p><b>**PLEASE NOTE: <\/b><span>Students in the Core Program who are interested in majors within the natural sciences (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth &amp; Environmental Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, etc.) and are taking at least one laboratory course this semester should NOT enroll in CAS CC 111 or 212.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Find out more about the Core Curriculum, the Hub, and registration <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/the-core-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ready to register?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/casreg\/registration-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Let\u2019s go \u2013 click here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For more information about your specific major requirements click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/programs\/economics\/ba-mathematics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students majoring in Economics &amp; Mathematics will ordinarily, through coursework in the major, satisfy BU Hub requirements in Social Inquiry, Quantitative Reasoning, and some of the Intellectual Toolkit. 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