ECON BC1007

4 quizzes (25% total), 1 midterm (35%), and 1 final that's really just the second midterm because it's non-cumulative (40%). she assigns sample problems with problems directly from the book that she used to grade in earlier years but doesn't hold for grade value anymore, but you should still do them. the quizzes are very similar to the sample problem sets, and i've seen quizzes where she just pulled different questions from the book right around the sample problem questions that were assigned. some of the exams and quizzes will try to trick you with the wording of the questions, so if you're not as math-savvy (like me) i'd recommend reading through some of the book sections as well. this CARRIED some of my quiz grades and was the reason I was able to score above the median in the difficult half of the class with optimization and such, because they value knowledge of calculus's application to actual economic theories in grading for partial/complete credit even if they don't really go into depth on application in class. spent roughly 7 hours a week on this course including classes, so roughly 4 hours of independent study. this was mainly practice (sample problems, book problems from similar sections, office hours, etc).

basic math for the economics major. was expecting an A-/B+ going into this class with a mild difficulty, and ended with a B (granted, my personal life has been extremely difficult this semester and math's never been my strong suit). professor's a great teacher, and honestly would recommend her section of the course for anyone who has to take this class for the major requirements. she's understanding, she was a student at one point too, and curves leniently (curves to the mean to a B on everything). the actual GRADING is wild sometimes, like you can have the right answer but one word in the explanation that essentially is redundant can dock you half the points so DEFINITELY STICK AS CLOSE TO WHAT WORDING THEY GIVE!!! this bit is much more on luba (the TA) though, and the grading on tests the professor checked were actually much more fair. maybe just watch out for wording with the TAs, and 100% go to their office hours to ask what SPECIFICALLY they want in their worded answers. there were points harrison didn't even mention in class that the TA would dock for that i only got cause I went to OH before every quiz, so before every quiz go in and ask about that. wouldn't necessarily recommend if you don't HAVE to take calc for the econ major, but if you do and don't wanna take calc 1&3 and math isn't ur thing, i would strongly suggest take it with her. the content isn't my cup of te…

Content was very easy and straightforward. If you took Calc I in high school, the material should be a breeze. That being said, the grading is a little wonky—likely because of Harrison's TA Luba. Certain things that would not be marked off in other calculus classes—simple algebra mistakes, rounding errors, etc.—can lead to big point deductions on exams. I ended the class with an A, but this class definitely gave me the most trouble out of all of my courses this semester because of the lack of transparency in grading expectations. My best advice is to be extremely precise in your responses and to take this course seriously (even though the content is deceptively easy).

4 quizzes, 1 midterm, 1 final, no homework

Professor Harrison goes through the topics very slowly in class but she has these mini graded quizzes (4 in total) with only 20 minutes to complete. Because of the stark difference in working through the questions in class and our quizzes, it was a bit difficult to get used to. Other than that, she teaches from a textbook and goes through each problems and concepts on the chalk board. She has a very straightforward personality and really likes class participation. This class was alright for a required economics class.

4 quizzes (lowest grade gets dropped), one midterm, one non-cumulative final. She also posts optional problem sets, but they're worth doing because the quizzes are very similar. Midterm & final are not extremely difficult, overall pretty accurate to problem set & in-class content.

Math Methods is an absolute breeze, content is incredibly easy (especially if you have ever taken calculus or introductory economics). Professor Harrison's lectures can be quite boring, but decently helpful. She teaches through example problems mostly, and most students do well in the class. Attendance not mandatory.

4 quizzes or so, 1 midterm. Light studying and work. No Homework.

Take this over Cal I & III because content is extremely easy, minimal effort and studying is required and it is over with in one semester. Professor Harrison I must say is the fairest professor out there--- she is not out here to trick you whatsoever on exams or quizzes she tests you on exactly what she does in class and in the Psets. You will not be taken for surprise on any exam. Prof Harrison is extremely clear, I've never had a more thorough math teacher that truly understands students wants and needs from lecturing: she engages and lectures the perfect amount. While the class is not life changing, I do recommend Prof Harrison if you need to take this class. She is very good at what she does, and is very passionate.