EC 110...Honors vs. Non-honors

denthyg
Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:29:17 +0000

S is tweeking his schedule, and we both have a question regarding Econ 110…

S is a mechanical engineering major, but is interested in investigating a few business and/or accounting courses for a possible second minor. He has NEVER…I repeat…NEVER…taken any type of business econonics or business management class EVER. He is definitely a math/science kid, but did well in English 103 last year.

The best “fit” for EC 110 this semester is the honors section, taught by Kevin Pflum. The non-honors section would require a bit more jockeying of the current schedule, and this class is taught by Kent Zirlott.

While S is aware that the honors section will be significantly smaller (he took PY 105 this past Spring), he is concerned about his potential success in the class since he has absolutely no prior knowledge of economics. What does everyone think??? Anyone swayed by the professors listed???