<p>As I understand it, you can only take Econ 200 in the fall of your first year if you place into Math 199 or higher and have taken a prior course in microeconomics (presumably AP credit would suffice). Note that the latter requirement is stricter than it used to be—if you haven’t taken economics before, you will not be allowed to start with Econ 200 (and I wouldn’t suggest talking your way into it; they WILL kick you out of the course if you’re discovered).</p>