<p>Is it a good idea to take econ 381 (econometrics) without taking econ 281 (intro to econometrics)?</p>
<p>I have a fairly strong math background as I have already completed multivariable calc, linear algebra, and intro to stats.</p>
<p>My roommate last year was an econ major, and according to him 381 was one of the hardest classes he’s taken yet (and that’s after taking 281 and a number of other econ classes).</p>
<p>Maybe you could handle it, but why chance it? More than likely 381 draws on concepts heavily covered in 281; skipping it would pile additional catch-up work onto an already difficult class.</p>
<p>Yeah you’re fine. It’s harder but it’s self contained</p>
<p>What kind of math background should you have before taking econ 381 directly?</p>
<p>Instead of asking people here, you could send an email off to someone in the econ department.</p>