No, however you should note that there are limitations on the number of Barnard elective courses that may be taken to fulfill the major requirements (please refer to the section below on Barnard courses for more information), and that there are some overlaps between Barnard and Columbia College courses. If you take two courses that the department deems too similar, then only one of those courses will be counted towards the major or concentration. Below is a list of pairs of courses offered in the department and Barnard that cover essentially the same material so only one of them may be taken to fulfill the major requirements:
- GU4321 and BC3029: Economic Development
- GU4400 and BC3019: Labor Economics
- GU4505 and BC3038: International Money
- GU4500 and BC3047: International Trade
- GU4329 and BC3039: Economics of the Environment
- GU4235 and BC3041: Historical Foundations of Modern Economics
The department may add courses to the list above should other courses seem too similar. Finally, note that if you wish to receive credit for a Barnard course, you must have completed all of the prerequisites as printed in the bulletin prior to taking the course. The prerequisites for courses in Barnard often differ from those in the department, so you should read the bulletin before registering for a Barnard course.
