ECON111 - Introductory Microeconomics

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Introductory Microeconomics
ECON111 FA

This one-semester introduction to microeconomic analysis and its application to issues of public policy will focus on how resources are allocated in a market economy. Topics covered will include international trade, competition, monopoly, income distribution, and the economic role of government. Emphasis on the U.S. economy.

MAJOR READINGS

Textbook to be determined.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

All sections: problem sets, midterm exam, final exam scheduled by the Registrar.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A working knowledge of elementary high school algebra as established by passing the mathematics placement examination given to all freshmen, by completing MATH107 or a higher number course offered by the Wesleyan Mathematics Department, or by obtaining advanced placement in calculus.

All sections: Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Miller,Richard A.

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: SHAN107

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 160)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: 25 Jr. non-major: 25 SO: 65 FR: 45

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Focused Inquiry Course

SECTION 02

Instructor(s): Baker,Matthew John

Times: .M.W.F. 03:00PM-03:50PM; Location: PAC001

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 50)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 10 SO: 30 FR: