Introduction to Economic Theory
ECON 110
Spring 2015
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| Certificates: International Relations |
An introduction to the principles of micro- and macroeconomic theory, the course is intended for prospective majors and students wishing to prepare themselves for a broad range of upperclass elective courses in economics. Mathematical tools essential for further study in economics are introduced throughout the course. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MATH118 OR MATH122 OR MATH221 OR MATH222 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Polit Econ)(ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Paul Krugman and Robin Wells, ECONOMICS, 3rd Edition, Worth Publishers
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two midterm exams, final exam as scheduled by Registrar, frequent problem sets. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course may be taken concurrently with MATH 118 or MATH 122. Prerequisites may also include any placement by the Math Department in a 200 level Math course. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the Professor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Bonin,John P. Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: PAC001; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 45 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 25 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Timothy Taylor, THE INSTANT ECONOMIST
Tim Hartford, THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST
VARIOUS ARTICLES |
Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets, Three in-class midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course may be taken concurrently with MATH 118 or MATH 122. Prerequisites may also include any placement by the Math Department in a 200 level Math course. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the Professor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Craighead,Bill Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 15 | FR: 25 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Paul Krugman and Robin Wells, ECONOMICS, 3rd edition, Worth Publishers |
Examinations and Assignments:
Almost weekly homework assignments, two term examinations, and a final exam scheduled by the Registrar. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course may be taken concurrently with MATH 118 or MATH 122. Prerequisites may also include any placement by the Math Department in a 200 level Math course. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the Professor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Sheehan-Connor,Damien Francis Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC001; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 45 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -10 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 25 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 5 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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