ECON 110
Spring 2016
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03
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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 upper-level 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 MATH 120 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: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Paul Krugman and Robin Wells, Economics 3nd Edition, Worth Publishings, 2013.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two term examinations and a registrar-scheduled final exam. Problem sets will be assigned almost weekly; there will be a total of 9 homework assignments. |
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: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 5 | FR: 40 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Timonthy Taylor, THE INSTANT ECONOMIST
Tim Hartford, THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST
Various articles |
Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets
Two 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... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 15 | 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 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Joseph Stiglitz and Carl Walsh, ECONOMICS, ANY edition |
Examinations and Assignments:
Almost weekly homework assignments (mainly problem sets), two term examinations, and a final examination 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): Hogendorn,Christiaan Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC002; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 45 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 25 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
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