Introduction to Economic Theory
ECON 110
Spring 2021
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An introduction to the principles of micro- and macroeconomic theory, this 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: MATH120 OR MATH121 OR MATH122 OR MATH221 |
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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
"Economics" 5th Edition, by Paul Krugman and Robin Wells, Worth Publishers. Earlier editions of the same textbook are acceptable as well.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets, two midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The prerequisite is one semester of college calculus. This prerequisite can be fulfilled by receiving a score of 4 or 5 in AP Calculus AB; receiving a 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Higher Math test; by completing MATH 120 or MATH 121 at Wesleyan; or by appropriate placement test scores. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the instructor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Sheehan-Connor,Damien Francis Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 45 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 18 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 25 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Paul Krugman and Robin Wells, Economics, 4th Edition, Worth Publishers. |
Examinations and Assignments:
2 midterm exams, 1 final as scheduled by Registrar, almost weekly problem sets. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The prerequisite is one semester of college calculus. This prerequisite can be fulfilled by receiving a score of 4 or 5 in AP Calculus AB; receiving a 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Higher Math test; by completing MATH 120 or MATH 121 at Wesleyan; or by appropriate placement test scores. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the instructor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Raynor,Jennifer Times: ..T.R.. 11:10AM-12:30PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 45 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 25 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
- no text - notes from professor |
Examinations and Assignments:
- final exam and two mid terms |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Additional Requirements and/or comments: The prerequisite is one semester of college calculus also known as AP Calculus AB. This prerequisite can be fulfilled by receiving a score of 4 or 5 in AP Calculus AB, by completing MATH 120 or MATH 121 at Wesleyan, or by appropriate placement test scores. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the Professor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Skillman,Gilbert L. Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: CROWELL; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 45 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 25 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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