Introduction to Economic Theory
ECON 110
Fall 2023
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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 OR ECON102 |
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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
TBD
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Examinations and Assignments:
2 midterm exams, 1 final as scheduled by Registrar, almost weekly problem sets. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There is a calculus prerequisite for this course. The calculus prerequisite can be fulfilled by completing ECON 102, MATH 120, or MATH 121. It can also be fulfilled by receiving a score of 4 or 5 in AP Calculus AB or BC, by receiving a 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Higher Math test, or by placing into MATH 122 or higher according to the Wesleyan Math Placement test. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the instructor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Imai,Masami Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: ALLB103; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 43 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 23 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 21 | 1st Ranked: 6 | 2nd Ranked: 4 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 11 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Krugman and Wells, Economics, 4th, 5th, or 6th Edition |
Examinations and Assignments:
Frequent problem sets, two midterm exams, and a cumulative final exam |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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There is a calculus prerequisite for this course. The calculus prerequisite can be fulfilled by completing ECON 102, MATH 120, or MATH 121. It can also be fulfilled by receiving a score of 4 or 5 in AP Calculus AB or BC, by receiving a 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Higher Math test, or by placing into MATH 122 or higher according to the Wesleyan Math Placement test. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the instructor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Zhao,Xiaoxue Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 43 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 23 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 5 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Krugman and Wells, 6th Edition. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Frequent problem sets, two midterm exams, and a cumulative final exam |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There is a calculus prerequisite for this course. The calculus prerequisite can be fulfilled by completing ECON 102, MATH 120, or MATH 121. It can also be fulfilled by receiving a score of 4 or 5 in AP Calculus AB or BC, by receiving a 5, 6, or 7 on the IB Higher Math test, or by placing into MATH 122 or higher according to the Wesleyan Math Placement test. Pre-req overrides will be approved by the instructor teaching Section 01 of ECON 110. |
| Instructor(s): Kuenzel,David Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: ALLB103; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 43 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 23 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 18 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 14 |
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