ECON 2
Principles of Microeconomics
Course Description
An introductory course focusing on choices of individual economic decision-makers. Examines fundamental microeconomic issues; the allocation of resources and the production function, pricing of output and factors of production; the distribution of wealth and income; consumer motivations and behavior; the nature and behavior of business firms and markets under various degrees of competition and market failure.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11739 | ECON 2 | 65Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Ninos Malek | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-06-30 to 2025-08-08.
Footnote:
This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most °®¶¹´«Ã½ classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Economics in One Lesson Hazlitt © 1979 ISBN: 9780517548233 | Textbook | Required | $13.75 | $10.50 | $8.94 | $5.50 |
| Economics of Public Issues (20th Edition) Miller © 2018 ISBN: 9780134531984 | Textbook | Required | $86.75 | $65.25 | $65.06 | $36.44 |
| Economics of Public Issues, The (20th Edition) Miller ISBN: 9780134532035 | E-Book | Required | $116.25 | |||
| MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Economics Today: The Micro View (20th Edition) Miller ISBN: 9780135887790 | E-Book (730 days) | Required | $160.00 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra
- Prerequisite
- Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitations on Enrollment
- Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.