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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

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

View available at the Bookstore.

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.