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
39094 ECON 2 02Y M······ 04:00 PM-06:50 PM Don Uy-Barreta S56
······· TBA-TBA ONLINE

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-02-05 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
ECON-002.-02Y-: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. It's an 8-week class and will begin on February 5. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.


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.
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