EconS 101

Fundamentals of Microeconomics

Spring 2008

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Course Content Objectives:

  1. Provide a detailed introduction to the economic principles appropriate for firm, consumer and market-level decision-making and management. More specifically students will learn to:
    1. Identify the basic terminology of microeconomics
    2. Apply the concepts of choice and opportunity cost to basic situations involving scarcity and clearly identify feasible choices
    3. Understand how markets operate and be able to identify welfare outcomes for consumers and firms.
    4. Understand how different market structures, firm technologies and economic and social policies affect market equilibrium and welfare outcomes.
  2. Utilize these formal principles in practical applications.
  3. Develop economic skills and understanding to excel in advanced EconS, business and related courses and to appropriately apply economic thinking to real world situations.

Course Learning Outcomes Objectives:

  1. Improve quantitative and symbolic reasoning by representing economic principles in mathematical equations and graphical settings.
  2. Develop creative and critical thinking skills by applying economic concepts to real world situations.
  3. Allow students the opportunity to communicate their economic analysis in verbal, written, and mathematical formats.

Students with Disabilities: I am committed to providing assistance to help you be successful in this course. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. Please visit the Disability Resource Center (DRC) during the first two weeks of every semester to seek information or to qualify for accommodations. All accommodations MUST be approved through the DRC (Admin Annex Bldg), Room 205). Call 509-335-3417 to make an appointment with a disability counselor.

Instructor

Almuhanad Melhim
311D Hulbert Hall
abolhonoud@yahoo.com

Office hours: M,W,F 2:15-4:15pm or by appointment

Time and Place

Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:10 p.m.
Johnson Hall C107

 

 

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