ECON2
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ECON 2 - Introduction to Economics--Lecture Format
Course Title
Introduction to Economics--Lecture Format
Course Description
Econ 2 provides an overview of the field of economics. It covers both microeconomics, the study of consumer choice, firm behavior, and market interaction, and macroeconomics, the study of economic growth, unemployment, and inflation. Econ 2 has longer lectures than Econ 1. Econ 2 covers topics in greater depth with more connection with current economic research. The required material includes both the standard textbook material as well as more technical academic papers from the current economic literature. It is particularly suited for intended economics majors.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Staff
Breadth
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course after completing the course(s) below.
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Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for ECON 2 after completing ENVECON 1, ECON 3, or ECON 1.
Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8