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ECON 001B: Principles of Microeconomics

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to microeconomic analysis which focuses on individual economic decision-makers and markets. Topics include scarcity and allocation of resources, distribution of income and wealth, market equilibrium, price ceilings/floors, elasticity, consumer theory, cost/production analysis, market structures, factor markets, market failure, international trade and finance, and the role of public policy in the economy.

Units: 4

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • C-ID: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences