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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Economics 102
Course Description and Outline

ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics


2007-2008
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Summer 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Economics
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites none
Recommended MATH 095 or higher
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Covers supply and demand, the four types of markets (perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly), operations of markets, consumer and enterprise behavior, and price determination.
II : Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Describe and discuss the basics of economics: opportunity costs and production curves, supply and demand, public and private sectors.
  2. Differentiate between the various types of firms and markets in terms of basic theory and issues for product markets.
  3. Contrast the different markets in terms of basic theory and issues.
  4. Discuss financial markets and international trade and finance.
  5. Find and interpret pertinent data.
  6. Solve homework problems using underlying mathematical theories.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

ECON 102--Principles of Microeconomics meets a General Education requirement of the following degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Studies.


ECON 102 promotes Student Learning Outcomes:

1. have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

2. can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.

3. have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.

4. have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
Sections II and III were prepared on April 25, 2006. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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