ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics

 Prof. Dirk Yandell

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This course is a comprehensive introduction to Microeconomics.  The semester gaol is to develop a logical model of economic behavior and to concentrate on the actions of individual consumers and firms.  The goal of the course is to use a microeconomic model as a framework for interpreting real world events.  Exams will include questions which will test your ability to apply economic analysis to situations or events not specifically discussed in class.  Students completing the course should be able to critically judge economic events in the world around them. 

See syllabus for grading details.

Academic dishonesty is an affront to the integrity of scholarship at USD and a threat to the quality of learning. Violations of academic integrity include: unauthorized assistance on an examination; falsification or invention of data; unauthorized collaboration on an academic exercise; plagiarism; misappropriation of research materials; any unauthorized access of an instructor's files or computer account; or any other serious violation of academic integrity as established by the instructor. Acts of dishonesty can lead to penalties in a course such as reduction of grade; withdrawal from the course; a requirement that all or part of a course be retaken; and a requirement that additional work be undertaken in connection with the course. 

Office phone: 
(619) 260-4835

Office Hours:
  Spring 2012 

Mondays 8:00 am - 12:45 pm

Wednesdays:  8:00 am - 10:00 am

or other times by appointment - email, call, or stop by any time.

E-mail: yandell@sandiego.edu

Economics, 3rd Edition, by R. Glenn Hubbard and Anthony O'Brien, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010. MyEconLab electronic access also is required.

One way to purchase the textbook and access to MyEconLab is directly from the publisher.  Several options are available, including an e-book and an 3-hole-punched printed copy.  The textbook will also be available in the USD bookstore.
 
Text details and e-text options  

You must keep up with current business news, either through local or national sources. The Wall Street Journal is recommended.

Monday, Feb. 6
   Last day to add a class

Monday-Friday, March 5-9
   Spring Break (no classes)

Wednesday, April 4
    Last day to drop a class 

Thursday-Monday., April 5-9
   Easter Holiday, no classes

Monday, May 14
   Last day of regular classes

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http://www.sandiego.edu/academiccalendar/