Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-02-01 | - |
2024-05-10 | - |
Program Overview
This honors section of ECON 103H, Introduction to Microeconomics, delves into complex economic issues like market failure and income inequality, expanding beyond the standard curriculum. It includes additional readings and writing assignments that foster critical thinking and apply theory to real-world problems, catering specifically to Commonwealth College students.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Course Title: Introduction to Microeconomics
- Course Number: ECON 103H
- Credit Hours: 4
- Mode of Delivery: In Person
- Component: Lecture
- Meeting Times: Mo We 2:30PM 3:45PM Lederle Grad Res Tower Rm 141
- Dates: February 1, 2024 - May 10, 2024
- Instructor: Ceren Soylu Kucukgoncu
- Description: The honors section goes beyond the standard study of micro-economics and addresses some important topical issues such as Market Failure and Income Inequality. The standard textbook is augmented with additional readings related to the environment, health care, employment discrimination and public policy. The development of critical thinking and inquiry is an important part of this course. the honors section requires writing assignments that apply theoretical material to real world problems. (Gen. Ed. SB)
- Eligibility: Open to Commonwealth College students only.
- Notes: Open only to CHC students.
Other:
- Subject: Economics
- Subject Description: Economics
- Catalog Number: ECON 103H
- Class Number: 18953
- Course ID: 054807
- Section: 01
- Class Attributes: HONS: ENRICHED
- Academic Career: UGRD
- Gen-Eds: SB
- Annotation: For complete and up-to-date class details, meeting times, and textbook information, search for this class in Spire." Select the class term "Spring 2024" and subject "Economics" and enter the class number "18953".
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