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Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - ECON 201 D100

Microeconomic Theory I: Competitive Behavior (4)

Class Number: 1758

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 15, 2020
    Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 and 105; MATH 157.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Aspects of microeconomic theory involving competitive markets. Topics include the behavior of households and firms, partial equilibrium analysis of product and factor markets, and general equilibrium. Students with credit for ECON 301 may not complete this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course studies microeconomic theory at the intermediate level. The aim is to provide you with the basic terminology, analytical tools, and intuition to discuss and address economic issues. These are essential tools for your career as an economist and to pursue further economic studies. We will discuss consumer theory and producer theory in perfectly competitive markets, as well as introducing general equilibrium analysis. 

This course will be delivered remotely as a mix of pre-recorded videos, live streamed lecture, and a live streamed open question period (note: questions are expected to be submitted prior to lecture and are considered part of your participation mark.)  Due to the remote nature of the delivery, you will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and audio/video capabilities during exams and an ability to capture/photograph/scan written work for assignments.

Grading

  • Question/Participation 10%
  • Canvas Quizzes 10%
  • Assignments 30%
  • OpenBook/Note Midterm Exam 20%
  • OpenBook/Note Final Exam 30%
  • Note: These grading weights are subject to changes to be announced during the first week of classes

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Perloff, J. Microeconomics: Theory and Applications with Calculus [5th ed, 2019]. Pearson eBook. 
ISBN: 978-0134899589

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.