Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - ECON 103 D200

Principles of Microeconomics (4)

Class Number: 3006

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2023
    Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Students with credit for ECON 200 cannot take ECON 103 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

COURSE DETAILS:

In modern societies, the market economy allocates productive resources to industries and consumption commodities to individuals. In this process wealth is created and distributed across a population. Microeconomics studies this important process. The course will focus on individual choice; firm choice; demand and supply in markets; competition; and the gains from trade. 

Grading

  • Class Participation and Quizzes (through Canvas Quizzes) 10%
  • Midterm 35%
  • Final exam 55%

NOTES:

Information regarding readings, tutorials, quizzes, and exams will be discussed in the first class.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Mankiw, Kneebone and McKenzie, Principles of Microeconomics 8th Canadian Edition, 2017, Nelson Softcover text:  

or

Mankiw, Kneebone and McKenzie, Principles of Microeconomics 8th Canadian Edition, 2017, Nelson e-text with MindTap:   


RECOMMENDED READING:

Manouchehri and Fortura, Study Guide for Principles of Microeconomics (Mankiw, Kneebone and McKenzie) 8th Canadian Edition, 2017, Nelson  


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

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.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

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 website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.