Eco 365
Course Design Guide
School of Business
ECO/365 Version 4
Principles of Microeconomics
Copyright © 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course provides students with the basic theories, concepts, terminology, and uses of microeconomics. Students learn practical applications for microeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Colander, D. C. (2010). Economics (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Fundamentals of Microeconomics Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Differentiate between macroeconomics and microeconomics.
1.2 Analyze the effect of changes in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity.
1.3 Determine how elasticities affect pricing and purchasing decisions. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 1 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 4 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 5 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 6 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 7 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. 7-29-2013
Discussion Questions Respond to Week 1 discussion questions. See pages 7-8 of this document. 1
Participation
School of Business
ECO/365 Version 4
Principles of Microeconomics
Copyright © 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course provides students with the basic theories, concepts, terminology, and uses of microeconomics. Students learn practical applications for microeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Colander, D. C. (2010). Economics (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Fundamentals of Microeconomics Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Differentiate between macroeconomics and microeconomics.
1.2 Analyze the effect of changes in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity.
1.3 Determine how elasticities affect pricing and purchasing decisions. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 1 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 4 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 5 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 6 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read Ch. 7 of Economics. 7-29-2013
Reading Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. 7-29-2013
Discussion Questions Respond to Week 1 discussion questions. See pages 7-8 of this document. 1
Participation