Class Details

ECON 2001
Principles of Microeconomics

Course Description

Part 1:
An introductory course using microeconomic models to understand individual decisions by consumers and firms, market outcomes, including market failure, elasticity, market structures, labor markets, inequality, and the impact of government policies.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
ECON-002.-61Y-: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Formerly

(Formerly ECON D002.)

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Pass/Fail Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra.

Advisory

ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra

Limitation on Enrollment

(Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.)