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Lovell ; Phone: 685-2355
Office Hours: Tuesday, 11:30-12:30; Wednesday, 2:30-3:30, phone for appointment, or drop by
| Economics
110,
Introduction to Economic Theory Section 2: 9:00 - 10:20, Exley Science Center Room 121 |
Instructor:
Michael C. Lovell, Office: Room 211 PAC
EMail
Mike
Lovell ; Phone: 685-2355
Office Hours: Tuesday, 11:30-12:30;
Wednesday, 2:30-3:30, phone for appointment, or drop by
Course Assistant: Jack Hung W'07, Email:
CHung@Wesleyan.Edu
Textbook: Michael C. Lovell, Economics with Calculus
Link to information
about this text, including preface, table of contents and sample
chapters
Course Description: An introduction to the principles of micro- and macroeconomic theory intended for prospective majors and students wishing to prepare themselves for a broad range of upper-class elective courses in economics. Mathematical tools essential for further study in economics are introduced gradually throughout the course.
| Essential Capabilities: Quantitative Reasoning | Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON | |
| Credit: 1 | Grading Mode: Student Option | |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Level: UGRD | |
| Prerequisites: MATH118 OR MATH122 OR MATH221 OR MATH222 | ||
Note: Students
who have the equivalent of a year of calculus or have done well on the
Calculus AP exam but have not completed Math 118 or Math 122 or 221 or
Math 222 should request a Prerequisite Override from the
instructor. Students who did well in Math 117 or Math 121 may be
allowed to enroll provided they take a second semester calculus course
concurrently.
LINKS:
Syllabus
Calculus Self-Test (Due 12:00 noon, September 8th)
Calculus study guides,
sample textbook chapters, errata and supplements
Course Handouts
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