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Economics

EC 204
Principles of Microeconomics

Description: Fundamental economic principles as an aid in understanding modern society.

Credits: 4 undergraduate quarter hours

Prerequisites: None

Fees: See the Schedule of Quarterly Fees

Please check with a campus advisor when seeking courses for a degree.

Enrollment limit: 20

Sections of this course with distance learning components:

EC 204 section W03
Summer section WC1

Section Specific Course Description: The objective of this course is to investigate individual and firm level economic behavior. Applications of the material include a study of financial investment and market structures. The course makes extensive use of interactive tools and multimedia such as online tests, quizzes, and articles.  In addition, Astound presentations containing video and sound step students though each chapter. On-line, students access sample article write-ups, their grades, the syllabus, and supplementary articles with questions and answers.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer C

Registration Deadline: 9/04/07, 1/07/08, 3/31/08

Delivery method: Students and instructors communicate via e-mail, phone and the World Wide Web.

URL: http://www.wright.edu/~jcavanau/EC200online/ec204_205online.htm

Contact: Joseph K. Cavanaugh, Ph.D, joseph.cavanaugh@wright.edu, 419-586-0353, 419-586-8353 or 937-775-8353

Frequency of On-Site Contact: None

Minimum technical requirements:

Intel/Microsoft Windows

  • Intel Pentium (or equivalent) 650mHz processor
  • 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
  • 10gb Hard Drive
  • CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
  • monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
  • Windows 2000 is acceptable, but Windows XP Pro is recommended
  • Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

Apple Macintosh

  • Power Macintosh G4 550mHz
  • 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
  • 10gb Hard Drive
  • CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
  • monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
  • MacOS X 10.3
  • Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

You will also need internet access with a 56 kbps modem or faster connection and a compatible web browser.

Enrollment Procedures: See the Distance Learning Sign Up page.

 

 
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