Introduction to the functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. Primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, the theory of the firm under varying conditions of competition and monopoly, and the role of government in prompting efficiency in the economy. 3 undergraduate credit hours
Credit is not given for ECON 102 and ACE 100.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria: UIUC Social Sciences course
Faculty Teaching the Course:
This course is taught by the below faculty ~ you may click on their name to view their website with additional information. Please check the Course Explorer or Enterprise/Self-Service to see what section they will be teaching (teaching schedules vary by semester).
Isaac DiIanni
Professor Jose Vazquez
Chitra Jogani
Past Course Syllabi:
The following syllabi are from past semesters and should only be used as a guide for the information covered in the course and general structure of the course. The instructors have the right to change the course for upcoming semesters~ please refer to the syllabus they distribute the first day of class.
Econ 102 Microeconomic Principles Isaac DiIanni Past Syllabus
Econ 102 Microeconomic Principles Jose Vazquez Past Syllabus
Econ 102 Microeconomic Principles Jose Vazquez Online Past Syllabus
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See when the course is offered in upcoming semesters and all the section details:
https://courses.illinois.edu/schedule/terms/ECON/102
Section Information:
- BL1 Lecture (DiIanni) MUST be paired with a BQ Discussion (Quiz) Section, and they must be added at the same time when registering. This is in-class for both the lecture twice per week and the discussion.
- No overrides will be provided (sections are not restricted; we do not provide overrides for full sections).
- 1 and 2 (Vazquez) are COMBINED in-class lecture twice per week at a scheduled time, and online discussion. Discussion is asynchronous, meaning there is not a set meeting time, just activities and assignments to complete weekly. Classroom review sessions by TAs will be weekly for students needing review on the material or who have additional questions. Further direction will be provided in class.
- No overrides will be provided (sections are not restricted; we do not provide overrides for full sections).
- CHP (McMillen) is for Campus Honors Students only.
- Overrides will only be given with approval from the CHP office and the instructor (most likely only if seats remain at the start of the Fall semester).
- HON (Vazquez) is for James Scholar Students only.
- Overrides will only be given with approval from the LAS James Scholar Office and the instructor (most likely only if seats remain at the start of the Fall semester).
- U1 (Grad Student) will be for students in a Living Learning Community. All approved communities are listed in the course explorer.
Restrictions will be lifted on 8/25/17 so all students may register for any open seats. No overrides will be provided (students should contact the LLC if they are having problems with registration to ensure they have the student attribute).
