TransfermaticECON at Merced College

    ECON 01 - Intro to Microeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Alex M. Lewis, Larry C. Schwendiman, Caitlin A. Serpa, Jesus G. Ambriz-Sanchez
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    48–70 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of ECON 01
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018"> Ends Summer 2026. Effective Fall 2026, ECON-C2001 replaces ECON-01. </b></font><br> ECON-01 is an introductory course in microeconomic theories including maximization, benefit verses cost, rational choice, the analysis of demand and supply, the role of price in free markets, consumer behavior, market structure, production cost, competitive business models, and resource pricing. The course examines the nature of production, distribution, market outcomes, and the role of government in the market.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:25pm