ECON P101 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Recent Professors
    Elisa P. Queenan, Brian Fischer
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH P055 - Elementary Algebra or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ECON P101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or equivalent or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC Multiple Measures Process. Total lecture 54 hours. This introductory economics course focuses on economic choices at the individual, firm, and industry levels. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, market structures, specialization and trade, factor markets, and market failure. This course is required of all business administration majors. C-ID ECON 201 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-D2; IGETC-4B
    Usually Held
    Sat 9:00am–12:10pm, Wed 11:15am–12:40pm, Tue Thu 11:15am–12:40pm, Tue Thu 12:50pm–2:15pm