ECON 1031 Introduction to Economics

Continuing Education and Special Programs

Overview of economics, including how a market system functions and how national income, output, and employment are determined. Primary focus (though not exclusively) on U.S. economy.

Course details

Units:

Course syllabus:

View the course syllabus for more details

Course notes:

May not be used for credit on College of Business Administration majors or minors.

Prerequisites:

UNI students: No credit for students who have credit or are concurrently enrolled in ECON 1041 or ECON 1051.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) distribution area:

Students working toward their Bachelor of Liberal Studies may apply credit earned in this course to their degree. This Guided Independent Study course is applicable to the Social Sciences distribution area. Learn more about the BLS degree program.

Liberal Arts Core:

Students who plan to graduate from UNI must complete the Liberal Arts Core (LAC). This Guided Independent Study course is applicable to Category 5. Social Science - B. Individual and Institutional Perspectives. For details about your LAC, please discuss with your advisor and/or visit www.uni.edu/lac.

Textbook(s)

Rohlf, W. D., Jr. Introduction to Economic Reasoning. 1999/4th edition. Addison Wesley.

PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS
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Additional materials:

It is also suggested that you begin to read newspapers and magazines on a regular basis (30 minutes per day). The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and The Economist are good resources.

Course delivery

This course is available in an online format, utilizing web pages and eLearning, a learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.

Instructor(s)

Bulent Uyar

Bulent.Uyar@uni.edu

Enrollment information

Tuition: $253/unit, plus non-refundable enrollment fee of $10 and technology fee of $38 for online courses

To enroll: Visit the GIS Enrollment page for forms and information. Or visit us at CEEE 010 on the UNI campus. Campus map

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GIS ENROLLMENT INFO
We are currently enrolling for the Fall 2020 semester for the Guided Independent Study courses. We will begin enrolling for the Spring 2021 semester November 1.

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2020 -21 Tuition & Fees
Tuition is $253 per unit, plus a $10 non-refundable enrollment fee per course -- regardless of location or graduate-level status. A technology fee also applies to online courses. UNI students, tuition for GIS courses is in addition to full-time, on-campus rates -- please see important financial aid information.

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Time Guidelines
You may take up to nine months to complete a course. If necessary, a one-time 90-day extension, requested in writing, may be granted for a $10 fee.

Exams
Exams may be taken in your local community under the supervision of an approved proctor.