ECO2023 — Principles of Microeconomics
Weekly assignments, assessments, and required materials for all 16 weeks. Select your course version below — the assignments and materials update automatically.
Discussion Board: Price Submission (Step 1)
Post your initial price choice to launch our first in-class/interactive market activity. This short post sets up the scenario we will analyze together.
OpenStax 3e Materials
Canvas prompt/instructions (posted activity)
Case Study #1: Grill & Chill
Work through a real-world micro scenario and apply core economic reasoning (trade-offs/opportunity costs and model interpretation). Submit your analysis in Canvas for feedback.
OpenStax 3e Materials
OpenStax Economics 3e Ch. 1–2 (Welcome to Economics!; Choice in a World of Scarcity) + Canvas case study prompt
Chapter 1 Quiz
Complete a quiz on scarcity, opportunity cost, and marginal thinking. Expect concept questions and short applications.
OpenStax 3e Materials
OpenStax Economics 3e Ch. 1: Welcome to Economics!
Chapter 2 Quiz / Module 1 Quizzes
Complete quizzes on core concepts from Chapters 1–2, including the PPF and circular flow model, with key terms, reasoning, and basic graph interpretation.
OpenStax 3e Materials
OpenStax Economics 3e Ch. 2: Choice in a World of Scarcity
Note: Weeks are relative and may be shifted to match your semester pacing. Canvas remains the official source for instructions, rubrics, due dates, and updates.