ECON 2100 - Microeconomics
Economics Part-time Studies Course
School of Business + Media
To support you and your education, BCIT is adapting applied learning in formats appropriate to the unfolding global situation. All PTS classes are being delivered in an online format unless you are notified otherwise.
Course Details
This course investigates economic analysis, focusing on fundamentals of markets, supply and demand, consumer and producer behaviour, and monopoly and competition. Optional areas of business application may explore labour markets, government intervention and environmental regulation. Prepares students to identify and evaluate the economic considerations they will undoubtedly encounter in business.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$579.44 - $614.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Winter 2021
Below are nine offerings of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
CRN 44268
Duration
Mon Jan 04 - Mon Mar 29 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 04 - Mar 29 | Mon | 17:30 - 21:15 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Doug Wilson
Course Outline
Cost
$604.97
Notes
- No class Feb 15
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 11538
Duration
Tue Jan 05 - Tue Mar 30 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course Outline
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 43309
Duration
Tue Jan 05 - Tue Apr 13 15 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 05 - Apr 13 | Tue | 14:30 - 17:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Ronald Kessler
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- Please DO NOT buy the textbook before the first class, as it is not the same as other PTS sections. Please note that this section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. For details on technology requirements, please refer to https://www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Please send any inquiries regarding this section to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Cancelled
CRN 78232
Duration
Tue Jan 05 - Sat Apr 03 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 05 - Apr 03 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
Course Outline
Cost
$604.57
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- Students must have textbook by first day of class Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Exams will take place on Feb 3, March 3, March 31. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
CRN 87255
Duration
Tue Jan 05 - Tue Mar 30 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Percy Christon-Quao
Course Outline
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 87744
Duration
Tue Jan 05 - Sat Apr 03 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 05 - Apr 03 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$604.57
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- Students must have textbook by first day of class Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Exams will take place on Feb 3, March 3, March 31. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Cancelled
CRN 47357
Duration
Wed Jan 06 - Wed Mar 31 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course Outline
Cost
$604.97
Notes
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 82138
Duration
Wed Jan 06 - Wed Apr 07 14 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 06 - Apr 07 | Wed | 13:30 - 16:45 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course Outline
Cost
$604.97
Notes
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 43319
Duration
Thu Jan 07 - Thu Apr 15 15 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 07 - Apr 15 | Thu | 14:30 - 17:20 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Ronald Kessler
Course Outline
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- Please note that this section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. For details on technology requirements, please refer to https://www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Please send any inquiries regarding this section to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Spring/Summer 2021
Below are seven offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
CRN 60249
Duration
Tue Apr 06 - Sat Jul 03 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 06 - Jul 03 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
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| May 05 | Wed | 17:30 - 19:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Jun 02 | Wed | 17:30 - 19:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
| Jun 30 | Wed | 17:30 - 19:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$579.44
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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10 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 10, 7 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 21204
Duration
Wed Apr 07 - Wed Jun 30 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 07 - Jun 30 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Kevin Richter
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.57
Notes
- Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
}Status
12 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 12, 11 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 66583
Duration
Thu Apr 08 - Thu Jul 08 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 08 - Jul 08 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$604.57
Notes
- No classes on July 1 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
}Status
13 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 13, 9 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 21203
Duration
Mon Apr 19 - Wed Jun 09 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 19 - Jun 09 | Mon/Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$604.57
Notes
- No class May 24 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
}Status
17 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 17, 13 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 58327
Duration
Wed May 12 - Wed Aug 04 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 12 - Aug 04 | Wed | 09:00 - 12:20 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Angie Mak
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. Please direct any inquiries to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway, at schanway@bcit.ca. Please DO NOT buy the textbook before the first class, as it is not the same as other PTS sections.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
}Status
7 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 7, 3 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 63096
Duration
Mon Jun 21 - Wed Aug 11 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jun 21 - Aug 11 | Mon/Wed | 13:00 - 16:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.57
Notes
- No classes on August 2 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
}Status
7 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 7, 5 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 50978
Duration
Tue Jun 22 - Thu Aug 12 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jun 22 - Aug 12 | Tue/Thu | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Online Delivery See Notes below |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.57
Notes
- no classes on July 1 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students. International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
}Status
18 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 18, 13 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain basic principles of microeconomics.
- Apply the supply and demand model.
- Calculate and interpret elasticities.
- Use cost analysis to make decisions.
- Evaluate the importance of different industry structures on firm behaviour.
Effective as of Winter 2017
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Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Winter 2021
Books for Winter 2021 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th + Mindtap (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-17691-755-5 |
| Price | $159.95 |
| Required | |
BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore
If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.
| Econ 2100 Custom Microeconomics + Myeconlab For 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Author | Ragan |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13652-980-4 |
| Price | $99.95 |
| Required | |
Spring/Summer 2021
No information on books is currently available for Spring/Summer 2021 offerings of this course.
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