Econ 1B03 is all about Microeconomics, unlike Econ 1BB3 which is about the opposite, Macroeconomics. Check out my review for that here.

In essence, you'll be learning about how the economy affects individual businesses...

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As far as I remember, the final exam average was the same, though alot of people find it hard that it's everything you've learned, compressed into like.. 3 hours? or 2? I forget. It gets to the point where the questions become so redundent that you don't wanna answer them anymore lol.

I just took this course and the marks breakdown was a little different than what was stated above.

Higher test - 25%
Lower test - 15%
10 Aplia assignments - 12% (6 best count for 2% each)
Final exam - 48%

Most people would probably find that the workload in this course is lighter than that of other courses. Personally, I never went to class and just studied off the notes and podcasts. I found the podcasts better than lectures because she would condense the material from a 50 minute lecture into a 10 minute video. For those who want to take this course in the future, I recommend not buying the textbook and just buying Aplia online to save yourself some money, since Hannah Holmes has a strict policy of "if it's not in the notes, it's not on the test".

Andrew Phan
BSc II

For 1st year Engineers this is an easy elective. Simple math and concepts, tests are easy.

actually this course wasn't too bad. it was 2 midterms, a final and a few assignments as well as a weekly quiz although the previous term, i think it had a weekly assignment rather than quizzes. but quizzes weren't horrible.

anyways as long as you attend class, memorize FORMULAS and VALUES and most importantly **GRAPHS**, you would be okay. On the final exam, the prof changed the axises/equations of the graphs so it would look different, but if you understand the original graphs, then you will be able to figure the new one out and do the application questions.

The graphs of the course can look overwhelming but seriously once you look it over and understand it, it's easy and it helps you solve questions.

I would probably recommend taking the class with a few ppl u know so u can work on the assignments together and get 90s.

The prof also posts up practice exams, practice questions, practice tests etc. and I belive one of the midterms actually had a LOT of questions from those!!!

My friends and I ended with marks from 9 to 12 with the course being an elective for us.

I am a science student, however, I am interested in doing a minor in Economics. And yes, like most people in science, I am gunning for med school too =P

What you do guys suggest: is it a good idea (considering GPA) or should I do something else?

I took Micro last year when Holmes decided to change things up a little: instead of weekly Aplia assignments, there'd be weekly quizzes, and only 3 Aplia assignments (worth about 9%, as I recall).

I personally found that the tests and final exam were quite easy, and the average was in the low 70s (Holmes attributed that to the weekly quizzes). It is essential, however, that you familiarize yourself with the different economic models and know how to convert word problems to workable graphs and what-not.

As mentioned by others, it really isn't necessary to go to class as she more or less just reads the slides anyway. For answers to bonus questions, you can ask people from upper years or friends who took it previously.

Overall, this class was the easiest I took in 1st year and should definitely be taken as a GPA-booster.

LOL...so I can bug you for the answers to the bonus question =P

Simply put there is not an easier course in this university besides this one.
you don't really need to go to class either...simply read the amazing lecture notes and do the practice test.

Don't think about whether you wish to take this course or not...just take it. Don't think. just do it. Are you thinking? I hope not...

What is APLIA??

Also, im taking the ECON course at night? Is there anything different about having 1 session a week instead of 3?

Originally Posted by xxsumz

What is APLIA??

Also, im taking the ECON course at night? Is there anything different about having 1 session a week instead of 3?

APLIA is like the iClicker, It's used for in-class questions.

Originally Posted by jhan523

APLIA is like the iClicker, It's used for in-class questions.

Aplia isnt like the iclicker. Its used for online assignments and it also has an online copy of the course textbook.

Originally Posted by syaseen_360

Aplia isnt like the iclicker. Its used for online assignments and it also has an online copy of the course textbook.

I thought the APLIA was that squarish remote thing... Lol, complete fail on my part. What's the squarish remote thing then?

are there any presentations in this course?

Originally Posted by blairwoods

are there any presentations in this course?

No there aren't.

My schedule works out so that I have to take Micro and Macro in the same semester.

I could Math 1AA3 instead of Macro, but I am scared that its going to be really hard.

What do you suggest? Should I just take 2 econs or take the harder math?

Thanks