ECON 1000 — Economics at Northeastern
1 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonTraditional
Intended for freshmen in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Introduces freshmen to the liberal arts in general; familiarizes them with their major; helps them develop the academic skills necessary to succeed (analytical ability and critical thinking); provides grounding in the culture and values of the University community; and helps them develop interpersonal skills—in short, familiarizes students with all skills needed to become a successful university student.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 66 | 80 | 83% | 14.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 28 | 40 | 70% | 12.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 82 | 82 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 30 | 50 | 60% | 20.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 101 | 103 | 98% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 25 | 27 | 93% | 2.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 8% · T 25% · W 27% · Th 9% · F 30%
Common patterns: F (30% of sections), W (27% of sections), T (25% of sections), R (9% of sections), M (8% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Gustavo Vicentini (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Gustavo Vicentini (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (ECON course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ECON courses · Plan it at numap.app