Economics (ECON)
ECON C2001 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Units
An introductory course using microeconomic models to understand individual decisions by consumers and firms, market outcomes including market failure, elasticity, market structures, labor markets, inequality, and the impact of government policies. Students are introduced to microeconomic theory, including economic behavior of individual economic units such as consumers, firms, and resource owners. They will examine the market system as a means of solving problems in the production and distribution of goods and services in a society. Students analyze the effectiveness of the price system in providing society with an equitable distribution of goods, services, and income. They will also study microeconomic problems such as monopoly power of big business and big unions, government regulations and consumer protection, the energy crisis, taxes, and welfare. This course was formerly known as ECON 010B: Introduction to Microeconomic Theory.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L
Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra.
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.
ECON C2002 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Units
An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. Students are introduced to macroeconomic theory, including the principles of supply and demand, the market and banking systems. They will examine the forces affecting the national economy such as money and credit, income, employment, prices, and monetary and fiscal policies. They will study economic fluctuations including changes in aggregate demand, aggregate supply, employment, inflation, interest rates, and the international value of the dollar to output. This course was formally known as ECON 010A: Principles of Macroeconomic Theory.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L
Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra.
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.