Economics (ECON)

ECON 011  International Economics   Units: 3

This course examines the international economy and globalization, international trade relations and international monetary relations. Topics of discussion include: sources of comparative advantage, tariffs and nontariff trade barriers, trade regulations, balance of payment problems, trade policies for developing nations and regional trading agreements. In addition, foreign exchange and macroeconomic policy in an open market are discussed.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 054.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: A4          CalGETC: 4

ECON 012  Understanding Econ Principles & Applications   Units: 3

This course provides students with an introductory knowledge of fundamental economic principles and economic data. It prepares students to make critical evaluations of economic issues and policies in order to make more informed decisions as income earner, taxpayer, and voter. It will acquaint students with the methods and principles of economics such as understanding economic behavior, economic decision-making,government policy, and domestic and international economic issues.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: A4          CalGETC: 4

ECON C2001  Principles of Microeconomics   Units: 3

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 (formerly ECON 002). (C-ID ECON 201)
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 054 or 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: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: A4          CalGETC: 4

ECON C2002  Principles of Macroeconomics   Units: 3

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 (formerly ECON 001). (C-ID: ECON 202)
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 054 or 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: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: A4          CalGETC: 4