4 courses with the subject ECON, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ECON 1710Introduction to the American Economy3
This introductory course provides a basic overview of economic principles that are useful in understanding the economic system in the United States. The course explores the free market economic model, which is the basis of the American economy. The role of government and the rationale for government intervention is included in this study. The course also provides an introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and tools which are demonstrated in discussions of current economic policies, issues, and problems. 3C/3/0/0.
READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 5
ECON 1720Macroeconomics3
Macroeconomics is a social science that studies how our society can achieve economic goals of full employment, price stability, economic growth, and stable balance of trade. Students will examine protectionism, components of GDP, economic growth, the business cycle and the federal budget. In addition fiscal and monetary policies are defined and examined in terms of the effects those policies have on economic performance and the business cycle. 3C/3/0/0
READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 5 & 8
ECON 1730Microeconomics3
Microeconomics is a social science that studies how our society can maximize its economic welfare by the efficient use of resource and product markets. To facilitate this study, microeconomics has developed tools such as market models that simplify complex real-world situations. These tools are abstractions of reality from which basic economic principles are derived. These principles act as a guide to individual decisions and for society’s public choices. Fundamental issues covered are supply, demand, elasticity, competitive and non-competitive markets. International trade and the concepts of absolute advantage, comparative advantage and restrictive trade policies are also explored. 3C/3/0/0
READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 5 & 8
ECON 1790Special Topics in Economics
1-6 Variable Credits This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various transfer and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details.
