2 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 1010Macroeconomics3
This course is designed to aid the student in understanding the basics of macroeconomics and how it applies in the community and nation. Discussion and analysis are focused on aggregate economic behavior or the “big picture.” The student will explore how the measures of economic performance, such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment are constructed, and how to apply them to evaluate the macroeconomic conditions of an economy. The student will also evaluate basic analytical tools of macroeconomics, primarily the aggregate demand and aggregate supply models, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of fiscal policy and monetary policy in promoting economic growth and stability. Recommended completion of or placement into MATH 0920 or higher. (3 lect.) SOC
This introductory microeconomics course helps the student understand economic principles relevant to everyday decisions. It focuses on how individuals, companies, and markets respond to the problem of scarcity. Topics include decision-making, supply and demand, market structures, shortages, surpluses, cost curves, and economic systems. The course encourages critical thinking about how economic choices impact society. Prerequisite: Recommend completion of MATH 0920 or test into MATH 0930 or higher. (3 lect.) SOC
