Economics (ECO)

Presents a broad overview of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory with application to current economic situations. Introduces concepts, policies, and theories in addition to models of domestic and global economies. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Presents the fundamental macroeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer, business, and government decisions, and their effect on the overall economy. Lecture 3 hour. Total 3 hours per week. ECO 201 and ECO 202 can be taken in any order and without any prerequisites. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you.

Presents the fundamental microeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal revenues and costs, profits, production and distribution. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer and business decisions, and their effect on the individual. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. ECO 201 and ECO 202 can be taken in any order and without any prerequisites. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you.

Analyzes the nature, performance and problems of market and non-market economic systems with emphasis on post World War II experience. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Reviews history of American banking institutions, principles, and practices. Emphasizes the relationship of finances to business structure, operation, and organization. Examines present financial structures, agents, problems, and institutions. Lecture 3 hours per week.