Economics

ECON 1, PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4B (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This study emphasizes the behavior of households and firms in an open market economy. The functions of private property, entrepreneurship, and government regulation are discussed. Production and pricing under various market structures, labor markets, and international trade as well as market failure are covered.

1601   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 16   Garcia C P

Above section 1601 is part of the Women’s College and open to all students. See Special programs section for additional information.

1602   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LV 2   Yankey K A

1603   8:00a-11:05a F   LV 1   Gill H S

Above section 1603 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

1604   9:00a-12:05p Sat   LV 2   Frohman D A

1605   9:30a-10:50a MW   LV 16   Garcia C P

Above section 1605 is part of the Women’s College and open to all students. See Special programs section for additional information.

1606   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LV 2   Yankey K A

1607   11:15a-12:35p MW   MC 72   Frohman D A

1608   11:30a-2:35p F   LV 1   Gill H S

Above section 1608 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

1609   12:30p-3:35p TTh   LV 1   Chan A K-C

Above section 1609 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.

1610   12:45p-2:05p MW   MC 72   Frohman D A

1611   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LV 2   Yankey K A

1612   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 72   Beebe F J

1613   2:15p-3:35p TTh   LV 3   Beebe F J

1614   2:15p-5:20p MW   LV 3   Gill H S

Above section 1614 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 15. Above section 1614 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

1615   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1615 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1616   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1616 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 22, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1617   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1617 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 22, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

NEW 3065   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 3   Staff

NEW 3143   8:00a-11:05a TTh   CV 20   Abdel-Rahman

Above section 3143 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.

4195   6:45p-9:50p M   MC 72   Al-Sabea T

4196   6:45p-9:50p W   PE 33   Carter T D

4197   6:45p-9:50p Th   PE 33   Keskinel M

ECON 2, PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4B (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This study emphasizes the results of economic decisions by groups and by governments that determine economic performance including economic growth, price levels, employment, tax burdens, government spending, and the management of government debt. The role of money and banking in an open market economy, circular flow, and the cyclical nature of economies are treated in detail.

1618   8:00a-9:20a MW   MC 72   Brown B C

1620   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LV 16   Garcia C P

1621   8:00a-11:05a F   LV 16   Moshiri S S

1622   9:30a-10:50a MW   LV 9   Gill H S

1623   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 72   Brown B C

1624   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LV 16   Garcia C P

1625   11:15a-12:35p MW   LV 9   Gill H S

1627   12:30p-3:35p TTh   LV 1   Chan A K-C

Above section 1627 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.

1628   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LA 240   Rabach E R

Above section 1628 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

1629   2:15p-3:35p TTh   LA 240   Rabach E R

Above section 1629 includes environmental and/or urban studies material in the course content.

1631   3:45p-5:05p TTh   MC 72   Beebe F J

1632   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1632 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1633   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1633 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 22, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1634   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1634 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

4198   6:45p-9:50p M   PE 33   Carter T D

4199   6:45p-9:50p T   PE 33   Keskinel M

4200   6:45p-9:50p W   MC 72   Al-Sabea T

ECON 5, POLITICAL ECONOMY    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social Science) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is an introduction to the field of political economy which surveys contending theoretical perspectives, historical and institutional development of the emerging global economy, as well as substantive issues areas and public policy concerns. A background in economics or political science is helpful, but not required.

Economics 5 is the same course as Political Science 5. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.

1635   11:15a-12:35p MW   LV 16   Rabach E R

Above section 1635 is part of the Women’s College and open to all students. See Special programs section for additional information.

ECON 15, ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE U.S.    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) + satisfies CSU U.S. History graduation requirement • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course offers a chronological study of American economic history by major areas including agriculture, industrial development, money, banking, and transportation. The roles of business, labor, and government are given a particular emphasis.

Economics 15 is the same course as History 15. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.

1636   12:45p-2:05p MW   LV 16   Rabach E R

1637   2:15p-3:35p MW   LV 16   Rabach E R

4201   6:45p-9:50p T   LV 1   Moore D W

ECON 88A, INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN ECONOMICS    1 UNIT

Transfer: CSU

Please see Independent Studies section.

1638   Arrange-1 Hour    LA 110P   Schultz C K

ECON 88B, INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN ECONOMICS    2 UNITS

Transfer: CSU

Please see Independent Studies section.

1639   Arrange-1 Hour    LA 110P   Schultz C K

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