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 course introduces students to the supply and demand model, the concept of elasticity, productivity, cost structures, and alternative market structures. Within the Supply and Demand framework, the class studies the impact of government intervention on equilibrium price and quantity and on consumer and producer surplus. Additionally, students are introduced to the following market structures: Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, and Oligopoly. These alternative market structures are evaluated in terms of their implications for prices, efficiency, and the role of the government.

1681   8:00a-9:20a MW   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1682   8:00a-9:20a TTh   HSS 165   Keskinel M

1683   8:00a-11:05a F   MC 1   Gill H S

1698   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

   9:00a-11:00a Sat   HSS 150   Safarzadeh M R

Above section 1698 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 01 to Oct 20, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1701   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

   9:00a-11:00a Sat   HSS 150   Safarzadeh M R

Above section 1701 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 15, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1684   9:00a-12:05p Sat   MC 11   Brown B C

1685   9:30a-10:50a MW   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1686   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 11   Avci T

1687   9:30a-10:50a TTh   HSS 165   Rush L M

1688   11:15a-12:35p MW   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1689   11:15a-12:35p TTh   HSS 156   Frohman D A

1690   11:30a-2:35p F   MC 1   Gill H S

1691   12:45p-2:05p MW   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1692   12:45p-2:05p MW   HSS 153   Moshiri S S

1693   12:45p-2:05p TTh   HSS 153   Frohman D A

1694   2:15p-5:20p MW   MC 1   Ford R

Above section 1694 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.

1695   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Staff

Above section 1695 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1696   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1696 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1699   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gill H S

Above section 1699 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1697   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1697 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1700   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1700 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

4171   6:45p–9:50p M   MC 1   Carter T D

4172   6:45p–9:50p T   HSS 165   Beebe F J

4173   6:45p–9:50p W   HSS 165   Al-Sabea T

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 course introduces students to measurement of economic aggregates, economic models, and economic policy. Measures of economic aggregates include: GDP, the unemployment rate, the GDP Deflator, and the Consumer Price Index. The Great Depression is used as an introduction to macroeconomic policy. The course covers the tools of fiscal and monetary policy and their impact on aggregate demand, prices, income and interest rates. Additionally, the course introduces students to following models: Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist, and Supply Side with their corresponding policy implications and recommendations.

1702   8:00a-9:20a MW   MC 11   Avci T

1703   8:00a-9:20a TTh   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1716   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

   8:00a-10:00a F   MC 11   Brown B C

Above section 1716 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 19, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. The meetings on campus will occur on Aug 31, Sept 7, Sept 28, and Oct 19. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1717   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

   8:00a-10:00a F   MC 11   Brown B C

Above section 1717 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 14, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. The on-campus meetings will occur Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 30, and Dec 14. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1704   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 1   Gill H S

1705   9:30a-10:50a TTh   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1706   11:15a-12:35p MW   MC 1   Gill H S

1707   11:15a-12:35p TTh   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1709   12:45p-2:05p TTh   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1710   2:15p-3:35p MW   HSS 153   Moshiri S S

1711   2:15p-3:35p TTh   HSS 153   Frohman D A

1712   3:45p-5:05p MW   HSS 153   Moshiri S S

1714   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1714 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1715   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1715 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1713   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1713 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1718   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1718 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1719   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1719 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

4174   6:45p–9:50p M   HSS 165   Al-Sabea T

4175   6:45p–9:50p W   MC 1   Carter T D

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.

1720   12:45p-3:50p Th   LV 160   Rabach E R

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.

1721   9:30a-10:50a MW   HSS 155   Rabach E R

1722   11:15a-12:35p MW   HSS 155   Rabach E R

NEW 3230    12:45p-2:05p MW   HSS 155   Rabach E R

ECON 88A, Independent Studies in Economics    1 unit

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

1723   Arrange-1 Hour    LA 110P   Schultz C K

ECON 88B, Independent Studies in Economics    2 units

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

1724   Arrange-2 Hours    LA 110P   Schultz C K

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