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.

1733   8:00a-9:20a MW   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1734   8:00a-11:05a F   MC 1   Gill H S

1735   9:00a-12:05p Sat   HSS 151   Brown B C

1736   9:30a-10:50a MW   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1737   9:30a-10:50a TTh   HSS 165   Rush L M

1738   11:15a-12:35p MW   HSS 263   Chan A K-C

1739   11:15a-12:35p TTh   MC 1   Yankey K A

Above section 1739 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1740   11:30a-2:35p F   MC 1   Gill H S

1741   12:45p-2:05p MW   HSS 263   Chan A K-C

1742   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 11   Frohman D A

1743   12:45p-3:50p TTh   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

Above section 1743 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 26 to Oct 16.

1744   2:15p-3:35p MW   MC 1   Moshiri S S

1745   2:15p-3:35p TTh   MC 11   Frohman D A

1749   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

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

Above section 1749 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 18, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1750   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1750 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1751   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1751 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1746   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1746 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1747   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1747 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1748   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gill H S

Above section 1748 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1752   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gill H S

Above section 1752 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

NEW 3471    Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 3471 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

4194   6:45p-9:50p M   HSS 263   Carter T D

4195   6:45p-9:50p T   HSS 263   Beebe F J

4196   6:45p-9:50p W   HSS 165   Al-Sabea T

4197   6:45p-9:50p Th   HSS 165   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 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.

1753   8:00a-9:20a MW   HSS 263   Avci T

1754   8:00a-9:20a TTh   HSS 263   Yankey K A

1755   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 1   Gill H S

1756   9:30a-10:50a TTh   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1757   11:15a-12:35p MW   MC 1   Gill H S

1758   11:15a-12:35p TTh   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

Above section 1758 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1759   11:15a-2:20p Sat   HSS 153   Ford R W

1760   12:45p-2:05p MW   MC 1   Moshiri S S

1761   12:45p-3:50p TTh   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

Above section 1761 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 21 to Dec 11.

1762   3:45p-5:05p MW   MC 1   Moshiri S S

1764   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

Above section 1764 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1765   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

Above section 1765 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1768   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1768 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1769   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1769 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1763   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1763 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1766   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

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

Above section 1766 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 13, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1767   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1767 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

NEW 3476    Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 3476 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, 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   HSS 165   Al-Sabea T

4199   6:45p-9:50p T   HSS 165   Keskinel M

4200   6:45p-9:50p W   HSS 263   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.

1770   12:45p-3:50p Th   HSS 263   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.

1771   9:30a-10:50a MW   HSS 155   Rabach E R

1772   11:15a-12:35p MW   HSS 155   Rabach E R

1773   12:45p-2:05p MW   HSS 155   Rabach E R

4201   6:45p-9:50p T   HSS 252   Moore D W

ECON 88A, Independent Studies in Economics    1 unit

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

1774   Arrange-1 Hour    HSS 354   Schultz C K

ECON 88B, Independent Studies in Economics    2 units

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

1775   Arrange-2 Hours    HSS 354   Schultz C K

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