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.

1702   8:00a-9:20a MW   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1703   8:00a-9:20a TTh   HSS 165   Rush L M

1704   8:00a-11:05a F   HSS 165   Gill H S

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

1706   9:30a-10:50a TTh   HSS 165   Avci T

1707   11:15a-12:35p TTh   HSS 156   Avci T

Above section 1707 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1708   11:15a-12:35p TTh   HSS 151   Frohman D A

Above section 1708 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1709   11:30a-2:35p F   HSS 165   Gill H S

1710   12:45p-2:05p MW   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1711   12:45p-2:05p TTh   HSS 155   Yankey K A

1712   2:15p-3:35p MW   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1713   2:15p-3:35p TTh   HSS 155   Yankey K A

1715   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1715 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). For above section 1715 students that are MAC users will be responsible for accessing a PC for exams.

1716   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1716 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). For above section 1716 students that are MAC users will be responsible for accessing a PC for exams.

1720   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1720 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1721   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gill H S

Above section 1721 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1714   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gill H S

Above section 1714 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1717   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

Above section 1717 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, 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, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1719   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1719 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

NEW 3315   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A

Above section 3315 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

4197   6:45p-9:50p M   MC 1   Carter T D

4198   6:45p-9:50p T   HSS 165   Keskinel M

4199   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.

1722   8:00a-9:20a TTh   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1724   9:00a-12:05p Sat   HSS 150   Brown B C

1725   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 1   Gill H S

1726   9:30a-10:50a TTh   HSS 152   Garcia C P

1727   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MC 1   Moshiri S S

1728   11:15a-12:35p MW   MC 1   Gill H S

1729   11:15a-12:35p TTh   MC 1   Moshiri S S

Above section 1729 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1730   12:45p-2:05p TTh   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1732   2:15p-3:35p TTh   HSS 165   Chan A K-C

1733   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1733 meets for 13 weeks, Mar 03 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).For above section 1733 students that are MAC users will be responsible for accessing a PC for exams.

1734   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1734 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1737   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

Above section 1737 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1736   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

Above section 1736 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1738   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1738 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1739   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

Above section 1739 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

4200   6:45p-9:50p M   HSS 104   Al-Sabea T

4201   6:45p-9:50p T   MC 1   Beebe F J

4202   6:45p-9:50p W   MC 1   Carter T D

4203   6:45p-9:50p Th   HSS 165   Keskinel M

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.

4204   6:45p-9:50p W   HSS 263   Ford R W

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.

4205   6:45p-9:50p T   HSS 263   Moore D W

ECON 88A, Independent Studies in Economics    1 unit

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

1740   Arrange-1 Hour    LA 110P   Schultz C K

ECON 88B, Independent Studies in Economics    2 units

Transfer: CSU

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

1741   Arrange-2 Hours    LA 110P   Schultz C K

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