Economics (ECON)

ECON C2001     Principles of Microeconomics     3 Units

An introductory course using microeconomic models to understand individual decisions by consumers and firms, market outcomes including market failure, elasticity, market structures, labor markets, inequality, and the impact of government policies. Formerly ECON 010B. (C-ID ECON 201)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra Cal-GETC: 4 District GE: 4

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ECON C2002     Principles of Macroeconomics     3 Units

An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. Formerly ECON 010A. (C-ID ECON 202)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. Cal-GETC: 4 District GE: 4

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ECON 020     Health Economics     3 Units

Health economics is a rapidly growing field within microeconomics, addressing some of the most pressing and debated public policy issues of our time. This course provides a rigorous microeconomic framework for analyzing the complexities of healthcare markets, including the demand for and provision of healthcare services and goods. We will delve into the intricacies of the U.S. healthcare system, exploring key economic concepts used to analyze its unique dynamics.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS