ECON 302    Principles of Macroeconomics    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 120
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 4B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a graphical and functional analysis of the economy as a whole. It focuses on the economy's well-being, problems, and possible solutions. Major topics include: market demand and supply; macroeconomic sectors, goals, and problems (unemployment, inflation, business cycles, and deficits); the economy's output and price level; aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and equilibrium; and macroeconomic policies (fiscal and monetary) aimed at solving problems and stabilizing the economy. Related topics such as international trade, international finance, and economic growth are also discussed. Course work includes solving algebraic equations and graphing straight and curvilinear lines as taught in Intermediate Algebra.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
MW           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   D.Barthel            FLC MAIN FL5 13      23080

ECON 304    Principles of Microeconomics    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 120
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 4B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a graphical and functional analysis of the units (sectors) making up the economy. The focus is on the sectors choices and interactions, microeconomic goals (efficiency and equity), problems, and solutions. Major topics include basic principles of economics; basic economic analyses; demand, supply, and equilibrium in a market; markets and applications; costs and production; product and resources markets; and microeconomic problems (externalities, public goods, and income inequality). Time permitting, related topics such as international trade and health economics may also be discussed. Course work includes doing arithmetic problems, solving algebraic equations, and graphing straight and curvilinear lines.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
MW           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   D.Barthel            FLC MAIN FL5 13      23086

ECON 320    Concepts in Personal Finance    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUS 105
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to assist individuals in analyzing their financial affairs. Elements and conceptual basis of financial planning, analysis, and decision making in areas of budgeting, taxes, borrowing, money management, insurance, investments, and retirement will be examined with an emphasis on principles to develop students' economic decision making. Students will be using mathematical concepts as well as reading and interpreting written and oral instructions. The course provides a solid base for a career in financial planning services. This course is the same as BUS 320, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   G.Tryhane            FLC MAIN FL1 203     24168
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.McClatchy          FLC MAIN FL1 104     22604