ECONOMICS (ECON)

ECON 101 Consumer Economics (3)

The purpose of this course is to investigate the theory that rational decisions to buy on the part of the consumer will influence the production of goods and services in a market economy. To assist in this inquiry, students will learn basic skills and information needed to make rational consumer decisions, e.g., money management, consumer credit, food purchasing, consumer protection. Students will also learn how to maximize their scarce and limited resources, i.e., money, time and energy.

ECON 120 Introduction to Economics (3)

A one-semester introduction to economics which combines the macro and micro perspectives and concentrates on application of basic economic principles to analysis of public policy questions. (DS)

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent

ECON 130 Principles of Microeconomics (3)

Stresses microeconomics, i.e., analysis of the price system through which a country allocates its resources among alternative uses and distributes the national income among its people. (DS)

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent; 2 years high school algebra

ECON 131 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

Stresses macroeconomics with emphasis on modern theory of income determination indicating how and why incomes, production, employment and price levels fluctuate; the structure of the banking system and its role in the economy; and public policy questions arising from changes in these aggregates. (DS)

Rec Preparation: ENG 21 or ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent; 2 years high school algebra