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Economics (ECN)
ECN-110 Introduction to Economics
3 credits—This is a one-semester survey course covering basic economic issues and applications. The course includes such topics as supply, demand, pricing and production decisions by firms, consumer decision making, national income and output determination, unemployment and inflation, Classical and Keynesian theories, money and banking, and fiscal and monetary policies. International issues will also be discussed. (No credit given if credit earned in ECN120 or ECN130.)
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Type: General Education / Transfer
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$652.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$675.00
ECN-120 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 credits—Principles of supply and demand and the price mechanism will be presented. Descriptions and interactions of the consumer, business, government, and international sectors will be studied as well as their effects on output, employment, and growth in the economy. The course includes a study of the banking system and monetary policy, fiscal policy, economic growth, differing macroeconomic viewpoints, and international issues.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.
Course Type: General Education / Transfer
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$652.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$675.00
ECN-130 Principles of Microeconomics
3 credits—Principles of supply and demand, elasticity, and pricing will be studied. The course includes such topics as resource allocation of firms, pricing and output decisions in different market structures, and consumer choice theory. International issues and the world economy will be integrated into the course.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.
Course Type: General Education / Transfer
2023–2024 Course Cost:
$652.50
2024–2025 Course Cost:
$675.00