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Economics

 

NOTE: All courses in the major must be completed with a "C" grade or higher. Prerequisite science courses (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) must have a minimum combined GPA of 2.5.

 

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Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T)

 

Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T)

 

A total of 19-21 units are required to fulfill the major portion of this degree. This degree reflects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the statewide Academic Senate Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). A student may apply for this degree in conjunction with an Associate in Arts in Economics degree provided the courses taken meet the requirements of both degrees. Students should speak with a counselor to verify that the requirements for either or both degrees have been met. In addition, students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor

 

Transfer Requirements

The following requirements must be met to be awarded an
Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T) degree:


(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

 

(A) The Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirement.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units
in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district


(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.

 

 

Program Requirements

 

Core Requirements

 

Course

Title

Units

Economics 120

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Economics 121

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Economics 215

Statistics for Business & Economics
(Math 160 will be accepted)

3

Mathematics 178

Calculus for Business, Social, & Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Mathematics 180

Analytic Geometry &   Calculus I 

5

 TOTAL REQUIRED

13 - 14

 

 

 

List A

Select 1 of the following:

 

Course

Title

Units

Business 120

Financial Accounting

4

Business 121

Managerial Accounting

4

Business 128

Business Communication

3

CSIS 110

Principals of Information Systems

4

 TOTAL REQUIRED

3 - 4

 

 

 

List B 

Select ONE (1) Course from the following:

(Any course not used in List A or:

 

Course

Title

Units

Economics 101

Economic Issues & Policies

3

Economics 261

Economic Relations of the Asian Pacific 

3

Geology 110 

Planet Earth

3

 TOTAL REQUIRED

3

 

 

List C

Minimum of 3 - Units

 

Select ONE (1) of the following or any course from List B not already used or:

 

Course

Title

Units

Sociology 114

Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, &  Religion

3

Anthropology 127 

Cultures of Latin America 

3

Anthropology 131

Biological Anthropology   Laboratory

1

Ethnic Studies 114

Introduction to Race & Ethnicity

3

OR

Ethnic Studies 114

Introduction to Race & Ethnicity

3

Ethnic Studies 115

Cross Cultural Awareness 

3

Ethnic Studies 134

Introduction to American Indian Art 

3

Ethnic Studies 137

American Indian Culture & Heritage

3

Ethnic Studies 138

The History & Culture of California Indians

3

Ethnic Studies 144

Communication Studies: Race & Ethnicity

3

OR

Communication 144 

Communication Studies: Race & Ethnicity

3

Geography 130

Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape

3

Religion120

World Religions

3

Sociology 140 

Sex & Gender Across Cultures 

3

 TOTAL 

3

 

 

Total Requirements

 

Units for the major

19 - 21

Units for CSU GE or IGETC

37 - 39

Total Units required for the degree

60

 

 

 

 

† This course meets all Title 5 standards for Associate Degree Credit.

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ECON - 110 †

 

Economic Issues & Policies

 

3 Units 

 

An introduction to fundamental economic concepts as applied to real-world issues. Topics may include environmental protection, disaster relief, national debt, health care, crime, income inequality, poverty, and financial bubbles. Analysis of government policy and contrasting economic perspectives will also be addressed. (NOTE: The UC system will not award credit for ECON 110 if taken after ECON 120 or 121.)

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC credit limit)

 

 

 

ECON - 120 †

 

Principles of Macroeconomics

 

3 Units 

 

his course provides students with the basic analytical tools necessary to analyze the U.S. economy from the macroeconomic perspective. The course includes an examination of the core problem of scarcity including resource allocation through the price system, market failures, and the elements of international trade, national income statistics, problems of inflation and unemployment, Keynesian macroeconomic theory and policy; the role of money supply; monetary theory; and Federal Reserves policy, alternative stabilization policies, problems of economic growth, income distribution, and other topics. Current economic problems are examined by guest and staff speakers from liberal, conservative, and radical perspectives. 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "Pass" grade in MATH 090 or equivalent or appropriate mathematics placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course

Transfers to:

Transfers to both UC/CSU 

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

 

ECON - 121 †

 

Principles of Microeconomics

 

3 Units 

 

This course provides students with the basic analytical tools necessary to analyze the U.S. economy from the microeconomic perspective. The course includes an examination of the core economic problem of scarcity, the essentials of supply and demand analysis, and the workings of a market system; elasticity; costs of production; market structures of pure competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly; marginal revenue productivity; theory of wage determination, unions, and government policies; applied cases of microeconomics such as the problems of agriculture, pollution, mal-distribution of income and international economics. Current economic problems are examined by guest and staff speakers from liberal, conservative, and radical perspectives. (C-ID ECON 201) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4) 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "Pass" grade in MATH 090 or equivalent or appropriate mathematics placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course. 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

 

ECON - 195 †

 

Internship in Economics

 

1 Unit 

 

Community Service Learning Experience (CSLE) is a community outreach program which promotes the national agenda of volunteer engagement. The purpose is to provide students the opportunity to explore options and careers in a selected area of study. This course explores career options in fields such as commercial banking, investment banking, real estate, government, insurance, law, and international trade

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:

Transfers to CSU

 

 

ECON - 197 †

 

Internship in Economics

 

2 Units

 

Community Service-Learning Experience (CSLE) is a community outreach program which promotes the national agenda of volunteer engagement. The purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to explore options and careers in a selected area of study. This course explores career options in fields such as commercial banking, investment banking, real estate, government, insurance, law, and international trade. 


Transfers to:
Transfers to CSU

 

 

 

ECON - 199 †

 

Special Studies/Projects

Economics

 

1 - 3 Units

 

Future course description coming 

 

Requisites:

Consent of instructor

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

 

 

ECON - 215 †

 

Stats for Business & Economics

 

3 Units 

 

Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics including regression and correlation analysis. Application of statistical techniques to conduct research and analysis in various business and economic environments. 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:
CSU and UC

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-A3, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A)

 

 

ECON - 261 †

 

Economic Relations Asia Pacific

 

3 Units 

 

This course is an exploration of the historical and present economic relations of the Asia Pacific region focusing on the interaction of the major economics of East Asia, Southeast Asia and the English-speaking Pacific. Topics such as economic development, regional integration, capital flows, financial architectures, migration, trade, political economy, resource allocation and environmental issues will be investigated. 

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:
Transfers to CSU and UC

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

ECON - 299 

 

Selected Topics in Economics

 

1 - 3 Units 

 

Future course description coming.

 

Requisites:

None

 

 

 

 

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