Economics
Course Catalog
Economics (ECON)
Economics |
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| ECON 1A :: PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 5 Units | |||||
| Fundamental economic concepts; determination of national income and employment; income fluctuation; money and the banking system; government monetary and fiscal policies; current economic problems; economic development; international trade. ECON 1A and 1B may be taken in either order. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or equivalent. | ||||||
| Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; MATH 105. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 1B :: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 5 Units | |||||
| Micro analysis of economic life. Allocation of resources. Consumer behavior. Pricing and output decisions. Distribution of wealth and income. Nature and characteristics of business enterprises. International trade. Comparative economic systems. ECON 1A and 1B may be taken in either order. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or equivalent. | ||||||
| Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; MATH 105. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 9 :: POLITICAL ECONOMY | 4 Units | |||||
| Analysis of the contending theoretical formulations of International Political Economy (IPE), emphasizing the interconnection between economics and politics in the broad context of a global economy and the formulation of national public policy. Economic and political policy issues of current national and international significance are emphasized. | ||||||
| Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in ECON 9H, POLI 9 or POLI 9H. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 9H :: HONORS POLITICAL ECONOMY | 4 Units | |||||
| Analysis of the contending theoretical formulations of International Political Economy (IPE), emphasizing the interconnection between economics and politics in the broad context of a global economy and the formulation of national public policy. Economic and political policy issues of current national and international significance are emphasized. The honors course is a full thematic seminar with advanced teaching methods, focusing on extensive writing, reading, research assignments, student-led seminar discussions, group discussions, oral presentations and interactions. Distinguishing features include: heightened focus on and evaluation of global objectives and components of developed and developing nations, increased depth of analysis and breadth of examination, higher level of student critical thinking. Expanded learning outcomes and fuller description of these focused elements. | ||||||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ECON 9, POLI 9 or 9H. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 25 :: THE GLOBAL ECONOMY | 4 Units | |||||
| Analysis of increasing economic integration in the post-WW II era with a focus on international trade and investment. Introduction to international economic organizations such as the WTO and IMF. | ||||||
| Advisory: ECON 1A and 1B. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 54H :: HONORS INSTITUTE SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS | 1 Unit | |||||
| A seminar in directed readings, discussions and projects in economics. Specific topics to be determined by the instructor. | ||||||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ECON 34 or 34H. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 70R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS | 1 Unit | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 3 hours laboratory per week. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 71R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS | 2 Units | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 6 hours laboratory per week. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 72R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS | 3 Units | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 9 hours laboratory per week. (108 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| ECON 73R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS | 4 Units | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 12 hours laboratory per week. (144 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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