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Economics
Economics
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.
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
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.
Course |
Title |
Units |
Economics 120 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
Economics 121 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
Economics 215 |
Statistics for Business & Economics |
3 |
Mathematics 178 |
Calculus for Business, Social, & Behavioral Sciences |
4 |
OR | ||
Mathematics 180 |
Analytic Geometry & Calculus I |
5 |
TOTAL REQUIRED |
13 - 14 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Economics
1 - 3 Units
Future course description coming
Requisites:
Consent of instructor
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
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)
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)
1 - 3 Units
Future course description coming.
Requisites:
None