Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteCompletion of Intermediate Algebra or higher or placement by multiple measures. An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, AVC) (GE: IGETC Areas 5A, 5C, CSU Areas B1, B3, AVC Area A) 192 2024-2025 AVC College Catalog Economics Program Description Economics is concerned with the study of how people make choices when they face scarcity and the consequences of these choices for society. The Economics Program offers an AA-T degree in Economics that provides both a general academic experience and professional preparation. The AA-T degree is designed to facilitate student matriculation to four-year colleges and provides an understanding of the economic world we live in. The program emphasizes economic analysis, institutions, and policies in regional, national, and international settings. Classes draw connections between economic principles and current issues and events. Program Learning Outcomes Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer 1. Students will be able to comprehend the key components of the discipline by being able to describe, analyze, and evaluate the various components of an economy and the main tenets of economic theory using the language and vocabulary of the discipline of economics. 2. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to apply economic analysis and the conceptual framework of economics to help in the understanding, discussion and exploration of everyday problems in real-world situations. 3. Students will be able to communicate effectively in written, oral, and graphical form about specific issues related to the major concepts and theories of the discipline of economics. 4. Students will be able to identify career options that utilize the knowledge and skill sets of the discipline of economics. Economics AA-T Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T in Economics) degree program has been developed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the field of Economics, which emphasizes economic analysis, institutions and policies inAmerican, regional, and urban settings. Economics is concerned with the study of how people and societies produce various commodities and distribute them for consumption, now or in the future, among various persons and groups in society. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T in Economics) degree meets the requirements of SB 1440 for Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These degrees are intended to make it easier for students to transfer to California State University campuses but do not exclude admittance to other colleges or universities. To earn an Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T in Economics) degree a student must complete the following: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including 