Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size35–50 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Elementary Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D2DescriptionThis course focuses on choices of individual economic decision makers within the framework of supply and demand. Topics include: scarcity, marginality, specialization and trade, equilibrium, elasticity, factor markets, and externalities. Price and output decisions under competitive, imperfectly competitive, and monopolistic markets. Profit maximization and loss minimization strategies for the individual firm are analyzed. Comparative economic systems are also examined.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:10am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 10:45am–12:55pm, Thu 6:10pm–9:00pm, Mon 11:10am–1:40pm 