Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteElementary Algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better or eligibility for higher level math or through the placement process Transfers ToCSUDescriptionECON 304 Principles of Microeconomics Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better or eligibility for higher level math or through the placement process Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 C-ID: C-ID ECON 201 This course was formerly known as ECON 304 Principles of Microeconomics. This course is a graphical and functional analysis of the units (sectors) making up the economy. The focus is on the sectors' choices and interactions, microeconomic goals (efficiency and equity), problems, and solutions. Major topics include basic principles of economics; basic economic analyses; demand, supply, and equilibrium in a market; markets and applications; costs and production; product and resources markets; and microeconomic problems (externalities, public goods, and income inequality). Time permitting, related topics such as international trade and health economics may also be discussed. Course work includes doing arithmetic problems, solving algebraic equations, and graphing straight and curvilinear lines.Usually HeldMon Tue Sat, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Mon Wed 10:00am–11:20am 