Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size45 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteEnrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra course. It is also advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis introductory course has students learn to analyze and describe the performance and policies of national economic systems, with particular emphasis on the U.S. economy. The course is intended for economics or business majors and also satisfies General Education (GE) requirements. Topics include production possibilities and tradeoffs; comparative economic systems; the functions of government; national income and employment; business cycles; money and banking; monetary and fiscal policy; comparative advantage and trade policy; economic growth and stability; and income distribution and poverty.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Wed Thu 8:30am–9:55am 