ECO 151 Survey of Economics

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course, for those who have not received credit for ECO 251 or 252, introduces basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, prices and wages, money, interest rates, banking system, unemployment, inflation, taxes, government spending, and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to explain alternative solutions for economic problems faced by private and government sectors. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or ENG 002 (P2 grade) and MAT 003 (P2 grade).

Course is offered in Fall (when offered)