Economics (ECON)

Students who enroll in economics courses must have placed in ENGL 101 and are encouraged to either have completed ENGL 101 or be enrolled in that course when scheduling an economics course.

ECON 100 Introduction to Economics (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
This course is an issues-based introduction to basic economic concepts. Students will relate principles such as scarcity, opportunity cost, and markets to current events, including changes in the minimum wage, environmental controversies, and the actions of the Federal Reserve. A distance-learning (DL) version of Introduction to Economics is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 101 (or equivalent) and placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $5.00

ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
This course introduces students to the economic decision-making of individuals and firms. Topics include scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, consumer choice, elasticity, market structure, profit maximization, resource markets and international trade. A distance-learning (DL) version of Principles of Microeconomics is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: MATH 102 (or equivalent) and placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $5.00

ECON 240 Principles of Macroeconomics (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
This course introduces students to economic decision-making at the aggregate level. Topics include national income analysis, the business cycle, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies and objectives. A distance-learning (DL) version of Principles of Macroeconomics is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in ECON 200 and MATH 102 (or equivalent) and placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $5.00

ECON 280 Intermediate Microeconomics (W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
Sophomore level microeconomics course investigating the theory of consumer behavior including indifference curve analysis and the construction demand curves; income and substitution effects; income consumption curves; Engel curves; theory of the firm and derivation of all cost curves in short run and long run; factor price determination; dealing with uncertainty; general equilibrium and Edgeworth Box diagrams; and various pricing systems.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in ECON 200 and MATH 102 (or equivalent) and placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $5.00

ECON 290 Capstone Experience in Economics (On Demand)

3 credits
This course is for students completing the two-year Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree who have a special interest in continuing a baccalaureate degree program in economics. The course presents a basic introduction to economic research methodologies that students apply in researching a social science topic of interest. Course requirements include the assembly of a portfolio that covers the student’s academic career at Columbus State Community College, and participation in summative testing of academic skills. Open only to Associate of Arts or Associate of Science students preparing to graduate within two academic quarters.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of AA/AS core requirements and at least 75 hours toward the degree and five credit hours in economics
Lab fee: $5.00

ECON 293 Independent Study in Economics (On Demand)

1-5 credits
ECON 293 is an individual, student-structured course that examines a selected topic in economics through intensive reading or research. The independent study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interests within the context of a faculty-guided program.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the chairperson and one course in Economics
Lab fee: $5.00

ECON 299 Special Topics in Economics (On Demand)

1-5 credits
This course allows students to examine, in detail, selected topics of interest in economics.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Varies
Lab fee: $5.00