ECON 101 Introduction to Economics
(3-0-3) This course is an introduction to economics and the economy. Like any science, economics has both content and methodology. The content is the set of human or social actions and interactions that make up the economy. The methodology is "the economic way of thinking," the set of concepts, principles and perspectives that make up the discipline of economics. Students will learn how the discipline of economics helps them to understand the economy and make better decisions. The objective of the course is to develop a working understanding of some of the issues and economic concepts that everyone needs in order to fully participate in American life. The course will introduce students to both microeconomics and macroeconomics. This course provides fundamental material on the subject matter, and is usually taken as a first course in economics. This course satisfies the SBS II requirement for general education.