ECONOMICS ECON V01A - PRINCIPLES OF MACRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is a broad and comprehensive introduction to the operation of the American economy with emphasis on macroeconomics. Macro-economics is concerned with obtaining an overview of the structure of the economy and the relationships between the major economic aggregates: households, businesses, government and international economy. Macro-economics involves the study of the levels of output, income, expenditures, employment, prices, and the government’s ability to alter these levels by the use of fiscal and monetary policies. Formerly Econ 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ECON 2. ECON V01B - PRINCIPLES OF MICRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units Recommended preparation: ECON V01A Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is a continuation of the broad and comprehensive introduction to the operation of the American economy but with emphasis on micro-economics. Micro-economics is concerned with the small economic units: an individual household, firm, and industry. Micro-economics involves the study of consumer behavior, the operation of the firm, and the competitive, monopolistic-competitive, oligopolistic, and monopolistic structures of industries. International trade and finance, comparative economic systems, and economic growth and development are also examined. Formerly Econ 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ECON 4. ECON V88 - ECONOMICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not met by present course offerings. Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. ECON V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ECONOMICS - .5-10 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not met by present course offerings. Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Econ 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission. ECON V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN ECONOMICS - 1-6 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula This course offers specialized study opportunities for students with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Econ 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission. ECON V95 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline Hours: 60 per unit This economics internship offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal. Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work experience/internship courses. Formerly Econ 95. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission. ECON V96 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline Hours: 75 per unit This economics internship offers students who are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal. Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission. 146 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007