ECO-101: Introduction to Economics

Course Description

A one-semester, non-technical course designed to answer questions about the economy. How and why does our market economic system work? Why is there inflation and/or unemployment and what are their remedies? How does the government influence your future economic well-being? Where are we on the business cycle? What are the causes and consequences of our growing national debt? What is the Federal Reserve and how does its monetary policy affect you and the interest rate? How is the emerging global interdependence of countries changing our economy and your life? This course will help you understand the economic environment in which you live, work, and vote. This course is not recommended as a Social Science Elective for students enrolled in A.S. programs in Business Administration or International Business. Three class hours.

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ECO-101 Sections for Spring 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 Sections Offered

ECO-101, Section 007

CRN #20135
Hybrid

Instructor(s)

Sangita Patel

Seats Remaining

26

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 12, Room 207
Jan 21st, 2025 – May 19th, 2025Monday, Wednesday
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 12, Room 207
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2025 – May 19th, 2025
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
9:00 am - 9:50 am

ECO-101, Section SL1

CRN #21037
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Sandra Kinel

Seats Remaining

3

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 21st, 2025 – May 19th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2025 – May 19th, 2025
Day / Time N/A

ECO-101, Section SL2

CRN #26596
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Sandra Kinel

Seats Remaining

0

Already on Waitlist

1

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Feb 24th, 2025 – May 19th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Feb 24th, 2025 – May 19th, 2025
Day / Time N/A