Fundamentals of Economics

This Certificate of Performance in Economics provides students the opportunity to learn core concepts and gain insight into the field of economics as well as serves as a stepping stone toward higher academic degrees in the field of economics.

ECON C2001 and ECON C2002 provides students a comprehensive introduction to the field of economics and fulfills the lower division general education requirements for the transfer and SDCCD General Education requirement for an associate degree.

Award Notes: A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Fundamentals of Economics Program will be able to:

1. Define scarcity, and show how it relates to the concepts of choice and cost.
2. Explain the role of prices in allocating goods, services and factors of production.
3. Outline the role of comparative advantage in exchange.
4. Utilize the demand and supply model and use the model to critically analyze real world examples.
5. Analyze the impacts of economics on social values and policy.