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Economics

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-809-195

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Course Description

10-809-195 ECONOMICS ...This course is designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analyses are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Develop a framework of economic decision making
  2. Apply supply and demand analysis
  3. Analyze market failures within a capitalistic system
  4. Compare and contrast market structures
  5. Measure macroeconomic performance
  6. Analyze fiscal policy
  7. Analyze monetary policy
  8. Assess the impact of the globalization of economies

Class Details

Class Number:
21431
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Tanvir Khan
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$601.55 *

Class Notes

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/24/25 - 03/17/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
01/24/25 - 03/14/25 F
11:30 AM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room SC322

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost