ECON C2002: Principles of Macroeconomics | West Valley College

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ECON C2002: Principles of Macroeconomics

Course Description

An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. Students from all backgrounds and with various educational goals have the opportunity to gain valuable critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help improve their academic, work, social and personal lives. This course used to be ECON 001A.

Units: 4

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • C-ID: ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Last Updated 6/30/26