
Economics
Class Schedule
2025 Fall Schedule
17 classes scheduled
ECON 1A
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
5 units
- Description: Fundamental economic concepts; determination of national income and employment; income fluctuation; money and the banking system; government monetary and fiscal policies; current economic problems; economic development; international trade. ECON 1A and 1B may be taken in either order.
- Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or equivalent.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-001A-01
Course Number (CRN): 20654
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
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10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ECON-001A-02
Course Number (CRN): 20514
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
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10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ECON-001A-03W
Course Number (CRN): 20255
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
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Day & Time
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20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: ONLINE in person exams
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. FINAL EXAM IS IN PERSON: Wed 12/10/25 from 3:30 to 5:30PM. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: ECON-001A-04W
Course Number (CRN): 20334
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
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Room
Day & Time
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20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: ONLINE in person exams
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. FINAL EXAM IS IN PERSON: Wed 12/10/25 from 3:30 to 5:30PM. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: ECON-001A-05W
Course Number (CRN): 20085
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: ONLINE in person exams
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. FINAL EXAM IS IN PERSON: Wed 12/10/25 from 3:30 to 5:30PM. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: ECON-001A-60D
Course Number (CRN): 20804
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
DUAL ENROLLMENT
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Modality: In-person
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Footnote: This course is a Dual Enrollment section taught through Eastside College Preparatory School. Enrollment is restricted to this student population.
ECON 1B
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
5 units
- Description: Micro analysis of economic life. Allocation of resources. Consumer behavior. Pricing and output decisions. Distribution of wealth and income. Nature and characteristics of business enterprises. International trade. Comparative economic systems. ECON 1A and 1B may be taken in either order.
- Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or equivalent.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-001B-01
Course Number (CRN): 20333
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ECON-001B-02
Course Number (CRN): 20658
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: ECON-001B-03Z
Course Number (CRN): 20613
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: ONLINE in person exams
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This hybrid class is fully online, with regularly scheduled synchronous virtual class meetings with the instructor (e.g., Zoom) on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule, and online asynchronous activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. FINAL EXAM IS IN PERSON: Wed 12/10/25 from 3:30 to 5:30PM. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: ECON-001B-04W
Course Number (CRN): 20115
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: ONLINE in person exams
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. FINAL EXAM IS IN PERSON: Wed 12/10/25 from 3:30 to 5:30PM. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: ECON-001B-60D
Course Number (CRN): 20746
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Waitlist
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Day & Time
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This course is a Dual Enrollment section taught through Eastside College Preparatory School. Enrollment is restricted to this student population.
ECON 9H
HONORS INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
4 units
- Description: Analysis of the contending theoretical formulations of International Political Economy (IPE), emphasizing the interconnection between economics and politics in the broad context of a global economy and the formulation of national public policy. Economic and political policy issues of current national and international significance are emphasized. The honors course is a full thematic seminar with advanced teaching methods, focusing on extensive writing, reading, research assignments, student-led seminar discussions, group discussions, oral presentations, and interactions. Distinguishing features include: heightened focus on and evaluation of global objectives and components of developed and developing nations, increased depth of analysis and breadth of examination, higher level of student critical thinking. Expanded learning outcomes and fuller description of these focused elements.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in ECON 9, POLI 9 or 9H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-009H-01H
Course Number (CRN): 21453
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: HONORS: Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at https://foothill.edu/honors/ or call 650.949.7061.
ECON 54H
HONORS INSTITUTE SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS
1 unit
- Description: A seminar in directed readings, discussions and projects in economics. Specific topics to be determined by the instructor.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ECON 34 or 34H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hours lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-054H-01H
Course Number (CRN): 20874
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 11/1/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: HONORS: Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at https://foothill.edu/honors/ or call 650.949.7061.
ECON 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS
1 unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-070R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20175
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
ECON 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS
2 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-071R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20176
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
ECON 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS
3 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-072R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20177
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
ECON 73R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ECONOMICS
4 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Economics beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For more information about the online economics degree, access www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_econ.htm For information on how to clear a prerequisite please refer to this website: https://foothill.edu/reg/prereqs.htmlSection: ECON-073R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20178
Dates: 9/22/2025 - 12/12/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.