San Antonio College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Political Science and Economics
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Dr. Paul Wilson, Chairperson
CAC 223, 486-0998
Political Science www.alamo.edu/sac/gov/default.htm
Economics www.alamo.edu/sac/econ/default.htm
Political Science
The Political Science Department offers courses that comply with the legislative requirement regarding the Texas and U.S. Constitutions. The department also offers other courses towards a degree in Political Science. Both GOVT 2301 American/Texas: National and State and GOVT 2302 American Government: Problems and Policies are offered via video-course and the Internet.
There are two course sequences for completing the U.S. and Texas constitutional requirement. One sequence is GOVT 2301 and GOVT 2302. This is the sequence used at San Antonio College. The second sequence is GOVT 2305 American Government I (National) and GOVT 2306 American Government II (State). If a student is taking one course from the GOVT 2301/2302 sequence and one from the GOVT 2305/2306, it is extremely important that the student check with the department. Transient and transfer students should check with the institution to which they are transferring as to appropriate courses to comply with the receiving institutions transfer policies.
Economics
The Economics Department offers courses designed for economics and business majors as well as for students interested in other fields of study who wish to learn about economics while satisfying their degree requirements.
Econ 1301 (Introduction to Economics) is a non-technical one semester introduction to the field of economics aimed particularly at non-business or economics majors. While future majors may begin their study of economics with Econ 1301 if they wish, it is not a pre-requisite for subsequent courses and does not count directly for economics or business major requirements; most future majors will choose to start directly with 2300-level principles courses.
Econ 2301 (Principles of Macroeconomics) studies business cycles, economic growth, banking and the money supply, and government policies related to unemployment, inflation, and other economy-wide issues.
Econ 2302 (Principles of Microeconomics) focuses on market dynamics and the decision-making of firms and consumers.
A fourth course, Econ 2311 (Economic Geography and Global Issues) is cross-listed as Geography 2312 and may be offered by geography instructors. This course examines the history and theory of international trade and global economic development.
The Department offers Econ 1301, 2301 and 2302 in online formats as well as in regular classroom format. It also offers Econ 2302 as a video course.
While there is no Associate of Arts in Economics degree offered at SAC, transfer plans linking SAC and various four-year institutions do exist for economics majors. Students interested in majoring in economics are warmly urged to consult with the department chair about their major plans, course choices, and any other questions or concerns they may have. Students should also check their course planning with the College’s Department of Counseling and Student Development.
Programs and Courses - Political Science and Economics Political Science and Economics
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