Economics

Class Number: SOCSCI1 10809195-4 - Economics
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 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

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:
SOCSCI1 10809195-4 - Economics
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

Class Format: 

  • Combination of in-person and online instruction. 

  • Attend in-person sessions at specified dates, times, and location. 

  • Access remaining instruction online. 

Course Materials: 

  • Digital materials will be available on Canvas by the first day of class. 

  • The fee is included in your tuition statement as the 'Digital Material Access Fee'. 

  • You can optionally buy a print version of the textbook from the NWTC Bookstore.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/26/2026 - 12/18/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10/26/2026 - 12/18/2026 Monday
12:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room SC322
Estimated Cost:
$641.00

Cost displayed is based on in-state residency.