ECON 1100 -- Introduction to the American Economy, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goals 2 and 5)Introduction to the American Economy is an overview of consumer, business, and government action in the United States economy. Both theory and current issues are covered. ECON 1189 -- Topics: Nobel Conference , Common Course Outline This course has been developed as a potential permanent course. The course must follow all the same policies and procedures related to curriculum outlined by the college. It does not duplicate existing course offerings. Refer to course notes for specific course description. ECON 2205 -- Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goals 2 and 5)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: AlgebraThis course covers the macroeconomy of the United States. Economic theory and policy are covered including fiscal policy, monetary policy and international trade policy. ECON 2206 -- Principles of Microeconomics, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goals 2 and 5)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: AlgebraThis course is an introduction to microeconomics including the theory of household (consumer) behavior, theory of the firm, market structures, market failures, economic efficiency, factor markets, and income distribution. Students who enroll in this course are expected to be able to use high-school algebra. ECON 2299 -- Independent Study, Common Course Outline Independent Study allows a student to earn credit while participating in a supervised learning experience in a community-based or work setting. Students must have successfully completed two courses in the discipline in which they want to undertake independent study. Forms are available in the Educational Services Office. All arrangements must be made prior to registration for the semester in which the project is scheduled and must be approved by the appropriate Dean of Educational Services. In addition, a project outline must be approved by the instructor who will supervise the student's work.