The course begins with an introduction to the history and culture of West Africa before 1600 and continues from the colonial period of American history through the civil rights movement and issues concerning race today. Students taking this course for honors credit are required to complete several additional reading assignments that offer complex analyses of various aspects of the African-American experience. Students must demonstrate their mastery of this material through written assignments. Emphasis at this level is placed on individual instruction and application of practical economic skills needed to become an effective consumer. The course helps students master the application of practical skills in consumer economics, comprehend various economic theories, and analyze economic problems.
Major emphasis is placed on economic theory, in both microeconomics and macroeconomics.
This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Economics tests. It provides students more rigorous study than the honors level course. More writing and analysis are required than at the honors level. The course is divided into two distinct parts, microeconomics and macroeconomics . There is less emphasis on consumer topics compared to the other levels.