The topics covered are essentially those in regular Regents classes. Please note that the college text used is most difficult and demanding - so demanding that many colleges cannot use it. It is challenging to say the least, but basically appropriate. The course is often supplemented with additional outside readings, as well as many immediate economic concerns that appear in the newspaper daily. There is a stress on analysis and problem solving.
Some problems can take many hours of work.
Assignments are given daily. Generally, the course requires strong analytical and mathematical skills. The latter is not a requirement, but mathematical representations are part of the course. In that way, it can be considerably different from other social studies classes. Sometimes even the strongest history student can find some concepts and applications difficult, whereas strong physics or math students adapt quickly.