Taking course at CC instead

I’m in a 4yr college but if I take one of the transfer prerequisite courses at CC ex) Econ does that still counts? Will it look bad in terms of profile?

When would you take the class?

If you would take it at a local CC in the summer while you are home it makes sense. If you try to squeeze it in along with your other schoolwork during the academic year, that makes no sense. You should be taking it at your regualr college.