| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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To introduce basic concepts in economics to students not progressing to study degree in economics.
Introduction.
Demand and Supply; Market Structure, Input markets; Welfare; Governing the Market;
Aggregate demand and supply; Money and interest rates; inflation and unemployment;
Open economy; Business Cycles
Basic understanding of micro and macro economics
Ability to apply economic analysis to a number of problems and issues.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 64:00 | 64:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ECO1089 | Introductory Economics (Study Abroad S1) |
| ECO1090 | Introductory Economics (Study Abroad S2) |
Lectures provide overview. Small group classes support learning through exercises and opportunity for discussion.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 100 | Exam includes; multiple choice questions and short answer questions. |
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC1017 | Introductory Economics | 2 | N/A |
| ECO1020 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 2 | N/A |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | In one seminar students will discuss a planned answer to a past exam question |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | In one seminar students will discuss a planned answer to a past exam question |
Multiple choice questions test breadth of knowledge.
Short answers show depth over a range of topics.
SEMESTER ONE ONLY STUDY ABROAD: two essays instead
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