Topics in Economic Analysis 1 (U03137)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-TEA1

This course is designed to provide a coherent development of some important topics in economic analysis at a more advanced level than that of standard intermediate courses. It thus extends and deepens the work of Economics 1A and Economics 2, bridging the gap between intermediate and graduate level courses in economics, and providing insight into some recent areas of economic research activity. Throughout there is an emphasis on the application of economic principles. The course has a mathematical content and knowledge of basic calculus is assumed.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Economics 2 and Economics Honours Entry or equivalent

? Prohibited combinations : Topics in Microeconomics

? Costs : None

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Topics in Economic Analysis 1 (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	12:10	13:00	Room 1.21, 7 George Square	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	12:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Students are expected to attend four two hour tutorial sessions, held fortnightly, starting in week 3 or 4.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students will have developed their understanding of core principles and models used in economic analysis, and related mathematical techniques, to a level appropriate for an advanced undergraduate. The course emphasises general skills such as: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving.

Assessment Information

A multiple choice exam in December and a 2 hour degree examination in April/May and . The overall mark for the course will be the higher of either the degree exam(weighted 75%) and the multiple choice exam (weighted 25%)or the degree exam (weighted 95%) and the multiple choice exam (weighted 5%).