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Undergraduate Course: Topics in Economic Analysis 1 (ECNM10050)

Course Outline
School School of Economics College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Economics Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description 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 Students MUST have passed: Economics 2 (ECNM08006)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Pre-requisite: Economics Honours entry or the permission of the course leader.
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites Visiting students should usually have at least 3 Economics courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. This MUST INCLUDE courses in both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLectureDavid Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C1-11 12:10 - 13:00
CentralLectureDavid Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C1-11 12:10 - 13:00
CentralLectureDavid Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C1-11 12:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. David Hume Tower Lecture Theatre C
Additional information Students are expected to attend four two hour tutorial sessions, held fortnightly, starting in week 2 or 3.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Topics in Economic Analysis 11:30pencils / rubbers / scrap paper
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:0016 sides
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:0016 sides2010 only
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLectureDavid Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C1-11 12:10 - 13:00
CentralLectureDavid Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C1-11 12:10 - 13:00
CentralLectureDavid Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C1-11 12:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. David Hume Tower Lecture Theatre C
Additional information Students are expected to attend four two hour tutorial sessions, held fortnightly, starting in week 2 or 3.
No Exam Information
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
2 hour degree examination in April/May

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 90%) and the multiple choice exam (weighted 10%).


Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Two problem-based assessments (30% each) and a multiple choice exam in December (40%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Tatiana Kornienko
Tel: 0131 650 8338
Email: Tatiana.Kornienko@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Dawn Mcmanus
Tel: (0131 6)50 8361
Email: Dawn.McManus@ed.ac.uk
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