Postgraduate Course: Modern Economic Issues in Industry (MSc) (PGEE11063)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Engineering) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course aims to develop an understanding of economic principles and apply them to current industrial issues. Topics covered include investment, Pricing, sustainability and the EU. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 17:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture Theatre 3, Ashworth Labs |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:30 | 16 sides | c/w MAEE11002 Open Book, double desks |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Assess the importance of the EU in trade.
2. Appraise different methods of dealing with environmental issues in manufacturing.
3. Apply economic principles to market situations (e.g. pricing and investment). |
Assessment Information
1 coursework (50%)
1 exam (50%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr John Chick
Tel: (0131 6)50 5675
Email: j.p.chick@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Nicola Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Nicola.Marshall@ed.ac.uk |
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