Undergraduate Course: Economic Applications (ECNM08003)
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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Economics |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The course is intended to illustrate the usefulness of basic economic principles in a varied range of, primarily applied, contexts. The contexts covered will vary from year to year. A typical year might include 5 contexts drawn from: development economics; the economics of transition; globalization; macroeconomic policy; the history of economic thought; the economics of the environment; bargaining and game theory; and financial markets. The course relies primarily on words, diagrams and numerical illustrations. The use of formal mathematics is limited and basic. Reading material for the course will be drawn from a variety of sources. An understanding of basic economic principles at the level of: Sloman 'Essentials of Economics (customised version)' is presumed. The course is primarily aimed at students who want to obtain a broad but basic insight into applications of economics to contemporary economic issues, but do not intend (or want to keep open the option) to progress to further study of economics in their 2nd year. Students who do plan (or want to keep open the option) to progress to Economics 2 should take Economics 1A. Students on Economics programmes, who have not previously studied economics, may find it useful to take Economic Applications alongside Economics1A. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 16:10 - 17:00, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower Lecture Theatre 5 |
Additional information |
Weekly one-hour tutorials to be arranged in addition. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have a basic insight into a variety of contemporary economic issues through applications of basic economic principles.
General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; basic numeracy and quantitative skills; obtaining and processing information from a variety sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and group skills; computer and IT skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time; coping with stress. |
Assessment Information
Teamwork Project (poster, semester 2): 10%
Degree Exam (May diet): 85%
Online Tests: 5%
- Online test mark will be the average of the highest 5 marks.
- Tutorial attendance: penalty 6 marks deducted for 5 missed tutorials, 12 marks deducted for 7 missed tutorials, 18 marks deducted for 9 missed tutorials.
Resit Exam (August diet): 100% |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Colin Roberts
Tel: (0131 6)50 8353
Email: C.J.Roberts@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Dawn Mcmanus
Tel: (0131 6)50 8361
Email: Dawn.McManus@ed.ac.uk |
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