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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Economics : Economics

Undergraduate Course: Topics in Economic Analysis 2 (ECNM10051)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Economics CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEconomics Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is designed to provide a coherent development of some further 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, Economics 2 and Topics in Economic Analysis 1, 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. Topics covered are likely to be drawn from: dynamic models of unemployment and the macro-economy, international macroeconmics and the economics of banking, labour economics.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students also take Topics in Economic Analysis 1 (ECNM10050) AND Essentials of Econometrics (ECNM10052)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information Students are expected to attend four tutorial sessions, held fortnightly, starting in week 4.
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 30, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Summative Assessment Hours 3, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 153 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
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 specialising in economics. The course emphasises general skills such as: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving.
Assessment Information
1 hour multiple choice exam in Week 10
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%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserProf Michael Elsby
Tel: (0131 6)50 8369
Email: Mike.Elsby@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Eirlys Armstrong
Tel: (0131 6)50 9905
Email: eirlys.armstrong@ed.ac.uk
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