Undergraduate Course: Economics 1A (VS1) (ECNM08010)
Course Outline
| School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Part-year visiting students only |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course is intended to develop a rigorous understanding of core economic models and analysis, together with an ability to apply the analysis in a variety of contexts. Semester 1 focuses on developing and using models of supply and demand in both microeconomic (individual market) and macroeconomic (economy-wide, aggregate) contexts. The recommended textbooks are: Pindyck and Rubinfeld 'Microeconomics' (Pearson) and Mankiw 'Macroeconomics' (Palgrave). Learning-by-doing, through problem solving and project work, are an important ingredient of the course, with regular on-line tests to reinforce an active approach to learning. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | A background in mathematics beyond GCSE level or equivalent is recommended. Students with a weaker maths background will need to be prepared to work at developing their maths skills. |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have knowledge and understanding of: supply & demand analysis of competitive markets - comparative statics; elasticities; and ability to apply analysis to e.g. goods and factor markets, taxes, regulation, international trade, and interacting markets. Flex-price ('Classical') and fixed-price ('Keynesian') models of closed and open macroeconomies. Cost curves and production functions; monopoly; consumer choice; competitive equilibrium and welfare; market failure.
Ability to apply basic mathematical techniques in economic contexts: manipulating & solving linear equation systems; functions and graphs; basic calculus (elasticities; maximization/minimization); Edgeworth boxes; simple regression.
General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; 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
Mid-Semester Class Exam: 35%
Class Exam (multiple choice, December diet): 65%
- Tutorial penalty 6 marks deducted for 4 missed tutorials, 8 marks deducted for 5 missed tutorials, 10 marks deducted for 6 missed tutorials, 12 marks deducted for 7 missed tutorials, 14 marks deducted for 8 missed tutorials, 18 marks deducted for 9 missed tutorials. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Sean Brocklebank
Tel: (0131 6)50 6955
Email: Sean.Brocklebank@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Dawn Mcmanus
Tel: (0131 6)50 6946
Email: Dawn.McManus@ed.ac.uk |
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