Undergraduate Course: Issues in Global Economics (ECNM08012)
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 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | The course is intended to illustrate the usefulness of economic analysis in a varied range of applied contexts. The contexts covered may vary from year to year. A typical year might include 2 contexts drawn from: international macroeconomics and financial globalisation; international development; international trade and globalisation; the economics of global climate change; the economics of financial markets and institutions; the distribution of income and well-being. Reading material for the course will be drawn from a variety of sources. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Economics 1A (ECNM08005)
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | If the pre-requisite is not met, permission of the course organiser is required before enrolling on the course. |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | An introductory economics course and a knowledge of calculus. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 350 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Class Delivery Information |
One weekly, one and a half hour tutorial to be arranged in addition. |
Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 22,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 9,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
163 )
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Additional Notes |
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
75 %,
Coursework
25 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Issues in Global Economics | 2:00 | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Issues in Global Economics | 2:00 | |
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Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 40 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Class Delivery Information |
One weekly, one and a half hour tutorial to be arranged in addition. |
Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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Additional Notes |
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
75 %,
Coursework
25 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Issues in Global Economics | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have an 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
Class Test (MCQ-based, 45 minutes): 10%
Project: 10%
December Exam: 75%
Tutorial attendance and engagement: 5% - see Handbook
Resit Exam (August diet): 100%
Final mark for IGE (VV1) As above. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Richard Holt
Tel: (0131 6)50 8350
Email: Richard.Holt@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Dawn Mcmanus
Tel: (0131 6)50 6946
Email: Dawn.McManus@ed.ac.uk |
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