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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Economics : Economics

Undergraduate Course: Issues in Global Economics (ECNM08012)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Economics CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEconomics Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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)
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-requisitesAn introductory economics course and a knowledge of calculus.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  350
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 ( 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 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 75 %, Coursework 25 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Issues in Global Economics2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Issues in Global Economics2:00
Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  40
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 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 75 %, Coursework 25 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Issues in Global Economics2:00
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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Contacts
Course organiserDr Richard Holt
Tel: (0131 6)50 8350
Email: Richard.Holt@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Dawn Mcmanus
Tel: (0131 6)50 6946
Email: Dawn.McManus@ed.ac.uk
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