Module: Introduction to Microeconomics

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introduction to Microeconomics
Module Code	EF116 (ITS) / ECO1004 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Kate Hynes
Module Teachers	Ann Largey
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to microeconomic theory, principles, policy and practice. Economic concepts and models will be assessed and evaluated as explanations of the workings and outcomes of the micro economy including consumers, enterprises and markets. In addition, the conclusions from the above will inform microeconomic policy issues and their evaluation. Delivery is through a combination of lectures, tutorials, home exercises and on-line activities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define key concepts used in microeconomics
2. Present and evaluate microeconomic theories and models
3. Apply these microeconomic concepts to numerical analysis and actual microeconomic world situations
4. Discuss and assess the form and consequences of Government microeconomic policy and market intervention

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Formal lectures presenting and discussing key concepts, models and ideas in microeconomics
Tutorial	12	Fortnightly tutorials based on structured exercises and response to student queries
Independent Study	84	Study, exercises, tutorial related work, revision
Total Workload: 120

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	Participation in fortnightly tutorials and prior completion of online assessments	15%	n/a
In Class Test	Midterm test	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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