| Module Title |
Introduction to Economics |
| Module Code |
ECO1000 (ITS: EF110) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the study of economics as a means of analysing individual and collective behaviour. Economic concepts and models will be evaluated as explanations of behaviour and outcomes, ranging from price determination in a simple market to the determination of national income. In turn, the conclusions from this analysis will point to policy proposals (and their evaluation). The first semester is devoted to the study of microeconomics - how and why individual economic agents behave - and the second semester focuses on macroeconomics - how and why sectors and the national economy behave as they do.
This module is delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials and supported by sets of on-line activities.
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Learning Outcomes
1. define key concepts used in microeconomics and macroeconomics
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 48 | Formal lectures outlining key concepts and ideas | | Tutorial | 12 | Tutorials centred on weekly exercises | | Independent Study | 20 | Preparation for class test (Semester 1) | | Independent Study | 110 | Textbook study, problems, Moodle quizzes and exercises, use of WinEcon tutorial system | | Directed learning | 20 | Completion of online exercises (Semester 2) | | Independent Study | 40 | Revision and preparation for final examination |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10355 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Declan Curran | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | Multiple choice test | 15% | Week 11 | | Participation | Online exercises and tests across second semester | 15% | As required | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 70% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- WinEcon: 2009, On-line tutorial system,
- Moodle:
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