EC107 - Economics 1
- Module code: EC107
- Module name: Economics 1
- Department: Economics
- Credit: 30
Content and teaching | Assessment | Availability
Module content and teaching
Principal aims
To develop in students an understanding of fundamental and intermediate concepts in micro and macroeconomic analysis; to equip students with a range of appropriate analytical skills, including descriptive, graphical and mathematical methods; and to develop the capacity to apply analytical techniques to real world problems.
Principal learning outcomes
To understand key concepts and principles in Economics, to demonstrate knowledge of economics trends, institutions and policies and to abstract and simplify economic problems through the application of theoretical models.
Timetabled teaching activities
40 Lecture hours and 16 Support and Feedback classes.
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Module assessment
| Assessment group | Assessment name | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 30 CATS (Module code: EC107-30) | ||
| D1 (Assessed/examined work) | Assignment 1 | 10% |
| Assignment 2 | 10% | |
| 3 hour examination (Summer) | 80% | |
| VA (Visiting students only) | 100% assessed Visiting/Exchange PART YEAR ONLY | 100% |
Module availability
This module is available on the following courses:
Core
- Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics (GL11) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics (with Intercalated Year) (GL12) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Economic Studies and Global Sustainable Development (L1L8) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Economics, Politics and International Studies (LM1D) - Year 1
- Undergraduate French Studies and Economics (4-year) (R1L1) - Year 1
- Undergraduate French and Economics (4-year) (R1L4) - Year 1
- Undergraduate German Studies and Economics (4-year) (R2L1) - Year 1
- Undergraduate German and Economics (4-year) (R2L4) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Italian with Economics (R3L1) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Italian and Economics (4-year) (R3L4) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Hispanic Studies and Economics (4-year) (R4L1) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year) (R9L1) - Year 1
- Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (V7ML) - Year 1
Optional Core
N/A
Optional
N/A