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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course is intended to illustrate the usefulness of economic principles in a varied range of applied contexts. The contexts covered may vary from year to year. A typical year might include 3 contexts drawn from: the global economy; the distribution of income and well-being; the economics of climate change; the economics of financial markets and institutions; new political economy. The course relies primarily on words, diagrams and numerical illustrations/data. The use of formal mathematics is limited and basic. Reading material for the course will be drawn from a variety of sources. An understanding of basic economic principles at the level of: Sloman 'Essentials of Economics? is presumed. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | An economic principles (introductory economics) course. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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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.
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Assessment Information
Coursework Assignment (Essay): 30%
Guided Exercises: 10%
Project: 10%
December Exam: 50%
In order to pass the course, you must obtain a mark of at least 40% in the examination and for the course overall.
- Tutorial attendance: penalty 6 marks deducted for 5 missed tutorials, 12 marks deducted for 7 missed tutorials, 18 marks deducted for 9 missed tutorials.
Resit Exam (August diet): 100%
Final mark for IGE (VV1) As above. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Richard Holt
Tel: (0131 6)50 8350
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Course secretary | Mrs Mary Conn
Tel: (0131 6)50 6946
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