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ECON10030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Introduction to Quantitative Economics (ECON10030)

Subject:
Economics
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Economics
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Ciara Whelan
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to mathematical methods used in solving economic problems. These quantitative techniques will be illustrated by application to basic economic concepts.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should:
1. Have a basic knowledge of quantitative techniques in economics
2. Be able to apply these skills to solving economic problems
3. Have acquired the necessary quantitative skills for studying various level 2 and level 3 economic modules.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

75

Lectures

22

Tutorial

11

Total

108


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
- Problem-Based Learning
- Regular tests
- The use of AI for any purpose is not allowed in this module. If you use AI to generate answers in online MCQs, this is considered academic misconduct.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students who have achieved at least a grade of O3 in Leaving Certificate math (or equivalent) will be more than able for this module.
Students who have not achieved this may still take this module but may need to put some more effort in.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ACM00010 - Intro to Mechanics, ACM00020 - Applied Maths: Methods & Appli, ACM10010 - Mathematical ModellingI, ACM10020 - Mathematical Modelling II, ACM10030 - Mechanics & Special Relativity, ACM10050 - Intro Meteorology & Climate, ACM10070 - Math Modelling in the Sciences, ACM10080 - Intro to Applied & Comp Math, ACM30160 - Mathematics for Engineers VI, ECON10790 - Mathematics for Economists, MAPH00010 - Intro to Mechanics, MAPH10010 - Mathematical ModellingI, MAPH10020 - Mathematical Modelling II, MAPH10030 - Mechanics & Special Relativity, MAPH10050 - Intro Meteorology & Climate, MAPH30160 - Mathematics for Engineers VI, MATH10030 - Maths for Business, MATH10040 - Numbers & Functions, MATH10050 - Linear Algebra & Geom, MATH10060 - Diff & Integral Calc, MATH10070 - Introduction to Calculus, MATH10090 - Matrices & Vectors, MATH10120 - Linear Algebra Apps to Econ, MATH10130 - Intro to Analysis (E&F), MATH10150 - Maths for Engineers I, MATH10160 - Maths for Engineers II, MATH10170 - Maths for Engineers III, MATH10190 - How to Solve it, MATH10250 - Intro Calculus for Engineers , MATH10260 - Linear Algebra for Engineers, MATH10270 - Linear Algebra in the Math Sci, MATH10280 - Linear Algebra in the Phys.Sci, MATH10310 - Calculus for Science, MATH10340 - Linear Algebra 1 (MPS), MATH20140 - Multivariable Calculus (Sci)., MATH20240 - Mathematics for Engineers IV, MATH20290 - Multivariable Calculus for Eng, MIS10090 - Data Analysis: Decision Makers, MST1002E - Calculus II


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: continuous assessment - weekly tests Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
100
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.


Name Role
Maria Sofia Liberati Tutor
Glenn McNamara Tutor
Katharina Richter Tutor
Hayk Tarverdyan Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 17:00 - 17:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 6 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 17:00 - 17:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 7 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50