ECON1006D

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you should be able to:Display a thorough understanding of the main terms and definitions in the economics field.Understand the
basic issues and the framework of analysis for economic thinking.Be able to relate and apply the knowledge gained to the real world by use of appropriate
illustrative examples.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Students will attend classes for this module and have the opportunity to engage in active learning during these sessions. Questions are highly encouraged. Because this is a distance module this is your opportunity to interact with the lecturer and make the most of your prior study.

The textbook for the class is Economics 6th edition by Mankiw & Taylor. Earlier editions are also usable. You should acquire this book and use it extensively throughout the course. You will be expected to have read the relevant chapters before each session is delivered. The study guide will provide notice of what chapters are relevant to each lecture.

Large Language Models like ChatGPT are allowed to be used for the first assignment, as a guide to what an answer might look like, but must be acknowledged in the essay appendices. In general, all assignments require that facts and expert opinion must be attributed using the Harvard referencing system and it is not appropriate to use low quality sources, like ChatGPT or Wikipedia, for these purposes.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components

The following textbook is mandatory though older versions of the book are allowable. Other introductory economics textbooks might provide additional perspectives that may be useful, there is a large selection in the library.
Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw and Mark P. Taylor 6th Edition ISBN 978-1473786981

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.