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ECON20010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Intermediate Microeconomics I (ECON20010)

Subject:
Economics
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Economics
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Kanika Kapur
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is the first module in a two semester intermediate microeconomics sequence. Intermediate Microeconomics II completes the sequence. Relative to first-year modules in microeconomics, this module provides a more formal approach. All concepts will be discussed intutively, graphically, and mathematically. The module will focus on consumer theory and applications of consumer theory. It will also explore topics on Uncertainty and Asymmetric Information. The required textbook for this module is Microeconomics by Jeffrey Perloff. This module is a core requirement for all students taking economics as a major or minor subject in Stage 2. This includes (a) economics as a single subject major (b) economics as major in a joint major programme (c) economics in a major/minor combination.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The aim of this module is to give students the conceptual basis and the necessary tools for understanding modern microeconomics. By the end of the module, students should have an understanding of basic microeconomic theory of consumer behaviour and associated applications. Students will have a clear understanding of the assumptions behind these microeconomic models and of the techniques used to analyse them. On successful completion of this module students will also have plenty of practice at problem solving through attendance at tutorials and self-directed learning.

Indicative Module Content:

Consumer Theory
Uncertainty
Asymmetric Information

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Lectures

20
Tutorial

10
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The material is presented in one 2 two-hour lecture per week. In addition, tutorials will be used to conduct small-group problem based learning. AI tools may be used by students to assist their independent learning. All assessments will be closed-book (with no access to AI) in exam centres/classrooms.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 10010) and
Introductory quantitative economics (ECON 10030) - or equivalent
e.g Maths for Business 1 (MATH 10010) or
Introduction to Analysis (MATH 10130)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ECON10720 - Microeconomics for Business, ECON20200 - Int Microeconomics (ECON&FIN), ECON42450 - Microeconomic Theory


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Final exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Midterm MCQ Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Grades for assessments will be made available to students post-assessment. Detailed assessment solutions will also be made available to students.

"Microeconomics" by Jeffrey Perloff. Global Edition

Name Role
Zhunming Ma Tutor
Shreya Swarnakar 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 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 7 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 9 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 13 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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