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ECON 7200 - Economic Principles (M)

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020

This is an introductory course in economics, which introduces students to the principles, concepts, data and analytical frameworks that economists use to understand the world around us. Students develop an understanding of how the economy works and how individuals, firms and governments make decisions and interact with one another in markets and other environments. The course also focuses on the ability of students to communicate about real-world issues and public policy debates through the lens of economics.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ECON 7200
    Course Economic Principles (M)
    Coordinating Unit Economics
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week. More if offered intensively
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible Introductory Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
    Restrictions Not available to PGCW Economics Programs
    Assessment Typically assignments, case study analyses, group or individual projects, exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Mark Dodd

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the core concepts and tools of economics.
    2. Relate basic economic theory and principles to current economic issues and evaluate related public economic policies.
    3. Apply economic principles and reasoning to solving business problems.
    4. Interpret charts, graphs, and tables and use the information to make informed judgments.
    5. Communicate their knowledge and understanding of economic issues using written, verbal and visual expression.
    6. Critically reflect on the broader social consequences of economic decision making.
    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2,3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    2,3,4
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    5
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    5
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    2,3,6
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    2,3
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources


    Paperback edition ISBN: 9781488616983
    Electronic versions are also available from the publisher.
    Online Learning
    This course makes use of MyUni for the posting of course materials, assessment tasks, and important announcements. It is expected that all students will regularly check the MyUni course website, and regularly check their university email accounts.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Teaching sessions are divided into lectures and tutorials. The lecture covers the key concepts of a particular topic to complement the online text and any other resources provided on MyUni. Tutorials will consolidate your understanding of course material by working through problems and expand your understanding of course material through group discussion. You will have weekly assessment tasks due each week giving you an opportunity to show what you have learnt. The tutorials and weekly assessments follow the week after the lecture, so for example, the lecture content covered in Week 1 will be covered in the tutorial session in Week 2 and the weekly assessments due in Week 2.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The 最新糖心Vlog expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This translates to 12 hours per week for a semester course.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Teaching & Learning Activities Related Learning Outcomes
    Lectures 1,2,3,4,6
    Tutorials 1,2,3,4,5,6

    Note: This schedule is subject to change.

    Week Topic Textbook Reading
    1 Introduction / Choices and Trade-offs Chapters 1 & 2
    2 Demand and Supply Chapter 3
    3 Elasticity / Economic Efficiency Chapters 4 & 5
    4 Government Intervention in the Market Chapters 5 & 11
    5 Firms, Production and Costs Chapter 6
    6 Perfect Competition and Monopoly Chapters 7 & 8
    7 Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly Chapter 9
    8 GDP, Unemployment and Inflation Chapters 13 & 14
    9 Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Chapter 15
    10 Money and Monetary Policy Chapters 16 & 17
    11 Fiscal Policy Chapter 18
    12 The Exchange Rate and International Trade Chapters 19 & 20
  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Due Date / Week Weighting Length Learning Outcomes
    Weekly Assignments Weekly 25% 1-2 Pages 1,2,3,4,5,6
    Weekly Online Quizzes Weekly 10% 5 Questions 1,2,3,4,5,6
    Final Exam Exam Period 65% 3 hours 1,2,3,4,5,6
    Total 100%
    Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.

    There are no changes to the Quiz or Assignment components of assessment.
    They should continue to be submitted as previously detailed.

    The examination will now be an examination submitted through MyUni rather than an invigilated examination. Further details will be provided in due course.
    Assessment Detail
    Weekly Assignments 25%
    There will be 11 assignments, due in each week from Week 2 to Week 12. Assignments are generally expected to be 1 to 2 pages in length. Each student's best 8 submitted assignment grades will be used to calculate their final result for this portion of assessment. That means that for students who submit all 11 assignments, their worst 3 results will not be counted. Late assignments will not be accepted and students should keep a copy of all submitted assignments as well as digital receipts of submission. See MyUni for further information regarding submission requirements and deadlines.

    Weekly Online Quizzes 10%
    Multiple choice quizzes will be conducted online each week from Week 2 to Week 12. The grade for this component will be based only on the score of the student's best 8 quiz results out of the total 11. See MyUni for further information regarding format, content, requirements and deadlines.

    Final exam 65%
    The final exam will be a 3-hour exam, plus 10 minutes reading time. This exam may assess all topics covered in the course. Details regarding the structure will be posted on MyUni. Please note that this is a closed book exam. Dictionaries of any type will not be allowed in the exam. Calculators will be allowed in the exam, but calculators that can store text, are programmable, or have wireless functions will not be permitted. This means graphics calculators are not permitted, and some particular scientific calculators may not be permitted.
    Submission
    Refer to MyUni for detailed instructions regarding submission.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

    Additional Assessment

    If a student receives 45-49 for their final mark for the course they will automatically be granted an additional assessment. This will most likely be in the form of a new exam (Additional Assessment) and will have the same weight as the original exam unless an alternative requirement (for example a hurdle requirement) is stated in this semester’s Course Outline. If, after replacing the original exam mark with the new exam mark, it is calculated that the student has passed the course, they will receive 50 Pass as their final result for the course (no higher) but if the calculation totals less than 50, their grade will be Fail and the higher of the original mark or the mark following the Additional Assessment will be recorded as the final result.
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