Unit name | Foundations of Economics |
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Unit code | AFAC10013 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Williams |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Arts Faculty Office |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This is a 20 credit TB4 unit providing students on the Foundation in Arts and Social Sciences with an introduction to economics. The first teaching block will focus on the core concepts of economics while the second teaching block will provide students with an opportunity to explore economics in more depth.
By the end of teaching block 1, topics covered may include:
In teaching block 2, topics covered may include:
Formative assessment:
Regular worksheets and case studies with short answer questions and feedback provided during weekly seminars
1,000 word essay with formative feedback
By the end of the unit, students will be able to:
1 x 2 hour seminar per week
Formative assessment:
2 assignments (1000 words each)
Summative assessment:
2 assignments (1000 words each):
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.