Module Details

Module Code: ECON7007
Title: Principles of Economics
Long Title: Principles of Economics
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3140 - Economics
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides an introduction to some microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and principles.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess and apply the model of the market mechanism using demand and supply analysis.
LO2 Describe the various methods of measuring the level of economic activity and economic performance in the economy.
LO3 Examine the role of government in monetary and fiscal policy.
LO4 Explain the significance of money, credit creation, inflation, unemployment, interest and exchange rates for the economy as a whole and individual economic agents.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Introduction to the Market Mechanism
The economic problem, opportunity cost, PPF, behavioural economics, demand and supply analysis and market equilibrium.
Measurement of Economic Activity and Performance
Circular flow of income model, GDP, GNP, GDP Per Capita,National Income within the framework of the global economy.
Role of the Government
Monetary and fiscal policy, government budgets, general government borrowing and debt.
Money, Banking and Economic Data
Definition and functions of money, the process of credit creation, the role of the Irish and European Central banks, Inflation, unemployment, interest rates and exchange rates.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Mid-semester written examination
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal classroom lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Discussion / problem solving Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading / Study Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading / Study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sloman, Garratt, Guest. (2018), Economics, 10th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292187853].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mankiw, G.N. & Taylor, M.P.. (2020), Economics, 5th. Cengage, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9781473768543].
  • Anthony J. Leddin and Brendan M. Walsh. (2013), Macroeconomics - An Irish and European Perspective, [ISBN: 9780717156313].
  • Gerard Turley, Maureen Moloney, Francis O'Toole. (2011), Principles of Economics - An Irish Text, 4th Edition. [ISBN: 9780717149889].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
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