Introduction to Economics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD19APKT013 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Imppola, Jorma |
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| Teacher Team: | Imppola, Jorma |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| INBUS2-2013 |
1 autumn |
4.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| INBUS2-2014 |
1 autumn |
4.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| INBUS2-2015 |
1 autumn |
4.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| INBUS2-2016 |
1 autumn |
4.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
- Student can interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics.
- Student can define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics.
- Student can present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics.
- Student can explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety
Student's Workload
- Lectures and seminar 38 h, independent studying including writing assignment 70 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Basic concepts of national economy
- Growth in the economy and economic fluctuations
- Different economic systems
- Basics of micro and macro economy monetary systems and inflation
Recommended or Required Reading
- Lecture materials
- Other material announced by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures 38 h
- Writing assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session 70 h
Assessment Criteria
1
Student can satisfactory interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can satisfactory define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can satisfactory explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
3
Student can interpret well the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define well the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain well the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
5
Student can interpret excellently the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define excellently the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain excellently the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
Assessment Methods
- Home exam 50%
- Writing assignment and its presentation 50%0%
Work Placement
None.
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