ECB1101 Introductory microeconomics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECB1101 Introductory microeconomics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 30 units, leading on to 82 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECB1101
Prohibitions
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After ECB1101
30 units list ECB1101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Overview
The unit introduces students to the study of economics from a microeconomic perspective. Fundamental principles of microeconomics will be applied to the analysis of consumer behaviour, demand and supply and the operation of markets, market efficiency and welfare, welfare effects of international trade, public sector economics, the behaviour of firms and the organisation of an industry, and market structures. This unit also discusses the reasons for economic regulation and competition policy.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the theoretical foundations of economics, and the generic skills essential for progression to upper level units by applying rigorous thinking and understanding to analytical geometric models
- 2
identify and explain economic systems and the concept of resource allocation, and the role of individuals and businesses in markets
- 3
discuss the implementation of economic policy in a microeconomic framework, and the ability of economics as an evolutionary science to address the persistent social and economic problems confronted by society
- 4
recognise regulatory and political environments and how they impact on business
- 5
demonstrate in individual summative assessment tasks the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in this unit.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Lionel Frost
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECB1101?
ECB1101 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ECB1101?
ECB1101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 30 units, including BFB2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140, ECB2141 and ECB2731. Those lead on to 82 units in all.
When is ECB1101 offered?
In 2020, ECB1101 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is ECB1101?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.