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ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics

Faculty of Business and Economics

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ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 32 units, leading on to 84 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1, Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ECW1101

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

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After ECW1101

32 units list ECW1101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Overview

An introduction to the study of economics; 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; market structures - perfect competition and monopoly; economies of the labour market.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    50%
  • ExaminationThreshold hurdle
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    understand the theoretical foundations of economics

  2. 2

    understand generic skills essential for progression to upper level units by applying rigorous thinking and understanding to analytical geometric models

  3. 3

    appreciate economics as an evolutionary science and its ability to address, in a microeconomic framework, the persistent social and economic problems confronted by society

  4. 4

    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 Grace Lee
Dr Lilian Chan
Dr Pauline Khoo Poh Ching

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ECW1101?

ECW1101 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after ECW1101?

ECW1101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 32 units, including BEW3555, BFB2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140 and ECB2141. Those lead on to 84 units in all.

When is ECW1101 offered?

In 2020, ECW1101 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is ECW1101?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ECW1101 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Economics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 3
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024202520262027