INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
| Title | ΑΡΧΕΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗΣ / INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS |
| Code | Ν007Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001751 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 366
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600173006
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Agriculture & Forestry |
| Floor | Floor 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Γ (36) |
| Calendar | Friday 14:00 to 17:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600173006
- At the Website of the School:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:understand the basic economic principles micro and macrο and understand how the market and the economy functions
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to economics. Demand, supply, and elasticities. Market function. Pricing. Factors of production. National Income and National Accounts. Fiscal and monetary policy concepts. Value money. Inflation. Taxes and tax discrimination. Public expenditure. Budget. Political development, employment and balance.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 117 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 20 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
100% written exams
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Ferguson Ken
ΒΑΣΙΚΕΣ ΑΡΧΕΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗΣ ΘΕΩΡΙΑΣ, εκδόσεις ΚΡΙΤΙΚΗ,
Αθήνα 2004
Last Update
17-05-2020
