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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Industrial Economics
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Course syllabus
Introduction to Microeconomics for Engineers
Introduction to Microeconomics for Engineers
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: IY1435
Main field of study: Industrial Economics and Management
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Language of instruction: Teaching is normally given in Swedish, but teaching in English may occur
Applies from: 2022-05-13
Approved: 2022-05-13
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2018-09-28. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Industrial Economics 2022-05-13 and applies from 2022-05-13.
2. Entry requirements
General requirements for university studies and Mathematics 3b/3c and Social Science 1b/1a1 and 1a2.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The aim of the course is to provide the students the opportunity to gain understanding of how individual, decision-makers, and firms can use microeconomic theory to and methods to analyze and solve real-life market questions. Further, the course also deals with how markets and agents behavior change when assumptions and parameters change.
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 1910 | Written assignment 1 | 1.0 credits | GU |
| 1920 | Written assignment 2 | 1.0 credits | GU |
| 1930 | Written assignment 3 | 2.0 credits | GU |
| 1940 | Take-home examination | 3.5 credits | AF |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
This is not a legal document. If you would like a copy of the legal decision regarding this course plan, contact the registrar at Blekinge Institute of Technology.