Introduction to Economics

Code:

CC028

Acronym:

IECON

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Economics

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fep.up.pt/docentes/pcosme/int.econ.2019
E-learning page:	http://moodle.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	126	CC - Study Plan	1	-	6	46	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This programme provides solid training in the fundamentals of economics (microeconomic, macroeconomics, monetary and financial system) to journalism and communication science students. Based on the fact that Economics is a dynamic system and not a series of facts that must be memorised, the aim is to develop the ability to think economically through the analysis of fundamental concepts in Economics.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is expected that students can develop the ability to think economically through the analysis of fundamental concepts in Economics.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

1 - Introduction
2 - Theory of the producer
3 - Theory of the consume
4 - Transaction and market equilibrium
5 - Theory of games
6 - Monetary and financial economics.

Mandatory literature

Pedro Cosme Vieira; Apontamentos de Introdução à Economia
Mankiw, N. Gregory; Principles of Economics, Western College Pub, 2017. ISBN: 9781305585126
Mankiw N. Gregory; Introdução à economia. ISBN: 85-352-0853-4
Samuelson P., Nordhaus W.; Economia, McGraw-Hill, 2012. ISBN: 9789899717237
Frank R., Bernanke B.; Princípios de Economia, McGraw-Hill, 2012. ISBN: 9788580550962

Complementary Bibliography

The Economist; Guia dos Indicadores Económicos, Caminho, 1996. ISBN: 9722108956

Teaching methods and learning activities

Expository and interactive classes, using audiovisual aids. Presentation of students’ work.

Software

MS Excel
MS Word

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	45,00
Teste	45,00
Trabalho escrito	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	120,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho escrito	7,00
Total:	169,00

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance of 75% of classes, unless established otherwise by general law and in the FLUP Assessment Regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

Two evaluation tests are carried out in the continuous assessment regime and a small written work (400 words). The student's final grade is given by:

0.45x1st test score + 0.45x 2nd test score + 0.1 x written work.

In the final assessment regime, a single exam is carried out with a weighting of 100% in the final grade of the student.

The second test coincides with the final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

According to FLUP regulation

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP regulation

Classification improvement

According to FLUP regulation