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Microeconomics I
(dt. Mikroökonomie I)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture and recitation class,
180 hours (attendance: 56 hours preparation and follow-up: 56 hours exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Economics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Dr. Stefanie Brilon, Prof. Dr. Evelyn Korn

Contents

The module teaches the basic features of individual economic decisions. These include the coordination performance of prices, household theory, and production theory. Students will learn simple economic optimization approaches within the various problem areas.


Qualification Goals

The module provides students with the basic skills for describing and analyzing economic issues that will be examined in the further course of study. The module is at the beginning of the students' academic training. Therefore, students should also acquire or train self-competencies. These include the ability to read and listen meaningfully as well as the ability to use follow-up time in a structured manner. Exercises for this will be integrated into the course.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Economics.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Economics.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

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