Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Economics School
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the core economic principles. These principles will be explained and developed using a variety of examples involving businesses, governments, and households. Topics include supply and demand analysis, imperfect competition, producer and consumer theory, marginal analysis, welfare analysis, benefits and costs.
ECON7000 is an introductory course in Microeconomics. It focuses on how decision-making agents within the economy (e.g. consumers, firms, government departments) make choices and how choices can be made in a way that makes the best possible use of limited available resources. Making choices is an integral aspect of everyday life - this course will help you understand how economic decision-making operates, and, in doing so, shed light on how it might be changed for the better. For example, why do firms discount certain products but not others? Why is it so hard to find a good quality used car? Why does the government heavily tax petrol but not fast food? Why has the divorce rate increased over the past 50 years? This course will set you on the path to thinking critically about all areas of life where choices are made. Emphasis is placed on core economic principles that are immediately applicable rather than on specialised mathematical theorising.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This is an introductory economics course. Previous study in economics is neither expected nor assumed.
There is a mathematical requirement for entry into degree programs offered by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. The mathematical requirements of this course are modest. However, just as in most knowledge-intensive private and public sector positions, basic arithmetic and an ability to understand and manipulate simple graphs and equations are required in order to make satisfactory progress.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ECON1010 or 7002 or 7010
Course contact
School enquiries
All enquiries regarding student and academic administration (i.e. non-course content information, e.g., class allocation, timetables, extension to assessment due date, etc.) should be directed to enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au.
Enquiries relating specifically to course content should be directed to the Course Coordinator/Lecturer.
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students should recheck their timetable immediately prior to the commencement of classes as late room changes may occasionally occur.
Important Dates:
- Public Holidays:ᅠWed 14 August (Royal Queensland Show), Mon 7 October (King's Birthday).
- Mid-Semester Break:ᅠ23 - 29 September. Semester 2 classes recommence Mon 30 September.
Lectures commence in Teaching Week 1.
Tutorials and consultation commence in Teaching Week 2. Please see the Learning Activities section of this Course Profile for the timetabling implications of public holidays. Except for tutorials falling on public holidays, students should attend only their registered sessions.
Tutorial Registration: Students must select their preferred tutorial times before the end of Teaching Week 1. Please refer to your My Timetable (available via the my.UQ dashboard) for details about the tutorial preferencing and allocation process.ᅠ
Aims and outcomes
This course is tailored to foster an economist's mode of thinking within your intellectual framework, elevating your proficiency in connecting economic principles with everyday contexts and empowering you to formulate independent views.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Examine advanced economic concepts and theories.
LO2.
Critically assess economic policies related to real-world contexts.
LO3.
Explain policy discussions and decision-making processes.
LO4.
Evaluate contemporary economic challenges and their outcomes.
LO5.
Communicate economic ideas through written reports to both expert and general audiences.
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
---|---|---|---|
Quiz |
CML 1 - Thinking Like an Economist
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
CML 1 (1st attempt) 31/07/2024 - 13/08/2024 CML 1 (2nd attempt) 14/08/2024 - 16/08/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm |
Reflection |
CLEAR-JE No.1
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
2/08/2024 - 15/08/2024
Due 4pm |
Quiz |
CML 2 - Demand and Supply
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
CML 2 (1st attempt) 15/08/2024 - 27/08/2024 CML 2 (2nd attempt) 28/08/2024 - 30/08/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm |
Reflection |
CLEAR-JE No.2
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
16/08/2024 - 29/08/2024
Due 4pm |
Quiz |
CML 3 - Elasticity and Perfectly Competitive Supply
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
CML 3 (1st attempt) 28/08/2024 - 10/09/2024 CML 3 (2nd attempt) 11/09/2024 - 13/09/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm |
Reflection |
CLEAR-JE No.3
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
30/08/2024 - 12/09/2024
Due 4pm |
Quiz |
CML 4 - The Quest for Profit, Imperfect Comp & Monopoly
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
CML 4 (1st attempt) 11/09/2024 - 1/10/2024 CML 4 (2nd attempt) 2/10/2024 - 4/10/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm |
Reflection |
CLEAR-JE No.4
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
13/09/2024 - 3/10/2024
Due 4pm |
Quiz |
CML 5 - Imperfect Comp (cont.), Externalities, Prop Rights
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
CML 5 (1st attempt) 2/10/2024 - 15/10/2024 CML 5 (2nd attempt) 16/10/2024 - 18/10/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm |
Reflection |
CLEAR-JE No.5
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
4/10/2024 - 17/10/2024
Due 4pm |
Quiz |
CML 6 - Public Goods and Economics of Information
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
16/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm NO SECOND ATTEMPT |
Reflection |
CLEAR-JE No.6
|
10% (Best 5 out of 6) |
18/10/2024 - 4/11/2024
Due 4pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
CML 1 - Thinking Like an Economist
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
CML 1 (1st attempt) 31/07/2024 - 13/08/2024
CML 1 (2nd attempt) 14/08/2024 - 16/08/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A set of questions on Topic 1 (Lectures 1 and 2).
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Enter answers into Blackboard prior to due date and time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
Late submissions after the deadline for each CML quiz will not be possible. Access to each CML quiz on Blackboard is blocked once the due date and time elapses. Note that the first attempt for each CML quiz will generally be available for almost two weeks. A student that misses the first attempt for any CML quiz will generally be able to complete an optional second attempt. Except for CML 6, each optional second attempt will become available after the first attempt closes.
CLEAR-JE No.1
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
2/08/2024 - 15/08/2024
Due 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
Refer to the document CLEAR-JE Task Description for Students on the course Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. If a zero mark is given to a CLEAR-JE due to high similarity index/plagiarism, that CLEAR-JE assignment of zero marks will be counted and students cannot do an additional CLEAR-JE assignment to compensate for this. So don't take any risks!
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Submit using the relevant CLEAR-JE number Turnitin link found on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
There are no second attempts for any CLEAR-JEs. Extensions will not be given. The best 5 out of 6 CLEAR-JE scores will contribute to the student's overall mark. Thus, students may miss submitting up to one CLEAR-JE and still obtain the maximum possible total.
Late submission
Late submissions of CLEAR-JEs are not allowed. If CLEAR-JEs are not submitted by the due date and time the student will be awarded zero (0) marks.
CML 2 - Demand and Supply
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
CML 2 (1st attempt) 15/08/2024 - 27/08/2024
CML 2 (2nd attempt) 28/08/2024 - 30/08/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A set of questions on Topic 2 (Lectures 3 and 4).
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Enter answers into Blackboard prior to due date and time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
Late submissions after the deadline for each CML quiz will not be possible. Access to each CML quiz on Blackboard is blocked once the due date and time elapses. Note that the first attempt for each CML quiz will generally be available for almost two weeks. A student that misses the first attempt for any CML quiz will generally be able to complete an optional second attempt. Except for CML 6, each optional second attempt will become available after the first attempt closes.
CLEAR-JE No.2
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
16/08/2024 - 29/08/2024
Due 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
Refer to the document CLEAR-JE Task Description for Students on the course Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. If a zero mark is given to a CLEAR-JE due to high similarity index/plagiarism, that CLEAR-JE assignment of zero marks will be counted and students cannot do an additional CLEAR-JE assignment to compensate for this. So don't take any risks!
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Submit using the relevant CLEAR-JE numbered Turnitin link found on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
There are no second attempts for any CLEAR-JEs. Extensions will not be given. The best 5 out of 6 CLEAR-JE scores will contribute to the student's overall mark. Thus, students may miss submitting up to one CLEAR-JE and still obtain the maximum possible total.
Late submission
Late submissions of CLEAR-JEs are not allowed. If CLEAR-JEs are not submitted by the due date and time the student will be awarded zero (0) marks.
CML 3 - Elasticity and Perfectly Competitive Supply
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
CML 3 (1st attempt) 28/08/2024 - 10/09/2024
CML 3 (2nd attempt) 11/09/2024 - 13/09/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A set of questions on Topics 3 and 4 (Lectures 5 and 6).
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Enter answers into Blackboard prior to due date and time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
Late submissions after the deadline for each CML quiz will not be possible. Access to each CML quiz on Blackboard is blocked once the due date and time elapses. Note that the first attempt for each CML quiz will generally be available for almost two weeks. A student that misses the first attempt for any CML quiz will generally be able to complete an optional second attempt. Except for CML 6, each optional second attempt will become available after the first attempt closes.
CLEAR-JE No.3
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
30/08/2024 - 12/09/2024
Due 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
Refer to the document CLEAR-JE Task Description for Students on the course Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. If a zero mark is given to a CLEAR-JE due to high similarity index/plagiarism, that CLEAR-JE assignment of zero marks will be counted and students cannot do an additional CLEAR-JE assignment to compensate for this. So don't take any risks!
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Submit using the relevant CLEAR-JE numbered Turnitin link found on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
There are no second attempts for any CLEAR-JEs. Extensions will not be given. The best 5 out of 6 CLEAR-JE scores will contribute to the student's overall mark. Thus, students may miss submitting up to one CLEAR-JE and still obtain the maximum possible total.
Late submission
Late submissions of CLEAR-JEs are not allowed. If CLEAR-JEs are not submitted by the due date and time the student will be awarded zero (0) marks.
CML 4 - The Quest for Profit, Imperfect Comp & Monopoly
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
CML 4 (1st attempt) 11/09/2024 - 1/10/2024
CML 4 (2nd attempt) 2/10/2024 - 4/10/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A set of questions on Topics 5 and 6 (Lectures 7 and 8).
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Enter answers into Blackboard prior to due date and time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
Late submissions after the deadline for each CML quiz will not be possible. Access to each CML quiz on Blackboard is blocked once the due date and time elapses. Note that the first attempt for each CML quiz will generally be available for almost two weeks. A student that misses the first attempt for any CML quiz will generally be able to complete an optional second attempt. Except for CML 6, each optional second attempt will become available after the first attempt closes.
CLEAR-JE No.4
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
13/09/2024 - 3/10/2024
Due 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
Refer to the document CLEAR-JE Task Description for Students on the course Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. If a zero mark is given to a CLEAR-JE due to high similarity index/plagiarism, that CLEAR-JE assignment of zero marks will be counted and students cannot do an additional CLEAR-JE assignment to compensate for this. So don't take any risks!
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Submit using the relevant CLEAR-JE numbered Turnitin link found on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
There are no second attempts for any CLEAR-JEs. Extensions will not be given. The best 5 out of 6 CLEAR-JE scores will contribute to the student's overall mark. Thus, students may miss submitting up to one CLEAR-JE and still obtain the maximum possible total.
Late submission
Late submissions of CLEAR-JEs are not allowed. If CLEAR-JEs are not submitted by the due date and time the student will be awarded zero (0) marks.
CML 5 - Imperfect Comp (cont.), Externalities, Prop Rights
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
CML 5 (1st attempt) 2/10/2024 - 15/10/2024
CML 5 (2nd attempt) 16/10/2024 - 18/10/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A set of questions on Topics 6 and 7 (Lectures 9 and 10).
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Enter answers into Blackboard prior to due date and time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
Late submissions after the deadline for each CML quiz will not be possible. Access to each CML quiz on Blackboard is blocked once the due date and time elapses. Note that the first attempt for each CML quiz will generally be available for almost two weeks. A student that misses the first attempt for any CML quiz will generally be able to complete an optional second attempt. Except for CML 6, each optional second attempt will become available after the first attempt closes.
CLEAR-JE No.5
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
4/10/2024 - 17/10/2024
Due 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
Refer to the document CLEAR-JE Task Description for Students on the course Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. If a zero mark is given to a CLEAR-JE due to high similarity index/plagiarism, that CLEAR-JE assignment of zero marks will be counted and students cannot do an additional CLEAR-JE assignment to compensate for this. So don't take any risks!
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Submit using the relevant CLEAR-JE numbered Turnitin link found on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
Late submissions of CLEAR-JEs are not allowed. If CLEAR-JEs are not submitted by the due date and time the student will be awarded zero (0) marks.
CML 6 - Public Goods and Economics of Information
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
16/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
Opens 9am, closes 4pm
NO SECOND ATTEMPT
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A set of questions on Topics 7 and 8 (Lectures 11 and 12).
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Enter answers into Blackboard prior to due date and time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
Late submissions after the deadline for each CML quiz will not be possible. Access to each CML quiz on Blackboard is blocked once the due date and time elapses. Note that CML 6 will not have an optional second attempt. Students are encouraged to complete at least one attempt for all six CMLs to help maximise their overall CML mark.
CLEAR-JE No.6
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10% (Best 5 out of 6)
- Due date
18/10/2024 - 4/11/2024
Due 4pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
Refer to the document CLEAR-JE Task Description for Students on the course Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates student's abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (Al). Students are advised that the use of Al technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. If a zero mark is given to a CLEAR-JE due to high similarity index/plagiarism, that CLEAR-JE assignment of zero marks will be counted and students cannot do an additional CLEAR-JE assignment to compensate for this. So don't take any risks!
Hurdle requirements
See Additional Assessment Information.Submission guidelines
Submit using the relevant CLEAR-JE numbered Turnitin link found on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
There are no second attempts for any CLEAR-JEs. Extensions will not be given. The best 5 out of 6 CLEAR-JE scores will contribute to the student's overall mark. Thus, students may miss submitting up to one CLEAR-JE and still obtain the maximum possible total.
Late submission
Late submissions of CLEAR-JEs are not allowed. If CLEAR-JEs are not submitted by the due date and time the student will be awarded zero (0) marks.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0% - 29% |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
2 (Fail) | 30% - 46% |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 47% - 49% |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
4 (Pass) | 50% - 64% |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
5 (Credit) | 65% - 74% |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
6 (Distinction) | 75% - 84% |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85% - 100% |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
A student’s final overall end of semester percentage mark will be rounded to determine their final grade. For example, 64.5% rounds to 65%, while 64.4% rounds to 64%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Plagiarism
The School of Economics is committed to reducing the incidence of plagiarism.ᅠFurther information on plagiarism and how to avoid an allegation of plagiarism is available in this course profile under Policies & Guidelines. Please refer to theᅠAcademic Integrity Module (AIM). It is strongly recommended that youᅠcomplete the AIM if you have not already done so.
To successfully pass ECON7000, a student needs to achieve all three of the following requirements:ᅠ
- Receive a combined total assessment mark of at least 50 marks out of 100 marks from their CML Quizzes (50 marks available) and CLEAR-JEs (50 marks available).
- Receive at least 20 marks out of 50 marks from their best five CML Quizzes (each being worth 10 marks).
- Receive at least 20 marks out of 50 marks from their best five CLEAR-JEs (each being worth 10 marks).
In determining a student's final overall grade for the course, the following will apply:
- If the CML Quizzes aggregate final mark is less than 20/50 and the CLEAR-JE aggregate final mark is less than 20/50, the maximum possible grade will be 2.
- If the CML Quizzes aggregate final mark is less than 20/50 or the CLEAR-JE aggregate final mark is less than 20/50, the maximum possible grade will be 3.
Details regarding the two assessable items (CML Quizzes and CLEAR-JEs) are outlined below.
CML Quizzes
- For step-by-step instructions on accessing, completing and submitting CMLᅠquizzes, please refer to the course Blackboard site under Assessment > CML Quizzes > CML Administrative Folder.
- A student's best 5ᅠ(out of 6)ᅠCML marks will be used in calculating the aggregate result that contributes to a student's overall mark.
- An optional second attempt is given for each CML quiz, except for the final quiz (CML 6). If only one attempt is submitted and a score received for a CML quiz (either the first attempt or just the second attempt), that quiz score will contribute towards the student's aggregate CML quiz result. If both the first and second attempts are submitted, the student's best score from the 2 attempts for a CML quiz will contribute towards their aggregate CML quiz result.
CLEAR-JEs
CLEAR-JEs aim to allow students to apply their learning of economic theory in an authentic, contextualised setting that is personally relevant to them. Students are required to select a context based on their own personal life experiences and observations as people go about their lives. For example, a context could involve music, sport, eating out, hobbies, starting your own side hustle, workᅠ– anything involving life or the society we live in. The context selected is entirely up to the student's own choice! Each CLEAR-JE relies on a pair of weekly learning materials including lectures, tutorialsᅠand CML quizzes. A maximum of six (6) CLEAR-JEs can be submitted during the course, with the best five (5) contributing to the student’s overall mark. Each CLEAR-JE needs to be between a minimum of 550 words and a maximum of 650 words. Students are expected to submit a CLEAR-JE every two weeks during the course. There are no second attempts for any CLEAR-JEs. Extensions will not be given. Students are able to miss submitting a CLEAR-JE if need be and still obtain the maximum mark possible. This is partly the reason why only the best 5 out of 6 CLEAR-JEs will contribute to a student's overall mark.
Students need to refer to the course Blackboard site under Assessment > CLEAR-JEs for:
- The full details required on how to write a CLEAR-JE. Details can be found in the Word document titled CLEAR-JE Task Description for Students.
- A copy of the CLEAR-JE Template for Students that must be used for writing each CLEAR-JE submission.
- The individually numbered Turnitin links for each CLEAR-JE submission. Students must match their CLEAR-JE number to the same numbered Turnitin link when submitting their work.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Lecture 1 (Topic 1) Thinking Like An Economist 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 2 (Topic 1) Thinking Like An Economist 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 1 (Introductions & Topic 1) Introductions; Thinking Like An Economist 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 3 (Topic 2) Demand and Supply 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 2 (Topic 1) Thinking Like An Economist 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 4 (Topic 2) Demand and Supply 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 3 (Topic 2) Demand and Supply 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Wednesday 14/08/2024 - Royal QLD Show Public Holiday Wednesday, August 14, is a Public Holiday. Therefore no tutorials and consultation sessions will be held on that day. Students who normally attend a Wednesday tutorial session are welcome to attend an alternative tutorial session for this week only. |
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 5 (Topic 3) Elasticity Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 4 (Topic 2) Demand and Supply 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 6 (Topic 4) Perfectly Competitive Supply Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 5 (Topic 3) Elasticity Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 7 (Topic 5) The Quest For Profit Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 6 (Topic 4) Perfectly Competitive Supply Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 8 (Topic 6) Imperfect Competition - Monopoly Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 7 (Topic 5) The Quest For Profit Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 9 (Topic 6) Imperfect Competition - Strategy Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 8 (Topic 6) Imperfect Competition - Monopoly Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-Semester Break There will be no lecture, tutorials, and consultation sessions this week. |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 10 (Topic 7) Externalities and Property Rights Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 9 (Topic 6) Imperfect Competition - Strategy Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Monday 7/10/2024 - King's Birthday Public Holiday Monday October 7, is a Public Holiday therefore the Monday lecture will not run this week. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 10 (Topic 7) Externalities and Property Rights Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 11 (Topic 7) Public Goods Public Goods Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 11 (Topic 7) Public Goods Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 12 (Topic 8) Economics of Information Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 12 (Topic 8) Economics of Information Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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