EPN-V2

ØASØK1100 Macroeconomics I Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Makroøkonomi I
Study programme
Bachelor's Programme in Facility Management
Bachelor Programme in Business Administration and Economics
Bachelor Programme in Auditing and Accounting
Economics and Business Administration, 1-year Programme
Economics and Business Administration, 1-year Programme - part time
Weight
7.5 ECTS
Year of study
2017/2018
Curriculum
SPRING 2018
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

No additional course-specific requirements.

Recommended preliminary courses

Kurset bygger på Matematikk I og Mikroøkonomi I.

Required preliminary courses

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge 

Upion successful completion of this course the student understands: 

  • basic concepts, mechanisms and tools behind digitalization and how their use may constrain or enable participation in society, work processes and other aspects of everyday life 
  • the role of technological innovation and development with regards to health, sustainable development, universal design, and privacy 
  • the potential impact of digital technologies on civic engagement 
  • the function of technological infrastructure in shaping and supporting society and the welfare state. 

Skills 

Upon successful completion of this course the student can: 

  • evaluate and critically discuss the possibilities and challenges of technological solutions used in the profession(s) relevant to their field of study and present the arguments in a structured form 
  • reflect on social, ethical and political consequences of technological change specific challenges related to their field of study 
  • provide examples of local and global technological disparity, both in general terms, and in relation to their field of study 
  • apply critical and analytical tools and strategies to evaluate information, arguments, and theories, in a structured manner 
  • analyse and interpret the processes by which information and disinformation is distinguished, disseminated and used in different contexts. 

General Competence 

Upon successful completion of this course the student can: 

  • discuss ethical, social and political challenges arising at the intersection of technology and society 
  • examine contemporary, real-world cases from multiple perspectives  
  • evaluate the potential impact of new technologies and digitalization processes on an individual and societal level 
  • understand the importance of user-oriented perspectives in the use and development of technology 
  • communicate concepts and models related to the use of technology in a structured manner. 

Learning outcomes

The course uses a blended learning approach, with a combination of attendance-based seminars and digital learning materials. Students will explore real-world cases emerging at the intersection of society, technology and their future profession.

English will be the primary language of communication.

Teaching and learning methods

None

Course requirements

Portfolio assessment

The portfolio will consist of a choice of three from a set of assignments offered in the course. For assignments that require working in groups, each group may consist of 2-5 candidates.

Each of the assignments has a word limit of 1000 words (+/- 10%), or 7 minutes (+/- 1 minute) for video or audio submissions.

The submission is assessed as a whole and given one single pass/fail grade, but the three individual assignments that constitute the exam must receive a pass grade in order to pass the exam.

All assignments in the portfolio must be written in either English or a Scandinavian language.

The exam can be appealed.

Postponed exam: A student who fails or have legal absence in the ordinary exam, may submit a reworked version at a re-sit.

Assessment

Det avholdes en skriftlig skoleeksamen på 4 timer.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Se egen hjelpemiddelliste som publiseres i god tid før eksamen.

Grading scale

Pass/fail.

Examiners

Two internal examiners will be used. External examiner is used regularly.

Course contact person

Fredrik Wulfsberg