| Unit name | Introduction to Coding |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ECON10007 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Wang |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
ECON10006 - Statistical Methods |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Economics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important
Programming and coding in a range of languages is increasingly becoming a key demand in the workplace. This unit provides you with the foundations, that you can build upon across your undergraduate study, and will allow you to develop key skills that are important both to employers, and to your future study of data science.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
Positioned in the second term of the first year, this unit builds upon foundational economic theories and quantitative methods introduced in the first year. It equips you with practical coding skills, preparing them for advanced econometric courses and research projects in the final year.
Overview of content
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
You will develop the ability to approach economic problems computationally, enhancing their analytical skills. You will gain confidence in handling large datasets, performing statistical analyses, and presenting findings effectively.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
Students will be taught through a combination of large group lectures, computer-lab sessions in smaller groups, and independent study.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks:
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative)
When assessment does not go to plan
If students fail the unit such that credit points cannot be awarded at the first attempt, they will normally be provided reassessment in the failed element(s).
The reassessment tasks will be:
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ECON10007).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
