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COURSE INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF POLYTECHNIC AND

COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION,
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

NAME OF COURSE : MICROECONOMICS

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COURSE CODE : DPB10013
2 SYNOPSIS:

MICROECONOMICS provides information on concepts and basic principles related to

microeconomics problems. The course emphasises the demand and supply theory,
elasticity and production as well as market equilibrium. It also provides information on
how to determine the efficiency of a market, and how to evaluates the costs and benefits of
government intervention in a market.

3 NAME(S) OF ACADEMIC STAFF :

4 SEMESTER AND YEAR OFFERED : Semester 1 / Year 1
5 CREDIT VALUE :3
6 PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE (IF ANY) : None

7 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO):

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Explain basic theory and concepts of
CLO1 : ( C2 , PLO 1 )
microeconomics.
Apply the knowledge of microeconomics theories
CLO2 : ( C3 , PLO 5 )
to solve the business problems.
Discuss clearly the impact of economic changes
CLO3 : ( A2 , PLO 7 )
towards market equilibrium.

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8 MAPPING OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES, TEACHING METHODS
AND ASSESSMENT:
Programme Learning
Outcomes (PLO)

PLO1
PLO2
PLO3
PLO4
PLO5
PLO6
PLO7
PLO8
Assessment
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Teaching Methods
Methods
Lecture, Interactive leaning
Quiz
and Tutorial
Explain basic theory and concepts of
CLO1 ( C2 , PLO 1 ) / Interactive Lecture,
microeconomics.
Discussion and Final Examination
Brainstorming
Interactive Lecture,
Discussion and Quiz
Brainstorming
Lecture, Interactive leaning
Apply the knowledge of microeconomics Test
CLO2 ( C3 , PLO 5 ) / and Tutorial
theories to solve the business problems.
Lecture, Interactive leaning
End of Chapter
and Tutorial
Lecture, Interactive leaning
Final Examination
and Tutorial
Interactive Lecture,
Discuss clearly the impact of economic changes
CLO3 ( A2 , PLO 7) / Discussion and Problem Scenario
towards market equilibrium.
Brainstorming

9 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
a. Information Management & Lifelong Learning Skills
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10 DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT):

Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Learning (F2F) Guided
Independent
Learning
Learning
Course Content Outline CLO* L P T O (NF2F) eg: e- SLT
(NF2F)
Learning

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS

1.1 Elaborate microeconomic in general CLO1 1 0 1 0 0 1.5 3.5

1.2 Elaborate economic problems CLO1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2

1.3 Elaborate World economy system CLO1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2

2.0 THE DEMAND AND SUPPLY THEORY

2.1 Demonstrate the demand theory CLO2 2 0 0.5 0 0 2.25 4.75

2.1 Demonstrate the demand theory CLO3 1 0 0.5 0 0 1.25 2.75

2.2 Demonstrate the supply theory CLO2 2 0 0.5 0 0 2.25 4.75

2.2 Demonstrate the supply theory CLO3 1 0 0.5 0 0 1.25 2.75

3.0 MARKET EQUILIBRIUM

3.1 Demonstrate the market equilibrium process CLO2 2 0 0 0 0 2 4

3.1 Demonstrate the market equilibrium process CLO3 0 0 0.5 0 0 0.25 0.75
3.2 Discuss the government intervention in the
CLO2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
market

3.2 Discuss the government intervention in the market CLO3 0 0 0.5 0 0 0.25 0.75

4.0 PRICE ELASTICITY OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY

4.1. Demonstrate price elasticity of demand theory CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5

4.2 Demonstrate income elasticity of demand CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5

4.3 Demonstrate cross price elasticity of demand CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5

4.4 Demonstrate the price elasticity of supply CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5

5.0 PRODUCTION THEORY

5.1 Apply production theory in microeconomics CLO2 3 0 1 0 0 3.5 7.5

6.0 PRODUCTION COST

6.1. Demonstrate the short run production cost in

CLO2 5 0 1 0 0 5.5 11.5
microeconomics

6.2. Demonstrate long-run production cost CLO2 4 0 0 0 0 4 8

7.0 DETERMINANT OF OUTPUT LEVEL AND MARKET PRICE STRUCTURE

7.1 Demonstrate perfect competition market structure CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5

7.2 Demonstrate the monopoly market structure CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5

7.3 Demonstrate the monopolistic competition market

CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5
structure

7.4 Demonstrate an oligopoly market CLO2 2 0 1 0 0 2.5 5.5

TOTAL: 101

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PERCENTAGE
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT F2F NF2F SLT
(%)
Quiz 10 1 1 2
Test 10 1 2 3
End of Chapter 20 0 2 2
Problem Scenario 10 0 4 4
TOTAL: 11

PERCENTAGE
FINAL ASSESSMENT F2F NF2F SLT
(%)
Final Examination 50 2 6 8
TOTAL: 8

**Please tick (√) if this course is Latihan Industri/ Clinical Placement/ Practicum/ WBL
GRAND TOTAL SLT: 120
using 2-weeks, 1 credit formula
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P= Practical, O= Others, F2F=Face to Face, NF2F=Non Face to
*Indicate the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in Item 8.

11 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT OR RESOURCES TO DELIVER THE COURSE:

None

12 REFERENCES:

Main reference supporting the course

Sarimah Aman Shah et al. (2017) Principles of Economics 3rd Edition Oxford: Fajar Bakti Sdn
Bhd

Additional references supporting the course

Deviga V. & Karunagaran M. (2013). Principles of Economics.3rd Edition Oxford: Fajar Bakti
Sdn Bhd.

Zubair Hasan et al (2014), Economics for Islam Orientation. Shah Alam : Oxford Fajar Sdn.
Bhd.

13 OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None

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