1. FINA251 Fundamentals of Microeconomics Week 1
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FINA251 Fundamentals of Microeconomics Week 1
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Introductory Class
College of Business – Rabigh
Dr. Mazharul Islam
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2. Lesson Plan Introduction – (Me and You)-15 minutes
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Lesson Plan
Introduction – (Me and You)-15 minutes
Subject Overview – 25 minutes
Important Instructions- 10 Minutes
Dr. Mazharul Islam
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3. Subject Overview - Objectives
To familiarize the student with economic methodology.
To develop the economic way of thinking.
To understand how economic agents make their allocation decisions.
How these decisions interact and result in a social outcome through interact in the market and influences of government.
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4. Subject Overview-Learning Methods
Lectures (interactive) and Class exercise
Tutorials
– Group work (in class and at home)
Dr. Mazharul Islam

5. Subject Overview - Assessment
Individual assignments
– Participation (10%)
– Mid Exam (30%)
– Final exam (40%)
Group assignments/Homeworks/Presentation/Case Studies
– Two Home works 20%
Total = 100%
Dr. Mazharul Islam

6. Subject Overview – Course Materials
Recommended textbook
– Parkin, M (2013), Microeconomics, 11th Edition, Pearson, Prentice Hall, NJ, USA.
Also 10th Edition can be used.
All learning materials are available in the link
PDF version of the book can download from the following link.
Recommended Readings:
– GANS, J. et al. (2009). Principles of Microeconomics, 5th Edition, Melbourne, Australia, CENGAGE Learning.
– Lecture slides
Dr. Mazharul Islam

8. Important Instructions
Individual
Must bring pen and paper in the class.
Read book and lecture slides
before coming to the class.
Attend and participate in all lectures.
Take notes and ask questions.
Apply what you are learning as much as possible in every steps of your life.
Group
• Do homework as a group and the number of group members is 5 in each group.
Dr. Mazharul Islam