COURSE SYLLABUS Fundamentals of Microeconomics Faculty: Faculty of Business and Management. Course Title: Fundamentals of Microeconomics Class Style: Number of Credits: Level Semester offered Instructor: Lecturer 1.5 hrs Undergraduate Semester Two Ft & Pt. Name: Ahmednor Mohamed Jama E-Mail: Ahmednormj@gmail.com Contact phone: +252-615-815099/619300600 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of Microeconomics are preparatory courses for open entry learners who intend to pursue programs in Management and Business Administration (MBA). This program provides learners with fundamental knowledge in the area microeconomics. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. Understand economics in general, and market economy in detail; 2. Understand the basis of decision-making by individuals, firms and government. 3. describe how firms make decisions based on the market environment TEACHING METHODOLOGY Formal lectures and class discussions Assignments Examinations, tests and class presentations CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: As a courtesy to me and your fellow students, Be ready to learn. Be on time for class. Always act and speak in an appropriate manner. Respect the classroom environment. Please turn off all cell phones during the lecture. Attendance is rewarded. You can get up to 5% of overall grade as bonus if you attend classes. If you are 20 minutes (or more) late, you will be marked absent! GRADING SYSTEM Midterm 30% Final Exam 50% Presentation & Assignments 15% Attendance & Class activities 5% Total 100% TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN LECTURES: TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Topics Task/Reading Introduction Common Lecture Introduction To Economics Topic 1 Demand, Supply And Market Equilibrium Topic 2 Utility Analysis Topic 3 Midterm Exam Theory Of Production And Cost Theory Topic 4 Market Structures Topic 5 Revision and Final Exam Reference Books Book Title: Fundamentals of microeconomics Authors: Munzarina Ahmad Samidi, Norehan Abdullah, Jamal Ali, Zalina Mohd. Mohaideen