Econometrics I(ECON305)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON305 | Econometrics I | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | ECON208 |
| Admission Requirements | ECON208 |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Zehra Yeşim GÜRBÜZ ygurbuz@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The objective of the course is to teach students how to use econometric methods to quantify economic relations and providing the basic tools to do an empirical analysis to understand real world problems. |
| Content |
Simple linear econometrics models and linear econometrics models with several variables Regression analysis Econometrics analysis: various econometris tests and hypothesis' tests |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Learning Principal Methods of the Econometrics Conducting an Empirical Research |
| Teaching and Learning Methods |
Theorical approach Exercises from various listinings Application on computer |
| References |
• BOURBONNAIS R. (2000). Econométrie, manuel et exercices corrigés, Dunod (3ième ed.), Paris. • JOHNSTON J., DINARDO J., (1999), Méthodes économétriques, Economica, 4ième ed., Paris. • SHEATHER S.J.(2009), A Modern Aprroach to Regression with R • WOOLDRIDGE J.M.(2005), Introduction to Econometrics |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to econometrics |
| 2 | Regression analysis in the simple linear models |
| 3 | Regression analysis in the simple linear models: application |
| 4 | Regression analysis in the models with several variables |
| 5 | Regression analysis in the models with several variables |
| 6 | Regression analysis in the models with several variables: application |
| 7 | Application on computer |
| 8 | Mid-term |
| 9 | Econometric Analysis: various tests |
| 10 | Econometric Analysis :hypothesis's tests |
| 11 | Econometric Analysis: problem of autocorrelation |
| 12 | Econometric Analysis: application |
| 13 | Application on computer |
| 14 | Dummy variables: seasonality |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 5 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 3 | 20 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 30 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 4 | 50 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Demonstrate a basic knowledge of different economic theories and main discussions driving current theoretical approaches | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrate ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods to asses different economic questions of applied fields | X | ||||
| 3 | Show a sound understanding of current economic discussions and problems | X | ||||
| 4 | Have an effective and clear communication in written and oral formats in different public and professional contexts. | |||||
| 5 | Demonstrate basic knowledge of the world economic history and a sound knowledge of the Turkish economic history | |||||
| 7 | Demonstrate knowledge of standard quantitative techniques and empirical models used in economics | X | ||||
| 8 | Show ability to apply basic economic theory to an applied topic | X | ||||
| 9 | Show a basic understanding of analytical methods, both theory- and model-based | X | ||||
| 10 | Show ability to use economic concepts to discuss current economic issues | |||||
| 11 | Reason logically and work analytically | X | ||||
| 12 | Show awareness on social aspects of the economics in different applied and theoretical fields | |||||
| 13 | Identify appropriate economic models to analyse problems | X | ||||
| 16 | Show understanding of basic statistical and econometric concepts and ability to apply basic concepts to own empirical work | X | ||||
| 17 | Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the current economic issues in Turkey and a general knowledge of the issues in the world economy | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Assignments | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 3.52 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 4 | ||