GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION

ECONOMETRICS/1100043

COURSE INFO

-- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Turkish

-- NAME OF LECTURER(S)

Prof. Zeynel Abidin ÖZDEMİR

-- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)

http://www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/zabidin

-- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)

zabidin@gazi.edu.tr

-- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT

Learning basic topics to econometrics

-- MODE OF DELIVERY

The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face

-- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.

-- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.

--COURSE CONTENT
1. Week	Matrix Algebra
2. Week	Probability and Distribution Theory
3. Week	Classical Linear Regression Model
4. Week	Multiple Regression Model
5. Week	Inferential Statistic I
6. Week	Inferential Statistic II
7. Week	Hypothesis Testing in Linear Regression Model
8. Week	Functional form and Specification
9. Week	Heteroscedasticity Problem
10. Week	Autocorrelation Problem
11. Week	Multicollinearity Problem
12. Week	Univariate Time Series Model
13. Week	Multivariate Time Series Model
14. Week	Application 1
15. Week	Application 2
16. Week	Application 3

-- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING

Basic Econometrics, Damodar Gujarati and Dawn porter, 5th edition.

-- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise

-- WORK PLACEMENT(S)

Not Applicable

-- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	40
Assignment	0	0
Exercises	0	0
Projects	0	0
Practice	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60

-- WORKLOAD

Efficiency	Total Week Count	Weekly Duration (in hour)	Total Workload in Semester
Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week	13	3	39
Practising Hours of Course Per Week	3	3	9
Reading	6	3	18
Searching in Internet and Library	8	3	24
Designing and Applying Materials	5	4	20
Preparing Reports	2	15	30
Preparing Presentation			0
Presentation			0
Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term	1	12	12
Final and Studying for Final	1	24	24
Other			0
TOTAL WORKLOAD:			176
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25:			7.04
ECTS:			7.5

-- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

NO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have theoretical knowledge in the field of Economic Theory at the proficiency level	X
2	To have detailed knowledge about the basic concepts of economics, relations among these concepts and macro and micro economic theories	X
3	To conceive the interaction between economics and other disciplines					X
4	To analyze theoretical knowledge and to be able to use practical knowledge					X
5	To develop solutions for economic problems by using research methods					X
6	To have the experience of using information technologies and basic computer programs at the high level in order to share their accumulated knowledge and problem solving ability					X
7	To communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language	X
8	To have the ability to interpret economic and social events through the acquired capability to think analytically and critically, and to be open for innovative ideas		X
9	To have a sound knowledge of the quantitative and qualitative methods that will help to examine the premises of different theories			X
10	To be compatible for teamwork in order to use their accumulated knowledge in research projects			X
11	To be able to work on matters that require expertise in economics independently			X
12	To be aware of professional and scientific ethical codes at stages of economic data collection and interpretation				X
13	To be able to use their leadership skills by taking responsibility in the face of complex economic problems		X

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