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  Course Description
Course Name : Econometrics I

Course Code : EM 401

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. KENAN LOPÇU
Prof.Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK
Prof.Dr. SEDA ŞENGÜL
Asst.Prof.Dr. CEVAT BİLGİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Define econometrics.
Know stages of econometric research
Learn simple regression model and least squares method.
Know properties of estimators
Understand prediction test

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Gain numerical results by analyzing topics of econometrics theory and econometrics cases. Testing econometrics theories and evaluating econometrics relations, flexibility, tendency and marginal values.

Course Contents : Econometrics, econometrics history, some basic rules of mathematics and statistics, economic theories placed into mathematical frames, a simple classical linear regression model, multiple classical linear regression model, some deviations from the classical linear regression model

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : CLASSROOM


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Subject of Econometrics, Econometric Research Major Stages, Objectives of Econometrics and Economic Models, Data Types for forecasting, Statistics Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
2 Two-Variable Regression Analysis, Population Regression Function, Importance of stochastic error term, Sample Regression Function Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
3 Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method, OLS Specifications, Features sample regression line Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
4 Classical Linear Regression Model, Assumptions Related to OLS, OLS Estimates standard errors, OLS estimators Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
5 Determinasyon (Belirleyicilik) Katsayısı, Aralıklı Tahminler, Aralıklı Öngörü ve Hipotez Testleri Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
6 Solving Matrix Regression Model Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
7 Explanatory Variables Multiple Regression Models and the coefficient reviews Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
8 mid-term prepare to exam written exam
9 Multiple Correlation, Intermittent Predictions Prediction Interval and Hypothesis Testing Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
10 Multiple regression main parameter individually, simultaneously significance tests Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
11 The need to add a new explanatory variable in the model test, Chow test -structural change Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
12 Increasing the sample size of the regression coefficients vary in test Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
13 Comments on the main functional regression models and coefficients, elasticities Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
14 Structural changes, dummy variables, dummy variables for the different uses of comments related to the coefficients Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
15 Deviations from the input data on the results of the basic assumptions Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program lecture
16/17 final prepare to exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1. D. Gujarati (Çeviren: Ümit Şenesen, Gülay Günlük Şenesen), Temel Ekonometri, Literatür Yayıncılık (1999) 2.Tümay Ertek, Ekonometriye Giriş, Beta Yayıncılık 3.Ercan Uygur,Ekonometri Yöntem ve Uygulama,Ankara 2001,İmaj Yayıncılık 4.Recep Tarı, Ekonometri,Kocaeli,2010,Umuttepe Yayınları
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy 3
2 Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 3
3 Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. 3
4 Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 3
5 Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 5
6 Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 5
7 Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. 5
8 Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. 4
9 Apply the methods of economic analysis. 4
10 Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 5
11 Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. 2
12 Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. 2
13 Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. 3
14 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4
15 Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. 3
16 Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 4
17 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 128
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.12
ECTS Credit: 5