INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRIC PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HRY322	INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRIC	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. UĞUR BALOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course; basic econometric analysis methods and their theoretical foundations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in Multiple Regression, deviations from assumptions, autocorrelation, multiple linear connection, changing variance autoregressive models, distributed lagged models, dummy variable, systems of simultaneous equation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic econometric concepts.
Explain the econometrics-related terms, forecast and prediction techniques through case studies.
Analyze the validity of economic theory by using econometric techniques.
Compare the relationships between economic variables in econometric terms.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Content of Lesson	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
2	Reading,Presantation	Basic Statistical Concepts	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
3	Reading,Presantation	Definition of Econometry	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
4	Reading,Presantation	Simple Linear Regression Analysis: Population Regression Function And Sample Regression Function	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
5	Reading,Presantation	Least Squares Methods And Assumptions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
6	Reading,Presantation	Individual Prediction And Average Prediction	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
7	Reading,Presantation	Confidence Intervals And Hypothesis Tests	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading,Presantation	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
10	Reading,Presantation	Confidence Intervals And Hypothesis Tests	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
11	Reading,Presantation	Multiple Regression Analysis: Notation And Assumptions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
12	Reading,Presantation	Multiple Regression Analysis: Notation And Assumptions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
13	Reading,Presantation	Hypothesis Tests In Multiple Regression	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
14	Reading,Presantation	Hypothesis Tests In Multiple Regression	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
15	Reading,Presantation	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
D.N. Gujarati & D.C. Porter (2009). Basic Econometrics
Kutlar, K.(2012).Ekonometriye Giriş, Nobel Publication
Wooldridge, J. M. (2013). Ekonometriye Giriş 1 - Modern Yaklaşım. Ankara: Nobel Akademic Publication
Wooldridge, J. M. (2013). Ekonometriye Giriş 1 - Modern Yaklaşım. Ankara: Nobel Akademic Publication

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125