INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIT332	INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS	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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to build foundation to provide solutions for various economic problems based on statistics and to evaluate what needs to be done in order to make the right decisions during the economic forecasts for the future.
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
Use the basic econometric estimation methods for future economic forecasts
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	Reading	Definition, Goals, Steps In Econometrics	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
2	Reading	Simple Linear Regression Analysis: Population Regression Function And Sample Regression Function	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
3	Reading	Least Squares Methods And Assumptions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
4	Reading	Least Squares Features Of Estimators	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
5	Reading	Confidence Intervals And Hypothesis Tests	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
6	Reading	Confidence Intervals And Hypothesis Tests (Cont.)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
7	Reading	Individual Prediction And Average Prediction	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Function Patterns In Regression Analysis	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
10	Reading	Maximum Likelihood Method	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
11	Reading	Multiple Regression Analysis: Notation And Assumptions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
12	Reading	Hypothesis Tests In Multiple Regression	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
13	Reading	Hypothesis Tests In Multiple Regression (Cont.)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
14	Reading	Tests With two Regression Coefficients	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
15	Reading	Limited Least Squares And Comparison Of Two Regression	Lecture & Question and Answer & Surveying
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wooldridge, J. M. (2013). Ekonometriye Giris 1 - Modern Yaklasim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Publications
Wooldridge, J. M. (2013). Ekonometriye Giris 2 - Modern Yaklasim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Publications

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	127