Fall 2021 - ECON 435 D100
Econometric Methods (5)
Class Number: 2753
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 13, 2021
Mon, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Dongwoo Kim
dongwook@sfu.ca
1 778 782-7092
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Prerequisites:
ECON 201 or 301 and ECON (or BUEC) 333, all with a minimum grade of C-. Entry into this course requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or permission of the department.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The application of econometric techniques to the empirical investigation of economic issues. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Students in this course will learn basic econometric theory and practice. Emphasis will be on learning to do practical and careful analysis of microeconomic data. The computer exercises will get you doing some real econometric analysis using the R software package. R is installed on the lab computers; details on lab hours and procedures will be announced in the first week of class. R is open source, so you can freely download a copy for your own use here: https://www.r-project.org.
I encourage you familiarize yourself with R before the start of the semester. You’ll find a good introduction here: https://www.r-econometrics.com/rbasicsintro/ There will be a course website on canvas. It is your responsibility to check it regularly. This is where assignments, readings, etc. will be posted.
Grading
- Assignments 20%
- Term paper 40%
- Final exam 40%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Wooldridge, Jeffrey M. “Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach. 7th edition”
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.
Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates.
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021
Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place. Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).
Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required. You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.