UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                      FALL 2020-21

Course Title:   ECONOMETRICS-I

Course Code:  AE-401

Credit Hours:  3(2-1)

Instructor:       Hanzala Zulfiqar

Email:             [email protected]

DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

The main goal of this blended learning course is to provide proficiency in practical applications of economics using computers. After completing the course, students will be able in a position to apply the econometric tools and techniques in field of Agricultural Economics.

READINGS

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Gujrati, D.N. 2009. Essentials of Econometrics, International Edition, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill, London.
2. Wooldridge J.M. 2009. Introductory Econometric: A Modern Approach, 4th edition. South Western College, USA. 

REFERANCE MATERIAL:

1. Mirar, T.W. 1990. Economic Statistics and Econometrics, McMillan Publishing Co. New York.
2. Ramanathan R. Introductory Econometrics with Applications, 1992. 
3. Butt A.R. 1999. Least Square Estimation of Econometric Models, Islamabad.

CONTENTS

Definition, scope and importance of econometrics; Basic concepts, Properties of statistical estimators; Inferences, and hypothesis testing; Regression analysis, OLS estimation of simple and multiple Regression, Dummy variables; Specification bias and tests; Multicollinearity; Heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation.

COURSE SCHEDULE

RESEARCH PROJECT/ ASSIGNMENTS

1:      after practical save all outputs in a MS word document and submit this assignment before next class.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional:                   08       (Class Attendance:4, Assignments: 4)

Mid Term Test:          12

Final Term Test:         20+20

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1:         The format and due dates of the assignments and midterms will be discussed during the first week of classes. Late assignments will not be accepted.The final exam will be descriptive and practical will be computer based.

2:         80 % class attendance is required to get 2 Marks.

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