ECON140

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ECON 140 - Econometrics

Economics Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

ECON

Course Number

140

Department

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Econometrics

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to statistical and estimation analysis of economic data, also known as “Econometrics”. It covers topics such as the linear regression model and its estimator, Ordinary Least Squares, as well as extensions such as Instrumental Variables models, panel data models, and time series models. Topics covered in this course are similar to those in 141.

Minimum

4

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Staff

Prerequisites

Econ 1 or 2 or equivalent, Stats 20, 21, W21, 88, 131A, or 135 or equivalent

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Restrictions.

Students will receive no credit for ECON 140 after completing ECON 141.

Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Minimum Hours

1

Maximum Hours

2

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Minimum Hours

7

Maximum Hours

8

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

8

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person, Online

Minimum Hours

13.5

Maximum Hours

13.5