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Academic Year 2002/2003

Quantitative Methods in Economics
ECON 300 FA

This course is an introduction to quantitative techniques widely used by economists. Topics include various methods of applied statistics that facilitate the understanding of economic literature and the pursuit of empirical research; elements of probability, correlation, multiple regression and hypothesis testing, term paper requiring collecting, manipulating and interpreting economic data is required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (ECON110 AND MATH118) OR (ECON110 AND MATH122) OR (ECON110 AND MATH221)

SECTION 01

Major Readings

TBA

Examinations and Assignments

12 (twelve) problem sets, two in-class tests, a term project, and final exam scheduled by the Registrar

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Please note that if you do not meet one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY, you will need a prerequisite override. Students who have achieved a score of 4 or 5 on the AB or BC Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus, or who have received credit at another university for a math course that is at least as demanding as MATH 118, must petition the Economics Department Chair or the instructor for an override into ECON 300. Override forms are available from the Registrar's Office.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Imai,Masami   

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC125

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major:    Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 25   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

SECTION 02

Major Readings

Wonnacott & Wonnacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 4th ed.

Examinations and Assignments

12 (twelve) problem sets, two in-class tests, a term project, and final exam scheduled by the Registrar

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Please note that if you do not meet one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY, you will need a prerequisite override. Students who have achieved a score of 4 or 5 on the AB or BC Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus, or who have received credit at another university for a math course that is at least as demanding as MATH 118, must petition the Economics Department Chair or the instructor for an override into ECON 300. Override forms are available from the Registrar's Office.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Isgut,Alberto E.   

Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: PAC125

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major:    Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 25   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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