10944 (v.3) WASM Economic Forecasting 601

Area:

WASM Mineral Economics Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

16.0

Lecture:

4 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to econometrics with a mineral and energy sector focus. Understanding economic data. Developing theoretical relationships and issues in econometric modelling. Estimation, testing, identifying and correcting econometric problems. Methodological perspectives on modelling in econometrics. Actual tuition undertaken as 16 hours of class in a four day module.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An appreciation of fundamental concepts in econometrics and the ability to use them to analyse problems in mineral economics.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Hill, C., Griffiths, W. and Judge, G. (1997), Undergraduate econometrics. New York, Wiley.

Unit Texts:

Gujarati, D.N. (2003), Basic Economics (fourth edition). New York, McGraw-Hill.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final examination 50%, Project 1 14%, Project 2 18%, Project 3 18%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Summer Period	Y