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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final examination 50%, Project 1 14%, Project 2 18%, Project 3 18%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Summer Period | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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