COURSE POLICY STATEMENT
Fall 2007

COURSE ECO 409(309), Applied Econometrics
(Note:  Prerequisite:  Eco 308 or its equivalent)
TR:  12:30 - 1:45 PM,  Strong 303
INSTRUCTOR Dr. Mahua Barari Mitra, Strong 373, 836-5171 (O)
E mail: MahuaBarari@MissouriState.edu
OFFICE HOURS MW: 9:30 -11:30 AM
TR:
 2:50 - 3:20 PM
and by appointment
REQUIRED TEXT Using Econometrics - A Practical Guide, fifth edition
by A.H. Studenmund, Addison-Wesley Longman, 2006.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE: Student version of EViews, version 4.1
(Note: This software comes with your text at a low additional cost.)
COURSE OUTLINE &
OBJECTIVE
This is a course in econometrics.  Econometrics engages in empirical verification of economic theory.  In other words, we will try to bridge the gap between the abstract world of economic theory and the real world of economic activity in this course.  We will primarily focus on single-equation linear regression analysis.  Simple and multiple regression analysis will be discussed in details.  Time permitting, simultaneous equations, time series analysis and other related topics will be introduced.  Throughout, our approach will be intuitive and example based.  You will get hands on experience working with Eviews to produce regression results.
GRADING POLICY The final grade will consist of two midterms, a group project and the final.  The final will be mostly comprehensive.        
GRADE BREAKDOWN
 
Midterm I:  25%
Midterm II:  25%
Group Project:  15%    
Final:  30%
Homework:  5%  

GRADING SCALE
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 55-69
F: Below 55
MAKE-UP POLICY No make-up exams will be given, except in case of genuine emergencies.
IMPORTANT DATES Midterm I - Week 6 (September 25 or 27)  - Chapters 1,2,4,5
Midterm II - Week 13 (November 13 or 15) - Chapters  6,7,8,9,10
Project Due - Week 15 (Friday, November 30)
Group Project Presentations -
Week 16 (December 4 and 6)
Final Exam - Week 16 (Thursday, December 13, 11:00 - 1:00 pm) - mostly comprehensive
ATTENDANCE POLICY Due to the advanced nature of the course, attendance is expected at all times.  In case of absence, students will be responsible for materials covered in the class.
CELL PHONE POLICY

The use by students of cell phones, pagers, or similar communication devices during scheduled classes is prohibited.  All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent mode and cannot be taken out during class.  At the discretion of the instructor, exception to this policy is possible in special circumstances. You must see the instructor if you wish to request an exception.
 

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION To request academic accommodations for disability, students must contact Disability Services (http://www.missouristate.edu/disability), Plaster Student Union Suite 405, (417) 836-4192 (voice); (417) 836-6792 (TTY).  Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations.   For accommodation  requests to the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, contact the Director of the Clinic at (417) 836-4787,   (http://psychology.missouristate.edu/ldc)  
 
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Any student detected participating in any form of academic dishonesty in this course will be subject to sanctions as described in the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, which can be found at http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/22102.htm  (also available at the Reserves Desk Meyer Library).  A case of cheating, plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty by a student in this course may result in a lower course grade, denial of credit on the assignment or examination or even a failing grade for the course.
 
DROPPING A COURSE It is your responsibility to understand the University’s procedure for dropping a class. If you stop attending this class but do not follow proper procedures for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class.  For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university contact the Office of the Registrar at 836-5520. See Academic Calendars (http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/acad_cal.html) for deadlines.
 
Nondiscrimination 

Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance procedure available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office for Equity and Diversity, Siceluff Hall 296, (417) 836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e., concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your instructor and can also be brought to the attention of your instructor’s Department Head.