ECON 491

Spring 2024 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Special topics applying advanced econometrics concepts. Students will use quantitative analysis and economic theories to answer economic questions and uncover relationships between variables across a variety of topics; instruction in statistical and computing techniques as needed.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary, repeatability for undergraduate students unlimited; for graduate students to a maximum of 8 credit hours. Prerequisite: ECON 203; ECON 302; and MATH 220/221 or Calculus I equivalent. See Class Schedule for other prerequisites as indicated depending on topic and content.

ECON 491 class schedule data for spring 2024
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
76171
Lecture-Discussion
03
2:00PM -3:20PM
MW
David Kinley Hall
Armendariz Buaun, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
ADVANCED MICROECONOMIC THEORY
Section Info:
FIELD: Econometrics. DESCRIPTION for Advanced Microeconomic Theory: This course covers the foundations of microeconomic theory, from Consumer and Producer Theories to an introduction of General Equilibrium. PREREQUISITES: Math 231. RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRestrictions
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Economics or Econometrics & Quant Econ or Computer Science & Economics major(s) or minor(s).
76172
Lecture-Discussion
04
2:00PM -3:20PM
MW
David Kinley Hall
Armendariz Buaun, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Special Approval:
Departmental Approval Required
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
ADVANCED MICROECONOMIC THEORY
Section Info:
Please see the 3-credit section of this title for the course description. Students registered for graduate credit must complete additional work beyond the undergraduate requirements. Contact instructor for details when instruction begins.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Economics department.
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
76131
Lecture-Discussion
A03
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Agiakloglou, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
TIME SERIES
Section Info:
FIELD: Econometrics. DESCRIPTION for Time Series: Coming soon! RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRegistration
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Economics or Econometrics & Quant Econ or Computer Science & Economics major(s) or minor(s).
76132
Lecture-Discussion
A04
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Agiakloglou, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Special Approval:
Departmental Approval Required
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
TIME SERIES
Section Info:
Students registered for graduate credit must complete additional work beyond the undergraduate requirements. Contact instructor for details when instruction begins. Please see the 3-credit section of this title for course description and restriction information.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Economics department.
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
74775
Lecture-Discussion
A3
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Bilias, Y
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING: ECON
Section Info:
FIELD: Econometrics. DESCRIPTION for Applied Machine Learning, Econ: Students will gain exposure to a variety of machine learning approaches for supervised and unsupervised learning. Topics include regularized approaches like lasso and ridge regression, trees, boosting, support vector machines, cluster analysis, and predictive assessment using cross validation. Emphasis is given on applications with the use of a programming language like R or Python. RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRestrictions
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Economics or Econometrics & Quant Econ or Computer Science & Economics major(s) or minor(s).
74776
Lecture-Discussion
A4
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Bilias, Y
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Special Approval:
Departmental Approval Required
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING: ECON
Section Info:
DESCRIPTION: Students registered for graduate credit must complete additional work beyond the undergraduate requirements. Contact instructor for details when instruction begins. Please see the 3-credit section of this title for course description. RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRestrictions
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Economics department.
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
74773
Lecture-Discussion
B3
2:00PM -3:20PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Bilias, Y
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING: ECON
Section Info:
FIELD: Econometrics. DESCRIPTION for Applied Machine Learning, Econ: Students will gain exposure to a variety of machine learning approaches for supervised and unsupervised learning. Topics include regularized approaches like lasso and ridge regression, trees, boosting, support vector machines, cluster analysis, and predictive assessment using cross validation. Emphasis is given on applications with the use of a programming language like R or Python. RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRestrictions
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Economics or Econometrics & Quant Econ or Computer Science & Economics major(s) or minor(s).
74774
Lecture-Discussion
B4
2:00PM -3:20PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Bilias, Y
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Special Approval:
Departmental Approval Required
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING: ECON
Section Info:
To earn the 4th credit hour, contact the instructor for details on graduate-credit work. DESCRIPTION for Applied Machine Learning, Econ: Please see CRN 74773. RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRestrictions
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students in the Economics department.
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
75725
Lecture-Discussion
C3
9:30AM -10:50AM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Alonso Fontes, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
DATA ANALYSIS: PROBLEM SOLVING
Section Info:
FIELD: Econometrics. DESCRIPTION for Data Analysis for Problem Solving: Students in this course will work in groups of 4 to organize and analyze a data set, develop models, solve problems, and present results. Classes will alternate discussions about each step of the process with computer lab work. This class focuses on the process, rather than the results, of data analysis and problem solving. Participation and presentations will be part of the graded work. REQUIRED PREREQUISITES: Econ 471 and familiarity with R or Python. Students without Econ 471 or equivalent credit will be removed from this course. SPRING RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRestrictions
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Economics or Econometrics & Quant Econ or Computer Science & Economics major(s) or minor(s).
75726
Lecture-Discussion
C4
9:30AM -10:50AM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Alonso Fontes, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Special Approval:
Advisor Approval Required
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
DATA ANALYSIS: PROBLEM SOLVING
Section Info:
Graduate credit requires an additional paper or project beyond the undergraduate requirements for this course. Contact instructor for details as soon as instruction begins. See the 3-credit section of this title for course description. REQUIRED PREREQUISITES: Econ 503 (MSPE students) or Econ 471 (undergraduate students) and familiarity with R or Python. MSPE students without Econ 503 credit and undergraduate students without Econ 471 or equivalent credit will be removed from this course.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MS:Economics:Policy Econ -UIUC.
74771
Lecture-Discussion
D3
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Alonso Fontes, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
DATA ANALYSIS: PROBLEM SOLVING
Section Info:
FIELD: Econometrics. DESCRIPTION for Data Analysis for Problem Solving: Students in this course will work in groups of 4 to organize and analyze a data set, develop models, solve problems, and present results. Classes will alternate discussions about each step of the process with computer lab work. This class focuses on the process, rather than the results, of data analysis and problem solving. Participation and presentations will be part of the graded work. REQUIRED PREREQUISITES: Econ 471 and familiarity with R or Python. Students without Econ 471 or equivalent credit will be removed from this course. SPRING RESTRICTION INFO: https://go.economics.illinois.edu/SpringRestrictions
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Economics or Econometrics & Quant Econ or Computer Science & Economics major(s) or minor(s).
74772
Lecture-Discussion
D4
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Alonso Fontes, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/24-05/01/24
Special Approval:
Advisor Approval Required
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
DATA ANALYSIS: PROBLEM SOLVING
Section Info:
Graduate credit requires an additional paper or project beyond the undergraduate requirements for this course. Contact instructor for details as soon as instruction begins. See the 3-credit section of this title for course description. REQUIRED PREREQUISITES: Econ 503 (MSPE students) or Econ 471 (undergraduate students) and familiarity with R or Python. MSPE students without Econ 503 credit and undergraduate students without Econ 471 or equivalent credit will be removed from this course.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MS:Economics:Policy Econ -UIUC.
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