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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Mathematical Economics |
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Course Code |
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TEP309 |
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Course Type |
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Optional |
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Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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Year of Study |
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3 |
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Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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ECTS |
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3 |
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HAYDAR ŞENGÜL |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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is able to define some basic economic relations mathematically Knows which mathematical tool can be used to solve some basic economic problems Can solve some basic economic problems using appropriate mathematical methods
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Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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TEP309 Mathematical Economics
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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Aim(s) of Course |
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to gain mathematical approach to define economic concepts and to introduce utilization possibilities of mathematical tools in problem solving |
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Course Contents |
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Importance and benefits of using mathematics in economics; function and graphs in economics (functions of total return, demand functions and cost functions); derivative and its economic interpretation; economic applications of derivatives; power functions and logarithmic functions; matrices; determinants and linear functions |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Relationship between economics and mathematics.
The importance of mathematics in economics |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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2 |
Functions and graphics in Economics |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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3 |
Demand function and demand curve |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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4 |
Total Revenue function and curve |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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5 |
Cost function and curve |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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6 |
Derivative and its economic interpretation |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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7 |
Geometric mean of derivative and the equation
of the tangent line |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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8 |
Second degree equations |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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9 |
Midterm Exam |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Written Exam |
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10 |
Applications of derivatives, decreasing, increasing functions, max and min values |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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11 |
Average and mariginal functions, elasticity |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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12 |
Power functions and logarithmic functions |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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13 |
Compound Interest, growth, time value problems |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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14 |
Matrices; determinants and linear functions |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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15 |
General Review |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
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Alpha Chiang, Matematiksel İktisadın Temel Yöntemleri (çevirenler E.Kip ve ark.)
Vural Savaş, Matematiksel İktisada Giriş.
J.Colin Glass İktisatta Matematiksel Yöntemlere Giriş
Hasan Ersel, İktisatçılar için Matematik
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
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40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession |
5 |
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2 |
is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy |
0 |
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3 |
is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose |
4 |
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4 |
is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects |
0 |
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5 |
is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector |
0 |
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6 |
is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols |
5 |
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7 |
is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes |
0 |
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8 |
determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis |
0 |
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9 |
uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results |
0 |
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10 |
is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works |
0 |
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11 |
is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected |
0 |
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12 |
is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis |
0 |
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13 |
acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies |
0 |
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14 |
is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project |
3 |
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15 |
is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
6 |
84 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Workload: | 84 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.36 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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