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  Course Description
Course Name : Mathematics I

Course Code : EAS105

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN ALTAN ÇABUK
Asst.Prof.Dr. ERSİN KIRAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gives the ability to apply to business, economics and social sciences problems by using information about mathematics
Creates and solves mathematical model of economics problems encountered in business area
Defines and formulates the problem
Interprets by analyzing the results obtained from the solutions

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : In this course, basic concepts of Mathematics will be given to form theoretical background.

Course Contents : Functions, Functions and Their Graphs, Limits and Continuity, Derivates, Economics Applications of Derivates, Indeterminate Forms in Limits, Graphical Illustration of Polynomial and Rational Function.Graphical Illustration of Exponantial Function.Graphical Illustration of Logarithmic Function.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS (I) Linear Equations and Inequalities Graphs and Lines Business, Economics and Social Sciences Applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
2 ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS (II) Functions Elementary Functions: Graphs and Transformations Quadratic Functions Business, Economics and Social Sciences Applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
3 ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS (III) Polynomials and rational functions Exponential Functions Logarithmic functions Business, Economics and Social Sciences Applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
4 LIMIT (I) Introduction to the limit Infinite Limits and Limits at Infinity Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
5 LIMIT (II) Continuity Limits and continuity applications Business, Economics and Social Sciences Applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
6 DERIVATIVE (I) Rate of Change, Instantaneous Rate of Change, The slope of a graph, Definition of Derivative,Finding Derivatives, Slope of the tangent line Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
7 DERIVATIVE (II) Basic Rules of Differentiation Business, Economics and Social Sciences Applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
8 Midterm examination - -
9 DERIVATIVE (III) The concept of differential Additional Derivative Topics Business, Economics and Social Sciences Applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
10 DERIVATIVE (IV) Marginal Analysis for Business and Economics Marginal Cost, Revenue and Profit Cost Analysis Marginal Cost and Full Cost Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
11 Constant-e and continuous compound interest Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Product and Quotient Rules Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
12 The Chain Rule Implicit Differentiation Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
13 Constant-e and Continuous Compound Interest Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Product and Quotient Rules Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
14 First Derivative and Graphs Second Derivatives and Graphs Applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
15 L´Hopital´s Rule Curve Drawing Techniques Optimization Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to weekly program Direct expression, problem solving
16/17 Final examination - -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  İşletme ve İktisat için Matematiksel Yöntemler, Schaum’s Outlines, Nobel Yayınevi
 Calculus For Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences, Mond A. Barnett-Michael R. Zeigler-Karl E. Byleen, Çeviri Editörü: Prof. Dr. Arif Sabuncuoğlu
 
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 10
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 5
2 Explains Econometric concepts 4
3 Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results 2
4 Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 5
5 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 2
6 Describes the necessary concepts of Business 3
7 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 4
8 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 3
9 Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 1
10 Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team 3
11 Awareness towards life-long learning and follow-up of the new information and knowledge in the field of study 5
12 Develops the ability of using different resources in the form of academic rules, synthesis the information gathered, and effective presentation in an area which has not been studied 3
13 Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context 4
14 Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved 5
15 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required 5
16 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 5
17 Follows actuality, and interprets the data about economic and social events 5
18 Improves himself/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 2 16
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 110
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4
ECTS Credit: 4