| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | MATH 104 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Mathematics for Social Sciences II | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Sosyal Bilimler için Matematik II | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Select | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 147 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
MATH 103 - Mathematics for Social Sciences |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts and tools | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Enhance students’ knowledge and skills in mathematics, calculus. | ||||
| Course Description | The goal of this course is to provide the students with a mathematical foundation and prepare them for more advanced studies in mathematics. Throughout this course, the following topics will be covered: limits, continuity, differentiation, financial mathematics, and applications of them. Also, preliminary integration and multivariable calculus will be introduced. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu dersin amacı, öğrencilere matematiksel bir temel sağlamak ve onları matematik alanında daha ileri eğitimler için hazırlamaktir. Dönem boyunca şu konular ele alınacaktır: limit, süreklilik, türev, finansal matematik ve bunların uygulamaları. Ayrıca, giriş seviyesinde çok değişkenli kalkülüs ve integrale değinilecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Extend knowledge and skills in mathematics and get prepared for more advanced studies in Mathematics 2) Apply limits and continuity 3) Apply differentiation rules; understand the concept of marginal revenue, marginal cost, marginal propensity to consume; analyze the economic concept of elasticity 4) Sketch curves; solve maxima and minima problems 5) Apply basic integration formulas |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | DİLA ASFUROĞLU , November 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | DİLA ASFUROĞLU |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. DİLA ASFUROĞLU |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Limits and Continuity |
| 3) | Limits and Continuity |
| 4) | Differentiation |
| 5) | Differentiation |
| 6) | Additional Differentiation Topics |
| 7) | Additional Differentiation Topics |
| 8) | Review |
| 9) | Midterm Exam |
| 10) | Curve Sketching |
| 11) | Curve Sketching |
| 12) | Curve Sketching |
| 13) | Integration |
| 14) | Review |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Ernest F. Haeussler, Richard S. Paul, Richard J. Wood, Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences, 13th ed. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures (Flipped Classroom) | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | None | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Prequiz, midterm, final exam | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
asfuroglud@mef.edu.tr More detailed information about the course, like office hours, can be found in the course manual. Attendance is not required, but strictly advised. Missing midterm exam: No make up unless a legitimate proof of absence is presented. Missing pre-quizzes: No make up |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Quiz(zes) | 7 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 14 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 32 | |||
| Final Examination | 6 | 3 | 1 | 24 | |||
| Total Workload | 154 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||