School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. 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 |
Seçiniz |
Semester |
Spring |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 3 |
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Estimated Student Workload |
147 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
6 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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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. |
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 Competences
Upon 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
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Prepared by and Date |
DİLA ASFUROĞLU , November 2023 |
Course Coordinator |
DİLA ASFUROĞLU |
Semester |
Spring |
Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. DİLA ASFUROĞLU |
Course Contents
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Subject |
1) |
Introduction |
2) |
Limits and Continuity
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3) |
Limits and Continuity |
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Differentiation
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5) |
Differentiation
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Additional Differentiation Topics
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7) |
Additional Differentiation Topics |
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Review |
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Midterm Exam |
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Curve Sketching
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11) |
Curve Sketching |
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Curve Sketching |
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Integration |
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Review |
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Final Examination Period |
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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.
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Teaching Methods | Lectures (Flipped Classroom) |
Homework and Projects | None |
Laboratory Work | None |
Computer Use | None |
Other Activities | None |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
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Weight |
Quiz(zes) |
5 |
% 20 |
Midterm(s) |
1 |
% 35 |
Final Examination |
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% 45 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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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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