Apply mathematics in economics, business and social sciences.
Apply appropriate differentiation techniques to obtain derivatives of various functions, including logarithmic and exponential functions.
Solve application problems involving implicit differentiation and related rates.
Solve optimization problems with emphasis on business and social sciences applications.
Prerequisite(s)
No Prerequisite
Corequisite(s)
No Corequisite
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. NURŞAH MUTLU VARLIOĞLU
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesday 09:00-13:00, Ataköy B1-1 and B1-2
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday 11:00-13:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture and applications.
Principle Sources
-Barnett R.A., Ziegler M. R., Byleen K.E., Stocker C.J. (2019). Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Pearson, USA.
- Adams R.A., Essex C. (2017). Calculus A Complete Course 9e. Pearson, USA.
Other Sources
-Hoffmann L. D., Bradley G.L. (2003). Calculus, For Business, Economics, and The Social and Life Sciences 8th, McGraw-Hill Education, USA.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Sets
Lecture and Application
2. Week
Linear Equations and Inequalities, Graphs and Lines, Linear Regression
Lecture and Application
3. Week
Functions, Elementary Functions: Graphs and Transformations
Lecture and Application
4. Week
Quadratic Functions, Polynomial and Rational Functions
Lecture and Application
5. Week
Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions
Lecture and Application
6. Week
Introduction to Limits, Infinite Limits and Limits at Infinity
Lecture and Application
7. Week
Continuity
Lecture and Application
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Exam
9. Week
The Derivative, Basic Differentiation Properties, Differentials
Lecture and Application
10. Week
Derivatives of Products and Quotients, The Chain Rule, Implicit Differentiation
Lecture and Application
11. Week
Related Rates, Elasticity of Demand
Lecture and Application
12. Week
First Derivative and Graphs, Second Derivative and Graphs
Lecture and Application
13. Week
L'Hopitals Rule, Curve-Sketching Techniques
Lecture and Application
14. Week
Absolute Maxima and Minima, Optimization, Final Exam Review
Lecture and Application
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
