The aim of this course is to apply mathematics in economics, business and social sciences.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Burçin Ataseven, Assist. Prof. Dr. Burçin Ataseven
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday 09:00-11:00, Firday 13:00-15:00
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 09:00-17:00, CATS
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lectures and Recitations
Principle Sources
-S. O. Hockett, M. Sternstein, Applied Calculus, Robert E. Krieger Publishing Company
-L. D. Hoffmann, G. L. Bradley, Calculus, McGrawHill
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Lecture
2. Week
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Lecture
3. Week
Limit
Lecture
4. Week
Limit
Lecture
5. Week
Limit Applications
Lecture
6. Week
Continuity
Lecture
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Exam
8. Week
Derivatives
Lecture
9. Week
Rules for Differentiation
Lecture
10. Week
Integration
Lecture
11. Week
Integration
Lecture
12. Week
Matrices
Lecture
13. Week
Systems of Linear Equation, Gauss-Jordan Elemination Method, Inverse Matrix Method, Cramer’s Rule
Lecture
14. Week
Determinant: Properties of Determinant, Evaluating Determinant
Lecture
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Demonstrates a basic level of understanding in related disciplines (such as economics, sociology, psychology, quantitative sciences, etc.) that form a foundation for business administration, and makes use of and applies them to the field of business.
PO-2
Applies mathematical, scientific and social knowledge to business problems.
PO-3
Demonstrates a basic level of understanding in business functions and management (such as management, production, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, behavioural sciences, etc.) and interprets the theoretical arguments focusing on interactions between the actors and the cultures in the field.
PO-4
Determines how to use acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and skills related to business in application and field analysis and applies them.
PO-5
Identifies and evaluates the relations in the field of business; describes the problems and presents analytical solutions through modelling and interpreting (critical thinking).
PO-6
Designs a business process in any functional stage that complies with identified objectives.
PO-7
Develops effective business communication skills (written-verbal/formal-informal).
PO-8
Owns effective working skills individually or on a team in business and multidisciplinary fields.
PO-9
Acts with a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Improves effective verbal and written communication skills in English, and acquires competence in minimum one foreign language.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
1. To learn exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications.
LO-2
2. To understand the definition of the definite integral as the limit of a sum.
LO-3
3. To learn the elasticity of demand
LO-4
4. To apply the integral to problems in economics and business.
LO-5
5. To find the equilibrium point, the consumers' surplus and procedur's surplus for a particular product.
LO-6
6. To learn matrices, determinants and their applications in economics and business.
