EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECO1161 Mathematics for Social Sciences I Fall 3 0 3 8

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLA ASFUROĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to provide the basic Mathematical tools and foundations for undergraduate students of Political Science, Business Administration, Economics and Finance at an introductory level and to prepare them for more advanced studies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Acquire basic knowledge in fundamental mathematical techniques and understand how mathematics is used in social sciences. 2. Repeat the concept and properties of real numbers, remembers simple algebraic issues such as factorization, systems of linear equations and linear inequalities, classify numbers and make calculations with exponents and radicals.
3. Define quadratic equations, inequalities and their graphs, develop and model situations described by linear or quadratic equations and solve them.
4. Understand linear, hyperbolic, exponential and logarithmic functions and find composite and inverse functions; sketch the graphs of specific functions and find symmetry, reflection and rotations in Cartesian coordinates.
5. Solve systems by describing equilibrium and break-even points; define economic relationships as single variable functions, like demand, supply, price, revenue, cost and profit.
6. Compute simple interest using the simple interest formula, compound and continuous compound interest; and the future value of an annuity; develop a strategy for solving finance problems using mathematics.
7. Calculate matrix operations, find inverse of a matrix and solve systems of linear equations using matrix equations.

Course Content

Course content mainly includes topics from high school algebra; such as exponentials, radicals, equations, inequalities, functions, logarithms and etc. The basic philosophy of the course is first to introduce the topics and then practice on them. The course is designed such that students taking this course will have the necessary mathematical equipment and use quantitative research methods.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1)
2) Applications and More Algebra
3) Applications and More Algebra
4) Functions and Graphs
5) Functions and Graphs
6) Lines, Parabolas, and Systems
7) Lines, Parabolas, and Systems
8) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
9) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
10) Mathematics of Finance
11) Mathematics of Finance
12) Matrix Algebra
13) Matrix Algebra
14) Matrix Algebra

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Introductory Mathematical Analysis, by Ernest F. Haeussler, Richard S. Paul, Richard J. Wood 13th ed. (or 14th ed.) (IMA).

References: https://www.statlearning.com

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Quizzes 2 40 80
Final 1 26 26
Total Workload 190

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies.
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems.
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics.
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies.
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular.
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies.
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework.
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through.
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey.
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey.
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers.
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project.