ECO1162 Mathematics for Social Sciences II Bahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
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
ECO1162 Mathematics for Social Sciences II Spring 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 a mathematical foundation to students; to extend students’ knowledge and skills in mathematics and to prepare them for more advanced studies in mathematics. Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the following topics; limits, differentiation, integration, multivariable calculus and applications of them.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Extend their knowledge and skills in mathematics and get prepared for more advanced studies in Mathematics.
2. Apply limits and continuity.
3. Define a derivative, apply differentiation rules.
4. Understand the concept of marginal revenue, marginal cost, marginal propensity to consume; analyze the economic concept of elasticity.
5. Sketch the curves; model situations involving maximizing and minimizing a quantity and solve them.
6. Identify and evaluate functions of two or more independent variables; solve problems involving Lagrange multipliers.
7. Define the antiderivatives and the indefinite integral; apply basic integration formulas; and evaluate definite integrals.

Course Content

Course content includes the following topics: limit, continuity, differentiation and integration. 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) Limits and Continuity
2) Limits and Continuity
3) Differentiation
4) Differentiation
5) Additional Differentiation Topics
6) Additional Differentiation Topics
7) Curve Sketching
8) Curve Sketching
9) Curve Sketching
10) Integration
11) Integration
12) Integration
13) Multivariable Calculus
14) Multivariable Calculus

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) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information 1
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. 1
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. 2
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. 2
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. 1
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. 1
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. 1
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. 1
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself 1