BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLA ASFUROĞLU
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 Outputs

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: 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
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 2 40 80
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions 2
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 5
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 5
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 3
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 1
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 2
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 1