MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECO2011 Linear Models in Economics Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. KAAN İRFAN ÖĞÜT
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. KAAN İRFAN ÖĞÜT
Course Objectives: This course aims to extend students’ knowledge and skills in linear and matrix algebra and to teach them how to use this techniques in economics.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students will acquire basic knowledge in matrix algebra
2. Students will be able to understand how matrix algebra is used in economics
3. Students will be able to define systems of linear equations.
4. Students will be able to solve the simultaneous equation systems
5. Students will be able to use matrix algebra to analyze closed and open macroeconomic models.
6. Students will be able to combine concepts of probability and matrix in framework of Markov’s Chains
7. Students will be able to find Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors and use them in differential equations.

Course Content

Systems of Linear Equations
Matrices, Determinants and Systems of Linear Equations
Jacobian Matrix, Static Mundell-Fleming Models in Macroeconomics
Vectors and Matrices
Linear Transformations and Inner Product Spaces
The Leontief Input-Output Model in Economics
Markov Chains
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Linear Programming: Graphical and Simplex Method.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Vectors and Vector Spaces .
2) Matrices and Matrix Operations .
3) Determinants and Systems of Linear Equations .
4) Jacobian Matrix and Static Mundell-Fleming Models in Macroeconomics .
5) Leontief Input-Output Model in Economics .
6) Markov Chains .
7) Midterm Exam .
8) Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors .
9) Solving Systems of Linear Differential Equations with Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors .
10) Introduction to Dynamic Linear Simultaneous Differential Equation Systems and Dynamic IS-LM Model in Macroeconomics .
11) Linear Transformations .
12) Euclidean Spaces .
13) Inner Product Spaces .
14) LU Decomposition .
15) Linear Programming: Graphical and Simplex Method .
16) Final Exam .

Sources

Course Notes: Finite Mathematics, Barnett, R., Ziegler, M., Byleen, K., Pearson, 2010 Linear Algebra With Applications, G. Williams, Jones and Barlett Publishers, 4th Edition 2001
References: Linear Algebra With Applications, G. Williams, Jones and Barlett Publishers, 4th Edition 2001

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 4 % 20
Homework Assignments 4 % 20
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 35
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
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 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 4 2 8
Quizzes 4 3 12
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 10 10
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 96

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