Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Fundamentals of Mathematics MAE101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Duygu ARABACI
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Duygu ARABACI (Güz)
Goals It is to know the subjects and concepts in the fields of algebra, geometry, statistics and probability learning in the secondary school mathematics curriculum and to learn the properties of these subjects and concepts, their transformation with multiple representations and their applications in daily life.
Course Content - Knows the mathematical knowledge of numbers and algebra learning areas in the mathematics program and knows its applications in the secondary school mathematics curriculum. - Knows the concepts of numbers, operations and fractions and operations with these concepts. - Knows exponential expressions and radical expressions and the properties of these expressions. - Knows the concepts of equality, equation and inequality and the properties of these concepts. - Knows the representation of concepts related to numbers and algebra in the Mathematics Curriculum with multiple representations and their conversion to each other. - Knows the subjects related to the fields of geometry, statistics and probability learning in the Mathematics Curriculum and the applications of these subjects in the secondary school curriculum. - Knows the concepts of triangle and quadrilateral and makes measurements of length and area. - Knows the concepts of circle, circle, polygons and makes applications related to these concepts. - Knows the concepts of parity and similarity and makes applications related to these concepts. - Knows the concepts of data collection and evaluation, data analysis, probability of simple events and makes related applications. - Knows the concepts of geometry, statistics and probability learning in the Mathematics Curriculum, showing multiple representations and converting them to each other.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basic concepts and properties of natural numbers.
2 Knows the basic concepts and properties of fractions.
3 Can perform operations on rational numbers.
4 Knows the concepts and properties of algebra.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Set Theory - Intuitionistic and Axiomatic Set Theory Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Natural numbers, operations with natural numbers and their properties Research, Other Activities
3. Week Fractions, Rational Numbers, Real Numbers Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Decimal notation, percentages, ratio and proportion Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Multipliers and Factors, Exponential Expressions and Square Root Expressions and Their Properties Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Algebraic expressions, equality and equation, linear equations, algebraic expressions and identities, inequalities and their properties Research, Other Activities
7. Week Basic Geometric Concepts Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Triangles and quadrilaterals and their properties Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Circle and Disc Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview
10. Week Geometric objects, views and properties of objects from different directions Preparation, After Class Study, Research
11. Week Transformation geometry Research, Other Activities
12. Week The Concept of Measurement; Length and Area Measurement Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Volume, Time, and Liquid Measurement Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Data Collection and Assesment Research, Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
27 By using mathematical language and terminology correctly and effectively, the student has knowledge about the nature, source, historical development and limits of basic concepts and approaches and interprets their reflections in the field.
28 The student follows the developments in mathematics education in our country and in the world, and takes into account the cognitive and affective student characteristics required by the mathematics curriculum.
29 The student plans, applies and evaluates the lesson by using teaching methods and techniques and instructional materials effectively by determining different appropriate resources according to the characteristics of mathematics subjects and carries the teaching beyond the boundaries of the school.
30 The student knows the context of technological pedagogical content knowledge for mathematics and has knowledge about how to use information and communication technologies in mathematics education and training.
31 The student identifies the facts related to mathematics, mathematics teaching and the teaching profession in and out of school, evaluate them with a critical approach, conceptualize them, examine them with scientific methods and interpret them with current technologies.
34 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
36 Follows the innovation, development, and 21st-century skills in the teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and practice based on scientific principles.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY27 5 5 5 5
PY28 4 4 4 4
PY29 3 3 3 3
PY30 2 2 2 2
PY31 2 3 3 1
PY34 4 4 4 4
PY36 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Fundamental Mathematical Concepts and Applications, Aysun Nüket Elçi, Esra Bukova Güzel, Berna Cantürk Günhan, Emre Ev Çimen, PegemA Publishing.
  • Fundamental Mathematical Concepts, Ziya Argün, Ahmet Arıkan, Safure Bulut, Sait Halıcıoğlu, Gazi Publishing House.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Duygu ARABACI Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Duygu ARABACI Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 1 2.5 2.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 2 2
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0