Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Business Mathematics ECON104 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ (Bahar)
Goals Create and develop analytical mindset figures embrace the importance of reading in general and mathematics in solving business problems
Course Content Limits and the Derivative, Additional Derivative Topics, Graphing and Optimization, Integration, Additional Integration Topics, Multivariable Calculus
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students can apply the mathematical tools such as integrals, matrix and lineer equation analysis to economic problems.
2 Students can comment on mathematical models by analyzing the relations among variables.
3 Students can solve problems using the rules and features of integrals, matrices and determinants.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Limits Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Continuity
3. Week The Derivative
4. Week Basic Differentiation Properties
5. Week Differentials
6. Week Marginal analysis in business and Economics
7. Week Derivatives of Exponential and Logaritmic Functions
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Derivatives of products and quotions, chain rule
10. Week Implicit differentiation, Related Rates, Elasticity of Demand
11. Week Graphing and Optimization
12. Week Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals
13. Week The Definite Integral
14. Week Area between curves, applications in business and economics
*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
1 Know the basic concepts of economics at an advanced level; can abstract the economic decision-making units in households, firms, government agencies, and predict the results of their decision-making mechanisms in different market and competition conditions.
2 Understand the objectives of economies such as growth, employment, productivity, sustainability; may propose solutions to problems such as unemployment, contraction, inflation, high interest rates and similar problems.
3 Capable to make sense of the international interactions of national economies with an international economic perspective.
4 Have knowledge about the historical development of the world economy and its current structure, understand the working process of different economic systems.
5 Can combine economic theory with mathematical, statistical and econometric skills to analyze concrete situations; are experienced in economic data collection and analysis methods by utilyzing technology.
6 Analyze the different sectors of the economy such as agriculture, industry and services through the Production Factors such as Labor, Capital, Natural Resource, Information and Entrepreneurship and evaluate the country economies.
7 Know the current status, historical background, the strengths and weaknesses of Turkish economy in macro and micro scale; can propose solutions, make theoretical and applied studies in this direction as individuals and teams.
8 Know the relations of economics as a social science with other sciences especially with politics, business administration, law, history, mathematics and engineering; reflect the theoretical knowledge in practice and have collaborative working culture.
9 Have the consciousness of lifelong learning, use the education to keep knowledge updated and contribute to the business life.
10 Have the cultural consciousness, know their own history, develop awareness of working with different cultures, respect individual, social and cultural rights.
11 Behave in accordance with ethical values in their works, have the ability of questioning, free thinking with no prejudices.
12 Have the consciousness of fulfilling the given tasks at the right time. In this process, utilize in maximum written, visual, audio sources and information-communication technologies.
13 Have the experience and ability to explain what they learn in written, oral and visual manner.
14 Use the Turkish and English language properly and effectively, and pursue professional readings in double language.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 2 2 2
PY3 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 2 2 2
PY10 1 1 1
PY11 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4
PY13 2 2 2
PY14 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Dennis G. Zill , Warren S. Wright (2013), Matematik 1,2 Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
  • • Mond A. Barnett, Maths for Economy, Business Administration and Life Sciences,Pearson, 9786051331683
  • • Edward T. Dowling, Mathematical Methods for Business Administration and Economics / Schaum's Series, 9786053208655
  • Richard Johnsonbaugh, Discrete Mathematics, Nobel, 9786057895714
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 20 20
Homework 14 2 28
Homework Preparation 1 7.5 7.5
Final 1 30 30
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0