International Trade and Business (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: MAT102
Course Name: Mathematics for Social Sciences 2
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. MEHMET FATİH UÇAR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. Fatih Uçar
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Mathematics is an universal language. Because of this, building a mathematical model to solve a problem in any field is crucial. Then our purpose is giving not only basic mathematical knowledge and mathematical idea but also the technique of the solving a problem.
Course Content: This course includes integral and its applications in business and economics, solution techniques of systems of linear equations, max and min value of function in some restrictions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have a complete review of main terms and methods of manipulative mathematics.
2) To be able to apply mathemetics skills in administrative areas.
3) To be able to think analytic.
4) To be able to understand the numbers in business life and to make some comments about the numbers.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Indefinite Integral
2) Integration Rules
3) Integration By Substitution
4) The Definite Integral And Fundamental Theorem Of Calculus
5) Area Between Curves And Average Value
6) Additional Applications To Business And Economics
7) Integration by Factorization and Integration by Parts
8) Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
9) Systems of Linear Equations and Augmented Matrices
10) Gauss-Jordan Elimination And Matrices(Basic Operations)
11) Determinants and The Inverse of a Matrix
12) Matrix Equations and Leontief Input-Output Analysis
13) Functions of Several Variables, Local Max-Min Value of a Function
14) Absolute Max-Min Value of a Function and Lagrange Multipliers
15) Finals Week
16) Finals Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Calculus, For Business, Economics, and The Social and Life Sciences. Laurence
D.Hoffmann, Gerald L.Bradley. 10th Edition, McGraw Hill

College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences.
Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler and Karl E. Byleen. 13th Ed., Pearson.
References: Calculus, For Business, Economics, and The Social and Life Sciences. Laurence
D.Hoffmann, Gerald L.Bradley. 10th Edition, McGraw Hill

College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences.
Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler and Karl E. Byleen. 13th Ed., Pearson.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on international business and trade by the use of social sciences and mathematics, 3 2 3 3
2) Possess the knowledge and skills related to different functions and interactions of international business and trade. 1 1 1 1
3) Possess the knowledge and skills to interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of international business and trade with scientific and technological methods. 1 1 1 1
4) Use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business and trade problems. 2 2 2 2
5) Explains the competitiveness of the countries with the requirements of international competition and interprets the functioning of the actors and regulatory structures in the international environment. 1 1 1 2
6) Understands the value of developing new trade projects and generating strategies within international market needs. 1 1 1 1
7) Solves complex business and global trade problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analyzes by using statistical programs effectively. 3 3 3 3
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. 1 1 1 1
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills. 1 1 1 3
10) Possess the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility and sufficient legal and regulatory knowledge. 1 1 1 3
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them. 1 1 1 1
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. 1 1 1 3
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Using License required by the field. 1 1 1 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on international business and trade by the use of social sciences and mathematics, 3
2) Possess the knowledge and skills related to different functions and interactions of international business and trade. 2
3) Possess the knowledge and skills to interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of international business and trade with scientific and technological methods. 2
4) Use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business and trade problems. 3
5) Explains the competitiveness of the countries with the requirements of international competition and interprets the functioning of the actors and regulatory structures in the international environment. 1
6) Understands the value of developing new trade projects and generating strategies within international market needs. 2
7) Solves complex business and global trade problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analyzes by using statistical programs effectively. 3
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. 3
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills. 2
10) Possess the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility and sufficient legal and regulatory knowledge. 1
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them. 3
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. 2
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Using License required by the field. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 14 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 1 2 42
Application 14 1 2 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 1 14
Midterms 1 10 1.5 11.5
Final 1 10 1.5 11.5
Total Workload 121