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GENERAL MATHEMATICS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
MTH133 GENERAL MATHEMATICS I 1 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. DENİZ ALTUN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to provide information about the basic concepts of mathematics and to adopt the ideas of presentation and analytical thinking in mathematics.
Contents of the Course Unit: Course content: mathematical modeling, number systems and their basic properties, functions, functions of one variable - linear models, derivatives, derivatives of nonlinear functions, applications of derivatives and maxima and minima, drawing graphs of functions, tangent line approximation and differentials, economic applications of derivatives, functions of several variables, local extrema, economic applications of functions of several variables.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Understand the fundamental concepts of functions, limits, and derivatives, and explain their relationships within mathematical models.
Apply differentiation rules to solve real-world problems involving rates of change, optimization, and motion.
Analyze the behavior of functions using derivatives to determine critical points, intervals of increase/decrease, and graph characteristics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Numbers, Sets, and Basic Operations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading The Concept of Functions and Graph Sketching Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading Linear Functions and Their Applications Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading Quadratic Functions (Parabolas) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading Inequalities and Graphical Interpretations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading A Brief Introduction to Trigonometry (Basic Identities) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 Reading The Concept of Limit Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
9 Reading Continuity Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Reading Definition of Derivative and Basic Rules Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading Geometric Interpretation of the Derivative (Tangent and Slope) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading Applications of Maximum and Minimum Problems Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading General Review Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading General Review Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Dowling,T.E.(2018). İşletmeciler ve İktisatçılara Yönelik Matematiksel Yöntemler. Çev: Özge Yüksel. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 1.Baskı.
Hacısalihoğlu, H. H., Balcı, M. (1996). Temel ve Genel Matematik. Ankara: Ertem Basım Yayım.
Çelik. S. ve Çelik, S. (2011). Matematik Analiz . İstanbul: Birsen Yayınevi, 2. Baskı.
Spivak, M. (2006). Calculus. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambrıdge Unıversıty Press, 3rd Edition.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 50 Classical Exam
Final Exam 1 50 Classical Exam
TOTAL 2 100
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences
1
2
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.
1
2
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
1
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
1
2
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.
2
3
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
1
2
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.
2
3
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
1
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 2 5 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 5 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 33 0 103
Total Workload of the Course Unit 103
Workload (h) / 25.5 4
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0