International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04971002 | Mathematical Economics | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Ayşegül UÇKUN ÖZKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Ayşegül UÇKUN ÖZKAN | C BLOK-C202 | [email protected] | 7366 |
Course Content
Derivatives, optimization, matrix algebra, game theory.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with a solid understanding of how economic phenomena can be explained using mathematical techniques.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Students will be able to work with mathematical methods used in economic theory. | P.3.17 | 1 |
| O2 | Students will be able to express concepts in economics mathematically. | P.3.18 | 1 |
| O3 | Students will gain the ability to model economic activities in a formal and analytical way. | P.3.19 | 1 |
| O4 | Students will be able to analyze real life economic developments mathematically. | P.3.20 | 1 |
| O5 | Students will be able to read scientific articles in economic theory. | P.3.21 | 1 |
| O6 | Students have the mathematical knowledge necessary for economists. | P.3.22 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The nature of mathematical economics |
| 2 | Set theory 1 |
| 3 | Set theory 2 |
| 4 | Equilibrium analysis |
| 5 | Functions |
| 6 | Matrix Algebra |
| 7 | Derivative Concept |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Comparative Statistics |
| 10 | Concept of Optimization |
| 11 | Optimization under constraint 1 |
| 12 | Optimization under constraint 2 |
| 13 | Dynamic Optimization and Derivatives |
| 14 | Dynamic Optimization and Derivatives |
| 15 | General revision |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Chiang ,A. C. & Wainwright, K. (2020). Matematiksel İktisadın Temel Yöntemleri. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 154 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Students will be able to work with mathematical methods used in economic theory. | 4 |
| O2 | Students will be able to express concepts in economics mathematically. | 4 |
| O3 | Students will gain the ability to model economic activities in a formal and analytical way. | 4 |
| O4 | Students will be able to analyze real life economic developments mathematically. | 4 |
| O5 | Students will be able to read scientific articles in economic theory. | 4 |
| O6 | Students have the mathematical knowledge necessary for economists. | 4 |
