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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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