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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
İKT307.1BMathematical Economics-IElective355
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the mathematical methods and their applications for economic problems for underground students in economics department.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Ümit Yıldız
Learning Outcomes
1identify of mathematical instruments and economic models
2understand the identification of economic models by using the mathematical models
3apply the mathematical instruments to economic models
4analysis the economic relations by using the mathematical instruments
5create a new perspective on economic relations by using mathematical instruments
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Introduction to mathematical economic models, mathematical formation of economic relations, static equilibrium models, matrix algebra, matrix formation at linear economic models, differentiation, economical applications of differentiation, optimization (maximization and minimization) .
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Mathmatical economics, Non-mathmatical economics, and econometrics
2Economic models, elements of a mathmatical model, reel number system
3Set concept, relations and functions, types of functions, multi-variable functions
4Equlibrium analysis in economics, partial market equlibrium, general market equlibrium, national income equlibrium
5Linear models and matrix algebra
6Matrix operations, deriving the inverse matrix
7Cramer rule, an aplication on market and national income models, Leontief input-output analysis
8Mid-term exam
9Comperative stationaryties, differentiation speed and derivatives, slope and derivatives
10Limit concept and solving the limit problems, limit theorems
11Quiz
12Derivation rules in a univariate function, chain rule, inverse function rule
13Partial derivation and its economic applications
14Optimization problems, optimum values and extreme values
15Using the first derivation to find the optimum values
Recommended or Required Reading
Chiang, A.C. ve Weinwright, K. 2005; Matematiksel İktisadın Temel Yöntemleri, Gazi Kitabevi, 4. Baskı, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Quiz111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14456
Individual Study for Mid term Examination15115
Individual Study for Final Examination15230
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)146
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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