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IKT4022Mathematical Economics3+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of ECONOMETRICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Nebiye YAMAK
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course aims to provide the students with a general knowledge on mathematical methods to enable them to understand economics, to help them use mathematical tools to understand the economic issues
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Identify of mathematical instruments and economic models11,
LO - 2 : Understand the identification of economic models by using the mathematical models11,
LO - 3 : Apply the mathematical instruments to economic models11,
LO - 4 : Analyze the economic relations by using the mathematical instruments11,
LO - 5 : Create a new perspective on economic relations by using mathematical instruments11,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Basic concepts, tools in mathematical economics, algebra, equations, functions of one variable, properties of functions, differentiation, derivatives in use, single-variable optimization, integration, interest rates and present values, functions of many variables, tools for comparative statistics, multivariable optimization, constrained optimization, matrix and vector algebra, determinants and inverse matrices, linear programming.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The nature of mathematical economics
 Week 2mathematical versus nonmathematical economics
 Week 3Economic models
 Week 4Ingredients of a mathematical model
 Week 5Types of function
 Week 6Functions of two or more indepenendent variables
 Week 7levels of generality
 Week 8Static (or equilibrium)analysis
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Equilibrium analysis in economies The meaning of equilibrium
 Week 11Partial market Equilibrium-a linear model
 Week 12Partial market Equilibrium-a nonlinear model
 Week 13Linear models and matrix algebra Matrices and vectors
 Week 14Matrix operations
 Week 15Linear models and matrix algebra
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Chiang, Alpha C,Çeviri,Ergun Kip ve diğerleri)1984;matematiksel İktisadın Temel Yöntemleri
2Chiang, Alpha C,Çeviri,Ergun Kip ve diğerleri)1984;matematiksel İktisadın Temel Yöntemleri
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 04/2024 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 06/2024 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 14 56
Arasınav için hazırlık 7 2 14
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 12 3 36
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load150