EMU – FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
COURSE TYPE
LECTURER(S)
MATH103 Course Outline
SPRING 2012-13
Mathematics for Business and Economics – I
University Core - Mathematics
Suzan Cival Buranay (Group 1 and 3), Office: AS 239, Ext. 2410
Şerife Bekar Ünlüer (Group 2 and 4), Office: AS 209, Ext. 2436
ASSISTANTS
CREDIT VALUE
PREREQUISITES
COREQUISITES
DURATION OF COURSE
WEB LINK
(3,1,0)
None
None
One Semester
ECTS VALUE
6
http://brahms.emu.edu.tr/sbekar
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: First degree-equations in one variable. Second degree-equations in one
variable. Inequalities and their solutions. Absolute value relationship. Rectangular coordinate system. Linear
equations; Graphical characteristics, slope-intercept form, determination of the equation of a straight line.
Systems of linear equations; two-variable systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination method, n-variable
systems, selected applications of systems of linear equations. Functions; types of functions, graphical
representation of functions. Linear functions and applications; Linear cost, revenue, profit, demand and supply
functions. Break-even models. Quadratic functions and their characteristics; quadratic cost, revenue, profit,
demand and supply functions. Polynomial functions. Exponential and logarithmic functions
and their characteristics. Equations involving logarithmic and exponential expressions .
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to review and improve certain mathematical concepts needed by the student to follow a
subsequent course in Mathematics (MATH104). Students succeeding both courses will be able to easily follow
other area core courses that necessitate a certain level of mathematics. MATH103 includes the topics of
algebraic operations, equations, functions together with area related application problems.
GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COMPETENCES)
On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of:
- Basic operations with numbers and algebraic expressions.
- Concept of linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, their solutions and related applications.
- Understanding linear and quadratic functions, their graphs and related applications.
- Linear programming concepts.
On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their skills in:
- Solving basic mathematical problems in the given topics.
- Performing basic mathematical operations on application type problems.
On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their appreciation of and respect for
values and attitudes regarding the issues of:
- Role of mathematics in various field related applications.
- Necessary foundation accumulation to pursue post graduate studies in their core fields.
GRADING CRITERIA
Mid-term 1
: 30%
Mid-term 2
: 25%
Final Examination : 40%
Attendance
: 5%
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER COURSES
The course is essential for the students to successfully follow topics of the second part of the Mathematics
course (MATH104) as well as courses like Statistics (STAT201), Quantitative Analysis (MGMT322) and certain
other field related courses.
LEARNING / TEACHING METHOD
Participation in classroom teaching is essential. Students will primarily be benefiting from their notes taken in the
class, studying given examples and solving related questions, as well as referring to the suggested textbooks.
Students will also be encouraged to participate and solve certain problems themselves during class hours.
ASSIGNMENTS
Home study will be given for each topic covered.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Mid-term exams, final exam will be the main mode of assessment. Examination results will be announced to the
student within few days and their papers made available for discussion on individual basis. This will help the
student to correct the misconceptions on the topics where wrong answers were written.
85–100 (A); 80–84 (A-); 75–79 (B+); 70–74 (B); 66–69 (B-); 63–65 (C+); 59–62 (C); 56–58 (C-); 53–55 (D+);
50–52 (D); 35–49 (D- /FAIL); 0-34 (F/FAIL). Note that these limits may be subject to some change depending on
the overall performance in the course at the end of the semester.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance and class participation is essential in the success of a student. Therefore, exam papers of students
missing at least 50% of the classes will be critically examined. Those failing to come up with at least the grade D
will be given NG grade.
TEXTBOOKS: Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences.
Eleventh Edition, Ernest F. Haeussler, Jr., Richard S. Paul. Prentice Hall,
INDICATIVE BASIC READING LIST: Applied Mathematics for Business, Economics and the Social Sciences.
Fourth Edition, Frank S. Budnick. McGraw Hill.
SCHEDULE & CONTENT
Lectures:
Group 1: Tuesday 14.30 - 16.20, CL104; Thursday 12.30 – 14.20, CL109
Group 2: Tuesday 14.30 - 16.20, CL 117, Thursday 08.30 – 10.20, CL 117
Group 3: Wednesday 14.30 - 16.20, CL 110; Friday 12.30 – 14.20, CLA 11
Group 4: Wednesday 14.30 - 16.20, CL 117; Friday 08.30 – 10.20, CL 202
The lecture topics within the semester are as in the following schedule:
WEEK
1-2
3
4
5
6
DATE
14.02.13-24.02.13
25.02.13-03.03.13
04.03.13-10.04.13
11.03.13-17.03.13
18.03.13-24.03.13
TOPICS
Operations with Algebraic Expressions, Factoring, Fractions
Linear Equations, Equations Leading to Linear Equations, Absolute value
Quadratic Equations, Applications of Equations
Linear Inequalities, Applications of Inequalities
Solving Second Degree Inequalities, Rational inequalities
7
8-9
10
11
12
13
14
25.03.13-31.03.13
03.04.13- 13.04.13
15.04.13-21.04.13
22.04.13-28.04.13
29.04.13-05.05.13
08.05.13-12.05.13
13.05.13-19.05.13
15
16-17
20.05.13-23.05.13
27.05.13-11.06.13
June 19-21
June 22-29
Functions, Special Functions, Combinations of Functions
MIDTERM EXAMINATION PERIOD
Graphs in Rectangular Coordinates, Lines, Parabolas
Graphs in Rectangular Coordinates, Lines, Parabolas (cont.)
Applications of Linear and Quadratic Functions
Systems of Linear Equations and Their Applications
Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions Properties of Logarithms,
Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
Compound Interest, System of Linear Inequalities, Linear Programming
FINAL EXAMINATION
Online Application Period for RESIT Examination
RESIT Examination Period
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism (which also includes any kind of cheating in exams) is a disciplinary offence and will be dealt with
accordingly.
IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTICE
 It is compulsory to show student identification card, in order to be able to attend
examinations. Those who will not be able to show identification card will not be allowed
to attend the examination.
 Students are compulsory to attend the examinations in the scheduled rooms. They will
not be allowed to attend the examination in a room which is not scheduled for them.
 Students may check their examination papers within a pre‐announced period of time.
Information about this matter will be given in the instructions of each of the
examinations.
 Time and place of the Midterms make-up exams will be announced later.
 Students missing Final examination has to provide a valid excuse latest on June 13,
2013 Thursday, otherwise their final score will be considered to be “zero”. Makeup for
Final examination will be the RESIT examination.