Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
150400306101QUANTITATIVE METHODSElective364
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Applying advanced mathematical and statistical techniques and models to business problems in different business functions such as accounting, finance, human resoruces, marketing, manufacturing etc. Modelling the problem, finding the solution and interpretation of the solution is emphasized. Spreadsheet prorams and especially Excell will be utilized.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ecevit EYDURAN
Learning Outcomes
1Faced with the complex business problem, the student learns to model the problem by using the technique.
2It can determine how to solve this problem.
3Can find and interpret the solution.
4To be able to use the solution found in decision making.
5Make the right choice of advanced decision making techniques.
6Can come to advanced level in modeling and apply to complex problems.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Modeling, solving and solving the problems of different functions such as production, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, planning and stock management by using mathematical and statistical techniques, and assisting the decisions of the enterprises by interpreting the solution.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Linar Programming revised
2Network Models
3Goal Programming
4Integer Programming
5Nonlinear Programming
6Dynamic Programming
7Application to Business Problems
8Midterm
9Deterministic Inventory Models
10Probability
11Estimation Techniques
12Game Theory/Simulation
13Markov Chains
14Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Mahmut Tekin (2012), Numerical Methods.
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
Attending Lectures12336
Individual Study for Mid term Examination5525
Individual Study for Final Examination8648
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)111
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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LO15 433 4 43  33
LO24 533 4 33  33
LO34 533 4 33  33
LO44 533 4 33  33
LO54 533 4 33  33
LO64 534 4 34  33
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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