Semester: 2024 - 2025 FALL

Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem DEFTERLÄ°

Room: R - 220

Office Hours: Monday 14:20-15:10 & Wednesday 11:20-12:10

Course Description:  Real Numbers, Algebraic Expressions, Linear and Quadratic Equations, Equations and Inequalities, Absolute Value, Functions and Graphs, Linear Functions and Straight Lines, Quadratic Functions and their Graphs, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Matrices, Algebraic Operations on Matrices, Row Reduction, Determinants, Cramer’s Rule.

Textbook:  E. F. Haeussler, R. S. Paul, R. J. Wood, Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics and Life and Social Sciences, 13th Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0-321-64388-9

Evaluation Criteria:

• Midterm: %40
• Final %60
• !! Attendance criteria: A minimum participation of 50% in all classes through the semester is an eligibility criterion to attend the Final Examination!! This criterion is valid for the students who are taking the course for the first time or who failed earlier with the NA grade.

Exam Dates:

• Midterm Exam: 22.11.2024, Friday 13:20, RA-03
• Final Exam: 07.01.2025, Tuesday 10:00 at MA02
• Final MakeUp Exam: 20.01.2025 Monday 14:00 at NA02