MATHEMATICAL MODELLING

EMT452

Course Code: EMT452
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Understand the concept of modeling and the relationship between these concepts.
Will be able model mathematical theorems using auxiliary tools.
Demonstrate mathematical concepts using different models.
Will be able carry modeling to the application level.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None.

Course Description

The students taking this course are expected to acquire knowledge about mathematical modeling and the modeling process, including understanding the steps of application and potential challenges encountered during application. The course covers topics such as mathematical modeling and problem-solving, perspectives on mathematical modeling, the modeling process, principles of model development, implementation of modeling activities in mathematics classrooms, the role of the teacher in the implementation process, preparation of mathematical modeling activities, examples of mathematical modeling problems and applications, as well as national and international research conducted on mathematical modeling.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Mathematical modelling and problem solving
2^nd Week	Models and modelling process in mathematics teaching
3^rd Week	Modelling cycle
4^th Week	Model development steps
5^th Week	Principles of model development
6^th Week	Implementation of modelling activities in mathematics classrooms and the role of the teacher
7^th Week	Implementation of modelling activities in mathematics classrooms and the role of the teacher
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Preparing mathematical modelling activities
10^th Week	Preparing mathematical modelling activities
11^th Week	Monitoring students' mathematical thinking processes
12^th Week	Project
13^th Week	Project Presentation
14^th Week	Project Presentation
15^th Week	General review

Recommended or Required Reading

Blum, W., Galbraith, P. L., Henn, H. W., & Niss, M. (2007). Modelling and applications in mathematics education. New York: Springer.
Doruk, B. K., & Umay, A. (2011). Matematiği günlük yaşama transfer etmede matematiksel modellemenin etkisi. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 41(41).
Erbaş, A. K., Kertil, M., Çetinkaya, B., Çakıroğlu, E., Alacacı, C., & Baş, S. (2014). Matematik eğitiminde matematiksel modelleme: Temel kavramlar ve farklı yaklaşımlar. Kuram ve Uygulamada Eğitim Bilimleri, 14(4), 1-21.
Didiş-Kabar, M. G. (2017). Matematik öğretmenlerinin matematiksel modelleme ve modelleme etkinliklerinin matematik derslerinde kullanılması hakkındaki görüşleri. Eğitim ve Öğretim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 6(4), 118-128.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Project
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Project	1	10
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	13	2	26
Preparation for Final exam	1	25	25
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	15	15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Project	1	11	11
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X	X	X
K2
K3
K4	X	X	X	X
K5
K6
K7
K8			X	X
K9	X	X	X	X
K10