Information Package

Master's of Primary School Mathematics Education with Thesis

MTE651

MATHEMATICAL MODELING

Course Code
MTE651
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To be able to perceive modelling concepts and the relationship between them.
  2. To be able to model the mathematical theorems by additional tools.
  3. To be able to show mathematical concepts by using different models.
  4. To be able to transfer modelling to application level.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionModelling mathematical concepts, relations and theorems using objects like pictures and shapes, computers, calculators etc. Demonstration of mathematical concepts, relations and theorems using different models and tools. Adapting these models and tools to the students level.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Mathematical Conceptions
2nd Week Mathematical Relations
3rd Week Mathematical Theorems
4th Week What is Modelling?-Mathematical Modelling
5th Week Modelling by the help of mathematical tools
6th Week Application
7th Week General review
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Using different models
10th Week Modelling in Mathematical Concepts
11th Week Relations between mathematical models
12th Week Relations between mathematical models
13th Week Applications in Modelling
14th Week Applications in Modelling
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingW. Morgenstern ... [et al.], eds. , Mathematical modelling with chernobyl registry data : registry and concepts / Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, c1995.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 5 10
Quiz 2 15
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 2 3 6
Individual or group work 13 3 39
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 6 30
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8 X
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15 X
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21 X
K22
K23 X