Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Mathematics
Course Code: KBU125
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand and apply basic mathematical operations that they will encounter in daily and professional life. It is also aimed to develop numerical thinking skills and form the basis for subsequent professional courses.

Course Content

This course covers numbers, ratio-proportion, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities and basic problem solving. The aim is for students to be able to solve basic mathematical problems that they may encounter in both their daily lives and professional practices.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Neslihan BİLİNMEZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Apply basic number operations accurately and quickly.
2.Uses concepts such as fraction, percentage, ratio and proportion in solving daily and professional problems.
3.Recognize algebraic expressions and solve first degree equations.
4.Develops numerical thinking and basic problem-solving skills.
5.Establishes relationships between mathematical concepts; analyzes problems related to daily life and professional situations and develops appropriate solution strategies.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.For Basic Mathematics Vocational Schools and Faculties of Education, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Balcı, Sürat University Publications
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction – Working with Numbers, Number Line
Week 2 - Theoretical
Integers, Decimals, Negative Numbers
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fractions and Operations with Fractions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Exponents and Radicals
Week 5 - Theoretical
Algebraic Expressions and Identities
Week 6 - Theoretical
Equations: Solving First Degree Equations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Inequalities and Their Applications
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ratio-Proportion and its Applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Percentages and Percentage Problems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Problem Solving Methods – Applications from Daily Life
Week 12 - Theoretical
Logical Reasoning: Simple mathematical reasoning
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applied Problem Solving – Mixed examples
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation and Review
Week 15 - Theoretical
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Individual Work62012
Midterm Examination110010
Final Examination111011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026