Information Package / Course Catalogue
Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics
Course Code: MVU224
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To enable students to understand the mathematics topics encountered in centralized examinations at the associate degree level, develop their problem-solving skills, and improve their examination performance.

Course Content

Numbers, basic algebra, equations, word problems, ratio and proportion, percentages, graphs, functions, and exam-oriented mathematical problem-solving techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain and apply fundamental mathematical concepts commonly encountered in associate degree level examinations.
2.Solve basic algebraic operations, equations, and ratio and proportion problems accurately.
3.Solve mathematical problems using appropriate methods and problem-solving strategies.
4.Interpret basic mathematical information presented in graphs, tables, and functions.
5.Analyze different solution approaches and select the most effective method for solving exam-oriented mathematics questions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.DGS preparation books
2.KPSS preparation books
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts, Number Systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Divisibility, Obeb-Okek
Week 3 - Theoretical
Rational Numbers, Ordering - Simple Inequalities
Week 4 - Theoretical
Exponents-Radical Numbers
Week 5 - Theoretical
Factoring
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ratio-Proportion
Week 7 - Theoretical
Solving Equations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Setting Up Equations (problems)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Setting Up Equations (problems)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Setting Up Equations (problems)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Digital Logic
Week 12 - Theoretical
Digital Logic
Week 13 - Theoretical
Angles, length, area and Polygons in a triangle
Week 14 - Theoretical
Circle, circular, solids
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026