Information Package / Course Catalogue
Maths For Chemists
Course Code: KMY203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach students of the chemistry department about basic mathematical tools and methods in solving problems/issues theoretically and practically. When students pass the course, they can evaluate the applications of basic mathematical information in chemistry science together with equation solutions, graphic drawings, finding correct equations, calculating with logarithms, taking derivatives and integrations in problem solving.

Course Content

Learning topics such as equation solutions, graph drawings, finding equations of lines, calculating with logarithms, taking derivatives, integrating, exponential operations, graphical integration.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Erdener KARADAĞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Solves equations, draws graphs
2.Organizes lineer equations and knows their applications
3.Performs calculations with logarithms, derivations, and integrations
4.Knows exponential operations and graphical integration
5.Solves problems related to chemistry using mathematical principles
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kimyacılar için Matematik, A. ZEREN
2.Kimyacılar için Uygulamalı Matematik, J. R. BARRANTE, (Çev. Z. BÜYÜKMUMCU)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Significant figures, exponential numbers
Week 2 - Theoretical
Logarithms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Operations with logarithms
Week 4 - Theoretical
Presentation with graphics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Coordinate systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Functions and graphics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Matrix and determinants, The graphics of first-order two variable functions,
Week 8 - Theoretical
Exponential and logarithmic functions (Midterm Examination)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Interpolation and extrapolation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Differential calculations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Differentiation of functions of one variable - Selective differentiation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Some conveniences in taking derivatives
Week 13 - Theoretical
Integral calculation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Some conveniences in integration, graphical integration
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination113215
Final Examination116218
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
OÇ-1
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026