YOT115 Agricultural Economics

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code YOT115
Name Agricultural Economics
Term 2015-2016 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. AYHAN SAYĞI
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. BİLGE BOZ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aims of this course are to ensure; othat the students learn basic economic concepts, othat the students comprehend the differences of agriculture from the other sectors and contributions of agriculture sector to Turkey economy, othat the students learn basic principles of agricultural production economics othat the students comprehend basic principles of agricultural marketing

Course Content

oBasic economic concepts, oThe differences of agriculture from the other sectors oContributions of agriculture sector to Turkey economy, oAgricultural production economics. oAgricultural marketing

Course Precondition

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Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 1 To be able to comprehend agricultural production function
LO02 2 In agricultural production, to be able to learn to enable; maximum income with optimum input, minimum cost with optimum combination of different inputs, maximum income with optimum combination of different products
LO03 3 To be able to learn alternative cost principal, marginal income principal
LO04 4 To be able to comprehend importance of marketing and agricultural marketing in terms of Turkey economy
LO05 5 To be able to learn agricultural marketing services
LO06 6 To be able to comprehend marketing channels, agents and marketing organizations in agricultural products market
LO07 7 To be able to learn micro and macro basic economic concepts
LO08 8 To be able to comprehend the differences of agriculture from the other sectors and contributions of agriculture sector to Turkey economy


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have a basic knowledge of the conceptual and practical in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO02 - To assess and to understand learned information accuracy, reliability and timeliness in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO03 - To understand developments in ecosystems, biodiversity and sustainable management of agriculture, rural development, agricultural planning and use of agricultural technologies and the effects of these on human life.
PLO04 - To produce according to organic agriculture rules.
PLO05 - To define problems that may be encountered organic product production phase until it reaches the final consumer and develop solutions for the problems.
PLO06 - To identify issues, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence and to apply in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO07 - To analyse the problems encountered and To fulfill the responsibilities that have received both individual and as a member of team in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO08 - To have adopt life-long learning importance and to have follow professional developments.
PLO09 - Access to knowledge through questioning and research in the field of organic agriculture and to use.
PLO10 - To generate projects with conscious of social, cultural and ethical responsibility and to knowledge institutions and individuals in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO11 - To have a sufficient level of foreing language to be able to follow the sources in his/her field and to communicate with colleagues if necessary
PLO12 - To use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with a required level of computer software and to have a sufficient level to communicate orally and in writing in organic agriculture.
PLO13 - To research, to evaluate the information obtained, to prepare projects, implement and manage on the field of organic agriculture
PLO14 - To fulfill own duties and responsibilities according to scientific, cultural, ethical and legislation values related to organic agriculture.
PLO15 - To be conscious of social justice, quality and cultural values, occupational health and safety issues in the field of organic agriculture


Week Plan

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Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 50 -10
1. Homework 50 -10
1. Midterm Exam 50 -10
1. Homework 50 -10
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 200 -20
1. Final Exam - 60
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

Update Time: 28.04.2016 11:04