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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURE ECONOMY PR. | |
| Code | TEP406 |
| Name | Agricultural Extension |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To gain students skills in determination of primary necessities of individuals living in rural areas, preparation of programs in accordance with these necessities, and transmission of this new information and techniques through appropriate methods.
Course Content
The history of agricultural extension; definition, and philosophy; agricultural extension/consulting approaches and systems; goal-oriented program planning; adult education; determination of necessities ; moderation; individual methods; Group methods;mass publication methods
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Is able to determine the necessities of individuals living in rural areas and organizing appropriate programs according to these necessities. |
| LO02 | Is able to transfer new techniques and information within the scope of adult education (individual, group and mass) using different methods. |
| LO03 | Is able to work with the groups having different nature. |
| LO04 | Knows different agricultural extension methods and concultancy approaches carried out in the world and in Turkey, and can put them into practice |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The definition and information about the content of the course The philosophy of agricultural extension | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 2 | Characteristics of rural area and individuals living in rural area Agricultural extension systems | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 3 | Characteristics of rural area and individuals living in rural area Agricultural extension systems (continue) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 4 | Agricultural extension approaches World and EU countries, agricultural extension | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 5 | Agricultural extension approaches World and EU countries, agricultural extension (continue) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 6 | Goal-oriented program planning | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 7 | Adult education | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 8 | The methods used in the determination of necessities | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 10 | The adoption and dissemination of innovations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 11 | Moderation (working with groups) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 12 | Individual extension methods | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 13 | Group extension methods | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 14 | Group extension methods (continue) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 15 | Mass media | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 16 | Tüm ders notları ve kaynaklar | All lecture notes and resources | |
| 17 | Tüm ders notları ve kaynaklar | All lecture notes and resources |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||