Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TEP339 |
| Name | Rural Development |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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 | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA NECAT ÖREN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA NECAT ÖREN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide the students with a theoretical background and analytical thinking ability to discuss the economic and socio-cultural characteristics of rural areas, the causes of underdevelopment and opportunities for elimination, alternative solutions.
Course Content
Underdevelopment problem; Economic growth and development concepts; Traditional theories of growth and development; Measurement of development and main characteristics of underdeveloped countries; Rural area and features; Definition of rural development and its importance, principles, aims and elements; The role of agriculture in rural development; Rural development policies; Globalization and rural development
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Know and describe the problem of underdevelopment |
| LO02 | Counts and explains traditional growth and development theories |
| LO03 | Knows the features of less developed countries and counts development criteria |
| LO04 | Knows the different approaches used in rural areas distinction and makes the distinction between rural and urban areas. |
| LO05 | Knows and explains the characteristics of rural areas and rural society |
| LO06 | Knows and explains the interaction between economic, rural and agricultural development. |
| LO07 | Explains the causes of rural backwardness and discusses current and alternative policies |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Underdevelopment and its identification problem | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 2 | Economic growth and development concepts | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 3 | Traditional theories of growth and development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 4 | Measurement problem and criteria of development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 5 | Characteristics of lessdeveloped countries | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 6 | Distinction and definition problems of rural areas: The situation in the world and Turkey | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 7 | Distinction and definition problems of rural areas: The situation in the world and Turkey (Continued) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 9 | Characteristics of rural area and rural society | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 10 | Definition, importance and objectives of rural development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 11 | The principles and elements of rural development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 12 | The principles and elements of rural development (Continued) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 13 | The role of agirculture in rural development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 14 | Rural development policies | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 15 | New approaches in rural development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 16 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 17 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and recommended resources |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| 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 |