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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURE ECONOMY PR. | |
| Code | TEP212 |
| Name | Agricultural Economics |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUNA ALEMDAR |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUNA ALEMDAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To find solutions to the problems encountered in agriculture by applying the basic principles of economics; To interprete and evaluation of the annual performance of farms and agriculture related industries
Course Content
Major issues and concepts related to agricultural economics; development process in agriculture; distinguishing properties of agricultural sector and its product; agriculture and economic growth and development: the situation in the world and Turkey; main economic concepts and principles in agricultural economics; agricultural production factors and their properties; measuring annual performance of farms and analysis of the results of annual activities; preparation and analysis of balance sheet for farms; farm management; agricultural marketing; agricultural and food policies; organisation in agricultre and agricultural cooperatives.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can recognize distinctive basic characteristics of agricultural production |
| LO02 | Can evaluate the role of agricultural sector in national economy, its interactions with other sectors and its contributions to economic development |
| LO03 | Gains the ability to put forward ideas on the basis of economic principles about the the problems encountered in agricultural sector utilizing the basic concepts and tools of economics. |
| LO04 | Can define and compare the major criteria used in evaluating annual activity reports of agricultural enterprises. |
| LO05 | Knows the stages of agricultural commodities throughout the process of passing from farm to consumers, interrelations of these stages and basic effective factors of these |
| LO06 | Can define distinctive characteristics of agricultural production |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| PLO05 | - | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| PLO09 | - | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to agricultural economics; definitions; functions | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 2 | Distinguishing characteristics of agricultural activities | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 3 | Tarımsal faaliyetin ayırt edici özellikleri | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 4 | Contribution of agricultural sector to national economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 5 | Contribution of agricultural sector to national economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 6 | Main principles of agricultural economics | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 7 | Main principles of agricultural economics | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 9 | Production factors (land , capital) | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 10 | Production factors (labor, enterpreneurship) | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 11 | Assessment of annual results ot the agricultural activities in farms | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 12 | Assessment of annual results ot the agricultural activities in farms | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 13 | Agricultural marketing | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 14 | Importance of organisation in agriculre, types of organisation, cooperatives, principles, types, tasks, problems and developments | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 15 | Agricultural policies | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and recommended resources | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and recommended 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 |