BBP311 Agricultural Economics

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BBP311
Name Agricultural Economics
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA NECAT ÖREN


Course Goal

To provide a basic infrastructure on how and what purposesto use economicsin order to solve macro andmicro level problemsin agriculture

Course Content

Main subjectsand conceptsrelated to agricultural economics; Characteristics of the agricultural sectorand food commodities; Agriculture and economical development; Basic economic conceptsand principlesin agricultural economics; Agricultural production factors; Analysis of the annual operating results ofagricultural holdings; Preparation and analysis of the balance sheet in agricultural holdings; Farm management, agricultural marketing and policies

Course Precondition

no

Resources

Lecture notes prepared and constantly updated by the lecturer

Notes

Tarım Ekonomisi ve İşletmeciliği (Prof. Dr. İ.Hakkı İnan), Tarım Ekonomisi (Prof. Dr. Erkan Rehber ve Doç. Dr. Bahattin Çetin), Tarım Ekonomisi (Prof. Dr. Zeynel Dinler), Tarım Ekonomisi (Prof. Dr. Ahmet Erkuş ve ark.)


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Lists and explains the basic characteristics of the agricultural sector and agricultural and food goods.
LO02 Explain the role of the agricultural sector in economic development and the interaction of agriculture and economic development.
LO03 Knows and appliesthe basic economic problems of the agricultural sectorand the main economic principlesfor the solution of these problems
LO04 Knows, applies and evaluatesthe main measurement methods and approaches used in profit-lossan alysis of agricultural holdings
LO05 Know and evaluate how to prepare the balance sheet in agricultural holdings
LO06 Explain the basic issues related to the management of agricultural enterprises, agricultural marketing and agricultural policies.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions 1
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself 1
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to agricultural economics: Basic concepts and issues Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Characteristics of agricultural activity and agricultural and food goods Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Characteristics of agricultural activity and agricultural and food goods(Continued) Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 The role of agriculture in economic development Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Agriculture and economic development interaction: situation in the world and in Turkey Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Main economic principles used in agricultural economics Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Main economic principles used in agricultural economics(Continued) Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Agricultural production factors (Natural resources and labor) Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Agricultural production factors (Capital and entrepreneurship) Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Annual activity results in agricultural enterprises (gross production value, operating costs, depreciation) Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Profit-loss analysisin agricultural enterprises Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Preparation and analysis of the balance sheet in agricultural enterprises Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Agricultural marketing Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Agricultural policies Lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams All of lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams All of lecture notes and relevant parts of recommended resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS