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Information
| Code | ZTP240 |
| Name | Agricultural Economics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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. AYKUT GÜL |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To be able to define the basic characteristics of agricultural production Ability to evaluate the agricultural sector's place in the national economy and its contribution to economic development and interaction with other sectors Gaining the ability to make economic ideas based on the economic problems using the basic concepts and tools of the economy in the agricultural sector To be able to define and compare the main criteria used in the evaluation of annual results of agricultural enterprises To be able to define the stages of agricultural products in agricultural products, the relationships between these stages and the main factors effecting them
Course Content
Basic concepts of agricultural economics, development process of agriculture, characteristics of agricultural sector and agricultural products, agriculture and economic development, situation in the world and Turkey, main economic concepts and principles in agriculture economics, agricultural production factors and characteristics, annual activity results and analysis in agricultural enterprises , Preparation and analysis of business balances, management of agricultural businesses, agricultural marketing, agriculture and food politics, agriculture organization and cooperative
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
Pdf files and mind maps provided by the lecturer
Notes
Other internet sources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To be able to define the basic characteristics of agricultural production |
| LO02 | Ability to evaluate the agricultural sector's place in the national economy and its contribution to economic development and interaction with other sectors |
| LO03 | Gaining the ability to make economic ideas based on the economic problems using the basic concepts and tools of the economy in the agricultural sector |
| LO04 | To be able to define and compare the main criteria used in the evaluation of annual results of agricultural enterprises |
| LO05 | To be able to define the stages of agricultural products in agricultural products, the relationships between these stages and the main factors effecting them |
| LO06 | To be able to express economic and social data to be used in the agricultural production decision process by using charts, figures and mathematical symbols and to express it verbally. |
| LO07 | Apply to plant and animal production and marketing processes for ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and use of technology |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on alternative production systems | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To get technical knowledge in his/her field | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He is aware of the impacts of animal science and agricultural engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the comprehensive and social dimensions and the problems of the times that are reflected in the field of engineering. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to agricultural economics; Definitions, functions | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Distinctive features of agricultural activity | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Distinctive features of agricultural activity (continued) | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy (continued) | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Main economic principles in agricultural economy | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Main economic principles in agricultural economy (continued) | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Factors of production (land-capital); Agricultural financing, management | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Factors of production (labor-entrepreneurship) | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Evaluation of the results of annual activities in agricultural business | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Agricultural marketing | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | The importance of organizing in agriculture; Types of organization, cooperatives, principles, types, tasks, problems and changes | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Agricultural policy | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | An overview | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Exam | 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 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 68 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,72 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||