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| Code | TEP421 |
| Name | Agricultural Extension |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide students with the ability to identify the priority needs of individuals living in rural areas, to prepare programs in line with these needs, and to transfer new information and techniques with appropriate methods.
Course Content
Definition, history and philosophy of agricultural extension; agricultural extension/consultancy approaches and systems; goal-oriented program planning; adult education; identification of needs; moderation; individual methods; group methods; mass publication methods.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
lecture notes
Notes
lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can transfer new knowledge and techniques using different (individual, group and mass) methods within the framework of adult education principles. |
| LO02 | It can identify the needs of individuals in rural areas and prepare appropriate programs. |
| LO03 | Can work with groups of different structures. |
| LO04 | Knows and can apply different agricultural extension and consultancy approaches applied in the world and in our country. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | 3 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | 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 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | 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 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | 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 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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 | Information about the course description and content Philosophy of agricultural extension | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Characteristics of rural areas and individuals living in rural areas Agricultural extension systems | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Agricultural extension approaches Agricultural extension in the world and EU countries | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Targeted program planning | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | adult education | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Methods used to determine needs | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Yöntem Seçilmemiş |
| 7 | Adoption and diffusion of innovations | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 9 | Moderation | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Individual publication methods | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Individual publication methods (continued) | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Group publication methods | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Group publication methods (continued) | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Mass publication methods | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | General evaluation | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Relevant sections of lecture notes and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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 | ||