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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP237 |
| Name | Introduction to Economics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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 |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MÜGE DAVRAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet. Previous term groups and teaching staff are shown.
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Course Goal / Objective
To provide knowledge at the micro and macroeconomic levels by examining the basic concepts and problems of economics, economic systems and the basic issues that economics deals with; to prepare the basis for economics-content courses in the agricultural economics discipline based on this knowledge.
Course Content
Basic concepts of economics, market types, price formation, consumer behavior theory, production theory, distribution theory, national income, employment, money and banking, foreign trade.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Lecture notes and recommended resources.
Notes
GENERAL ECONOMICS OĞUZ YURDAKUL UFUK GÜLTEKİN
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define the basic concepts of economics. |
| LO02 | Explain the principles of efficient use of resources, which is the fundamental problem of the economy. |
| LO03 | Interpret supply-demand, market structure, price formation and the factors affecting them. |
| LO04 | Discuss macroeconomic variables and their relationships. |
| LO05 | Be able to define and explain the concepts of national income, poverty and income distribution. |
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 | |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Economics | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Fundamental terms (Necessity, goods and services, utility, value) | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Production Factors | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Market Types ( Market concept, perfect competition market, other market types) | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Demand Issue in Economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Supply Issue in Economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Pricing ( Elasticity, pricing, periodical price fluctations in Agriculture) | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Externality | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Production Theory | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Distribution Theory | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | National Income and Employment | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Money and Banking | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Foreign Trade, Economic Growth, Development | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General Review | Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 |
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 | ||