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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | BAT258 |
| Name | Career Planning |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. Aslıhan AĞAR ÖZKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable agricultural technician students to get to know themselves, recognize their interests and abilities, consciously evaluate career opportunities in the agricultural sector, and be guided in creating a career plan that aligns with their goals. In this context, the course aims to provide students with information about job opportunities in the public and private sectors, particularly familiarize them with institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the State Hydraulic Works, prepare them for job application processes, and develop skills in CV creation, LinkedIn usage, and interviewing.
Course Content
This course aims to help students get to know themselves, assess their interests and abilities, and consciously analyze career opportunities in the agricultural sector. The career planning process, goal setting, and decision-making are discussed, while job opportunities in areas such as crop production, animal husbandry, greenhouse farming, and agricultural technologies are examined. Opportunities in both the public and private sectors are evaluated, with particular attention given to institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the State Hydraulic Works. Furthermore, entrepreneurship, government support, internship opportunities, CV preparation, LinkedIn usage, and interview techniques are emphasized to prepare students for professional life, and they are expected to create a personal career plan by the end of the course.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Seçkin Publishing Career Planning and Management 2nd Edition Hasan Tutar, Lecture Notes ,Fundamentals of Agricultural Engineering - DAISY SCIENCE.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students explain the basic concepts of the career planning process and set their own career goals. |
| LO02 | Students analyze their interests, abilities, and values to identify suitable agricultural fields (crop production, animal husbandry, agricultural technologies, etc.). |
| LO03 | Students explore career opportunities in both the public and private sectors within the agricultural industry; they become particularly familiar with institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the State Hydraulic Works. |
| LO04 | Students can develop a simple business idea by analyzing entrepreneurial opportunities and government support in the agricultural sector. |
| LO05 | Students prepare effective resumes (CVs), explain job application processes, and use platforms like LinkedIn at a basic level. |
| LO06 | Students practice interview techniques, improve their communication skills, and develop short, medium, and long-term career plans. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities | 2 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains basic communication skills | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The course begins with an introduction. This course covers the general state of the agricultural sector in Turkey and explains the role of agricultural technicians within this sector. The differences between the public and private sectors are also discussed. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | The focus is on self-awareness. Students' interests in areas such as plant production, animal husbandry, and agricultural technologies are assessed. They are also encouraged to consider whether they are better suited to working in the field or in an office environment. This week, students create their own agricultural profiles. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Sub-sectors within the agricultural industry are examined in detail. Topics such as plant protection, soil analysis, greenhouse farming, irrigation systems, and agricultural machinery are covered. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Career opportunities in the public sector are explained. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | The focus is on private sector opportunities. Students analyze the required qualifications by examining real job postings. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | The topic of entrepreneurship in agriculture is discussed. Options such as greenhouse management, small-scale production, and livestock farming are presented to students who want to start their own businesses. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Modern agricultural technologies are discussed. Innovations such as smart farming practices, sensor systems, and drone usage are introduced. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and textbooks | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The course covers CV preparation and job application processes. Techniques for preparing CVs suitable for the agricultural sector, the importance of internships, and the use of LinkedIn are discussed. Students prepare their own CVs. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | The course focuses on field experience. It covers ways to find internships, volunteer work, and the impact of field experience on career development. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Communication skills are improved. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 12 | Interview techniques are covered. Questions that may be encountered in job interviews, body language, and effective self-expression are discussed. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 13 | Students are asked to create their own career plans. Short, medium, and long-term goals are set, and alternative plans are considered. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 14 | Students present their career plans in front of the class and receive feedback. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | The course concludes with a general assessment. | Books related to the topic listed in the bibliography. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and textbooks | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and textbooks | 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 | ||