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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP130 |
| Name | Agricultural Economics |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA NECAT ÖREN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA NECAT ÖREN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Solving problems in agriculture sector with the help of the basic principles of economics; interpreting and evaluating activity results in agriculture and agricultural corporations
Course Content
Basic concepts and terms about agricultural economics, development period of agriculture, agricultural sector and and specialities of commodities; Agriculture and economical development, Agriculture in Turkey and World: Fundamental concepts and principles of Agriculture: Agricultural production factors and features: Analyzing annual reports of agricultural corporations: preparing balance sheets and analyze. Management of agricultural corporations; Agricultural marketing, Agriculture and food policies, Cooperatives in Agriculture
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | |
| PLO11 | - | Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | |
| PLO12 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | |
| PLO13 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Agricultural economics, terms and functions | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 2 | Differences of agricultural activities | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 3 | Differences of agricultural activities | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 4 | Contributions of Agricultural sector to the National Economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 5 | Contributions of Agricultural sector to the National Economy | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 6 | Basic Economical principles in Agricultural economics | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 7 | Basic Economical principles in Agricultural economics | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 8 | Factors of production ( land and capital) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 9 | Factors of production (labour-entreprise);agricultural financing, management | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 10 | Midterm Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 11 | Evaluating annual reports in Agricultural business management | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 12 | Agricultural Marketing | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 13 | Agricultural Marketing | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 14 | The importance of cooperatives in agriculture, types of cooperatives, principles, problems, tasks and changes | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 15 | Agricultural Policies | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 16 | Final Exam | All lecture notes and resources | |
| 17 | Final Exam | All lecture notes and resources |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| 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 |