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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FOOD ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | ZFS310 |
| Name | International Agricultural Trades |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖMER FARUK EMEKSİZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖMER FARUK EMEKSİZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Gains knowledge about economics at micro and macro levels examining basic concepts and problems of economics, economic systems, and basic subjects relevant to economics. Sets ground for the courses including economics in agriculture economy discipline, correspondingly.
Course Content
Basic concepts of Economics, market types, pricing, consumer behaviour theory, production theory, partition theory, national income, employment, money and banking, and foreign trade
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has knowledge in the fields of basic science, engineering and food science and technology | |
| PLO02 | - | Determines, identifies and resolves the problems in the areas regarding food engineering and technology applications | |
| PLO03 | - | Gains the ability to use knowledge and skills in his/her field. | |
| PLO04 | - | Improve a process-based system using the methods of measurement and evaluation | |
| PLO05 | - | Researches and analyzes complex systems using scientific methods | |
| PLO06 | - | Uses objective and subjective methods to evaluate food quality and interprets the results | |
| PLO07 | - | Selects and uses modern technical systems in food engineering and technology applications | |
| PLO08 | - | Uses laboratories, does food analyses and evaluates, interprets and reports the results, | |
| PLO09 | - | Has skills of Independent decision-making, self-confidence, creativity and the ability to take responsibility | |
| PLO10 | - | Complies with teamwork | |
| PLO11 | - | Analytically and critically evaluates the learned information. | |
| PLO12 | - | Knows the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | - | Communicates effectively and healthily in the relevant field and uses communication technologies | |
| PLO14 | - | Knows a foreign language at a level to follow the literature about foods and communicate | |
| PLO15 | - | Constantly improves himself/herself determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields besides his/her professional development | |
| PLO16 | - | is respectful of professional ethics | |
| PLO17 | - | Has ability to plan, implement and develop a food process | |
| PLO18 | - | Knows the legislation and management systems related to foods |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The definition and scope of the international economy -The reasonss of foreign trade Differences between internal trade with foreign trade | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 2 | Foreign trade theory Assumptions Absolute advantage theory | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 3 | Foreign trade theory Comparative advantage theory The definition of the external trade policy | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 4 | The aims of foreign trade policy The historical development of the foreign trade policy Free Trade and protection discussions | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 5 | Foreign trade policy tools Customs duty; definition, aim, types. | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 6 | The economic effects of customs duties (protection, consumption, income, distribution) The reflection of the relevant countries customs duties | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 7 | Special Customs Regimes Temporary admission Free Zones Warehouse Transit trade | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 8 | Non-tariff barriers (definition, scope) -Quotas Description, types, Economic Effects Comparison of customs duties with quotas | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 9 | Import Bans Description Causes Effects (short term, long term) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 10 | -Foreign exchange control (Exchange control mechanism) -Countervailing taxes -Market share agreements | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 11 | Midterm Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 12 | Import guarantees -Multiple Rate System -Subsidies -Export subsidies -The restriction of exports -Invisible Blocks | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 13 | International economic merger theory Types of economic merger | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 14 | International economic mergers (continued) Effect on member countries Effects on production Effects on comsumption Effects on factor prices Effects on growth rate and employment | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 15 | International economic mergers in practice The European Union (Treaty of Rome, the EUs historical development, financial institutions, the EUs ,common agricultural policy of the EU, Turkey-EU relations) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections |
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 |