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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP130 |
| Name | Agricultural Economics |
| Term | 2018-2019 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
To provide a basic infrastructure on how and what purposes to use economics in order to solve macro and micro level problems in agriculture
Course Content
Main subjects and concepts related to agricultural economics; Characteristics of the agricultural sector and food commodities; Agriculture and economical development; Basic economic concepts and principles in agricultural economics; Agricultural production factors; Analysis of the annual operating results of agricultural holdings; Preparation and analysis of the balance sheet in agricultural holdings; Farm management, agricultural marketing and policies
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the basic characteristics of agricultural sector and agricultural and food commodities |
| LO02 | Knows the role of agricultural sector in economic development and evaluates the interaction between agriculture and economic development |
| LO03 | Knows and applies the basic economic problems of the agricultural sector and the main economic principles for the solution of these problems |
| LO04 | Knows, applies and evaluates the main measurement methods and approaches used in profit-loss analysis of agricultural holdings |
| LO05 | Know and evaluate how to prepare the balance sheet in agricultural holdings |
| LO06 | Knows and discusses the basic issues related to the farm management, agricultural marketing and agricultural policies |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to agricultural economics: Basic concepts and subjects | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 2 | Characteristics of agricultural activity and agricultural and food commodities | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 3 | Characteristics of agricultural activity and agricultural and food commodities (Continued) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 4 | The role of agriculture in economic development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 5 | Agriculture and economic development interactions: Situation in the world and Turkey | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 6 | Main economic principles used in agricultural economics | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 7 | Main economic principles used in agricultural economics (Continued) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 9 | Agricultural production factors (Natural resources and labor force) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 10 | Agricultural production factors (Capital and entrepreneurship) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 11 | Annual operating results in agricultural holdings (Gross production value, operating costs, depreciation) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 12 | Profit-loss analysis in agricultural holdings | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 13 | Preparation and analysis of the balance sheet in agricultural holdings | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 14 | Agricultural marketing | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 15 | Agricultural policies | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 16 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and resources | |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 |