Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | TEP365 |
| Name | Agricultural Extension and Communication |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To gain students skills in determination of primary necessities of individuals living in rural areas, preparation of programs in accordance with these necessities, and transmission of this new information and techniques through appropriate methods.
Course Content
The history of agricultural extension; definition, and philosophy; agricultural extension/consulting approaches and systems; goal-oriented program planning; adult education; determination of necessities ; moderation; individual methods; Group methods;mass publication methods
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identify the needs of individuals in rural areas and prepare appropriate programmes. |
| LO02 | To be able to transfer new knowledge and techniques using different (individual, group and mass) methods within the framework of adult education principles. |
| LO03 | Develops co-operative action with groups of different structures. |
| LO04 | To be able to comprehend and apply different agricultural extension and consultancy approaches applied in the world and in our country. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The definition and information about the content of the course The philosophy of agricultural extension | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 2 | Characteristics of rural area and individuals living in rural area Agricultural extension systems | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 3 | Characteristics of rural area and individuals living in rural area Agricultural extension systems (continued) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 4 | Agricultural extension approaches World and EU countries, agricultural extension | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 5 | Agricultural extension approaches World and EU countries, agricultural extension (continued) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 6 | Goal-oriented program planning | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 7 | Adult education | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 8 | The methods used in the determination of necessities | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 9 | Midterm | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 10 | The adoption and dissemination of innovations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 11 | Moderation (working with groups) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 12 | Individual extension methods | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 13 | Individual extension methods (continued) | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 14 | Group extension methods | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 15 | Group extension methods (continued) | 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 |
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 | ||