TEP365 Agricultural Extension and Communication

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

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

Update Time: 22.04.2025 12:41