Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ECF435 | AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this course is to teach the student the economics of agricultural production, the purpose of agricultural policy, tools, factors of agricultural production, the share and importance of the agricultural sector in economic development and national income, prices of agricultural products and issues of state intervention in agricultural products. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The course includes the characteristics of agricultural production, agricultural production function, structural policies, agricultural finance, national and international agricultural policy, agricultural organizations. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Describe the basic economic concepts, principles and methods applied to agricultural sector.(2) |
Describe agricultural policies.(2) |
Compare the international agricultural policies.(4) |
List the factors of agricultural production.(1) |
Evaluate the functions of agricultural development tools.(5) |
Evaluate agricultural policies according to their functional characteristics.(5) |
Explain the contributions of agricultural policies to the Turkish economy.(2) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading | Scope, features and sections (branches) of agricultural economics | Lecture & Question Answer |
2 | Reading | The agricultural economy from the past to the present and the functions expected to be fulfilled from agriculture today | Lecture & Question Answer |
3 | Reading | Economics of agricultural production (Law of diminishing returns, Engel function…) | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
4 | Reading | The share of the agricultural sector in economic development and national income (with current data) | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
5 | Reading | Agricultural production function, characteristics and product composition that provides maximum income (analysis with examples) | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
6 | Reading | Agricultural production factors and mechanization in agriculture. | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
7 | Reading | Agricultural product prices (Agricultural product supply and demand, agricultural product prices in a perfect competition market) | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Government intervention in agricultural products | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
10 | Reading | Agricultural policy (Aims, instruments, structural and social policies of agricultural policy) | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
11 | Reading | International agricultural policy and agricultural organizations | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
12 | Reading | Agricultural finance and credit | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
13 | Reading | Agricultural marketing | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method |
14 | Reading | Analysis of Turkey-EU relations in terms of agriculture sector | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method |
15 | Reading | Analysis of the agricultural sector with current data-General Review | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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by Andrew Barkley and Paul W. Barkley,Principles of Agricultural Economics,2016 |
by Drummond Ph.D., H. Evan and John W. Goodwin,Agricultural Economics (3rd Edition), 2010 |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 9 | 18 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 35 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |