Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Economy ZFZ201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of the course is to instruct students in fundamental economic concepts and theories; to equip them with the competence to analyze economic phenomena at both the micro and macro levels; and to ensure they possess the capability to relate this knowledge to the efficient utilization of resources within the agricultural sector.
Course Content Definition of economy, needs, types, characteristics, definition of goods and services, types It perceives the basic questions of what the economy is like, how it will be produced, how and for whom, To understand the theory of consumption, benefit analysis makes benefit analysis according to the measurable and unmeasurable assumption of utility, Production theory, production factors, production function, decreasing efficiency law according to short and long turn, determination of appropriate factor amount through co-product analysis Determining and charting the expansion path of the future of the firm while learning the firm balance and profit maximization Learn the principle of cost, expenditure for production, deduction as fixed and variable expenditure, calculation of total costs and average costs and display with graphs Learns the law of supply and demand, the order and flexibility of its factors affecting them Market types, free market and intervention market conditions, price formation in such markets Informed about the theory of distribution, factor prices from functional income distribution Finding the definition of national income, types, calculation methods, finding per capita national income, imbalances in income distribution Defines money, learns money types, money systems, and development Obtain general information about monetary policies, inflation and develuation, reasons for, prevention of proposals Explanation of concepts such as employment, growth and development Recalling the information with the general course repetition, course evaluation
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Basic knowledge about economics is accumulated.
2 Definition of economy, needs, types, characteristics, definition of goods and services, types of determination methods are learned.
3 information about production and consumption theories is obtained.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the Course Objective and Learning Outcomes, and the History of Economics. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
2. Week Introduction to Economics and Fundamental Concepts: Definition of Economics, Scarcity, Choice, Opportunity Cost, Needs, Goods and Services, and Factors of Production. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
3. Week Economic Systems: Capitalism, Socialism, and the Mixed Economy. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
4. Week Supply, Demand, and the Price Mechanism: Supply and Demand Curves, Market Equilibrium, and Price Determination. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
5. Week Elasticity and Its Applications: Supply and Demand Elasticities, and the Impact of Price Changes. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
6. Week Consumer Behavior and Utility Theory: The Concept of Utility, Rational Consumer, Marginal Utility, and Preferences. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Producer Behavior and Costs: Production Decisions, Short-Run and Long-Run Costs, and Productivity. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
8. Week Production Theory: Production Function, The Law of Diminishing Returns, and Total, Average, and Marginal Products. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
9. Week Market Structures and Competition: Characteristics of Competition, Monopoly, Oligopoly, and Monopolistic Competition, and Price Determination. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
10. Week National Income and Growth: GDP and Calculation Methodologies, and Economic Growth. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
11. Week Money, Banking, and the Central Bank: Types of Money, Money Supply, the Function of the Central Bank, and Agricultural Credits. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Foreign Trade: Exports, Imports, Foreign Trade Policies, and Trade in Agricultural Commodities. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Contemporary Applications: Discussion on the Impact of Current Economic Developments Across Diverse Sectors. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
14. Week General Assessment: Project Presentations, Case Discussions, Group Debates/Discussions, and Data Analysis/Reviews. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive (or sustainable) solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 1 1 1
PY2 2 2 2
PY3 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 1 1 1
PY10 1 1 1
PY11 1 1 1
PY12 1 1 1
PY13 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Dinler, Z. 2009. Mikro Ekonomi, Ekin Kitapevi, 2009.
  • Ünsal, E. M. 2007 İktisada Giriş, İmaj Yayıncılık.
  • Parasız, İ. 2005. İktisadın ABC’si, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2005.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Research 1 0.5 0.5
Other Activities 1 12 12
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 2 10 20
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0