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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | ZFZ217 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to provide students with a foundational infrastructure for determining how and for what purposes data derived from the science of economics can be utilized in resolving issues pertaining to agriculture at both the macro- and micro-levels. |
| Course Content | Fundamental concepts in agricultural economics |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student explains the core characteristics of the agricultural sector and agri-food goods. |
| 2 | The student analyzes the role of the agricultural sector in economic development and the interaction between agriculture and the economy. |
| 3 | The student explains the fundamental economic issues of the agricultural sector and applies the principal economic tenets/principles relevant to these issues. |
| 4 | The student conducts profit-and-loss analyses within agricultural enterprises. |
| 5 | The student prepares and interprets financial statements (balance sheets) for agricultural enterprises. |
| 6 | The student explicates and evaluates the fundamental issues pertaining to the management of agricultural enterprises, agricultural marketing, and agricultural policies. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Agricultural Economics: Fundamental Concepts and Topics | |
| 1. Week | Characteristic Features of Agricultural Activity and Agri-Food Commodities | |
| 3. Week | Characteristic Features of Agricultural Activity and Agri-Food Commodities | |
| 4. Week | The Role of Agriculture in Economic Development | |
| 5. Week | Interaction between Agriculture and Economic Development: A Global and Turkish Context | |
| 6. Week | Principal Economic Principles Utilized in the Field of Agricultural Economics | |
| 7. Week | Principal Economic Principles Utilized in the Field of Agricultural Economics | |
| 8. Week | Factors of Agricultural Production (Natural Resources and Labor) | |
| 9. Week | Factors of Agricultural Production (Capital and Entrepreneurship) | |
| 10. Week | Annual Operating Results of Agricultural Enterprises (Gross Production Value, Operating Costs, Depreciation) | |
| 11. Week | Profit-and-Loss Analysis in Agricultural Enterprises | |
| 12. Week | Preparation and Analysis of the Balance Sheet in Agricultural Enterprises | |
| 13. Week | Agricultural Marketing | |
| 14. Week | Agricultural Policies |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | 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 plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes 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 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 14 | 0.5 | 7 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 51 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
