Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Agricultural History and Deontology ZFZ105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Verbal Expression/Visual Presentation
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Zübeyde Filiz ARSLAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Zübeyde Filiz ARSLAN (Güz)
Goals To learn the developments in agriculture, the advances in agricultural systems.
Course Content Stages of Utilization of Soil Agriculture in Ancient Civilizations Agriculture in Seljuks Agriculture in the Ottoman Empire The Effects of the Industrial Revolution on Agriculture 1929-1930 World Economic Crisis and Its Effects on Turkey's Agriculture Atatürk and Agriculture Agricultural Sector in Turkey in the Republican Era Definition, Scope and Related Legislation of Agricultural Engineering Professional Organizations of Agricultural Engineers The Concept of Ethics, Classification of Ethics and Ethical Theories Agricultural Ethics Sustainable Agriculture Input Usage Food Safety and Reliability Soil and Water Pollution Status of Agricultural Workers Animal rights Scientific Research Ethics in Agriculture Scientific Research Ethics in Agriculture
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The strategic importance of agriculture and agricultural lands
2 Understanding the stages of agriculture in the past
3 Discussion of the effects of agriculture on social life in different societies in the past
4 Discussion of the effects of countries, multinational companies on agricultural lands today
5 To learn about agricultural ethics and professional principles.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Stages of Land Use Patterns throughout History Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Agriculture in Ancient Civilizations Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Agriculture in the Seljuk and Ottoman states Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week The Effects of the Industrial Revolution on Agriculture 1929-1930 World Economic Crisis and its Effects on Turkish Agriculture Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Ataturk and Agriculture The Agricultural Sector in Turkey During the Republican Period Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Definition of Agricultural Engineering, Scope and Relevant Legislation Professional Organizations of Agricultural Engineers Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week The Concept of Ethics, Classification of Ethics and Ethical Theories Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Sustainable Agriculture Use Of Input Food Safety and Reliability Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Soil and Water Pollution Ethical Aspect of Biotechnology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The Situation of Agricultural Workers Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Animal Rights Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Ethics of Scientific Research in Agriculture Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Ethics of Scientific Research in Agriculture Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 Uses science and math knowledge to develop various processes in the field.
2 Demonstrates behavior consistent with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 It is used in applications in the field of scientific and technological developments.
4 Integrates fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to their field.
6 It implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 It uses data-driven core technologies in the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Uses administrative and institutional information related to agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 By analyzing the life dynamics of plant diseases, harmful organisms, and weeds, it develops innovative solutions to these problems.
11 Effectively applies diagnostic, monitoring, and detection techniques and digital software used in the field of plant protection.
12 Applies plant protection products using modern techniques and technological tools in accordance with their modes of action and safe use principles.
13 Effectively manages integrated pest management methods in accordance with ecological principles and sustainable agriculture practices.
14 Plants protection practices are planned and implemented in accordance with national and international regulations, ethical principles, and food safety standards.
15 By collaborating with individuals from different fields of expertise, it develops entrepreneurship-focused projects based on current information.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 0 0 0 0 0
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 0 0 0 0 0
PY4 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 0 0 0 0 0
PY9 0 0 0 0 0
PY10 0 0 0 0 0
PY11 0 0 0 0 0
PY12 0 0 0 0 0
PY13 0 0 0 0 0
PY14 0 0 0 0 0
PY15 0 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Lecture notes of the lecturer who teaches the course, recommended source books
  • Özçelik, A., 2005. Tarım Tarihi ve Deontolojisi, A.Ü. Ziraat Fak. Eğitim, Araştırma ve Güçlendirme Vakfı Yayınları No:8, Ankara.
  • Duran, B., 1991. Türkiye Tarım Tarihi (1870-1914), Kırkambar Yayın no:1, Malatya
  • Eriş, A., 2002. Tarım Deontolojisi, U.Ü. Ziraat Fak. Ders Notları, No:88, Bursa.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Zübeyde Filiz ARSLAN Vize 30.00
Doç. Dr. Zübeyde Filiz ARSLAN Final 70.00
Toplam 100.00
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
Homework 5 2 10
Other Activities 5 4.5 22.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0