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. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Introduction to Economics and Fundamental Concepts: Definition of Economics, Scarcity, Choice, Opportunity Cost, Needs, Goods and Services, and Factors of Production. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Economic Systems: Capitalism, Socialism, and the Mixed Economy. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
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. Presentation (Preparation), Interview
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. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
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. Presentation (Preparation), Interview
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. 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 knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to develop various processes in the field.
2 Demonstrates behavior in line with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Applies scientific and technological developments in practices within the field.
4 Integrates basic 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 the field.
6 Applies plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Uses data-oriented basic technologies of the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Uses managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Manages the cultivation, breeding, and adaptation processes of field crops and applies sustainable agricultural principles considering biodiversity and ecological balance.
11 Manages seed standards effectively in accordance with legislation.
12 Diagnoses yield and quality problems in field crops and develops effective solutions.
13 Develops innovative decision support systems based on scientific evidence using land-based digital agriculture technologies in field farming.
14 Manages field crop production with sustainable and entrepreneurial business models in line with legal and ethical responsibilities, global policies, and market dynamics.
15 Uses effective communication and leadership skills to carry out multifaceted agricultural projects, including extension activities for farmers.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 0 0 0
PY2 0 0 0
PY3 0 0 0
PY4 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0
PY8 0 0 0
PY9 0 0 0
PY10 0 0 0
PY11 0 0 0
PY12 0 0 0
PY13 0 0 0
PY14 0 0 0
PY15 0 0 0
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