Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ECON312 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of agricultural economics. Topics such as agricultural production, productivity, marketing, and finance will be discussed, and the ability to analyze economic problems in the agricultural sector will be developed. Additionally, current issues such as the historical development of agricultural policy, government intervention, international trade, and food security will be emphasized, along with an awareness of sustainable agricultural practices. The course aims to equip students with the ability to evaluate Turkey's agricultural policies critically and to develop strategic recommendations for the future of the agricultural sector.
The course begins with the basic concepts of agricultural economics, production and productivity analysis. Agricultural marketing, finance, credit systems and government intervention are discussed. Current and global issues such as European Union agricultural policy, international agricultural trade policy and food security are emphasised. Sustainable agriculture, environmental impact, rural development and technological innovation are also important topics. The course concludes with the current status of the agricultural sector in Turkey and future policy recommendations.
| Prof. Funda ÇONDUR |
| 1. | Students will have a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and principles of agricultural economics and will be able to understand issues such as agricultural production, productivity, marketing and finance. |
| 2. | Students will be able to analyse economic problems in the agricultural sector and evaluate the impact of agricultural policies. |
| 3. | Students will be able to understand the historical development of agricultural policies, government intervention, international trade and food security and evaluate the impact of these policies on the agricultural sector. |
| 4. | Students will be able to evaluate sustainable agricultural practices and make recommendations for agricultural policy, taking into account environmental impacts and rural development. |
| 5. | Students will be able to critically evaluate the current state of the agricultural sector and develop strategic recommendations for the future. |
| 1. | Gürler, A. Z. (2016). Tarım Ekonomisi ve Politikası. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| 2. | Rehber, E. (2018). Tarım Ekonomisi. Ekin Basım Yayın. |
| 3. | Öztürk, H. H. (2023). Tarım 5.0. Birsen Yayınevi. |
| 4. | Verma, P. (2017). Basics of Agricultural Economics. Amiga Press. |
| 5. | Penson, J., Capps O., Rosson, C. P. ve Woodward., R. T. (2017). Introduction to Agricultural Economics. Pearson Publisher. |
| 6. | Dinler, Z. (2014). Tarım Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 122 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |