Information Package / Course Catalogue
Vocational Practice I
Course Code: TE405
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 2
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to provide students with practical experience by enabling them to apply their theoretical knowledge and professional skills acquired in agricultural economics within real working environments. The course covers the recognition of professional fields related to agricultural economics; examination of agricultural enterprises, production systems, marketing processes, and agricultural value chains; evaluation of agricultural policies and rural development practices; data collection, analysis, and reporting processes in the agricultural sector; and development of professional communication skills, teamwork abilities, and ethical awareness. Through practical training in public institutions, private sector organizations, agricultural enterprises, cooperatives, research centers, or other relevant organizations, students gain experience in solving real-world problems and understanding professional responsibilities in the field of agricultural economics.

Course Content

The objective of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge gained during their undergraduate education with practical applications in the field of agricultural economics. The course aims to improve students’ professional skills in data collection, economic analysis, problem-solving, communication, and reporting while increasing their awareness of the structure and functioning of agricultural organizations, enterprises, and related institutions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Enable to professional experience
2.To obtain enough information about the current issues of agricultural economics
3.To define relations in the field of agricultural economics and actors; local, national and global levels
4.relations in the field of agricultural economics and actors; local, national, and to have adequate theoretical and practical knowledge by identifying global levels
5.to improve the scientific and cultural knowledge
Recommended or Required Reading
1.İnan, H.İ., 2016,Tarım Ekonomisi ve İşletmeciliği,İDEAL KÜLTÜR YAYINCILIK
2.Oğuz, C., Bayramoğlu, Z., 2014,Tarım Ekonomisi,Atlas Akademi Yayınları
3.Publications and Reports of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry – Reports related to agricultural production, agricultural policies, support programs, and sectoral assessments.
4.Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) Agricultural Statistics – Current data on agricultural production, farm structures, and sectoral indicators.
5.Technical reports, research publications, and sectoral documents published by relevant national and international organizations.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to professional practice and course procedures
Week 2 - Practice
Introduction to the host organization/enterprise and examination of the working environment
Week 3 - Practice
Examination of agricultural production processes and production activities
Week 4 - Practice
Evaluation of structural and economic characteristics of agricultural enterprises
Week 5 - Practice
Applications of production costs, income-expenditure analysis, and economic evaluation
Week 6 - Practice
Examination of agricultural marketing processes and marketing channels
Week 7 - Practice
Evaluation of agricultural value chains, stakeholder analysis, and sectoral relationships
Week 8 - Practice
Mid-term evaluation, review of the practice process, and report preparation activities
Week 9 - Practice
Examination of agricultural policies, support programs, and sectoral practices
Week 10 - Practice
Evaluation of rural development practices and local development examples
Week 11 - Practice
Application of agricultural data collection, data evaluation, and analysis methods
Week 12 - Practice
Development of professional communication, technical reporting, and professional working skills
Week 13 - Practice
Evaluation of practice outcomes and discussion of professional achievements
Week 14 - Practice
Presentation of professional practice reports, overall evaluation, and sharing of outcomes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%20
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
3
2
3
2
5
1
2
1
OÇ-2
5
3
1
2
2
2
5
1
4
4
OÇ-3
4
3
2
2
4
2
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
1
3
2
4
2
4
5
OÇ-5
4
2
2
2
5
2
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026