The aim of the course is for students to learn the basic principles of agricultural economics.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Merve Hamzaoğlu
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Asst. İsmail Ertek
Schedule
The course will not be held this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Oral expression, Written expression, Discussion
Principle Sources
• Dinler Z. (2014), “Tarım Ekonomisi”, Ekin Yayınevi:Bursa.
• Rehber E.( 2013), “Tarım Ekonomisi”, Ekin Yayınevi:Bursa.
Other Sources
Lecture Notes
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction/Agricultural Economics Overview
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
2. Week
Historical Process of Agriculture and Economics
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
3. Week
2007 Food Crisis, Food Security
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
4. Week
Consumer Preferences in the Food Industry
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
5. Week
Functions of Agriculture I
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
6. Week
Functions of Agriculture II
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
7. Week
The Role of Agriculture in Economic Development
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
8. Week
Agricultural Production Function
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
9. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
10. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
11. Week
Agricultural Product Prices
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
12. Week
Large-Small Enterprises in Agriculture
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
13. Week
Government Interventions in Agriculture
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
14. Week
Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural Policies I and II
Oral Expression, Written Expression, Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
16. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
1
10
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To define the historical process of agriculture and its place in economic history.
LO-2
To recognize current problems and concepts related to the food industry.
LO-3
To recognize consumer preferences in the food market.
LO-4
To recognize the agricultural production function.
LO-5
To examine the behavior of the producer in the agricultural market under perfect competition conditions.
LO-6
To examine the behavior of monopoly and oligopoly competitions in the agricultural market.
LO-7
To calculate consumer and producer surplus
LO-8
To define sustainable agriculture.
LO-9
To examine agricultural policies with economic analysis.
