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Program Type: 
Thesis
Non Thesis
Course Code: 
AGR524
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
10
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Course Content: 

Empirical strategies in applied microeconomic research in agriculture, Concepts and practices will focus on addressing economically meaningful causal questions. Data analysis on agricultural samples, simple and multiple regression, regression with dummy and delayed variables, testing the reliability of estimators, testing the existence of econometric problems, investigating their causes and producing appropriate solutions, unit root concept and its application, cointegration techniques, error correction models, panel econometrics techniques, causality analysis.

Teaching Methods: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case-study
Assessment Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework, D: Project, E: Lab

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes Program

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Can explain microeconomic concepts. 1,8,9 1,2,3,5 A,B,C
Can explain the causes of econometric problems in agricultural examples. 1,8,9 1,2,3,5 A,B,C
Can produce solutions for econometric problems in agricultural examples. 1,8,9 1,2,3,5 A,B,C

Course Flow

Week Topics Study Materials
1 Fundamentals of econometrics Lecture notes
2 Empirical strategies in applied microeconomic research in agriculture Lecture notes
3 Data analysis on agricultural samples, simple and multiple regression Lecture notes
4 Regression with dummy and lagged variables on agricultural samples, testing the reliability of the estimators Lecture notes
5 Testing the existence of econometric problems on agricultural examples, investigating their causes, and producing appropriate solutions Lecture notes
6 Testing the existence of econometric problems on agricultural examples, investigating their causes and producing appropriate solutions Lecture notes
7 Unit root concept and application Lecture notes
8 Midterm  
9 Cointegration techniques Lecture notes
10 Error correction models Lecture notes
11 Panel econometrics techniques Lecture notes
12 Causality analyzes Lecture notes
13 Case study Lecture notes
14 Research paper presentations Lecture notes

 

Recommended Sources

Lecture Notes  
Additional Resources Various Publications and Lecture Notes

Material Sharing

Documents Lecture Notes
Assignments Homework, Presentation
Exams Midterm, Final
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Midterm 1 60
Homework 3 20
Presentation 1 20
Total   100
Final to Success   40
Semester to Success   60
Total   100

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Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Midterm 1 60
Homework 3 20
Presentation 1 20
Total   100
Final to Success   40
Semester to Success   60
Total   100

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 To be able to comprehend the economic problems of agriculture; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data at micro and macro levels for economic applications; analyzing the ways of increasing production by applying the basic principles of economy in agriculture; to make the right decision for the future; to produce project-based solutions; ability to apply with contemporary techniques.         X  
2 To be able to monitor national and international agricultural markets, to understand the behavior of market actors; ability to predict the effects of economic and political developments on the Turkish agricultural sector and interpret and make decisions.            
3 Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret.            
4 Agricultural production tools, equipment, methods and equipment to recognize; application of plant and animal production techniques and models; Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to plant breeding, plant breeding, seed production, genetics, physiology, ecology, biotechnology, plant gene resources, organic agriculture and meadow-pasture management in the field of field crops.        

 

   
5 To develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of information systems at the level of expertise; interpreting and integrating the information acquired in information systems with the information coming from related disciplines; ability to develop new approaches to complex problems in applications in information systems.            
6 Ability to possess wide and deep knowledge in the field of Agricultural Trade and Management including the most recent advances; ability to possess advanced level of required skill, techniques and methods to conduct research by using and evaluating up-to-date information; ability to model, design and develop solutions, a system, a process or a product under realistic constraints by generating innovative and original ideas.            
7 Ability to perceive, design and apply an original research process (analytical, modeling or experimental) independently: ability to solve complex problems and critically evaluate the ideas and developments in the field of specialization. Ability to transfer advancements in scientific, technical and cultural developments to the society with the ethical responsibility and scientific objectivity.            
8 Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English; the ability to write and understand effective reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.     X      
9 Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills.     X      
10 To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; the ability to inform the society on issues related to biodiversity, natural resources, air, water, soil pollution, recycling, environmental sensitivity, environmental protection.            
11 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.            

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course hours (Exam week included: Total 14h) 14 3 42
Study Time for Exams 1 25 25
Midterm 1 2 2
Reading article outside of class 14 10 140
Presentation and preparation to presentations 1 25 25
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload     237
Total Workload / 25 (h)     9,5
ECTS Credit of the Course     10