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Course Description Course Name : Seminar Course Code : YLTES-101 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ÖMER FARUK EMEKSİZ Prof.Dr. M.NECAT ÖREN Prof.Dr. HAYDAR ŞENGÜL Prof.Dr. AYKUT GÜL Prof.Dr. DİLEK BOSTAN BUDAK Assoc.Prof.Dr. MÜGE KANTAR DAVRAN Asst.Prof.Dr. TUNA ALEMDAR Asst.Prof.Dr. CAHİT GÜNGÖR Asst.Prof.Dr. UFUK GÜLTEKİN Asst.Prof. ARZU SEÇER Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student is expected to gain proficiency in drawing on extant literature when formulating a research question and/or conducting research The student is expected to gain an awareness of and appreciate ethical principles in research The student is expected to gain proficiency in reviewing, analyzing and interpreting existing knowledge that is needed for resolving scientific problems The student is expected to be able to report extant knowledge with adherence to scientific procedures and principles The student is expected to be able to articulate and present in an effective manner research results before an audience Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to learn basic principles and rules required for carrying out a scientific study and show his/her abilities (getting use of previous knowledge accumulated, watching ethical rules while doing this, to be able to collect required data, analyze and interprete them, to be able to present them in front of an academic group, to be able to present findings in written form, to be able to use required software and communication tools) Course Contents : Students prepare seminars on pre-determined subjects under the supervision of their advisors and present these seminars in class. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 2 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 3 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 4 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 5 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 6 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 7 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 8 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 9 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 10 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 11 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 12 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 13 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 14 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 15 Access to selected study subject, preparation for seminar subject None Lecture, discussion 16/17 Presentations None Presentation discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  All material recommended by advisor Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Able to further develop and deepen knowledge acquired based on the undergradute level proficiencies in the fields of farm management and agricultural policy 5 2 Able to comprehend interactions among related disciplines and field of agricultural economics 5 3 Able to use theoretical and practical knowledge of agricultural economics in their specialization area 5 4 Able to prepare reports on developments in national economy and agricultural sector; able to critically evaluate historical and actual developments in agriculture and economy; able to observe and interpret economics related publications 5 5 Able to use software widely used in agricultural economics 5 6 Able to combine data of actual developments with his knowledge, data and findings obtained in various disciplines and interpret them while supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data and also forming new knowledge through synthesis 5 7 Ability to take the lead in multidisciplinary teams and work in teams 5 8 Able to critically evaluate specialized knowledge and abilities acquired in agricultural economics and direct his/her own learning process 5 9 Able to transfer research results using verbal, written and visual tools 5 10 Able to develop analytical approaches in order to solve complicated problems that cannot be forecast beforehand in applications of agricultural economics and policy; able to design research process; able to produce solutions by taking on responsibility and to evaluate and justify solutions 5 11 Constantly adapt himself to new scientific developments 5 12 Able to use acquired and digested agricultural economics knowledge in multidisciplinary studies, able to explain them, to transfer them to others, able to examine conclusions critically 5 13 Able to collect data according to scientific methods in order to solve economic problems, able to supervise and interprete data collected while taking into consideration social, scientific and ethical values 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 30 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6