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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Thesis Work |
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| Course Code |
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YLTET-301 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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24 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ÖMER FARUK EMEKSİZ
Prof.Dr. M.NECAT ÖREN
Prof.Dr. AYKUT GÜL
Prof.Dr. HAYDAR ŞENGÜL
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
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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The student is expected to gain an awareness and appreciation of ethical principles in research
The student is expected both to know methods of accessing knowledge and information and to acquire ability to interpret knowledge and information.
The students is expected to be able to identify research questions in his or her area of research as well as an appropriate method for studying these questions, conduct research according to proposed methodology and analyze data and results.
The student is expected to be able to write and present his or her research before an audience with adherence to scientific rules and principles.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The purpose of this course is help students conduct independent research in Agricultural Economic with adherence to scientific principles, complete research in a timely manner, and present and publish findings in a convincing way. |
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| Course Contents |
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The thesis study involves research related to pre-specified topic and is directed by an academic advisor. The advisor supports the student in his or her research and provides guidance for conducting his or her research in an ethical manner.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classes |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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9 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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16/17 |
Literature review, access to information, experimental works |
None |
Lecture, discussion |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 All material recommended by advisor
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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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 |
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2 |
Able to comprehend interactions among related disciplines and field of agricultural economics |
5 |
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3 |
Able to use theoretical and practical knowledge of agricultural economics in their specialization area |
5 |
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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 |
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5 |
Able to use software widely used in agricultural economics |
5 |
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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 |
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Ability to take the lead in multidisciplinary teams and work in teams |
5 |
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8 |
Able to critically evaluate specialized knowledge and abilities acquired in agricultural economics and direct his/her own learning process |
5 |
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Able to transfer research results using verbal, written and visual tools |
5 |
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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 |
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Constantly adapt himself to new scientific developments |
5 |
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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 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
20 |
280 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
20 |
280 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
20 |
40 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Workload: | 600 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 24 |
| ECTS Credit: | 24 |
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