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Organic Agriculture Programme
Program Educational Objectives, Goals, and Performance Criteria
| Program Educational Objective | Program Goal | Performance Criterion | Target Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEO.1. The main objective of the Organic Agriculture Program is to train qualified technicians who embrace an environmentally sensitive, sustainable production approach in line with organic farming principles, can plan, implement, and supervise organic crop and animal production processes, and integrate scientific knowledge with practice. | PG.1.1. To enhance students' practical skills in organic crop production. | PC.1.1.1. Average success score in Principles and Legislation of Organic Crop Production, Organic Vegetable Growing, and Organic Fruit Growing courses | ≥ 75/100 |
| PG.1.2. To enhance students' level of knowledge in soil management and ecological production. | PC.1.2.1. Average success score in Soil Science and Agricultural Ecology courses | ≥ 75/100 | |
| PEO.2. To ensure that program graduates are trained as individuals knowledgeable in organic agriculture legislation, proficient in certification processes, capable of implementing quality assurance systems, and possessing the technical knowledge to work in the public and private sectors. | PG.2.1. To enhance students' level of knowledge regarding organic production legislation and certification processes. | PC.2.1.1. Average success score in Principles and Legislation of Organic Crop Production and Principles and Legislation of Organic Livestock Production courses | ≥ 75/100 |
| PG.2.2. To increase the employability of graduates in the organic agriculture sector. | PC.2.2.1. Employer satisfaction score | ≥ 4.0/5 | |
| PG.2.3. To enhance students' preparation for professional life and practical vocational skills. | PC.2.3.1. Workplace Vocational Education (İME) success grade | ≥ 80/100 | |
| PEO.3. To ensure that program graduates are trained as individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of planning organic agricultural enterprises, and knowledgeable in the economic evaluation and marketing of products. | PG.3.1. To enhance students' agricultural management and marketing skills. | PC.3.1.1. Average success score in Agricultural Economics course | ≥ 75/100 |
| PG.3.2. To increase the entrepreneurial tendency of graduates. | PC.3.2.1. Participation rate in the graduate tracking survey for the statement "I have established or plan to establish my own business." | ≥ 15% | |
| PEO.4. To ensure that program graduates are trained as technical personnel who protect environmental and human health, adopt sustainable agriculture practices, adhere to ethical values, apply occupational health and safety rules, follow technological developments, and embrace lifelong learning. | PG.4.1. To increase students' awareness of environmental consciousness, sustainable production, and professional ethics. | PC.4.1.1. Average success score in Agricultural Ecology and Good Agricultural Practices courses | ≥ 75/100 |
| PG.4.2. To enhance students' practical skills in applying plant protection and organic production techniques. | PC.4.2.1. Average success score in Disease Management in Organic Farming, Organic Viticulture, and Irrigation Techniques courses | ≥ 75/100 | |
| PG.4.3. To increase students' awareness of occupational health and safety and professional development. | PC.4.3.1. Average success score in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) course | ≥ 80/100 | |
| PC.4.3.2. Participation rate in the graduate self-evaluation survey for the statement "I continue my professional development." | ≥ 70% |
