YOT201 Organic agriculture pests and management

3 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code YOT201
Name Organic agriculture pests and management
Term 2016-2017 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜLYA SAYĞI (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course to understand of damage at plants occured by pest, diagnosis and determination, to applicate control methods which suitable for organic agriculture.

Course Content

The important plant pests, symptoms, damage form and control methods which suitable for organic agriculture. Determination of economic damage thresholds and struggle period.

Course Precondition

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Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 1 Define basic literary terms
LO02 2 Understand the importance of plant protection in organic agriculture
LO03 3 Understand economic damage thresholds
LO04 4 Understand the differences between plant pests
LO05 5 Understand the damage form of pests
LO06 6 Identification plant pests
LO07 7 Make collection of plant pests
LO08 8 Take measures to protect from plants pests
LO09 9 Be aware of the importance of plant pests control
LO10 10 Demand and make weeds and insects collection
LO11 11 Be aware of the importance of the other control methods except chemical control


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have a basic knowledge of the conceptual and practical in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO02 - To assess and to understand learned information accuracy, reliability and timeliness in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO03 - To understand developments in ecosystems, biodiversity and sustainable management of agriculture, rural development, agricultural planning and use of agricultural technologies and the effects of these on human life.
PLO04 - To produce according to organic agriculture rules.
PLO05 - To define problems that may be encountered organic product production phase until it reaches the final consumer and develop solutions for the problems.
PLO06 - To identify issues, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence and to apply in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO07 - To analyse the problems encountered and To fulfill the responsibilities that have received both individual and as a member of team in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO08 - To have adopt life-long learning importance and to have follow professional developments.
PLO09 - Access to knowledge through questioning and research in the field of organic agriculture and to use.
PLO10 - To generate projects with conscious of social, cultural and ethical responsibility and to knowledge institutions and individuals in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO11 - To have a sufficient level of foreing language to be able to follow the sources in his/her field and to communicate with colleagues if necessary
PLO12 - To use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with a required level of computer software and to have a sufficient level to communicate orally and in writing in organic agriculture.
PLO13 - To research, to evaluate the information obtained, to prepare projects, implement and manage on the field of organic agriculture
PLO14 - To fulfill own duties and responsibilities according to scientific, cultural, ethical and legislation values related to organic agriculture.
PLO15 - To be conscious of social justice, quality and cultural values, occupational health and safety issues in the field of organic agriculture


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 I.To be acquainted with students - Intruduction about course Course content and processing (Practice methods and information about places) Related issues from the course materials should be read
2 II. Basic terms III.Pests and beneficial insects concept of plants and identification IV.Taxonomic Classification of Insects Related issues from the course materials should be read
3 V.Organic Agriculture and Plant Protection Related issues from the course materials should be read
4 VI. Plant Pests 1.Nematodes 2.Earthworms 3.Molluscs 4.Vertebrates Related issues from the course materials should be read
5 1.Arthropods *Red Spider Mite *Insects oGeneral Charecteristics of Insects oDamage Form of Insects oBenefits of Insects Related issues from the course materials should be read
6 o Morphology of Insects o Classification of Insects o Anatomy of Insects o Metamorphism of Insects Related issues from the course materials should be read
7 * Insects Pest of Apple * Insects Pest of Cherry*Insects Pest of Pear *Insects Pest of Peach Related issues from the course materials should be read
8 Midterm Exam
9 * Insects Pest of Olive Related issues from the course materials should be read
10 * Insects Pest of Citrus * Insects Pest of Grapevine Related issues from the course materials should be read
11 * Insects Pest of Vegetables * Storehouse Pests Related issues from the course materials should be read
12 * Insects Pest of Industry Plants (Cotton etc.) * Insects Pest of Corn Related issues from the course materials should be read
13 Organic pesticides, application time, application forms. Lisenced insecticides. Related issues from the course materials should be read
14 VII. Control measures of plant pests Related issues from the course materials should be read
15 Final Exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 60 24
1. Performance Task (Application) 40 16
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

Update Time: 28.04.2016 11:58