Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| BIOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | BL488 |
| Name | Biological Control |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SAADET PINAR ÖZALP |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SAADET PINAR ÖZALP
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching biological control and its methods
Course Content
Important of Biological control and history Definition of pests Pest management and application methods Physical and Mechanical measures to pests
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the importance and history of biological control, areas of use, definitions of pests and their economic aspects. |
| LO02 | Understands Biological control and application methode. Comprehend the harms of chemical control. Understands the cultural practices and physical control methods |
| LO03 | Understands mechanical control and quarantine measures against pests and biotechnical measures in biological control. |
| LO04 | Understands the biological agents used against pests and the protection and support of natural enemies. |
| LO05 | Learns the advantages and disadvantages of biological control, comprehends the differences between biological control and chemical control. |
| LO06 | Understands the Species and groups of organisms used in biological control programmes, comprehends biological control materials and understands the predators |
| LO07 | Understands the importance of parasitoids and pathogens in biological control. |
| LO08 | Understands the early warning methods of pest control . Comprehends the methods used in the fight against pests. Understands Herbal Insecticides. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learn to The importance of biological control and history | expression | |
| 2 | Learn to The definition of pests and economic aspects of them | expression | |
| 3 | Learn to Biological control and application methode | expression | |
| 4 | Learn to cultural practices and physical control methods | expression | |
| 5 | Learn to mechanical control methods against pests and guarantine measures | expression | |
| 6 | Learn to biotechnical measures | expression | |
| 7 | Learn to biological agents against pests | expression | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Learn to Species and groups of organisms used in biological control programmes | expression | |
| 10 | Learn to predators | expression | |
| 11 | Learn to parasitoids | expression | |
| 12 | Learn to pathogens | expression | |
| 13 | Learn to early warning methods of pest control (1) | expression | |
| 14 | Learn to early warning methods of pest control (2) | expression | |
| 15 | Learn to insectarium and insect rearing | expression | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||