Information
| Unit | YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YOT141 |
| Name | Plant Protection I |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜLYA SAYĞI |
| Course Instructor |
Mühendis GÜL SATAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to let students acquire knowledge and skills to adopt basic principles of organic agriculture, to assess prevailing conditions from ecological, economic and socio-cultural point of views, to plan the farm based upon on-farm inputs, to provide sustainability of the farm with the minimum impact on agroecosystem, and to evaluate all conditions with the scope of methods and inputs allowed in major valid legislative systems in a holistic way.
Course Content
The conception of organic plant production, The principles of organic plant production. The transition of organic plant production, the inspection and certification. National organic program regulations and standards related to plant production
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of Plant Protection. |
| LO02 | Knows the animal pests of Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda (Arachnida, Insecta), Chordata branches. |
| LO03 | Explain insect morphology, reproduction and metamorphosis processes in insects, and give examples of harmful and useful species. |
| LO04 | Identify how arthropods damage plants and distinguish types of damage. |
| LO05 | Explains pest control methods in outline. |
| LO06 | Selects and applies the appropriate control method for the pest or pest group. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students explain the basic information about the agricultural production process, organic farming principles, production philosophy and basic information about the subject. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know whether the information they have learned in the field of organic agriculture is correct, reliable and up-to-date. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know developments in ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture management, rural development, agricultural planning and agricultural technology use and their effects on human life. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students manage organic farming production activities in line with the provisions of the Organic Agriculture Law and the Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Agriculture. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can find solutions to the problems they may encounter during the production stages of the organic product until it reaches the final consumer. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students can evaluate the problems in organic agriculture in accordance with the scientific research method (defining, analyzing, producing and applying solutions based on research and evidence). | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students fulfill their responsibilities in solving the problems they encounter in the field of organic agriculture both individually and as a team member. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students follow the developments related to their profession with the necessity of lifelong learning. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can use the knowledge gained through research and inquiry in the field of organic agriculture. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can produce projects with the awareness of social, cultural and ethical responsibility by interacting with people and institutions related to the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students know a foreign language at the A2 general level of the European Language Portfolio, who will be able to manage the communication process related to the profession and other fields. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can communicate verbally and in writing by using information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can apply the results obtained from the scientific research process related to the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students have sufficient awareness of social justice, quality, cultural values, occupational health and safety in the field of organic agriculture. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmful and beneficial concepts in Plant Protection, General characterization, biology and damage of Nematoda Phylum | Internet topic scan | |
| 2 | General characterization, biology and damage of Annelida, Mollusca ve Chordata Phylum | Internet topic scan | |
| 3 | General characterization, biology and damage of Acarina subclasses | Internet topic scan | |
| 4 | General characterization, biology, damage and benefit of Insecta classes | Internet topic scan | |
| 5 | Major order of Insecta classes and their biology | Internet topic scan | |
| 6 | Control measurements used for agricultural pest | Internet topic scan | |
| 7 | The concept and definition of disease in plants, disease symptoms | Internet topic scan | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | ||
| 9 | Causes of plant diseases Abiotic plant diseases factors Weeds | Internet topic scan | |
| 10 | Biotic plant diseases agents General features of plant pathogenic viruses and their symptoms | Internet topic scan | |
| 11 | General features of plant pathogenic prokaryotes and their symptoms | Internet topic scan | |
| 12 | General features of plant pathogenic fungi and their symptoms | Internet topic scan | |
| 13 | Control methods for plant pathogens and weeds | Internet topic scan | |
| 14 | Control methods for plant pathogens and weeds | Internet topic scan | |
| 15 | Research homework for term | Internet topic scan | |
| 16 | Final Exam | ||
| 17 | Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Performance Task (Field Work) | 40 | 16 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 60 | 24 |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||