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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT215 |
| Name | Plant Protection |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SİBEL UYGUR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SİBEL UYGUR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. SERDAR SATAR (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the definition of pests, to learn about insects, to distinguish them from other arthropods, to teach the general morphology and metamorphosis of insects, to give information about important insect taxon and some important families that are economically harmful, and to give information about their management. Definition of phytopathology and weed science, their study areas, biotic and abiotic factors which cause disease in plants, general characteristics of plant pathogens and their symptoms, and give information about weeds and their general characteristics, their management.
Course Content
Identification of diseases and pests, their biology and general management principles
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To learn definition of plant protection and phytopathology, their history and study areas |
| LO02 | To learn definition and importance pest |
| LO03 | To know biotic and abiotic factors causing diseases in plants |
| LO04 | To learn insects and their life which cause damage to plants |
| LO05 | To know plant disease and its life cycle |
| LO06 | To learn important insect species on crop |
| LO07 | To learn plant pathogenic viruses, their general management methods |
| LO08 | To konow mites, nematodes, snails and other pests |
| LO09 | To learn plant pathogenic bacteria, their general management methods |
| LO10 | To learn control methods against plant pests |
| LO11 | To learn plant pathogenic fungi, their general management methods |
| LO12 | To learn chemical pest management |
| LO13 | To learn weeds, general aspects and management methods |
| LO14 | To learn biological and integrated pest management |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has basic knowledge generally in Agricultural Sciences and specifically in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Gains basic information about the principles of the intended use of soils | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Understands the principles of ecological farming in point of sustainable and ecological farming | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Owns basic scientific information on plant nutrients and their applications which ensure healty nutritions of plants for high quality and economic plant production | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Has the ability to identify, define, formulize and solve engineering problems. Choses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Leads to the application and development of new technolgies, methods and measuring systems in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area, under the scope of scientific, economic and rational uses of agricultural areas, | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Carries the effective working ability and self-confidence for taking the responsibility in solo and team works | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Queries, investigates, thinks analytically and produces project. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Has the awareness for following the developments in science and technology and renewing them continuously | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Builds effective oral and written communication in Turkish and has enough knowledge in at least one foreign language | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Uses information and communication technologies together with suitable softwares at an advanced level. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Constantly improve themselves with determining their training needs in accordance with their interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to their professional development | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Has enough awareness of project management, workplace applicaitons, health of workers, and environment and job safety | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Be aware of the legal results of their activities | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Gains consciousness for professional and ethical resposibilities |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Plant Protection, Definition of phytopathology, history and study areas | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 2 | Definition of pest, the importance and History of management of pests, factors that cause harm to plants (insects, mites, nematodes) | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 3 | Biotic and abiotic factors causing diseases in plants | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 4 | Reproduction in insects, development in insects, metamorphism, larvae and pupae | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 5 | Parasitic disease cycle and periods | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 6 | Identification of Important Insect orders and Important species harmful to crop plants | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 7 | General characteristics of plant pathogenic viruses, their symptoms and management methods | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 9 | Mites, Nematodes, Snails and other pests | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 10 | General characteristics of plant pathogenic bacteria, their symptoms and management methods | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 11 | Control methods against plant pests, cultural, physical, biotechnical methods. | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 12 | General characteristics of plant pathogenic fungi, their symptoms and management methods | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 13 | Chemical pest management | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 14 | Weeds, general aspects and management methods | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 15 | Biological and integrated pest management | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Related chapters from suggested course notes/books |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 1. Short Exam | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |