ZTP207 Plant Protection

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
ZOOTECHNICS PR.
Code ZTP207
Name Plant Protection
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 3. 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 C Compulsory
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. EKREM ATAKAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. EKREM ATAKAN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. NÜKET ÖNELGE (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.)


Course Goal / Objective

Introduction of disease-causing factors in plants. Learning about the protection and control methods of plant diseases. Students learn mean of pest insects, identifications of them from other organism. In this course, knowledge about the economically important order and family of arthropods and their control tactics are also being thought.

Course Content

This course introduce the symptoms and signs, pathogen biology, disease cycle, epidemiology, disease management, and scientific, economic and social significance of major plant diseases. Students will learn insects classification and differences with close groups, morphology of insects,agricultural control and management of insects.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Students learn general information about morphology, metamorphosis, growth and developments of insects
LO02 This course introduces the symptoms and signs of plant disease,pathogen biology,disease cycles and epidemiology,
LO03 Students know natural enemies of the pest insects
LO04 Students know management tactics of the pest insects of agricultural crops
LO05 Learns disease management, and scientific, economic and social significance of major plant diseases
LO06 Learn plant diseases and general control tactics


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals 1
PLO02 - Has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding 1
PLO03 - Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming 2
PLO04 - Has information on alternative production systems 3
PLO05 - To get technical knowledge in his/her field 3
PLO06 - Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production 1
PLO07 - Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions 3
PLO08 - Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies 1
PLO09 - Uses IT to get new information in animal production 1
PLO10 - Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction and history of phytopathology Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
2 The concept and the development of the plant disease Abiotic factors of plant disease Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
3 Parasitic Disease cycle and its periods Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
4 Viroid and virus diseases.Protection and control of plant viral disease Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
5 Plant bacterial diseases..Protection and control of plant bacterial disease Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
6 Plant fungal diseases.Protection and control of plant fungal disease. Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
7 Parasitic plants Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
8 Mid-Term Exam Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
9 What is the plant protection, course contents, means of pest, history and importance of pest management, pest organisms Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
10 Reproduction, development and growth of insects, insect metamorphosis, larva and pupae types of insects Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
11 Important orders of insecta and economically important insect and acari species in agriculture Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
12 Acari, nematods, snails and other pest organism Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
13 Control methods of pests including quarantine, cultural, physical and biotechnical Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
14 Chemical control Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
15 Biological control and integrated pest management Exam of Entomology section Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
16 Term Exams Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks
17 Term Exams Reference books, Power point presentations,textbooks


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

Update Time: 05.05.2025 11:17