BKP360 İntroduction to Weed Science

5 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BKP360
Name İntroduction to Weed Science
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SİBEL UYGUR


Course Goal

To give information about Weed Science and itsstudyarea, germination and development biology, ecology of weeds, beneficialand harmful effects of weeds

Course Content

Definition and characteristics of weeds; lossesand benefitsthey have caused; development periodsand biology of weeds; Allelopathy; Population dynamics; the important criteria to determine thier damage are the contents of thiscourse.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Fundamentals of Weed Science Editor: Robert L. Zimdahl

Notes

Fundamentals of Weed Science Editor: Robert L. Zimdahl


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To learn the science of Weeds, its subjects and history
LO02 To learn the definition of weed, the benefits and harmfull effects of weeds
LO03 To learn the identification, classification and herbarium techniques of weeds
LO04 Learning about poisonous, parasitic and aquatic weed types
LO05 To learn the reproduction patterns and population formation processes of weeds


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge and infrastructure in the Field of Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Plant Protection. 1
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains knowledge of the basic issues of Plant Protection, such as the biology, ecology, systematics, and control methods of diseases, pests and weeds that cause yield loss in cultivated crops. 5
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It provides the correct application by learning the methods of warfare, which are included in the discipline of Plant Protection, both in theory and in practice. By using the knowledge he has for the solution of plant protection problems, he/she conducts field studies, collects data, evaluates, reports and has the ability to use the most appropriate control method by modeling the modern design by prioritizing the protection and sustainability of natural resources.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal In the Plant Protection Area, it detects any factor that causes yield loss during plant cultivation or any environmental factor limiting plant cultivation based on the literature, and can develop solution suggestions by using all kinds of technological tools and equipment suitable for the Plant Protection area.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği In the Plant Protection Area, for a problem encountered, he can set up a field trial alone, use a laboratory, and diagnose diseases, pests and weeds in the laboratory. Gains the ability to produce for research purposes, make analysis, evaluate the results, interpret, report and present them in writing and orally.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik n addition to carrying out individual studies on plant protection issues, she can also work in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, thus gaining professional ethical responsibility.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Finding, evaluating, understanding and transferring old and new information in the field of Plant Protection by using the necessary technologies, writing reports, consulting and being an expert, writing prescriptions for plant protection products used in the control of diseases, pests and weeds, making effective presentations, clear and understandable Have the ability to take and give instructions.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Lifelong learning, access to information, monitoring and monitoring of developments in science and technology in discipline-specific issues such as detection and diagnosis of diseases, pests and weeds, determination of the control method, eradication, selection of the plant protection product to be used, application method and time in Plant Protection. has the ability to constantly renew itself. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have knowledge about the ethical principles of plant protection and interdisciplinary issues, professional and ethical responsibility, and laws and regulations used in engineering practices.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of practices in professional life, such as writing and managing projects in the field of Plant Protection, making risk analysis and deciding on the way of struggle; have knowledge about entrepreneurship, awareness about innovation, sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of the effects of Plant Protection practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Plant Protection, will have awareness of the legal consequences of Plant Protection solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Weed Science, itss tudyareas and history Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Weed concept, beneficial and harmful effects of weeds Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
3 Taxonomic charactersto identify weeds, classification of weedsand herbarium techniques Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Poisonous weeds Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Parasitic weedsand their biology Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Algae and aquatic weeds which are problematic in aquatic habitats Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Generative reproduction of weeds Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Vegetative reproduction of weedsand apical dominance Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Biotic factorsaffecting weeds Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Abiotic factorsaffecting weeds Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Population dynamics of weeds Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Allelopathyand allelochemicals Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 The critical period of weeds and the importance in weed management methods Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Economic threshold level of weedsand factors affecting them Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Related chapters from suggested course notes/books Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 125
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,00
ECTS 5 ECTS