BKP418 Plant Clinics

3 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BKP418
Name Plant Clinics
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 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

Students get information about the plant protection organization, and offer solutions by direct observations in the field

Course Content

Visiting agricultural companies and institutions affiliated to the Ministry of Agriculture, and examining the practices in pest and disease management

Course Precondition

nothing

Resources

Visiting the facilities in order to have the necessary equipment in the field of agricultural engineering, listening the lectures and presentations from authorized people.

Notes

Visiting the facilities in order to have the necessary equipment in the field of agricultural engineering, listening the lectures and presentations from authorized people. 2


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains basic knowledge to identify the problems related to diseases, pests and weeds which are problematic in plant protection.1
LO02 In order to solve plant protection problems, he/she can choose the most suitable method by using his/her own knowledge and prioritize the protection and sustainability of natural resources.2
LO03 Gaining the ability to transfer professional knowledge to the relevant stakeholders of agriculture, to communicate with producers and implementing organizations.3
LO04 Provides the correct application of plant protection methods in practice and interprets the results by evaluating; In cases where chemical control method need to be used, he/she determines the pesticides that can be applied according to the instructions and gives a prescription.4
LO05 Choosing and using modern technical tools in technology applications in the field of plant protection.5
LO06 Laboratory use, diagnosis of diseases, pests and weeds in the laboratory research for production etc in plant protection. Gains the ability to analyze, evaluate, interpret and report results.6
LO07 Respecting professional ethics, understanding the problems in Plant Protection within the framework of legal legislation and regulations and gaining the ability to develop solution methods.7
LO08 He/she can obtain the knowledge releated to plant protection by synthesizing his/her own knowledge, he/she can prepare texts and oral presentations.8
LO09 Gains the ability to comprehend the basic methods of scientific research and to analyze them with scientific methods.9
LO10 Gains the ability to work individually and in teams on issues related to the profession, observes job-related safety in practices; gains professional ethical responsibility.10
LO11 Learn the general issues of plant protection such as Biology, ecology, systematics, control methods etc. of the factors that cause yield loss in cultivated crops.11
LO12 Have sufficient background in Agricultural Engineering in general, and in Plant Protection in particular.12
LO13 In addition to his/her professional development, he/she constantly improves himself by determining the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with his/her interests and abilities.13
LO14 Have the basic knowledge to identify the problems related to diseases, pests and weeds in the field of phytosanitary and to identify the factors.14
LO15 In order to solve plant protection problems, he/she can choose the most suitable method by using his/her own knowledge and prioritize the protection and sustainability of natural resources.15


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. 3
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. 4
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. 5
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. 3
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. 5
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. 4
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. 4
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. 5
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. 4
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. 5
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 Introduction to the course and information about the department.Giving homework Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
2 Pesticide companies and their status in plant protection Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
3 Protection of fruits in storage conditions and management of storage diseases and pests (an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
4 Seed production companies and their status in plant protection (an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
5 Plant protection problems and their management in greenhouse and soilless agriculture areas ( an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
6 Biological control in plant protection and mass rearing of biological control agents (an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
7 Breeding and plant protection problems in TİGEM units and special production areas (an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
9 Seedling production and plant protection (an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
10 Apple production, storage and plant protection problems and their management (an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
11 Citrus production, storage and plant protection problems and their management (an example facility visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
12 Professional institutions and organizations where plant protection graduates can work and professional innovation Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
13 Studies carried out in agricultural research stations ( an example station visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
14 Ethical approaches to solving plant protection problems and prescribing system to protect agricultural sustainability Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
15 Çukurova University Faculty of Agriculture research station and plant protection problems and solutions (center visit) Suggested references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload (Hour) 86
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,44
ECTS 3 ECTS