BAT133 Plant Protection

4 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR.
Code BAT133
Name Plant Protection
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The Plant Protection course aims to teach students how to identify plant diseases, pests and weeds for agricultural production, teach them control methods and how to apply them in agricultural production, with both theoretical and practical applications.

Course Content

Plant Protection course teaches plant diseases, pests and weeds identification, control methods used to protect plants and increase productivity in agricultural production. The content of this course focuses on basic concepts and applied methods for pest, disease and weed control. Students learn chemical, biological, physical and cultural control strategies and gain information about integrated pest management (IPM).

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Resources

General Entomology - Agricultural, Karahan bookstore

Notes

Gillott C., 2005. Entomoloji. Üçüncü baskı Springer, 830s.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Evaluates the situation of diseases occurring in plants within the ecological system
LO02 Compares the basic concepts of disease control within the science of plant diseases (Phytopathology)
LO03 Explains general information in phytopathology.
LO04 Categorizes the inanimate and animate elements that cause disease.
LO05 Describe morphological features of insects that distinguish them from related classes.
LO06 Explains the general anatomy and physiology of insects
LO07 Explains the basic practical concepts about the decision criteria for controlling insects.
LO08 Explains basic fighting methods
LO09 Defines the general characteristics of insect teams


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture 5
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains basic communication skills


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Course description and content, the purpose of the course, Course Learning Outcomes Review the preliminary information about the plant protection course Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Physiology of Plant Diseases, Pathogen infection, proliferation and epidemic conditions Gather information about the topic Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Fungi, morphology, reproduction, damage to plants Read the relevant section in the course resources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
4 Bacteria, morphology, reproduction, damage to plants Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Viruses and virus-like diseases, symptoms on plants, types of damage Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Weeds and Control Methods Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Plant Disease Management Learning about integrated disease management principles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparing for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the midterm exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 General characteristics of classes in the Arthropoda branch Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 insect morphology Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Insect Anatomy and Physiology Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 How insects reproduce Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Insect ecology (Basic concepts) Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Combating plant pests and the Concept of Integrated Control (IPM) Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Classification and General Characteristics of Insect Orders Read the relevant section in course resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams To prepare for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations containing the topics discussed from the beginning of the semester. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams To prepare for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations containing the topics discussed from the beginning of the semester. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 6 4 24
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 06.03.2025 12:03