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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP220 |
| Name | Phytopathology |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SAADETTİN BALOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To develop basic and general concepts related to disease-host interactions in all cultivated plants damaged by biotic and abiotic factors, physiological and anatomical changes in diseased plants, the symptoms that occur, the etiology of disease agents, their recognition, ways of spreading and dispersing, infection conditions, reproduction of agents, life cycles and control methods.
Course Content
Damage to plants caused by plant pathogenic microorganisms and abiotic factors and their control
Course Precondition
NO
Resources
Power point presentations, lecture notes
Notes
Helpful resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the necessary equipment to identify and identify the factors related to diseases, pests and weeds that are a problem in the field of plant health. |
| LO02 | By using the knowledge it has to solve Plant Protection problems, it understands the most appropriate economic control method by prioritizing the protection of natural resources and sustainability. |
| LO03 | Understands the ability to transfer professional knowledge to relevant stakeholders in agriculture and to communicate with producers and implementing organizations. |
| LO04 | Ensures the correct application of warfare methods in practice and evaluates and interprets their results; comprehends the prescription by determining the pesticides that can be applied according to the instructions in cases where chemical warfare methods must be used. |
| LO05 | To be able to select and use modern technical tools in technological applications in the field of plant protection, to comprehend sufficient knowledge in Agricultural Engineering in general and Plant Protection in particular. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams | 1 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction- Plants and disease, history of Plant pathology, General Classification, Homeworks | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Parasitism and disease development | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | How pathogens attack plants | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | How diseases effect the crops | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Genetics of plant diseases and plant defense systems against pathogens | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Epidemiology of plant diseases | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Abiotic plant diseases and effect of enviroment on disease development | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | All documents | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Diseases caused by procaryotes | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Economical, ecological and pathological aspects of fungi and classification, diseases caused by fungi | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Diseases caused by viruses | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Other disease agents and plant diseases caused by parasitic higher plants | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Identification of plant pathogens | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | General control strategies | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Quarantine and certification | lecture notes, oral presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | All lecture documents | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | All lecture documents | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| 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 | ||