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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0822 |
| Name | Methods of Combating Plant Diseases |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. FERAY KARABÜYÜK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. FERAY KARABÜYÜK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to identify the agents that cause diseases in plants, to understand the processes of disease development, and to teach effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly methods of combating these diseases. It is aimed that students will have the knowledge and skills to protect plant health using integrated disease management approaches.
Course Content
This course covers the definition, classification, etiology, and epidemiology of plant diseases. It also examines fungal, bacterial, viral, and abiotic disease agents; and evaluates disease diagnosis methods, modes of spread, and relationships with environmental factors.
Course Precondition
Resources
Kurt, Ş. 2013. Bitki HAstalıklarıyla Savaş Yöntemleri ve İlaçlar
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It explains the basic concepts and classification of plant diseases. |
| LO02 | It identifies the biotic and abiotic factors that cause plant diseases. |
| LO03 | It analyzes the development processes and epidemiology of diseases. |
| LO04 | It applies the necessary methods to diagnose plant diseases. |
| LO05 | It compares different control methods (cultural, chemical, biological). |
| LO06 | They plan and implement integrated disease management strategies. |
| LO07 | It evaluates environmentally friendly and sustainable pest control methods. |
| LO08 | It discusses the economic importance of disease management in agricultural production. |
| LO09 | It develops solutions by following current research and practices. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and importance of plant diseases | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | History of Plant Disease Control | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Legal Methods of Controlling Plant Diseases | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | The Importance of Cultural Practices in Sustainable Agriculture | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | The Importance of Biological Methods in Sustainable Agriculture | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Biological Methods | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Sustainable Biological Methods | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | By Physical Method | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 10 | Chemical Control of Diseases | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Biological methods of disease control | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | The Effects of Plant Extracts and Essential Oils in Disease Control | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Integrated disease management (IPM) | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly practices | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Quarantine and legal regulations in plant diseases. | Preliminary research on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 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) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,88 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||