Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Forest Entomology and Pathology ORU106 2. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet DAYI
Instructor(s) Mehmet DAYI
Assistants
Goals To understand general biology, ecology, identification and control methods of insect and microorganisms that are harmful to forest trees.
Course Content Morphology of insects, Examination of egg, larva, pupa and adult stages, reproductive organs, Examination of insect orders, Application of methods of collection, preparation and preservation of insects, Examination of damaged samples, Insects that cause damage in forests, Examination of damaged samples and identification of insect species.
Learning Outcomes - systematics
- insect biology and ecology
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to forest entomology and pathology Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
2. Week Morphology of insects Research Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Investigation of larvae, pupae and adults stages of insects, and reproductive organs of insects Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week Investigation of insect orders Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities
5. Week Application of insect peraparation, collection and protection of insects Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Other Activities Research Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Forest pest insects Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Verbal Expression Research
7. Week Investigation of samples that are damaged by insects Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation Course Hours
8. Week Mid-term exam Course Hours
9. Week Introduction to microorganisms that are harmful to forest trees Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Verbal Expression
10. Week Introduction to microorganisms that are harmful to forest trees-2 Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
11. Week Fungi that are harmful to forest trees and control Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
12. Week Bacteria that are harmful to forest trees and control Other Activities Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation
13. Week Viruses that are harmful to forest trees and control Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Practice
14. Week Nematodes that are harmful to forest trees and control Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study
Recommended Sources
Orman Entomolojisi: Genel Bölüm, Hasan Çanakçıoğlu ve Torul Mol. 1998 Orman Entomolojisi: Zararlı ve yararlı böcekler, Hasan Çanakçıoğlu and Torul Mol. 1998 Fitopatoloji, Genel Bölüm, İ.Ü. Yayınları, Çanakçıoğlu,H.; Elçin, G., 1999. Fitopatoloji, Özel Bölüm, İ.Ü. Yayınları, Çanakçıoğlu,H.; Elçin, G., 1999
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 Measurement Method
PY1 2 2 2 40,60
PY2 5 5 5 40,60
PY3 3 2 3 40,60
PY4 5 5 5 40,60
PY5 5 5 5 40,60
PY6 3 3 3 40,60
PY7 2 2 2 40,60
PY8 3 3 3 40,60
PY9 3 3 3 40,60
PY10 5 5 5 40,60
PY11 3 3 3 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 20 1 20
Homework 2 15 1 15
Final 1 1 1
Practice 14 1 14
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 79
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0