| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entomopathogenic Nematodes | BIO620 | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Barış GÜLCÜ |
| Instructor(s) |
Barış GÜLCÜ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to teach entomopathogenic nematodes from Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae and their symbiotic bacteria. |
| Course Content | The course contents are the biology of entomopathogenic nematodes, their life cycle and interactions with other organisms. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- The biology of entomopathogenic nematodes - The life cycle of entomopathogenic nematodes - Interaction with other organisms - The importance in the biological control and applications of them |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | General characteristics of the family Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae | Other Activities Course Hours Research |
| 2. Week | Life cycle of entomopathogenic nematodes | Research Other Activities Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Isolation methods from natural habitats | Course Hours Research Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Morphometric identification methods | Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| 5. Week | Molecular identification methods | Research Other Activities Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Preparation of permanent slides of nematodes | Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| 7. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 8. Week | in vivo and in vitro production of entomopathogenic nematodes | Other Activities Course Hours Research |
| 9. Week | Determining the host range | Research Course Hours Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Using in biological control-1 | Course Hours Research Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Using in biological control-2 | Research Other Activities Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Using in biological control-3 | Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| 13. Week | Isolation methods of symbiotic bacteria of entomopathogenic nematodes | Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| 14. Week | Identification of symbiotic bacteria of entomopathogenic nematodes | Course Hours Research Other Activities |
| Randy Gaugler. “Entomopathogenic Nematology” CABI. 2002 |
| P S Grewal, R Ehlers and D I Shapiro-llan.” Nematodes as Biological Control Agents”. CABI. 2008 |
| Vega & Kaya , Insect Pathology, Elsevier, 2012 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 38 | 38 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 38 | 38 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
