Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
plant conservation ZFZ214 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. Şükran YAYLA
Instructor(s)
Goals Providing basic knowledge on pests, diseases and weeds causing economical losses on agricultural crops and teaching control methodologies against these problems.
Course Content Topics like Insects in systematics, related animal groups, economical importance of insects, plant protection organisation in Turkey will be covered. Exterior styructure of insects (body integument, head, extremites, thorax and extremites, abdomen and extremites) inspected in detail, Structure and function of internal organs (muscle, digestion, excretion, circulation, respiratory and nervous systems, sense organs, sound producing organs, light emitting organs) inveastigated, Production and development in insects (production types, insect eggs, embrionic development, larval stages, metamorphosis an pupa types in insects) will be covered, Insect ecology (general ecological information, limiting factors, biotic and abiotic factors), Information on Acari, nematodes and other general pests, Reviewing pest control, economical face of control strategies, kultural practices, biological control, physical control, Integrated anagement and chemical control strategies, History of phytopathology, the term "disease" in plants, importance of plant diseases, Classification of plant diseases, main causes of abiotic diseases, General information and classification of fungi, major fungal diseases, General information and classification of bacteria, major bacterial diseases. General information and classification of viruses, major viral diseases, General information and classification of weeds, major parasitic weeds, epidemy of weeds, Control of plant diseases, (hygene and therapy).
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Gaining knowledge on plant pest and pathogens, and basic related terminology
2 Obtain information on relation of pests and diseases and environmental factors, learning pest-host relations
3 Symptoms of plans pest and diseases, classification of these factors
4 Gain knowledge on pest and disease control strategies
5 Carries out plant protection activities and gains experience in the greenhouse.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Topics like Insects in systematics, related animal groups, economical importance of insects, plant protection organisation in Turkey will be covered. Exterior styructure of insects (body integument, head, extremites, thorax and extremites, abdomen and extremites) inspected in detail. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Structure and function of internal organs (muscle, digestion, excretion, circulation, respiratory and nervous systems, sense organs, sound producing organs, light emitting organs) inveastigated Interview Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Production and development in insects (production types, insect eggs, embrionic development, larval stages, metamorphosis an pupa types in insects) will be covered Interview Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Insect ecology (general ecological information, limiting factors, biotic and abiotic factors) Interview Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Information on Acari, nematodes and other general pests. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Reviewing pest control, economical face of control strategies, kultural practices, biological control, physical control. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Integrated management and chemical control strategies. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Exam Class Hours
9. Week History of phytopathology, the term "disease" in plants, importance of plant diseases Interview Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Classification of plant diseases, main causes of abiotic diseases. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week General information and classification of fungi, major fungal diseases. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
12. Week General information and classification of bacteria, major bacterial diseases. General information and classification of viruses, major viral diseases. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week General information and classification of weeds, major parasitic weeds, epidemy of weeds. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Control of plant diseases, (hygene and therapy) Interview Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kansu İ. A. 2000. Genel Entomoloji. Ecevit, O., Tuncer C., Karaca G. 2012. Bitki Koruma, Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Ders Kitabı, No:20, Samsun
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 3 1 3
Homework 1 20 1 20
Final 3 1 3
Practice 20 1 20
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0