Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Insect Systematics BTK 316 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals To provide information on the the structure of insect characteristics, general features, structures of classification and classification
Course Content The structure of insect characteristics, structures used in classification, classification methods and techniques, insect groups, taxonomic categories, identification keys reading and phylogenetic relations.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Student, learn systematics, taxonomy, classification, nomenclature,
2 Know taxonomic categories and taxonomic hierarchy
3 Learn principles of classification
4 Use classification key
5 Uses the earnings from in-class applications in professional life
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definitions of systematics
2. Week Taxonomy and classification
3. Week Nomenclature
4. Week Taxonomic hierarchy
5. Week Principles of classification
6. Week Levels of taxonomy, species concepts.
7. Week Taxonomic characters
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Principles and rules of nomenclature.
10. Week International code of nomenclature.
11. Week Type concept
12. Week Taxonomic publications
13. Week Use of keys - principles in insect classification
14. Week Recent advances in insect taxonomy.
*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 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 Ability of recognize pathogens, pests, weeds and beneficial organisms frequently seen agricultural fields at microscopic and macroscopic level and able to determine level of damage/benefit together with widespread cases.
3 Having knowledge about the techniques in agricultural production process, identify the basic problems related to the process and the ability to use modern computational tools and techniques in solution of these problems
4 Skill of execute taking into account technical and scientific information defined by current proposals for solving the problems of crop protection, sustainable agriculture, the environment and human health and food safety
5 Disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork ability, to act independently required, have the initiative and creativity skills, ability of communicate acts express of ideas as verbally and written, clear and concise.
6 Skill of follow the current national and international problem
7 Recognize of importance of lifelong learning
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 Ability of awareness of professional ethics and quality systems in agriculture
10 Business ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Önder, F., 1998. Taksonomi İlkeleri. E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, No:530, 87 s., Bornova-İzmir.
  • Başıbüyük H.H., Bardakçı, F., Belshaw R., Qicke D.L.J., 2000. Phylogenetic Systematics. A practical guide to theory and practice. Önder Matbaa. 134 p
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 17 17
Homework 1 4 1 4
Final 1 25 25
Practice 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0