Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Phytopathology BTK204 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. İsmet YILDIRIM
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of this course is aiming to comprehend the disease concept on the plants, the etiological reasons for disease occurrence, analyze the biotic and abiotic reasons of the diseases in respect to their function and interaction in ecosystem, evaluation and recognition of the the plant pathogens,comparison the common control methods for disease management
Course Content The basic subjects of plant pathology, history of phytopathology science, economical improtance of the diseases, Disease symptoms, Disease etiology, Disease occurrence and pathogenesis, pathogen origin chemical substances, plant resistance, disease ecology, common control methods of the diseases
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Structural and biochemical resistance response on the plant
2 Ecological aspects of the disease occurrence
3 Common disease control methods
4 the common terms and general aspects of the phytopathology
5 Economical importance of the pathogens
6 Biotic and abiotic disease factors and symtomatology
7 Microbial substances on disease development
8 Biochemical and physiological changes on diseased plant
9 After the aplications of lesson, gains the ability to easily identify diseases of Phytopathology in his in his professional life.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction,basic terminology, disease concept on the plant
2. Week History of phytopathology science, economical importance of the diseases
3. Week Disease symptoms (Symptomatology)
4. Week Abiotic or non infectious plant diseases
5. Week Plant diseases caused by viruses
6. Week Plant diseases caused by viruses
7. Week Plant diseases caused by procaryotes:bacteria and molllicutes
8. Week Mid term exam
9. Week Plant disease caused by fungi
10. Week Plant disease caused by fungi
11. Week Parasitism and disease development
12. Week Pathogens attact to the plants,pathogen originated chemicals
13. Week Effects of pathogens on the photosynthesis and respiration
14. Week Resistant response on the plants, disease ecology
*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 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yıldız,M.,F.Yıldız,1994. Fitopatoloji ders notu,196 pp,İzmir
  • Agrios,G.N.2005. Plant pathology, , 5 th edition, Elsevier Academic Press,U.S. Pp: 948.
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 16 16
Final 1 30 30
Practice 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0