Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Bacteriology BTK303 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İrem ALTIN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İrem ALTIN (Güz)
Goals After completion of the course the students will be; • obtain general information about bacteria which are produced diseases on cultural plants; • explain the structure of plant bacteria, classification, pathogenesis, replication, transmission and spread ways and diagnosis and detection methods; • Interpret topic related to plant bacterial diseases and prevention strategies • Compose theoretical and applied knowledge on plant bacteriology
Course Content After completion of the course the students will be; • obtain general information about bacteria which are produced diseases on cultural plants; explain the structure of plant bacteria, classification, pathogenesis, replication, transmission and spread ways and diagnosis and detection methods; Interpret topic related to plant bacterial diseases and prevention strategies Compose theoretical
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Define the differences between bacteria and other pathogens which diseases caused on plants and express those,
2 Interpret the information and concepts in bacteriology science in the frame of the basic principles of plant protection
3 Demonstrate the disease mechanisms by bacteria
4 Comprehend the importance of epidemiology of bacteria for crop loses and control measures.
5 Use the steps considered in diagnosis and detection methods of diseases by bacteria
6 After the aplications of lesson, gains the ability to easily identify bacteria diseases in his professional life.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction; history and development of plant bacteriology
2. Week Morphology, cell structure, chemical structure, physiology, nutrition and growth of plant bacteria
3. Week Taxonomy and nomenclature of Phytopathogen bacteria
4. Week Enter of phytopathogen bacteria into the plant
5. Week The Symptoms of phytopathogen bacteria
6. Week Transmission of phytopathogen bacteria
7. Week Infection of phytopathogen bacteria
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Isolation of phytopathogen bacteria
10. Week Detection of phytopathogen bacteria by classical, serological and molecular methods
11. Week Pathogenicity tests
12. Week Bacteriophages
13. Week Storage of bacterial cultures
14. Week Control of plant bacterial diseases
*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
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
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • - Saygılı,H., Şahin, F., Aysan,Y., 2006. Fitobakteriyoloji, 530 s.
  • Saygılı,H., Şahin, F., Aysan,Y., 2008. Bitki Bakteri Hastalıkları, 318 s.
  • Bora,T. 2000. Prokaryotik Bitki Hastalıkları. E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Bitki Koruma Bölümü, Bornova, 87 pp
  • Agrios,G.N.,2005. Plant Pathology, Fifth Edition, 922 p.
  • Fahy,P.C., and Persley,G.J., 1983. Plant Bacterial Diseases: A diagnostic Guide, 393 p.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 3 2 6
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 25 25
Homework 1 6 3 18
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0