Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Grain Legume and Forage Crop Diseases BTK427 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. İsmet YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. İsmet YILDIRIM (Güz)
Goals The main aim of the course is to give the students opportunity to recognise the diseases in cereal and forage crops commonly grown in our country, to learn the methods used in the diagnosis, detection and control of these diseases and to realize solving the problem faced on this matter and reporting the results obtained.
Course Content Viral, bacterial and fungal plant pathogens causing diseases on cereal and legumonous plants will be introduced. The control methods will be detailed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Skilled in the classification of the cereal and legume diseases and causes of diseases
2 Diseases of cereals and legumes in the genus or species levels and knowledge about the definition and biology of the disease agents
3 Diagnose the diseases in fields and have knowledge about the management strategies.
4 After the aplications of lesson, gains the ability to easily identify grain diseases in his professional life.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Bunt Diseases of Cereals
2. Week Rust Disease of Cereals
3. Week Smut Diseases of Cereal
4. Week Powdery Mildew Diseases in Cereals
5. Week Rye Spur Disease of Cereals
6. Week Other Leaf Diseases of Cereals
7. Week Corn Cob Diseases
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Root and crown rot diseases of cereals
10. Week Diseases of Chickpeas
11. Week Soil-borne Root Diseases of Chickpeas
12. Week Virus Diseases of Peas
13. Week Fungal Diseases in Peas and Broad Beans
14. Week Soil-borne Diseases in Peas and Broad Beans
*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
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 3 3 3 3
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 2 2 2 2
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Europian Handbook of Plant Diseases.1988. IM Smith, J. Dunez, RA Lelliott, DH Phillips and SA Archer. Blackwell Scientific Publications
  • Tarla Bitkileri Hastalıkları. (Diseases of Field Crops) 1995. M. Asil YILMAZ. Çukurova Üniversitesi yayınları.
  • Zirai Mücadele Teknik Talimatları Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı Koruma ve Kontrol Genel Müdürlüğü Ankara
  • Bitki Koruma el kitabı. (Plant protection Handbook) 2002. Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı, İzmir İl Müdürlüğü Yayınları.
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 7 7
Final 1 13.5 13.5
Practice 14 2 28
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0