Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Forest Entomology and Pathology ORM1103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 4 + 1 5.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet DAYI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet DAYI (Güz)
Goals To understand general biology, ecology, identification and control methods of insect and microorganisms that are harmful to forest trees.
Course Content Morphology of insects, Examination of egg, larva, pupa and adult stages, reproductive organs, Examination of insect orders, Application of methods of collection, preparation and preservation of insects, Examination of damaged samples, Insects that cause damage in forests, Examination of damaged samples and identification of insect species.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 systematics
2 insect biology and ecology
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to forest entomology and pathology Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Research
2. Week Morphology of insects Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Investigation of larvae, pupae and adults stages of insects, and reproductive organs of insects Practice, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Other Activities
4. Week Investigation of insect orders Research, Other Activities, Practice, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Application of insect peraparation, collection and protection of insects Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities, Interview, Practice
6. Week Forest pest insects Other Activities, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
7. Week Investigation of samples that are damaged by insects Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Other Activities, Research, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Mid-term exam
9. Week Introduction to microorganisms that are harmful to forest trees Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Introduction to microorganisms that are harmful to forest trees-2 Other Activities, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Fungi that are harmful to forest trees and control Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Bacteria that are harmful to forest trees and control Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Viruses that are harmful to forest trees and control Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Nematodes that are harmful to forest trees and control Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Other Activities
*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 Understanding the ecologic, economic and social functions of forests and relationship between these functions and the interactions at basic level
2 Protection of forest resources, stable usage, regulate the usage according to sustainability and apply some of techniques aimed to scientific planning
3 Essential knowledge of flora, fauna, ecosystem and natural resource concerning forestry
4 Nursing and restoration the forests, intervention via ecosystem for generating new forests
5 Applying techniques for protecting forest ecosystem and against biotic and abiotic factors
6 Skill of using contemporary techniques and instruments needed for forestry practices and forest industry
7 Essential knowledge about the administrative and legal structure, policy-making and planning processes, supply-demand relations, socio-economic situation concerning forest resources of national and international
8 Adequate knowledge and skill of environment and occupational safety as part of forestry ethic
9 Skill of designing and conducting experiments, analyzing the data, and interpreting the results, competence in taking initiative and acting independently
10 Skill of production of forest products, usage areas, protection and sustainability
11 Consciousness of professional ethics and social responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY1 2 2
PY2 5 5
PY3 2 3
PY4 5 5
PY5 5 5
PY6 3 3
PY7 2 2
PY8 3 3
PY9 3 3
PY10 5 5
PY11 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Orman Entomolojisi: Genel Bölüm, Hasan Çanakçıoğlu ve Torul Mol. 1998 Orman Entomolojisi: Zararlı ve yararlı böcekler, Hasan Çanakçıoğlu and Torul Mol. 1998 Fitopatoloji, Genel Bölüm, İ.Ü. Yayınları, Çanakçıoğlu,H.; Elçin, G., 1999. Fitopatoloji, Özel Bölüm, İ.Ü. Yayınları, Çanakçıoğlu,H.; Elçin, G., 1999
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 20 1 20
Homework 2 15 1 15
Final 1 1 1
Practice 14 1 14
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 79
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0