Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
nematology BKZ408 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The objectives of this courses is learning the recognizing techniques for plant parasitic nematodes and control methods of them.
Course Content Plant parasitic nematodes anatomy, morphology, physiology, ecology and control methods against these nematodes
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Student recognizes insect parasitic nematodes
2 Learns techniques using in nematology
3 Knows control methods against plant parasitic and pesticides to be used against nematodes
4 Uses the earnings from in-class applications in professional life
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Nematology and its history
2. Week Systematic position of nematodes; morphologies and ecologies
3. Week Nematode-soil pathohens relations
4. Week Natural enemies of nematodes
5. Week Feeding mechanism and damage types of nematodes
6. Week Shape and distribution of nematodes
7. Week Parasitic nematodes in crop plants
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week İmportant Plant Parasitic Nematodes
10. Week Virus Vector Nematodes
11. Week Control methods against plant-parasitic nematodes
12. Week Control of Virus vector nematodes
13. Week Methods used in plant parasite nematode extraction
14. Week General Assesments
*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 Uses science and math knowledge to develop various processes in the field.
2 Demonstrates behavior consistent with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 It is used in applications in the field of scientific and technological developments.
4 Integrates fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to their field.
6 It implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 It uses data-driven core technologies in the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Uses administrative and institutional information related to agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 By analyzing the life dynamics of plant diseases, harmful organisms, and weeds, it develops innovative solutions to these problems.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bert Zuckerman, insect parasitic nematodes, Elsevier Inc.
  • Keith Davies, Yitzhak Spiegel, Biological Control of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes,Progress in Biological Control, 2011
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 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Final 1 22 22
Practice 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0