Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Entomopathogenic Nematodes BIO620 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 2 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Barış GÜLCÜ
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to teach entomopathogenic nematodes from Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae and their symbiotic bacteria.
Course Content The course contents are the biology of entomopathogenic nematodes, their life cycle and interactions with other organisms.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The biology of entomopathogenic nematodes
2 The life cycle of entomopathogenic nematodes
3 Interaction with other organisms
4 The importance in the biological control and applications of them
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week General characteristics of the family Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae Research, Other Activities
2. Week Life cycle of entomopathogenic nematodes Research, Other Activities
3. Week Isolation methods from natural habitats Research, Other Activities
4. Week Morphometric identification methods Research, Other Activities
5. Week Molecular identification methods Research, Other Activities
6. Week Preparation of permanent slides of nematodes Research, Other Activities
7. Week Midterm
8. Week in vivo and in vitro production of entomopathogenic nematodes Research, Other Activities
9. Week Determining the host range Research, Other Activities
10. Week Using in biological control-1 Research, Other Activities
11. Week Using in biological control-2 Research, Other Activities
12. Week Using in biological control-3 Research, Other Activities
13. Week Isolation methods of symbiotic bacteria of entomopathogenic nematodes Research, Other Activities
14. Week Identification of symbiotic bacteria of entomopathogenic nematodes Research, 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 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
5 Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3
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
PY11 3 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3 3
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 2 2 2 2
PY15 2 2 2 2
PY16 2 2 2 2
PY17 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Randy Gaugler. “Entomopathogenic Nematology” CABI. 2002
  • P S Grewal, R Ehlers and D I Shapiro-llan.” Nematodes as Biological Control Agents”. CABI. 2008
  • Vega & Kaya , Insect Pathology, Elsevier, 2012
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 38 38
Homework 2 1 38 38
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 2 28
Practice End-Of-Term 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0