Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
plant conservation ZFZ214 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals To provide basic knowledge on pests, diseases and weeds causing economical losses on agricultural crops and teaching control methodologies against these problems.
Course Content Pests, economical losses, plant protection
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students know the plant diseases, harmfull insects and weeds in agriculture,
2 Students know types of damage in agriculture.
3 Students know control methods against diseases, pests and weeds.
4 Students know anatomic features of important arthropods in agriculture
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definition of diseases Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Fungal diseases Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Viral diseases of plants Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Bacterial diseases of plants Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Non-parasitic plant diseases Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Weeds Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Control of plant diseases Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Morphology of insects Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Taxonomy of insects Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Life cycle of insects Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Important pests Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Control of agricultural pests Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week FINAL EXAM
*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 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
2 Acts in accordance with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in field-related applications.
4 Solves engineering problems within the field through an analytical approach by integrating fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Implements crop and livestock production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies within the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Integrates fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry into agricultural biotechnology processes through a critical approach.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 2 2 2 2
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 1 1 1 1
PY8 2 2 2 2
PY9 1 1 1 1
PY10 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Agrios, G. 2005 Plant Pathology AP Press
  • Alaoğlu, Ö., Boyraz, N., Güncan. A., Baştaş, K.K. 2017 Bitki Koruma Selçuk Ünv. Ziraat Fak. Konya
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 12 2 24
Ders Dışı
Research 12 1 12
Practice 12 2 24
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 18 18
Homework 2 1 18 18
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0