Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research and Experimental Methods ZFZ302 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Verbal Expression/Visual Presentation
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals It is aimed to learn the applications of biotechnological methods in the fight against diseases and pests.
Course Content Bitki patojenleri hakkında genel bilgiler Kültür bitkilerde görülen önemli bazı hastalıklar Kültür bitkilerinde görülen önemli bazı zararlılar Bitki hastalık ve zararlıları ile yararlı organizmaların tanısında kullanılan moleküler yöntemler Bitkilerde dayanıklılık mekanizmaları Mikrobial simbiontlar ve herbisit direnç genleri Transgenik bitkilerde dayanıklılık Zararlılara karşı genetiği değiştirilmiş doğal düşmanlar Transgenik bitkilerin hedef dışı organizmalara etkileri Mücadelede transgenik böceklerin kullanımı Entomopatojenlerin biyoteknolojik potansiyeli ve Antimikrobiyal peptidler Moleküler yöntemlerle bitki hastalıkları ve zararlılarında insektisit direncinin belirlenmesi Herbisitlere Dayanıklı Transgenik Bitkiler Genel tekrar ve tartışma
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Ability to develop the ability to identify, model, solve problems in the field of agricultural biotechnology
2 Ability to synthesize life sciences and engineering knowledge and apply it to the field of Agricultural Biotechnology with effective use of resources
3 Ability to interpret the structures, metabolic and physiological processes of organisms at a level that can provide biotechnological solutions to agricultural problems
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week General information about plant pathogens
2. Week Some important diseases seen in cultivated plants
3. Week Some important pests seen in cultivated plants
4. Week Molecular methods used in the diagnosis of plant diseases and pests and beneficial organisms
5. Week Mechanisms of endurance in plants
6. Week Microbial symbionts and herbicide resistance genes
7. Week Resistance to transgenic plants
8. Week Genetically modified natural enemies of pests
9. Week Effects of transgenic plants on non-target organisms
10. Week The use of transgenic insects in the fight
12. Week Biotechnological potential of entomopathogens and Antimicrobial peptides
13. Week Determination of insecticide resistance in plant diseases and pests by molecular methods
14. Week Transgenic Plants Resistant to Herbicides General repetition and discussion
*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
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Lecture notes of the lecturer who teaches the course, recommended source books
  • Biological and Biotechnological Control of Insect Pests(Jack E. Rechcigl, N.A. Rechcigyl.
  • Yellow Biotechnology II: Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection and Industry (Andreas Vilcinskas)
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 40 40
Quiz 1 1 10 10
Quiz 2 1 10 10
Final 1 40 40
Practice 1 2 2
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0