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Course Code: 
AGR407
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

To be able to convey techniques and technologies related to plant nutrition, protection and biological control.

Course Content: 

Plant nutrition, plant growth and development, plant morphology, chemical composition of the plant, deficiency and toxicity symptoms, complex effects on plant production, quantity and quality, fertilizers and fertilizer types, factors affecting fertilizer use efficiency.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4:Simulation, 5: Case-study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework, D: Project, E:Lab

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Can explain the factors on yield and quality in crop production.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

Can explain the advantages and disadvantages of biological control.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

To learn the function of nutrients in plants and to put the relationship between plant nutrients and plant diseases.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

Can interpret plant diseases and necessary intervention methods using observational and analytical techniques.

4

1,2,3

A,B,C

Can determine the most suitable fertilizer application method by determining the advantages and disadvantages of chemical and biological protection methods.

4, 10

1,2,3

A,B,C

Can produce solutions against the elimination of diseases in plant production.

4, 10

1,2,3

A,B,C

 
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Definition, functions and classification of control methods in plant nutrition

Lecture notes

2

Definition of plant diseases, cause-effect relationships, concepts and biological control mechanisms of plant diseases

Lecture notes

3

Obtaining Process of Biological Warfare Elements

Lecture notes

4

Stress conditions and management caused by ecological conditions in plant protection

Lecture notes

5

Symptoms related to diseases in plants and management of these diseases

Lecture notes

6

Midterm

Lecture notes

7

Desired characteristics of natural enemies and factors affecting their activities

Lecture notes

8

Biological control agents (Predators, Entomopathogens, Parasitoids)

Lecture notes

9

Application techniques of biological control agents in open fields and greenhouses

Lecture notes

10

Residues and evaluations related to chemical control

Lecture notes

11

Warehouse Enclosure

Lecture notes

12

Integrated biological control methods

Lecture notes

13

Fighting management in agricultural holdings

Lecture notes

14

Methods in agricultural holdings

Lecture notes

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes

Agrios, G. 2005. Plant Pathology, 5. Edition Elsevier Academic Press

Additional Resources

Debach, P., David R.,1991. Biological control by natural enemies.Cambridge University Press,Cambridge,New York,439 pp

Bora, T., Özaktan, H., 1998. Bitki Hastalıklarıyla Biyolojik Savaş, Prizma Matbaası, İzmir.

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Lecture Notes

Assignments

Homework, Presentation

Exams

Midterm, Final exam

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm

 

60

Homework & case studies

 

20

Presentation

 

20

Total

 

100

Final to Success

 

40

Semester to Success

 

60

Total

 

100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

To be able to comprehend the economic problems of agriculture; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data at micro and macro levels for economic applications; analyzing the ways of increasing production by applying the basic principles of economy in agriculture; to make the right decision for the future; to produce project based solutions; ability to apply with contemporary techniques.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

To be able to monitor national and international agricultural markets, to understand the behavior of market actors; ability to predict the effects of economic and political developments on the Turkish agricultural sector, and interpret and make decisions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Agricultural production tools, equipment, methods and equipment to recognize; application of plant and animal production techniques and models; Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to plant breeding, plant breeding, seed production, genetics, physiology, ecology, biotechnology, plant gene resources, organic agriculture and meadow-pasture management in the field of field crops.

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

5

To develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of information systems at the level of expertise; interpreting and integrating the information acquired in information systems with the information coming from related disciplines; ability to develop new approaches to complex problems in applications in information systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

To be able to master scientific resources and jurisprudence in the field of law; to be able to make comparative law analysis in national and international field; to ensure that the knowledge acquired in the field of law is transferred to the social and economic field; to have the ability of interdisciplinary analysis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Ability to set goals and objectives for the organization / institution; information on project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; awareness of occupational health and safety issues; information on sustainable development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English; the ability to write and understand effective reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills.

     

 

   

10

To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; the ability to inform the society on issues related to biodiversity, natural resources, air, water, soil pollution, recycling, environmental sensitivity, environmental protection.

   

X

 

   

11

Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.

     

 

   
 

 

 

 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration (Hour)

Total Work Load (Hour)

Course hours (Including exams week: 15xtotal lecture hour)

14

3

42

Study hours out of class (Pre-study, practice)

14

2

28

Homework

2

10

20

Presentation/Preparation of seminar

2

12

24

Preparation for Midterm

1

5

5

Midterm

1

1

1

Final exam preparation

1

8

8

Final

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

130

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5,2

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5

 
None